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Max Kuehne

American, 1880-1968
Born in Halle, Germany in 1880, Max Kuehne was a colorist who created cheerful landscapes that appear to be painted spontaneously and with freshness. He studied with William Merritt Chase and Kenneth Hayes at the Chase School in New York. In 1910, he embarked on a bicycling trip, traveling through England, France, Germany, Holland and Belgium. To support this trip he did portrait commissions along the way. When he returned to New York City, he set up a studio in Greenwich Village and was a student of Robert Henri from whom he learned a dark impressionist style. He also became close with such avant garde artists as Guy Pene du Bois, William Glackens, William Zorach and Maurice and Charles Prendergast, which also influenced his dark work including street scenes and docks in New York City. However, three years in Spain, and painting trips to Gloucester lightened his palette as did time in Paris where he was much influenced by the Fauves, Nabis, and decorative painters. By 1912 he was producing work that would make him known as a "colourist of great distinction" by producing "paintings full of sparkling sunlight." He became a member of the artistic community later in Rockport, Massachusetts, with Gifford Beal, Leon Kroll, Paul Manship, Edward Hopper and Jonas Lie. Many of his finest paintings done later in his career are of the busy harbors and piers of Gloucester and Rockport. His work was widely exhibited including the National Academy of Design, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh.
Styles
Mid-Century Modern
Materials
Wood
Metal
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Max Kuehne Signed Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Decoration Silver Leafing Deco
Max Kuehne Signed Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Decoration Silver Leafing Deco

Max Kuehne Signed Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Decoration Silver Leafing Deco

$15,550

H 16 in Dm 42 in

Max Kuehne Signed Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Decoration Silver Leafing Deco

By Max Kuehne

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant silver leaf oval coffee table with hand-carved decoration by artist Max Kuehne, American, circa 1940s. Hand carved signature by the artist on the edge of the table top (see l...

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Max Kuehne

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Wood

Max Kuehne, Silver Leaf, Painted Wood, Rare Commode, USA, 1950s
Max Kuehne, Silver Leaf, Painted Wood, Rare Commode, USA, 1950s

Max Kuehne, Silver Leaf, Painted Wood, Rare Commode, USA, 1950s

$24,000

H 30.25 in W 40.75 in D 20.5 in

Max Kuehne, Silver Leaf, Painted Wood, Rare Commode, USA, 1950s

By Max Kuehne

Located in Manhasset, NY

Max Kuehne, Silver Leaf, Painted Wood, Rare Dresser or Chest of Drawers, USA, 1950s Rare and important cabinet designed by Max Kuehne (German/American, 1880-1968) in the United Stat...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Max Kuehne

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Silver Leaf

Large Max Kuehne Coffee table with Deer and Forest
Large Max Kuehne Coffee table with Deer and Forest

Large Max Kuehne Coffee table with Deer and Forest

$22,000

H 17.5 in W 56.25 in D 23.75 in

Large Max Kuehne Coffee table with Deer and Forest

By Max Kuehne

Located in New York, NY

Max Kuehne (American, 1880-1968), is known for his decorative arts, including paintings, furniture, screens, and frames. Kuehne's work often incorporates elaborate techniques like g...

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Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Max Kuehne

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Silver Leaf

Max Kuehne Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table
Max Kuehne Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

Max Kuehne Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

$18,000

H 17.5 in W 72 in D 27 in

Max Kuehne Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

By Max Kuehne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ming style coffee table in a lacquered finish with carved floral decoration and silver leaf tone. Signed by Max Kuehne a German born artist who worked in America became part of the Rockport artist...

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Mid-20th Century Ming Max Kuehne

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Wood, Paint

Max Kuehne Silver Leaf Dresser on Tall Legs, with Colorful Floral Design, Signed
Max Kuehne Silver Leaf Dresser on Tall Legs, with Colorful Floral Design, Signed

Max Kuehne Silver Leaf Dresser on Tall Legs, with Colorful Floral Design, Signed

$28,000

H 33 in W 41.25 in D 18 in

Max Kuehne Silver Leaf Dresser on Tall Legs, with Colorful Floral Design, Signed

By Max Kuehne

Located in New York, NY

This is a chest of drawers by artist and craftsman Max Kuehne (1880–1968), who was known for his landscape paintings, decorative furniture, screens, and frames. It was likely made in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Max Kuehne

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Silver Leaf

Max Kuehn Rectangular Coffee Table 1940's
Max Kuehn Rectangular Coffee Table 1940's

Max Kuehn Rectangular Coffee Table 1940's

$18,000

H 15 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in

Max Kuehn Rectangular Coffee Table 1940's

By Max Kuehne

Located in Chicago, IL

Max Kuehn Rectangular Coffee Table 1940's This stunning hand-carved and painted coffee table by Max Kuehn showcases remarkable versatility. It can be styled as a single table with cu...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Max Kuehne

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Wood

Signed "Lion in Frost" Illuminated Lucite and Chrome Table With Glass Top
Signed "Lion in Frost" Illuminated Lucite and Chrome Table With Glass Top

Signed "Lion in Frost" Illuminated Lucite and Chrome Table With Glass Top

$6,950

H 30 in W 60 in D 36 in

Signed "Lion in Frost" Illuminated Lucite and Chrome Table With Glass Top

By Max Kuehne, Lion in Frost

Located in Austin, TX

This piece is a rare signed "Lion In Frost" table that lights up a room literally and figuratively. The base is a massive sculptural piece of lucite atop a chrome and brass foundati...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Max Kuehne

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Brass, Chrome

Max Kuehne Table
Max Kuehne Table

Max Kuehne Table

$13,500

H 20 in W 30 in D 24.5 in

Max Kuehne Table

By Max Kuehne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Max Kuehne Silver Leaf and Gessoed Table. Hand Carved floral and geometric Decoration Bamboo carved leg structure surmounted by a piecrust tray top. Carved signature of artist

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1950s American Vintage Max Kuehne

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Silver Leaf

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