Two Sisters (or similar profile portrait)
Original Print, Lithograph on paper. • Peter Max (American-German, b. 1937).
Style & Movement
Pop Art / Neo-Expressionism / Psychedelic Art.
Medium & Technique
Color lithography with expressive, painterly gestural marks. The piece features bold primary colors and black contour lines characteristic of the artist's graphic style.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (circa 1990-2010).
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 24 inches for the image; landscape orientation housed in a rectangular frame with wide matting.
Subject Description
The composition depicts two female figures in profile facing left. The figures are rendered with minimal black outlines, contrasted against a vibrant, chaotic background of thick, multi-colored brushstrokes in red, yellow, blue, and pink. The subject is iconic of Max's interest in beauty and cosmic fluid shapes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent/Very Good. The colors appear vibrant and there is no visible waving of the paper or foxing in the margins.
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,000 USD (dependent on documentation/COA).
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,500 USD.
Provenance History
Numbered 102/350 in the lower left corner and signed in the lower right. Likely acquired through a commercial gallery or cruise line art auction (e.g., Park West Gallery), where much of Max's later editions were distributed.
Art Historical Significance
Peter Max is a defining figure of the 1960s psychedelic art movement. While his later works moved toward more gestural neo-expressionism, they remain culturally significant as pillars of American Pop Art, representing the commercial bridge between fine art and graphic design.
Notable Features
Features the distinctive Peter Max signature in the lower right and a limited edition numbering (102/350). The thick, impasto-like appearance of the lithographic colors is a hallmark of his high-quality print production in his later career.
Condition Issues
None clearly visible from the photograph. Potential light fading if not displayed under UV-protective glass, though the current saturation looks strong.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight. Ensure the matting is acid-free to prevent 'mat burn' over time. Use UV-filtering glass for long-term preservation of the pigments.