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Peter Max

Peter Max

American · 1937–2026 · Painter, Printmaker

Peter Max Finkelstein, known professionally as Peter Max, was a German-American artist known for using bright colors in his work. Works by Max are associated with the visual… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Peter Max, Self Portrait #1, 1969, Acrylic and screenprint on canvasSelf Portrait #1Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $53,125≈ £41,417≈ €46,823Sign up to see
  2. Better World Ver XIIHelmuth Stone Gallery · $41,580$33,000 + $8,580 premium≈ £30,814≈ €35,870Sign up to see
  3. Statue of LibertyHelmuth Stone Gallery · $22,050$17,500 + $4,550 premium≈ £16,249≈ €18,827Sign up to see

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  1. Peter Max, Sage/Sailboat III, ink and watercolor on paper
    Sage/Sailboat III
    Watercolor · Paper
    4⅞ h x 5⅞ w in (12 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 215
    $704≈ £521≈ €602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Peter Max, Sage/Sailboat III, ink and watercolor on paper
    Sage/Sailboat III
    Watercolor · Paper
    4⅞ h x 5⅞ w in (12 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 202
    $699≈ £517≈ €595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Peter Max, Untitled, 1986, watercolor and crayon on paper
    Untitled, 1986
    Watercolor · Paper
    9 3/4 x 12 in. (24.8 x 30.5 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 90
    $1,250≈ £947≈ €1,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  4. Peter Max, Portrait, 1992, watercolor and colored pencil on paper
    Portrait, 1992
    Watercolor · Paper
    6 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 142
    $563≈ £437≈ €519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Peter Max, Umbrella with Figure, 1994, felt pen and watercolor on paper
    Umbrella with Figure, 1994
    Watercolor · Paper
    5 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 143
    $563≈ £437≈ €519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Umbrella Man in Landscape
    Watercolor
    9 x 12 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 107
    $1,071≈ £865≈ €985$850 + $221 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  7. Peter Max, Untitled - Angel, 1998, watercolour and felt pen on paper
    Untitled - Angel, 1998
    Watercolor · Paper
    24.1 x 19 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1141
    CA$351≈ $264≈ £205≈ €240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$400–600View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  8. Peter Max, Portrait, 1992, watercolor and colored pencil on paper
    Portrait, 1992
    Watercolor · Paper
    6 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 2040
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Peter Max, Umbrella with Figure, 1994, felt pen and watercolor on paper
    Umbrella with Figure, 1994
    Watercolor · Paper
    5 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 2041
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
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