A long-lost Roy Lichtenstein painting from his iconic 'Girl' series, *Anxious Girl* (1964), has resurfaced after more than 30 years in a private collection and will be offered at Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale in New York on May 18. The work, one of only 10 comic-inspired female portraits Lichtenstein produced during his breakthrough period between 1963 and 1965, carries an estimate of $40–60 million. The consignor acquired it from legendary Pop art patrons Horace and Holly Solomon over three decades ago.
The reappearance of *Anxious Girl* is significant because works from this tightly held series rarely come to market, and its high estimate underscores both its art historical importance and sustained demand for blue-chip Pop art. Lichtenstein’s auction record remains *Nurse* (1964), which sold for $95 million in 2015, and the 'Girl' series consistently commands top prices. The sale offers a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a piece from the artist’s most coveted period, with market experts noting strong current appetite for vintage Pop art.