Roy Lichtenstein’s paintings are some of the most expensive pieces of pop art out there, commanding seven, eight, and nine-figure sums on the auction block. Now you can own the late icon’s former home too for a cool $20 million.
The acclaimed artist’s shingle-style Southampton retreat has recently hit the market, nearly three decades after his death at the age of 73. Lichtenstein’s wife Dorothy remained at the property in the years since but passed away in July, which is why it’s now up for sale. Per the listing, the couple bought the historic carriage house in 1970, which was once part of the Meadow Beach estate, which sprawled over about 10 acres and was owned by financier Henry M. Day. Originally built in 1897, the Gin Lane mansion now sits on just shy of two acres that’s just a short stroll to the beach.
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Walls of windows overlook the surrounding gardens.
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“We came for several summers, and one fall just didn’t leave,” Lichtenstein once said of the property, according to Curbed. During the painter’s time here, he made several modifications, including expanding the home’s footprint. Today, the charming abode features five bedrooms and six full bathrooms across its 5,825 square feet.
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves line the fireside library.
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Surrounded by mature cypress, umbrella pine, and cryptomeria trees, the three-floor residence is tucked behind an entry gate. The spread is chock full of windows and glass doors that spill onto tons of terraces, decks, and balconies to create a relaxed indoor-outdoor experience. Even better, the deed includes a private path down to the beach.
“Many of these outdoor spaces offer ocean views, while all provide the chance to enjoy the sound of the surf and the fresh sea breeze,” notes the listing, which is being held by Harald Grant and Bruce Grant of Sotheby’s International Realty—Southampton Brokerage.
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The primary suite features French doors and a private terrace.
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Internally, the abode has held onto a lot of its original character. You’ll find a plethora of period architectural elements like wainscotting, built-in bookshelves, and millwork. Elsewhere, the pad is kitted out with French doors, a stately library with a fireplace, and a sun-filled dining room. There’s also a spacious and updated chef’s kitchen with stone tile floors, and a primary bedroom with an ensuite bath and private terrace.
Another home the Lichtensteins owned in Southampton sold earlier this year in April for $3.4 million, $1 million less than its asking price. Located at 65 Wooley Street, the couple purchased the house alongside artist Paul Waldman and his wife Diane, the former Guggenheim Museum deputy director.
Click here to see more photos of Roy Lichtenstein’s Hamptons home.
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Source: Luxury - robbreport.com
