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Where was Peter Max born?
Peter Max was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1937. However, he spent the first part of his childhood in Shanghai, China, after his parents emigrated from Germany to flee the Nazis. While there, Max developed his deep interest in American pop culture, namely comic books, jazz and cinema. Shop a collection of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
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“1/1 heart suite ii with drawing on back“
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Peter Max original mixed media 1/1 heart suite ii with drawing on back. Measures 23x21 no coa but has a wentworth gallery sti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic

COSMIC FLOWERS Signed Lithograph, Abstract Floral, Happy Colors, Blue Red Yellow
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
Cosmic Flowers is an original hand drawn lithograph by Peter Max printed using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% aci...
Category

1980s Pop Art Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Peter Max Statue of Liberty Signed Large 48x24 Inch Original Painting on Canvas
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Peter Max Title: Statue of Liberty Medium: Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 48" x 24" Frame: 64" x 40" x 2" Year: c. 2010-2017 Inscription: Signed "Max" on the upper fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Quiet Lake III"
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Peter Max Signed Lithograph "Quiet Lake III" And Numbered. In good condition. 250 out of 300
Category

20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Zero, Pop Art Ceramic Cookie Jar by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fun, vintage collectible by the indomitable Peter Max. The two piece jar is in new condition. Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Zero Year: 1989 Medium: Ceramic Cookie Jar...
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Woodstock Profile on Blends, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Woodstock Profile on Blends Year: 2006 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 12.75 x 10 inches Condition: Exce...
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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