{"product_id":"peter-max-ballet-story-lithograph-pencil-signed-dated-1981-37-165-blind-stamp","title":"ART-081 Peter Max — \"Ballet Story\" Color Lithograph, Pencil Signed \u0026 Dated 1981, Numbered 37\/165 with Blind Stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and celebratory work from Peter Max's early 1980s gallery period — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBallet Story\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1981) — depicting a nude female figure with raised arms beside a decorative vase, set against a richly patterned background. The composition is simultaneously classical and psychedelic: the figure's uplifted pose evokes the grace of ballet and the freedom of dance, while Max's characteristic layered patterning and bold color relationships give the work its unmistakable visual energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is among the most complete and well-documented examples in the collection. The lithograph is \u003cstrong\u003epencil signed and dated 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e lower right — Max's hand-written date alongside the signature is a desirable and relatively uncommon detail — and numbered \u003cstrong\u003e37\/165\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eblind stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e lower left, adding an additional layer of authentication. Verso documentation identifies the artist, title, medium, and full edition information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a sight size of 29 × 21 inches (framed 37 × 29.75 × 2.25 inches) and makes a commanding wall presence. Presented under plexiglass with matting in a black gallery frame with nicks and scratches. Presents well.   See photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Max (German\/American, born 1937)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBallet Story\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color lithograph on paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981 (pencil dated lower right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37\/165 with blind stamp (pencil signed and dated lower right, numbered lower left)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSight Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 29 × 21 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 × 29.75 × 2.25 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under plexiglass with matting in black gallery frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verso identifies artist, title, medium, and edition information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall; typical age-related surface wear and toning. Frame shows storage wear along edges and corners. Work not examined outside frame. Estate fresh to market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local pickup preferred. For buyers requiring shipping, we are happy to provide referrals to our trusted third-party shippers. Please review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f0e8; border-left: 4px solid #c8a96e; padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 24px; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-weight: 600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082430435612,"sku":"ART-081","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/ART-081-Peter-Max-Ballet-Story-Color-Lithograph-Pencil-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1780593493","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/peter-max-ballet-story-lithograph-pencil-signed-dated-1981-37-165-blind-stamp","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}