Mixed Media Portrait by Max Papart
This is a sophisticated mixed-media artwork, likely a carborundum engraving with collage and embossing elements, by the French artist Max Papart (1911–1994). The central figure is a stylized, cubist-influenced man in profile, wearing a pinstriped suit and tie. The figure's head is meticulously detailed with fine pen-like etchings that form hair texture and a beard comprised of script-like markings. The background is a complex arrangement of textured paper, vibrant color blocks (including golds, blues, and deep reds), and a prominent yellow circular form reminiscent of the sun. Notably, the paper features deckled or hand-torn edges, particularly visible at the bottom of the figure's bust, giving it a three-dimensional, sculptural quality. In the lower-left corner, the work is numbered '55/60' and hand-signed 'Max Papart'. The upper-left corner contains faint, cursive script that may read 'Mister Lawrence'. The piece displays high craftsmanship through its layering techniques and tonal variety. It appears to be in excellent contemporary condition, housed within a simple gold-tone frame with a protective plexiglass or glass covering, showing no signs of fading, moisture damage, or significant foxing.
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Estimated Value
$1,800 - $2,500
Basic Information
Category
Fine Art - Contemporary Prints and Mixed Media
Appraised On
April 11, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,800 - $2,500
Item Description
This is a sophisticated mixed-media artwork, likely a carborundum engraving with collage and embossing elements, by the French artist Max Papart (1911–1994). The central figure is a stylized, cubist-influenced man in profile, wearing a pinstriped suit and tie. The figure's head is meticulously detailed with fine pen-like etchings that form hair texture and a beard comprised of script-like markings. The background is a complex arrangement of textured paper, vibrant color blocks (including golds, blues, and deep reds), and a prominent yellow circular form reminiscent of the sun. Notably, the paper features deckled or hand-torn edges, particularly visible at the bottom of the figure's bust, giving it a three-dimensional, sculptural quality. In the lower-left corner, the work is numbered '55/60' and hand-signed 'Max Papart'. The upper-left corner contains faint, cursive script that may read 'Mister Lawrence'. The piece displays high craftsmanship through its layering techniques and tonal variety. It appears to be in excellent contemporary condition, housed within a simple gold-tone frame with a protective plexiglass or glass covering, showing no signs of fading, moisture damage, or significant foxing.
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