Liberty and Justice for All
Print with hand-embellishment (Serigraph or Lithograph on heavy paper) • Peter Max (German-American, born 1937)
Style & Movement
Neo-Expressionism / Pop Art
Medium & Technique
Mixed media print including serigraphy and hand-applied acrylic paint or oil stick to create textured, high-impasto brushstrokes on a flat printed base.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (Circa 1990s - 2000s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 18 inches (image size), Portrait format, framed in a formal dark and gold-toned molding.
Subject Description
A vibrant, expressionistic rendering of the Statue of Liberty superimposed over the American flag. The composition features rhythmic, thick brushstrokes in primary and secondary colors (red, white, blue, yellow) that energize the silhouette of Liberty and the stars and stripes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. The colors appear vibrant with no obvious evidence of fading or water damage.
Estimated Market Value
$3,000 - $6,000 (depending on the degree of hand-painting and edition size)
Auction Estimate
$1,500 - $3,500
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a gallery (such as Park West Gallery) or directly from the Peter Max studio; features the artist's characteristic cursive signature on the lower right.
Art Historical Significance
Peter Max is a defining figure in American Pop Art. His Statue of Liberty series, begun during the 1976 Bicentennial and continued for decades, is his most iconic body of work, symbolizing his personal immigration story and American optimism.
Notable Features
Heavy, physical impasto 'sculptural' brushstrokes on the surface differentiate this as a 'hand-painted' print rather than a flat edition. Signed on the image in paint.
Condition Issues
Minor reflections in the glass suggest it may not be museum-grade UV glass; slight potential for yellowing of the paper margins under the matting if not acid-free.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the work is mounted using acid-free materials and protected by UV-filtering museum glass to prevent the bright acrylics from fading or the paper from becoming brittle.