{"product_id":"peter-max-rj-grunts-vintage-poster-signed-1969-chicago","title":"ART-078 Peter Max — \"R.J. Grunts\" Vintage Hand-Signed Poster, 1969, Chicago","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and historically specific piece of American Pop Art ephemera — \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Max's\u003c\/strong\u003e (German\/American, born 1937) original hand-signed poster for \u003cstrong\u003eR.J. Grunts\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary Chicago restaurant that opened in 1971 at 2056 Lincoln Park West and became a cornerstone of the city's dining culture for decades. This poster, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e on verso documentation, predates the restaurant's opening — making it a commissioned artwork created in anticipation of the launch, almost certainly one of the earliest pieces of R.J. Grunts visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is quintessential Max: a \u003cstrong\u003estylized lone figure in a sweeping orange cloak and hat\u003c\/strong\u003e set against a bold blue field, the restaurant's name floating across the background in the loose, expressive typography that defined his commercial and fine art work of the late 1960s. It is Peter Max at the height of his cultural moment — the same visual language that defined Woodstock-era America, applied to one of Chicago's most beloved institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-signed by Peter Max lower right, with the full restaurant address inscribed along the lower margin: \u003cem\u003e\"2056 Lincoln Park West, Nice City, Chicago, Ill. 60614.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Verso documentation identifies the artist, title, medium, and year 1969. Presented under plexiglass in a black frame. Approximate sight size 35 × 24 inches; framed 38 × 27 × 1 inch.\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\u003eR.J. Grunts\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage hand-signed poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969 (per verso documentation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed lower right; address inscribed lower margin: \"2056 Lincoln Park West, Nice City, Chicago, Ill. 60614\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSight Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 35 × 24 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 × 27 × 1 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under plexiglass in black frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verso identifies artist, title, medium, and year 1969\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. \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":54082430337308,"sku":"ART-078","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/ART-078-Peter-Max-RJ-Grunts-Vintage-Hand-Signed-Poster-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1780593699","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/peter-max-rj-grunts-vintage-poster-signed-1969-chicago","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}