Roy Lichtenstein’s “Green Head,” a 1979 canvas from a private St. Louis collection, heads to Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated sale on October 7 with a $2.5–3.5 million estimate. Trader focus centers on whether strong blue-chip demand and the artist’s recent auction momentum will push the hammer price above the high estimate. Multiple Lichtenstein works have exceeded estimates in 2026, including several that more than doubled their lows, reflecting sustained collector interest ahead of the Whitney Museum’s major retrospective opening October 11. The sale timing, just days before the exhibition, could amplify visibility and bidding, though broader market caution on mid-tier contemporary lots may cap upside.