While not all of the artist’s works are problematic, the exhibition unequivocally pardons Wesselmann’s overt leeriness.

Sotheby’s unveiled the full offerings for the November Marquee auction series in New York, the exhibitions of which will open on 8 November.

35 x 40.4 in. (88.9 x 102.6 cm.) Hand signed rf Lichtenstein, numbered and dated '80 in pencil lower right. Blind stamp lower right, copyright symbol and Gemini G.E.L. chop.

75.9 x 152.7 cm. (29.9 x 60.1 in.) ...