Roy Lichtenstein’s signature style may be unmistakable, but what did it feel like to be inside his world — in the studio, at home, or witnessing the evolution of his practice up close? In this rare glimpse behind the canvas, Roy’s son Mitchell Lichtenstein and longtime Southampton studio assistant James DePasquale share intimate reflections on Roy's creative life, routines, and sense of humor. Their stories frame a collection decades in the making. Sotheby's is proud to present over 40 works held privately by Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein, now coming to auction for the first time. Among those offering additional insight are expert voices in the field — Lichtenstein biographer Avis Berman, art dealer Barbara Castelli, and Sotheby’s own Lucius Elliott and David Galperin — who contextualize the significance of these works within Lichtenstein’s broader legacy. From deeply personal drawings to his iconic Reflections series, the collection traces Roy’s shifting identity as an artist and thin...