1971–Peter Max-Life Is So Beautiful-Don't Smoke Cigarettes-American Cancer Society Original Poster-FIRST PAE APPEARANCE! PAE Graded Fine “59”

closed on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$144.00
Starting bid: $1.00

Another first timer in our auction! This LARGE rare and difficult to find original poster was produced in 1971 by the great Peter Max and served as a public service announcement from the American Cancer Society. Artist Peter Max designed a series of Art / Headshop posters in the late 60's and early 70's. Max was one of the most successful commercial artists of the era and popularized the imagery and color schemes that were created by the San Francisco poster artists. These posters are so rare that condition often means nothing - another Max issue in similar condition previously reached over $800 in our auction.

 

Poster – Don't Smoke by Peter Max

Grade – PAE Fine 59

Date – 1971

City – New York NY

Dimensions – 23 1/2" x 35 1/2"

Printing – OP-1 Original First Printing

Artist – Peter Max

Condition Details - 100% Original with no restoration. Paperloss tears creases. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00 pm eastern.

 

Note: This oversized poster will be rolled and shipped without our standard archival holder. Shipping will be calculated accordingly.

 

*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****

 

*A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*

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