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Peter Keil Wall Decorations

German, b. 1942

In the beginnings of his artistic career, Peter Keil's style was influenced by German Expressionism. In the paintings from his early Berlin years, he mainly focused on typical big city settings and characters on the fringes of society. However, his style changed visibly at the beginning of the 60s when he lived in Paris for a while and emerged in the city's nightlife.

Keil increasingly parted with his realistic approach and developed a new, much more spontaneous and dynamic painting style which he developed further during his years in London and finally during his time as one of the "Berliner Neue Wilden" at the beginning of the 80s. Since then, the use of intensive to lurid colors and the absence of realistic representation have become characteristic of his painting style.

In Keil's paintings, the color is applied with quick brushstrokes and occasionally with impasto techniques and the images are additionally abstracted by the use of graffiti elements. He prefers to paint human figures, portraits, big city scenes, landscapes and still-life images of flowers. His emotional way of painting is mainly driven by a desire for freedom from social constraints and conventions. In the past 50 years, Keil has created numerous large- and small-scale paintings in oil and mixed media on canvas but also some sculptures in wood and steel and a great number of majolicas.

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Creator: Peter Keil
Painting by Peter Keil, 1979, Wood Frame, Black & White, Modern Art
Painting by Peter Keil, 1979, Wood Frame, Black & White, Modern Art

Painting by Peter Keil, 1979, Wood Frame, Black & White, Modern Art

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, Pink and Orange Painted on Board, 1972, Modern Art
Painting by Peter Keil, Pink and Orange Painted on Board, 1972, Modern Art

Painting by Peter Keil, Pink and Orange Painted on Board, 1972, Modern Art

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting on Board, 1970, 25 x 19.5, Signed Art
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting on Board, 1970, 25 x 19.5, Signed Art

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting on Board, 1970, 25 x 19.5, Signed Art

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, 1974, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame
Painting by Peter Keil, 1974, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame

Painting by Peter Keil, 1974, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Acrylic On Paper, No Frame, Green, Blue, Modern
Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Acrylic On Paper, No Frame, Green, Blue, Modern

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Acrylic On Paper, No Frame, Green, Blue, Modern

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, 1972, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame
Painting by Peter Keil, 1972, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame

Painting by Peter Keil, 1972, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Colorful Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting, 1974, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5
Colorful Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting, 1974, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5

Colorful Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting, 1974, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Painting, Painted in Paris, 1967, On Paper, 25x31
Mid-Century Modern Painting, Painted in Paris, 1967, On Paper, 25x31

Mid-Century Modern Painting, Painted in Paris, 1967, On Paper, 25x31

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art, Painted in Paris, On Paper, 1959
Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art, Painted in Paris, On Paper, 1959

Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art, Painted in Paris, On Paper, 1959

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame, Colorful
Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame, Colorful

Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame, Colorful

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, Framed Large Acrylic on Paper, 1976, New Silver Frame
Painting by Peter Keil, Framed Large Acrylic on Paper, 1976, New Silver Frame

Painting by Peter Keil, Framed Large Acrylic on Paper, 1976, New Silver Frame

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, 20 x 28
Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, 20 x 28

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, 20 x 28

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, Signed Acrylic Painting on Board, Circa 1970, 19.5x27.5
Painting by Peter Keil, Signed Acrylic Painting on Board, Circa 1970, 19.5x27.5

Painting by Peter Keil, Signed Acrylic Painting on Board, Circa 1970, 19.5x27.5

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame
Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No Frame

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Acrylic Painting on Paper, Red/Blue/Yellow, Mid-Century Modern Art
Acrylic Painting on Paper, Red/Blue/Yellow, Mid-Century Modern Art

Acrylic Painting on Paper, Red/Blue/Yellow, Mid-Century Modern Art

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, 1974, Lady, Black Acrylic On Grey Paper, No Frame, Art
Painting by Peter Keil, 1974, Lady, Black Acrylic On Grey Paper, No Frame, Art

Painting by Peter Keil, 1974, Lady, Black Acrylic On Grey Paper, No Frame, Art

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, Lady With A Bow, Signed Acrylic On Paper, 1964, Modern
Painting by Peter Keil, Lady With A Bow, Signed Acrylic On Paper, 1964, Modern

Painting by Peter Keil, Lady With A Bow, Signed Acrylic On Paper, 1964, Modern

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Board, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, Modern, C 1970
Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Board, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, Modern, C 1970

Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Board, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, Modern, C 1970

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Colorful Abstract Painting, Acrylic On Paper, 1970, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5
Colorful Abstract Painting, Acrylic On Paper, 1970, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5

Colorful Abstract Painting, Acrylic On Paper, 1970, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, Abstract Acrylic On Paper, 1974, Modern Art, 27.5 x 19.5
Painting by Peter Keil, Abstract Acrylic On Paper, 1974, Modern Art, 27.5 x 19.5

Painting by Peter Keil, Abstract Acrylic On Paper, 1974, Modern Art, 27.5 x 19.5

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, Signed Acrylic On Paper, Lady Profile, 1964, Modern Art
Painting by Peter Keil, Signed Acrylic On Paper, Lady Profile, 1964, Modern Art

Painting by Peter Keil, Signed Acrylic On Paper, Lady Profile, 1964, Modern Art

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Painting by Peter Keil, Signed 1959, The Lion Face", Acrylic on Paper, Framed
Painting by Peter Keil, Signed 1959, The Lion Face", Acrylic on Paper, Framed

Painting by Peter Keil, Signed 1959, The Lion Face", Acrylic on Paper, Framed

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1950s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Modern Art Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic on Board, 16 x 20, 1975
Modern Art Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic on Board, 16 x 20, 1975

Modern Art Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic on Board, 16 x 20, 1975

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Peter Keil Abstract Painting on Canvas
Peter Keil Abstract Painting on Canvas

Peter Keil Abstract Painting on Canvas

By Peter Keil

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large abstract Peter Keil oil painting on Canvas. Partially painted over comic strips. Vibrant multi colors of orange, red, green and blues. Written on back is "Andy Warhol and Frien...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Paint

Original Acrylic and Pen Abstract Painting, Signed, Post-Modern, 1995
Original Acrylic and Pen Abstract Painting, Signed, Post-Modern, 1995

Original Acrylic and Pen Abstract Painting, Signed, Post-Modern, 1995

By Peter Keil

Located in Wichita, KS

Original Peter Keil in Acrylic, pen or marker - signed and dated 1995. The artwork was in a series of three and all reframed. Framed Image 32.5 x 39

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

"Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting on Paper Board, Signed, 1977, By Peter Keil
"Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting on Paper Board, Signed, 1977, By Peter Keil

"Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Painting on Paper Board, Signed, 1977, By Peter Keil

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No frame
Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No frame

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, No frame

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, Modern Signed Painting on Grey Board, 1977, No Frame
Painting by Peter Keil, Modern Signed Painting on Grey Board, 1977, No Frame

Painting by Peter Keil, Modern Signed Painting on Grey Board, 1977, No Frame

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Acrylic On Paper by Peter Keil, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, Modern Art, 1970
Acrylic On Paper by Peter Keil, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, Modern Art, 1970

Acrylic On Paper by Peter Keil, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, Modern Art, 1970

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Colorful Mid-Century Painting, 1974, Acrylic on Paper, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5
Colorful Mid-Century Painting, 1974, Acrylic on Paper, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5

Colorful Mid-Century Painting, 1974, Acrylic on Paper, Signed, 27.5 x 19.5

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Acrylic on Board, Signed, No Frame, Modern Art
Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Acrylic on Board, Signed, No Frame, Modern Art

Painting by Peter Keil, 1970, Acrylic on Board, Signed, No Frame, Modern Art

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Unframed Abstract Expressionist Figural Painting by Peter Keil, Signed
Unframed Abstract Expressionist Figural Painting by Peter Keil, Signed

Unframed Abstract Expressionist Figural Painting by Peter Keil, Signed

By Peter Keil

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An abstract expressionist painting by artist Peter Keil. Keil is known for his simplified abstractions of traditional art subjects, and this piece is a great example of that. Keil st...

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20th Century American Expressionist Peter Keil Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

Peter Keil wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Peter Keil wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Peter Keil wall decorations, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations by Peter Keil were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by Rosenthal, Paul Wunderlich, and Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker. Prices for Peter Keil wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,700 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.