Born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin in 1937, psychedelic Pop art icon Peter Max spent the first part of his childhood in Shanghai 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. Max’s paintings, graphic design, prints and illustrations, which were inspired by these interests, were also informed by his experience with synesthesia, a sensory condition that causes him to see music and hear color.
After relocating to Haifa, Israel, then Paris, where he spent a significant amount of time in sketching classes at the Louvre, a teenage Max and his family finally moved to the United States, settling in Brooklyn. Max enrolled in the Art Students League of New York in 1956, training under Frank J. Reilly, and then the School of Visual Arts. Throughout art school, Max focused on photorealism, but he found the style too restrictive. When he graduated and opened his graphic design studio with friends in 1962, he began experimenting with abstraction and color — just in time for the psychedelic era.
The technicolor works for which Max would become known are characterized by big and bold graphic qualities — not dissimilar to what you’d find in his beloved comic books. Some deeper themes emerged across his work too: Max spent a good portion of the 1960s and 1970s creating his signature cosmic style, inspired by his fascination with astronomy and Eastern philosophies.
For Max and his partners, the graphic design business was highly successful, with commissions rolling in from advertising agencies, magazines and even Hollywood in the form of movie posters. The artist was featured on the cover of Life in 1969, and by the 1970s, he was practically a household name.
Max's body of work extended into product design, including a line of clocks for General Electric, while his domination of the commercial art scene continued for decades. He was commissioned to paint a postage stamp honoring the World’s Fair of 1974 (Expo ‘74); a Statue of Liberty series in which some proceeds went on to fund the statue’s restoration; posters and other advertising materials for major events like the Super Bowl, the U.S. Open and the Grammys; a Dale Earnhardt race car; and even the hull of the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship.
Commercial activities aside, Max has long been the subject of many museum exhibitions, from his first solo show in 1970, “The World of Peter Max,” at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco to 2016's “Peter Max: 50 Years of Cosmic Dreaming” at the Tampa Museum of Art in Florida. Today, his work belongs to the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and other institutions.
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$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Better World, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Better World Year: 1998 Medium: Acrylic, lithograph on Arches paper Size: 14 x 12 inches Inscription: Hand signed Notes: Published, printed by Via Max...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
Flower Jumper Over Sunrise II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Flower Jumper Over Sunrise II Year: 2001 Edition: 497/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Condition: Excell...
Lithograph
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
The Better World, Peter Max, hand signed limited edition WFUNA lithograph
By Peter Max
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This colorful work by Peter Max was created in 1988. The vintage WFUNA lithograph "The Better World" has an Authentication certificate attached on the verso #443/750 There is no ch...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Lithograph
“Cosmic Flyer With Sun on Blends”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Peter max Cosmic Flyer With Sun on Blends, Mixed Media Painting. In good condition measures 24x21 .
Mixed Media
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Sailboat on Horizon, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Sailboat on Horizon Year: 2000 Edition: 442/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 2.75 x 3.125 inches Condition: Excellent ...
Lithograph
$955Sale Price|20% Off
Sailboat Series I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Sailboat Series I Year: 1998 Edition: 300/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 7 x 8 inches Condition: Excellent Inscrip...
Lithograph
$816Sale Price|20% Off
Sailboat Series II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Sailboat Series II Year: 1998 Edition: 201/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 4.75 x 5.75 inches Condition: Excellent ...
Lithograph
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
Tip Toe Floating on Blends II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Tip Toe Floating on Blends II Year: 2005 Edition: 453/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 17 x 13 inches Condition: Excel...
Lithograph
$1,500
“Quiet Lake”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a Peter Max signed and number lithograph “quiet lake”. In good condition. Frame has some minor scratches. 33 Out of 50
Lithograph
Lavender, Pop Art Etching by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Lavender, Year: circa 1981, Medium: Etching, signed in pencil, Edition: PP 1, Frame Size: 19 x 22.5 inches
Etching
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Moon Flowers, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Tropical Flowers Year: 1978 Edition: A.P.;45, plus proofs Medium: Silkcreen on Arches paper Size: 22 x 27.25 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: ...
Screen
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Two Sailboats with Stars, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Two Sailboats with Stars Year: 2002 Edition: 499/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.87 x 4.5 inches Condition: Excelle...
Lithograph
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$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
[Jimi] Hendrix, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: [Jimi] Hendrix Year: 1972 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 41/45, plus proofs Size: 22.25 x 28.5 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed...
Screen
Original Watercolor on Paper
By Peter Max
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Peter Max Title: Untitled Original Watercolor on Paper Medium: Original Watercolor on Paper Signed: Hand Signed Measurements: Paper: 6" x 19" Frame: 19" x 32.5" Condition...
Watercolor
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Cosmic Flyer in Space, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Cosmic Flyer in Space Year: 2003 Edition: 497/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Ins...
Lithograph
$2,500
“Liberty Blue”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Peter Max Signed Lithograph “Liberty Blue" Signed And Numbered. In good condition measures 33x33
Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Rock N' Roll Guitar II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Rock N' Roll Guitar II Year: 2003 Edition: 452/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.12 x 2.43 inches Condition: Excellen...
Lithograph
$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
VASE IN ROOM II Signed Lithograph, Pop Art, Monks, Yogic Flying
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
VASE IN ROOM II is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist, Peter Max, printed in 1980 in an edition of 165, using traditional hand lithography techniq...
Lithograph
Mona Lisa Face, Pop Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Mona Lisa Face, Year: circa 1994, Medium: Screenprint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil, Edition: 118/300, Size: 11 in. x 11 in. (27.94 cm x 2...
Screen
Head, Psychedelic Art Linen-Backed Poster by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Head, Year: 1969, Medium: Linen Backed Poster, Size: 25 x 36 in. (63.5 x 91.44 cm)
Offset
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Geometric Profile & Sailboats, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Geometric Profile & Sailboats Year: 2001 Edition: 455/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.5 x 5.5 inches Condition: Exc...
Lithograph
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Umbrella Man at Sunrise, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Umbrella Man at Sunrise Year: 2001 Edition: 303/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Condition: Excellent In...
Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Liberty Head V, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head V Year: 2001 Edition: 454/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscriptio...
Lithograph
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Sailboat Series III, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Sailboat Series III Year: 1998 Edition: 62/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 4.75 x 5.75 inches Condition: Excellent ...
Lithograph
“Peace on earth”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Peter Max (German/American, b. 1937) "Peace on Earth" Etching with Remarque. Pencil signed and numbered (172/495) lower margin. Sheet Size: 22 x 19.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 36 x 3...
Crayon
Peter Max -- United We Stand
By Peter Max
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Peter Max United We Stand, 2006 Mixed-media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. A unique work Hand signed in acrylic low right. Image size 58 x 43 cm Frame size ...
Mixed Media
Peter Max -- Blushing Beauty
By Peter Max
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Peter Max Blushing Beauty, 2006 Mixed-media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. A unique work Hand signed in acrylic low right. Image size 23 x 18 cm Frame size ...
Mixed Media
$4,500
USA Film Festival, Dallas (Green/Blue), Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - USA Film Festival, Dallas (Green/Blue), Year: 1973, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 128/300, Image Size: 27.25...
Screen
$912Sale Price|20% Off
Love I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Love I Year: 2001 Edition: 453/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 6 x 5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed ...
Lithograph
$2,600Sale Price|33% Off
Galaxy Lady, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Galaxy Lady Year: 1972 Edition: T.P.; 300, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper Size: 16 x 18.5 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed by ...
Screen
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Flower Lady, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Flower Lady Year: 1989 Edition: 6/150, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Size: 31.5 x 40.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signe...
Screen
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
Abstract Figure With Umbrella, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Abstract Figure With Umbrella Year: 2001 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Condition: Excellent I...
Lithograph
“Sage with Bird”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Peter Max 1971 lithograph “Sage with Bird” signed and numbered. In good condition measures 17x17
Lithograph
$716Sale Price|45% Off
Two Cosmic Sages, Version I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Two Cosmic Sages, Version I Year: 2001 Edition: 453/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.5 x 5.5 inches Condition: Excel...
Lithograph
Sunset Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Custom Framed, Signed by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed upper front by Peter Max. Canvas size: 12 x 16 inches. Custom framed as pictured. White frame and linen matting with hand painte...
Canvas, Acrylic
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Aztec Man /// Peter Max Portrait Pop Art Colorful Fantasy Lithograph Modern Art
By Peter Max
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Peter Max (German-American, 1937-) Title: "Aztec Man" *Signed by Max in pencil lower right Year: 1973 Medium: Original Lithograph on Arches paper Limited edition: 205/300 Pri...
Lithograph
$636Sale Price|33% Off
Spring, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Spring Year: 1982 Medium: Unique, mixed media with lithography and hand coloring on Arches paper Size: 6.25 x 5.25 inches Condition: Excellent Inscrip...
Mixed Media, Lithograph
Vintage Poster President Bill Clinton Pop Art Hand Signed Peter Max Lithograph
By Peter Max
Located in Surfside, FL
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Bill Clinton Inaugural, An American Reunion, New Beginnings, Renewed Hope Hand signed in marker with dedication Year: 1993 Medi...
Lithograph, Offset
Peter Max -- Land of The Free, Home of The Brave
By Peter Max
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Peter Max Land of The Free, Home of The Brave, 2006 Mixed-media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. A unique work Hand signed in acrylic low right. Image size 58...
Mixed Media
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
HEART II Signed Mixed Media Lithograph 1981, Pop Art, Unique Pastel
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
HEART II - is a unique lithograph by the pop culture icon - Peter Max featuring with hand colored pastel drawing accents. The image HEART II was printed in 1981 as a limited edition...
Mixed Media, Lithograph
Still Life Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Custom Framed, Signed, 21x25
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed upper front by Peter Max. Canvas size: 11 x 14 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Black frame and linen matting with hand painte...
Acrylic, Canvas
$973Sale Price|30% Off
COSMIC HOLIDAY Hand Drawn Lithograph, Dreamy Face Portrait, Psychedelic Pop Art
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
COSMIC HOLIDAY is an original hand drawn lithograph by Peter Max printed using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Somerset printmakin...
Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Rock N' Roll Guitar III, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Rock N' Roll Guitar III Year: 2003 Edition: 451/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.12 x 2.43 inches Condition: Excelle...
Lithograph
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
SAILBOATS Signed Lithograph, Abstract Seascape, Asian Boats Aqua Red Brown Green
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
SAILBOATS is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist, Peter Max, printed in 1980 in an edition of 165, using traditional hand lithography techniques on ...
Lithograph
Peter Max Flower Blossom Lady Original Painting
By Peter Max
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Max was born in 1937. He is a very well listed and well collected American artist. He has been very prolific in his career, but nevertheless, he is highly sought after and collected, especially recently. This wonderful original acrylic on canvas was most likely painted in the late 1990s or early 2000. It is a favorite subject matter of his the blossoming lady or lady with blossoms. This painting is so vibrant exploding with colors. It measures 10 1/2 inches wide by 10 1/2 inches high. The frame measures 18“ x 18“. He has had Auction results over $70,000 but sells for much more privately and in galleries Once again, this is an original Peter Max acrylic...
Acrylic
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Star Catcher, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Star Catcher Year: 2003 Edition: 453/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription:...
Lithograph
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Flag, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Flag Year: 1997 Medium: Acrylic, lithograph on Arches paper Size: 12 x 14 inches Inscription: Hand signed Notes: Published, printed by Via Max, New Yo...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
$3,000Sale Price|22% Off
FLOWER SPECTRUM II Signed Lithograph 1990, Pop Art Portrait, Magenta Pink, Green
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
FLOWER SPECTRUM II is an original hand drawn lithograph by the American Pop artist Peter Max printed in an edition of 150, using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival paper. FLOWER SPECTRUM II is a pop art lady portrait head depicting a graceful female profile of a goddess woman crowned in leaves and flowers, printed in deep pink, pastel lavender, light pink, teal, light aqua green, yellow, magenta, and reds. FLOWER SPECTRUM II's gorgeous colors - the raspberry rose...
Lithograph
$1,531Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Suite III, Four Artworks, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Heart Suite III, Four Artworks Year: 1997 Edition: 136/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Size: 2.75 x 2.5 inches, each. Condition: E...
Lithograph
$2,000
“Liberty Head”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Peter Max Original Libert Head Mixed Media On Paper. In good condition measures 26x24
Mixed Media
$2,137Sale Price|25% Off
EARTH FLOWERS Signed Lithograph 1979, Abstract Floral, Pop Art
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
EARTH FLOWERS is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist, Peter Max, printed in 1979 in an edition of 165, using traditional hand lithography techniques...
Lithograph
$955Sale Price|20% Off
Profile Series I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Profile Series I Year: 1998 Edition: 140/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 9 x 7.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscri...
Lithograph
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Tree with Sailboat, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Tree with Sailboat Year: 2000 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 2.75 x 3.125 inches Condition: Excellent I...
Lithograph
$1,531Sale Price|20% Off
United We Stand, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: United We Stand Year: 2002 Edition: 107/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 12.5 x 9 inches Condition: Excellent Inscript...
Lithograph
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN Signed Lithograph, Young Woman Off Shoulder Dress
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist, Peter Max, printed in 1980 in an edition of 165, using traditional hand lithograph...
Lithograph
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Star Catcher on Blue, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Star Catcher on Blue Year: 2002 Edition: 487/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.87 x 4.5 inches Condition: Excellent I...
Lithograph
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Angel, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Angel Year: 1978 Edition: 234/250, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on Fabriano Rosapina paper Size: 22 x 30 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed ...
Lithograph
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Flag with Heart on Blue, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Flag with Heart on Blue Year: 2002 Edition: 476/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.87 x 4.5 inches Condition: Excellen...
Lithograph
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Flying Doves, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Flying Doves Year: 2002 Edition: 451/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.87 x 4.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
Lithograph
$1,276Sale Price|28% Off
Heart on Blends, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Heart on Blends Year: 2005 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 12.75 x 10 inches Condition: Excellent Inscri...
Lithograph