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Peter Max (American, b. Germany 1937). "Winter Sunsign" serigraph (silkscreen) on wove paper, 1970. Edition 11 of 300. Hand signed in ink at lower right. Edition number in pencil at lower left. Peter Max blind stamp to right of signature. A hand-signed, limited edition serigraph by Peter Max delineated in his signature bold expressive style with vibrant color juxtapositions. "Winter Sunsign" features a white profile visage surrounded by organic forms and a sunburst form radiating from this visage. Below this is a topographical landscape with a mountain or volcano formation. A magnificent limited edition serigraph by Peter Max acquired from London Grafica Arts Inc. in 1972 and mounted in a custom frame under glass. Size (sight view): 15.5" L x 18" W (39.4 cm x 45.7 cm) Size (frame): 21.2" L x 23.75" W (53.8 cm x 60.3 cm)

Born in Berlin, Peter Max moved frequently with his family, living in more than six countries until they settled in the United States. Max studied in New York City at the Art Students League, Pratt Institute, and the School of Visual Art. Max has been revered as a visionary pop artist during the 1960's beloved for his "Cosmic '60s" style, and this style would later evolve to Neo Expressionism. Max employed a bold linear technique of painting using bold Fauvist colors and intriguing themes. As he evolved from Pop to Neo-Expressionism, his work became more painterly and sensuous, and today his work continues to inspire young artists. Max?s unique symbolism and vibrant color palette have continued to inspire new generations of Americans throughout the decades.

Accompanied by a COA from The London Arts Group signed by Eugene Ivan Schuster, Director London Arts Group, in May 1972.

About London Grafica Arts Inc: "London Graphic Arts began fine print publication of contemporary master printmakers in the late 1960's, a time before fine art was commonly available to the public. The London Arts Gallery (then located at 22 New Bond Street, London) displayed original fine print works by Old Masters like Durer and Rembrandt and modern artists such as Picasso and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The gallery was also an important and respected showplace for many contemporary Pop artists, and was a first showplace for emerging young British and European artists.

Provenance: private Goldstein collection, Denver, Colorado, USA. The Goldstein's have amassed their collection over the past six decades.

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Hand signed in ink at lower right. Edition number in pencil at lower left. Peter Max blind stamp to right of signature. Mounted in custom frame and black matte under glass. Has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in very nice condition. Scuffs and chips to frame commensurate with age. Fit with suspension wire. Accompanied by a COA from The London Arts Group signed by Eugene Ivan Schuster, Director London Arts Group, in May 1972.