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Peter Max Paintings

American, German, b. 1937

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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Artist: Peter Max
Time Line Degas Man Ver. #5, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic on cotton duck cloth canvas. Canvas size: 36 x 48 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Registered #95803, in the Peter Max Archive, New York, 2006. PETER MAX ...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Liberty Head, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic and offset lithograph on archival paper. Paper Size: 30 x 24 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Published by Via Max, New York; painted by Peter Max, New Yor...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic

Liberty Head, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic on cotton duck cloth canvas. Canvas size: 16 x 16 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Registered #216513, in the Peter Max Archive, New York, 2006. PETER MAX...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Umbrella Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 9 x 12 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New Yor...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Angel with Heart, Ver. I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic on cotton duck cloth canvas. Canvas size: 12 x 6 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Registered #326764, in the Peter Max Archive, New York, 2012. PETER MAX ...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Umbrella Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 11 x 15 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New Yo...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Angel with Heart, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New Yo...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Sailboat on the Horizon, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 21 x 15 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New Yo...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Liberty Head, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head Year: 2005 Medium: Mixed Media on archival paper Size: 30 x 24 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed b...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Better World
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Better World Year: 1993 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed u.r. Size: 24 in. x 18 in. (60.96 cm x 45.72...
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1990s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Grammy
By Peter Max
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Peter Max Title: Grammy Size: 48 x 36 Inches (Framed: 51 x 39 Inches) Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Edition: Original Year: 2002 Notes: Hand Signed by the Artist. Hand S...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Flower Vase, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic on cotton duck cloth canvas. Canvas size: 16 x 12 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Registered #132387, in the Peter Max Archive, New York, 2004. PETER MAX...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

“Sunrise 2000”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Peter Max original mixed media on canvas “Sunrise 2000”. In great condition rare piece was made in 2008. Purchase price $35000 and his a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peter Max Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Walking in Reeds, Psychedelic Acrylic Painting by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Walking in Reeds by Peter Max, German/American (1937) Date: 1999 Mixed Media with Acrylic Painting on Lithograph, signed upper left Size: 14 x 17 in. ...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Lithograph

Umbrella Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 12 x 13.75 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Profile, Pop Art Portrait by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Profile Year: 1986 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed u.r. Size: 40 in. x 30 in. (101.6 cm x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: 49.5 x 39.5 inches
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1980s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Statue of Liberty (huge original painting)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand-signed and dated in acrylic on front by Peter Max. Canvas size 96 x 48 inches. Frame size aprox 100 x 52 inches. Peter Max studio catalog...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Statue of Liberty (unique mixed media on paper)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph

STATUE OF LIBERTY (HUGE PAINTING)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand-signed in acrylic on front by Peter Max. Canvas size 71.75 x 35.75 inches. Custom framed with hand painted filet. Frame size approx 86 x 50 inches. Max studio catalog number and year on verso. Artwork is in excellent condition. Gallery Art issued Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: Peter Max (American, born 1937) is a German artist known for his unique brand of rainbow-hued prints and paintings, which he has created since the early 1960s. Employing painterly strokes, his illustrations incorporate a wide spectrum of colors and patterns as seen in his Umbrella Man series. “I'm just wowed by the universe. I'm just glad to do something I love to do. I love color, I love painting, I love shapes...
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1980s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Better World
By Peter Max
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Peter Max Title: Better World Size: 48 x 24 Inches (Framed: 57.25 x 33.25 Inches) Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Edition: Original Year: 2010 Notes: Max Studio Catalog Nu...
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2010s Modern Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

“solar view”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Peter Max original mixed media on paper “solar view” early work . In good condition measures 34x27
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20th Century Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic

Better World, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic and lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper size: 14 x 12 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Published, printed by Via Max, New York; painted by Peter Max,...
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1990s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Lithograph

Liberty Head, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic on cotton duck cloth canvas. Canvas size: 8 x 8 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Registered #326109, in the Peter Max Archive, New York, 2011. PETER MAX (...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

ASIA VER. III #6
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Studio stamp on verso. Artwork is in excellent condition. Peter Max Studio Certificate of Authenticity included. A...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

“Eastern Europe museum tour”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Peter Max original mixed media on paper “Eastern Europe museum tour” . In good condition measures 39x34
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21st Century and Contemporary Peter Max Paintings

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Oil

Zero in Blue
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max Title: Zero In Blue Year: 1985 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated u.r. Size: 24 x 18 inches Frame: 27 x 20.5 inches
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1980s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Zero Man in Love, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic and lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper size: 8.5 x 10.5 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Published, printed by Via Max, New York; painted by Peter M...
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1990s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Lithograph, Acrylic

Two Sages, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic and lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper size: 12 x 14 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Published, printed by Via Max, New York; painted by Peter Max,...
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1990s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Lithograph

WITHOUT BORDERS
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Canvas size 10 x 10 inches. Custom framed in white with hand painted fillet. Frame size approx 19 x 19 inches. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Galaxy Profile, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 11 x 15 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New Yo...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

United We Stand: Four Statues of Liberty with Blue Unique Signed Painting Framed
By Peter Max
Located in New York, NY
Peter Max United We Stand: Four Statues of Liberty with Blue Statue of Liberty, 2001 Acrylic and Mixed Media painting with collage on thin board Boldly si...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph

“Vase of flowers”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Peter Max original 1998 painting on canvas “Vase of flowers”. In good condition comes with coa measuring 17x15
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21st Century and Contemporary Peter Max Paintings

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Mixed Media

Without Borders #9 (unique mixed media on paper)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph

Angel with Heart (custom framed original painting)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Peter Max. Canvas size 36 x 24 inches. Frame size approx 49 x 38 inches. Studio catalog number and stamp on verso. Ar...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

ANGEL
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Studio stamp on verso. Custom framed with hand painted fillet. Canvas size 40 x 30 inches. Framed size approx 49 ...
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1970s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Flag, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic and lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper size: 12 x 14 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Published, printed by Via Max, New York; painted by Peter Max,...
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1990s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Lithograph

Abstract Figure (Adam), Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic on cotton duck cloth canvas. Canvas size: 12 x 9 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Registered #2057, in the Peter Max Archive, New York, 1982. PETER MAX (1...
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1980s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Profile with Doves, Painting by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Profile with Doves by Peter Max, German/American (1937) Portfolio: Woodstock Series Date: 2006 Mixed Media with Acrylic on Lithograph, signed Size: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.32 cm) Frame...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Lithograph

Nelson Mandela, Pop Art Portrait by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Nelson Mandela Year: 2001 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, Signed u.l. Size: 18 x 16 inches
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic

“Umbrella man on blends”
By Peter Max
Located in Warren, NJ
Original mixed media on paper by Peter max . In good condition . Comes with coa. Measures 23x22
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21st Century and Contemporary Peter Max Paintings

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Mixed Media

Woman Seated, Pop Art Lithograph with Hand-Painting by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Woman Seated Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph with extensive Hand-painting, signed and dated in paint, dedicated to Carolyn Size: 25 ...
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1980s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Lithograph

Grammy Day (huge original painting)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand-signed and dated in acrylic on front by Peter Max. Canvas size 60 x 45 inches. Peter Max studio catalog number and date on verso. Dated, ...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Sailboat I (unique mixed media on paper)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph

Flower Vase, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Acrylic on cotton duck cloth canvas. Canvas size: 16 x 12 inches. Inscription: Hand signed, as issued. Notes: Registered #132387, in the Peter Max Archive, New York, 2004. PETER MAX...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Magic Carpet Ride, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 13.75 x 12 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Angel with Spread Wings, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 11 x 15 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New Yo...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Sailboat II (unique mixed media on paper)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph

LIBERTY HEAD (LARGE PAINTING)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand-signed in acrylic on front by Peter Max. Peter Max studio catalog number on canvas side. Canvas size 60 x 60 inches. Canvas is stretched....
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cosmic Profile (original mixed media and watercolor)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media drawing with watercolor on paper. Hand signed by Peter Max. Frame size approx 19.5 x 21 inches. Artwork size 12 x 13.50 inche...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor

LOVE, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: LOVE Year: 2008 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 6 x 15 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed by the artist Notes: Referenced in the archives...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

NEW MOON
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Peter Max with studio stamp, date and catalog number on verso. Canvas size 30 x 40 inches. Custom framed as pictured with doub...
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1990s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Love (unique mixed media on paper)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph

Umbrella Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 12 x 13.75 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

BLUE THINKER
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Studio stamp on verso. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable off...
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1990s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Guru (original mixed media and watercolor)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media drawing with watercolor on paper. Hand signed by Peter Max. Frame size approx 21 x 19.25 inches. Artwork size 13.75 x 12 inch...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Zero Man/Lady Profile, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 15 x 15 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New Yo...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Superbly Free, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano vélin paper. Paper size: 11 x 15 inches. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed, and painted by Peter Max, New Yo...
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2010s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

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Acrylic, Screen

Cosmic Profile (Original Mixed Media)
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on paper. Hand signed and dated on front by Peter Max. Frame size approx 22 x 28.5 inches. Artwork size 11.6 x 18.4 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition...
Category

1980s Pop Art Peter Max Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Peter Max paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Peter Max paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, yellow, green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Peter Max in paint, acrylic paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Peter Max paintings, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Craig Alan, Steve Kaufman, and Ceravolo. Peter Max paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $360 and tops out at $150,000, while the average work can sell for $14,080.
Questions About Peter Max Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Peter Max is no longer painting. Reportedly, he stopped painting in 2015 due to health problems. Some of the artist's most famous works include Without Borders, Blushing Beauty, Better World, Deco Lady and Flag with Heart. Find a variety of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Max is originally from Berlin, Germany. During World War II, his family lived in Shanghai, China. As an adult, the artist lived in Haifa, Israel; Paris, France; and New York, New York. You can shop a range of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Max is an artist known for creating colorful pop art compositions. He was born on October 19, 1937, in Berlin, Germany, and eventually made Brooklyn, New York his home. Some of his most famous works include Without Borders, Blushing Beauty, Better World and Love. Shop a range of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The kind of art that is associated with Peter Max is colorful and bold — the psychedelic Pop art that characterizes the majority of the German-born American artist's paintings and prints owes to an interest in comic books, jazz and films that he developed in his youth. Max's work is also informed by his experience with synesthesia, a sensory condition that causes him to see music and hear color. Find a collection of original Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Max uses a variety of media to produce his colorful compositions. Many of his pieces are paintings. He also produces collages, prints, sculptures, digital art and films. During the course of his career, he received commissions to create posters for the Super Bowl, the Grammys and the U.S. Open. Shop a collection of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a Peter Max is real, conduct research using trusted online resources. For paintings, you can compare the artist's signature on your piece to images of authentic paintings. Signature comparisons can also be useful when authenticating prints, as can comparing the image size and numbering to information shared in reputable catalogues. Because there are many convincing counterfeits of the artist's work, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer assist you with the authentication process. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Peter Max art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Max is best known for producing vibrant, bold paintings that draw inspiration from psychedelic and pop art. His famous works like Without Borders, Blushing Beauty, Better World and Love are popular contemporary wall art and are often sold as prints and posters. Shop a selection of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    How much a Peter Max painting is worth will be determined by its condition, the presence of a signature, size and other factors. 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 a deep interest in American pop culture — namely comic books, jazz and cinema — that would inform his bold and graphic paintings. His prints can be found for less than approximately $1,000 but his paintings have sold for between $10,000 and $20,000 over the years. Find original Peter Max paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Peter Max's connection to the Statue of Liberty is that he created multiple paintings of the famous landmark. He made the first one for America's Bicentennial on July 4, 1976. You can shop a range of Peter Max art on 1stDibs.

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