Roy Lichtenstein’s market has shown robust momentum heading into the October 7, 2026, Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated auction of “Green Head,” fueled by 2025 estate dispersals that delivered sell-through rates above 99 percent and average lot prices that nearly doubled year-over-year. Recent single-owner sales of collages, prints, and works on paper from the Brushstroke and Nudes series have consistently exceeded estimates, reflecting broad collector demand across mediums. The timing aligns with the Whitney Museum’s major retrospective “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New,” opening mid-October with high-profile loans, which historically lifts visibility and prices for comparable Pop works. Traders are watching for any last-minute presale estimates or comparable results that could clarify whether this lot clears the higher price thresholds.