Art of the Sixties (Exhibition Poster featuring 'M-Maybe')
Exhibition poster/print on paper • Roy Lichtenstein (after), published for the Ludwig Museum exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum
Style & Movement
Pop Art
Medium & Technique
Offset lithographic print employing Ben-Day dots and bold graphic linework mimicking comic book printing
Creation Period
1979
Dimensions & Format
Medium vertical format poster, approximately 24 x 36 inches
Subject Description
A classic Pop Art composition featuring a distressed blonde woman in a white glove looking sideways with a thought bubble reading 'M-MAYBE HE BECAME ILL AND COULDN'T LEAVE THE STUDIO!', set against a backdrop of a city skyline and stylized interior elements.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. The print appears clean with vibrant colors and minimal visible fading, mounted in a black frame with some surface glare visible.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Exhibition poster produced for the 1979 'Art of the Sixties' exhibition from the Ludwig Museum held at the Tel Aviv Museum (May-July 1979). likely acquired from the exhibition or a secondary gallery market.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the widespread cultural impact of Roy Lichtenstein's iconic 1965 painting 'M-Maybe', serving as an artifact of museum exhibition history bridging Pop Art and institutional curation.
Notable Features
Includes exhibition typography at the bottom ('art of the sixties from the ludwig museum the tel aviv museum may-july 1979') and a pencil signature in the lower right margin.
Condition Issues
Potential minor handling creases along the margins beneath the frame, though the visible image area appears well-preserved.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep framed behind UV-protective acrylic or glass, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the primary colors.