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Peter Max Wall Decorations

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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Creator: Peter Max
Pair of Etchings by Peter Max V3 X and XI
By Peter Max
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of rare framed etchings by Peter Max (American b. 1937) V3 X and XI. In the manner of Picasso each color pencil signed lower ce...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Peter Max Wall Decorations

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Paper, Linen, Plexiglass, Giltwood

Vintage "South Coast Village" Poster by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "South coast village, Santa Ana, California" poster by Peter Max, circa 1973. The poster announces the grand opening of the shopping center in Augu...
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Peter Max Wall Decorations

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"Two Sages Looking at Sunrise" Serigraph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition serigraph (65 of 495) "Peter Max 2017" embossed seal in lower left Colors are very vibrant and bright Hand signed "Max" in pencil in lower right hand corner Profe...
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Large Toulouse Lautrec by Peter Max in Peach Pink, Signed and Framed
By Peter Max
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the largest of the Toulouse Lautrec portraits by famed artist Peter Max in peach pink. Professionally framed, signed and numbered.
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Vintage "The Challenge" Poster by Peter Max Central Park Road Race, 1988
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "The Challenge" poster by Peter Max, circa 1988. The poster was for a 10K road race in Central Park, NYC to benefit special needs runners. The poster is...
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Heart Poster Signed by Peter Max & Andre Agassi
By Peter Max
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage “Grand Slam for Children A Concert for Tomorrow” / Heart lithograph poster signed by Peter Max and tennis great, Andre Agassi, circa 1995. The concert was held at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, NV on September 30, 1995 and featured Elton John, Robin Williams, Kenny G, Michael Bolton...
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Peter Max United We Stand Signed Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Paper 2001
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A powerful patriotic mixed-media lithography with acrylic painting on paper titled “United We Stand” by famed artist Peter Max. Hand signed in acrylic by artist top right. Created in...
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Peter Max Land of Free Home of the Brave Signed Mixed Media Acrylic Painting '01
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A visually impactful patriotic mixed-media lithography with acrylic painting on paper titled “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave” by famed artist Peter Max. Hand signed in acrylic b...
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Peter Max Statue of Liberty Signed Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Paper 2000s F
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A monumental patriotic mixed-media lithography with acrylic painting on paper titled “State of Liberty” by famed artist Peter Max. Hand signed in acrylic by artist top right. Circa early 2000s. Honoring the country that Peter Max loves...
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Peter Max God Bless America II Signed Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Paper 2001
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A classic patriotic mixed-media lithography with acrylic painting on paper titled “God Bless America II” by famed artist Peter Max. Hand signed in...
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Peter Max Framed Scarf
By Peter Max
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a scarf made by renowned artist Peter Max. One of the most famous and recognizable artists of the 1960s. His iconic psychedelic artwork was th...
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Peter Max "Impressions of a Landscape" Serigraph Signed Original Frame COA
By Peter Max
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Art Acquisitions Of Peter Max " Impressions of a L...
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Homage to Picasso, Group of 4 Pater Max Lithographs
By Peter Max
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These lithographs are from the series entitled, "Homage to Picasso" by Peter Max. The collection entails 4 etchings of nude scenes on woven paper. They are in a 1" custom frame and e...
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Collection of Large Serigraphs by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of large serigraphs by Peter Max. Signed on the bottom right of the art piece. Each includes certificate of authenticity. Top left serigraph: "The Roseville Profile" #189...
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Health Is Beautiful 1971 U.S. Poster
By Peter Max
Located in New York, NY
Original 1971 U.S. poster by Peter Max for Health Is Beautiful (1971). Very Good-Fine condition, rolled. Please note: the size is stated in inches and the actual size can vary by an ...
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Peter Max Homage to Picasso Volume 5 Etching XVII 1993 Signed 68/99 Unframed
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern inspired artwork titled "Homage to Picasso" Volume 5 Etching XVII by Peter Max. Signed in pencil with an annotation of 68/99. Created in 1993. Each of the following processe...
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Peter Max Homage to Picasso Volume 5 Etching XVII 1993 Signed 68/99 Unframed
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern inspired artwork titled "Homage to Picasso" Volume 5 Etching XVII by Peter Max. Signed in pencil with an annotation of 68/99. Created in 1993. Each of the following processe...
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Peter Max Toulouse Lautrec 2 Signed Pop Art Retro Vintage Lithograph Poster 1967
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A psychedelic retro lithograph titled "Toulouse Lautrec 2" by iconic pop artist Peter Max. Hand signed in red felt tip marker on the mid bottom. Printed on premium paper and copyrigh...
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Limited Edition Print by Peter Max "Dega Man"
By Peter Max
Located in Pasadena, TX
Limited edition print by Peter Max Dega Man 1990" Limited edition print : Serigraph on Paper Framed : 18 x 22.50 in Certificate of Authenticity.
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Ringo Starr by Peter Max for the Cover of New Life
By Peter Max
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ringo starr by Peter Max for the cover of new life Issue 85 of the New Life magazine, published in 2002 in New York. Measures: 28" x 34".
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Peter Max Homage to Picasso Volume 5 Etching XVII 1993 Signed 68/99 Framed
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too in Michigan is offering this modern inspired artwork titled Homage to Picasso Volume 5 Etching XVII by Peter Max. Signed in pencil with an annotation of 68/99. Created ...
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Peter Max Homage to Picasso Volume 5 Etching XX Modern Signed 1993 Framed
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too in Michigan is offering this modern inspired artwork titled Homage to Picasso Volume 5 Etching XX by Peter Max. Signed in pencil with an annotation of 68/99. Created in...
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Peter Max “The World of Peter Max” Museum Exhibition Serigraph Poster ‘B', 1969
By Peter Max
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare original 1969 serigraph poster by Peter Max (American, b. Germany, 1937) for his 1970 “The World of Peter Max” museum exhibition tour. Max’s ...
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Peter Max 12-Foot-Wide Serigraph for 1970 de Young Museum Solo Exhibition ‘B’
By Peter Max
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important, monumental, and exceptionally rare twelve-foot-wide two-piece serigraph created by Peter Max (American, b. Germany, 1937) for his 1970 “The World of Peter Max” first so...
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Peter Max 12-Foot-Wide Serigraph for 1970 de Young Museum Solo Exhibition ‘A’
By Peter Max
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important, monumental, and exceptionally rare twelve-foot-wide two-piece serigraph created by Peter Max (American, b. Germany, 1937) for his 1970 “The World of Peter Max” first so...
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Peter Max Large Toulouse Lautrec in Yellow Artist Proof Signed and Framed Print
By Peter Max
Located in Toledo, OH
Large framed Peter Max print signed in graphite lower right marked artist proof, lower left. Depiction of artists iconic image of Toulouse Lautrec. Bac...
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Original Acrylic Painting by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Water Mill, NY
Original acrylic on paper H32"x W28" Framed.. Given by Peter Max to a friend
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Mid-Century Modern Unframed Geometric Sailboat Blend Lithograph Signed Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration, is a mixed-media with acrylic painting and color lithograph on paper from the Peter Max Studio. Hand signed in acrylic by the artist. A unique variation. Size...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Peter Max Wall Decorations

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Peter Max wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Peter Max wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Peter Max wall decorations, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations by Peter Max were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by Alexander Calder, Josef Albers, and Andy Warhol. Prices for Peter Max wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $12,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,900.
Questions About Peter Max Wall Decorations
  • 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 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 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 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 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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