An Art World Couple’s Longtime Compound in the Hamptons Lists for $8 Million

For decades, this historic Hamptons barn conversion wasn’t just a residence—it was a creative sanctuary, studio, and social hub. Now, the longtime Southampton compound of the late sculptor Hal Buckner and his late partner, arts patron Dorothy Lichtenstein, widow of pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein, has hit the market for just under $8 million with Pat Garrity at Corcoran. Both Buckner and Lichtenstein died in 2024, he in January at 85 years old and she about six months later at 84.

Set on just over two lush acres, the secluded property is a landmark in every sense—originally the historic Clover Farm Dairy barn belonging to the Dimon family, who farmed this stretch of Southampton since the early 1800s. Buckner and Lichtenstein purchased the barn in 2004 and transformed it into a striking live-work compound, where large-scale abstract sculptures dot the landscape, and creativity was quite literally part of the foundation.  

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The 7,200-square-foot compound combines rustic architecture with modern comforts, nestled in one of Southampton’s most peaceful pockets. Buckner created many of his signature cut-aluminum works on the property, while Lichtenstein, a philanthropist, co-founded the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation here. Together, they built a haven that regularly drew an influential cast of friends from the art and literary worlds. 

The main residence, a converted agrarian building that dates to around 1900, is centered around a cavernous, light-filled great room with soaring 25-foot ceilings. The open floor plan connects living, dining, and kitchen areas. There are five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths in total, with multiple decks that spill onto the manicured grounds that are dotted with a collection of outdoor sculptures.

The attached artist’s studio—built by the Koral Brothers—spans three levels and includes a full bath, an elevator, and an upper-level catwalk with a viewing balcony. It’s a dream setup for an artist, collector, or anyone who craves a surfeit of creative space.  

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Between the two structures lies one of the home’s standout features: a riverbed rock garden designed by Buckner and Lichtenstein. Woven with bridges, seating areas, and intricate stonework, it feels less like landscaping and more like an interactive installation. Other more common highlights include a heated swimming pool with two lounge areas, a freestanding hot tub, a two-car garage, and multiple parking areas—all framed by mature plantings and garden paths. 

Now offered by Hal’s son, art dealer Troy Buckner—who has represented works by his father and Andy Warhol, to name a few—the home offers a rare opportunity to own not just a beautiful property but an important piece of the Hamptons’s artistic legacy.

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