Roy Lichtenstein's "Sleeping Girl" Sells For $44.8 Million at Sotheby's

Legendary pop artist fetches big at auction.

Created in 1964, "Sleeping Girl" by American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein recently sold for a whopping $44.8 million at Sotheby's. The auction was the second time the piece has been up for sale since last November when it fetched for $43.2 million at Christie's. The late artist was known as a leading figure in the American pop art movement, and for his signature comic book aesthetic.

Hit the thumbs for a quick look at "Sleeping Girl" by Roy Lichtenstein. [RagerLife]

 

 

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