Liberty and Justice for All
Mixed media painting on paper, uniquely enhanced serigraph • Peter Max (German-American, born 1937)
Style & Movement
Pop Art / Neo-Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Serigraph backplate with hand-painted acrylic over-painting. Techniques include bold impasto brushwork, gestural strokes, and silkscreen printing for the polka-dot background and base facial features.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (circa 1990s-2010s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 24 inches (image size), square format, presented in a black gallery frame with white matting.
Subject Description
A vibrant, close-up interpretation of the Statue of Liberty's head. The composition features a patriotic color palette of red, white, and blue, set against a pink polka-dot background. The heavy, tactile acrylic brushstrokes add a contemporary, energetic movement to the traditional icon of American freedom.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent. The colors appear vibrant with no visible fading, and the heavy impasto remains intact without cracking.
Estimated Market Value
$4,000 - $7,000
Auction Estimate
$2,500 - $4,500
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a gallery or cruise art auction (e.g., Park West Gallery), common for works of this type by Peter Max. Noted by the presence of a signature and likely numbering (though obscured by glare in the photo).
Art Historical Significance
Peter Max is a central figure in the late 20th-century Pop Art movement. His Statue of Liberty series is his most iconic body of work, famously beginning during the 1976 Bicentennial. These works represent the artist's shift from 'Cosmic Art' to neo-expressionist Americana.
Notable Features
Features the characteristic Peter Max squiggle signature in the lower right and a limited edition number (partially visible in the lower left). The unique hand-painting makes this a 'one-of-a-kind' variation of a print.
Condition Issues
No major issues visible; minor glare from the protective plastic wrap suggests the frame has protected the paper from environmental handling.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct UV sunlight to prevent pigment fading. Ensure the piece is mounted using acid-free materials and kept in a climate-controlled environment to prevent paper warping or acrylic cracking.