Peter Max New Chair & Old Chair 1981 Signed Lithograph Pair 31/280 & 44/280

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A pair of lithographs in color titled “New Chair & Old Chair” by Peter Max. Hand-signed in pencil on the … Read more A pair of lithographs in color titled “New Chair & Old Chair” by Peter Max. Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 31/280 and 44/280. Both sheets bear the artist’s embossed blindstamp and are presented matted and framed together. Characteristic of Max’s playful linear style and bold color sensibility, the compositions transform simple chair forms into expressive, whimsical studies. A charming and collectible paired presentation from the height of the artist’s iconic pop-modern period.
From a private collection. Dimensions: 10.5”h x 11.5”w x 1”d (framed). In good vintage condition. The sheet appears clean and well preserved. Full condition reports available upon request.
Peter Max (b. 1937) is a German-born American artist internationally recognized as one of the most iconic figures of American Pop Art. Rising to prominence in the 1960s, Max became synonymous with the psychedelic visual language of the era. His work has been exhibited in hundreds of museum and gallery exhibitions worldwide and is included in major institutional and private collections. Max has received numerous honors, including commissions from six U.S. Presidents, and was the Official Artist of the 1994 Grammy Awards, the 2006 U.S. Winter Olympic Team, and multiple Super Bowls, World Cups, and the Statue of Liberty Centennial. His cultural impact was further recognized with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his contributions to American art and heritage. See less