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  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting
    Aug. 08, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting

    Est: $300 - $500

    Paul Maxwell, American (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting "Untitled". Signed lower right and numbered 21/150 lower left. In good condition. Measures 40" x 19 7/8" 5B/LR

    Joshua Kodner
  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting
    Aug. 08, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting

    Est: $300 - $500

    Paul Maxwell, American (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting "Untitled". Signed lower right and numbered 21/150 lower left. In good condition. Measures 40" x 19 7/8" 5B/LR

    Joshua Kodner
  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting
    Aug. 08, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting

    Est: $300 - $500

    Paul Maxwell, American (1925-2015) Acrylic Casting "Untitled". Signed lower right and numbered 21/150 lower left. In good condition. Measures 40" x 19 7/8" 5B/LR

    Joshua Kodner
  • PAUL MAXWELL (1925-2015) 1958 OIL ON BOARD
    Jun. 28, 2026

    PAUL MAXWELL (1925-2015) 1958 OIL ON BOARD

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Paul E Maxwell (1925-2015) 1958 Signed and dated lower right. Board measures 26 x 20 with a framed size of 33 x 27 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.

    Soulis Auctions
  • PAUL MAXWELL (AMERICAN, 1925-2015)
    Jun. 27, 2026

    PAUL MAXWELL (AMERICAN, 1925-2015)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Paul Maxwell American, 1925-2015 Painted Desert Stencil casting Signed lower right and numbered AP 13/15 lower left. Framed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Attrib. Paul Maxwell Wood Wall Sculpture
    Jun. 09, 2026

    Attrib. Paul Maxwell Wood Wall Sculpture

    Est: $500 - $800

    Attrib. Paul Maxwell Wood Wall Sculpture Mid to late 20th century, American A painted wood wall assemblage sculpture attributed to artist Paul Maxwell (American, b. 1925 d. 2015).

    Akiba Galleries
  • Paul Maxwell, American 1925-2015, Untitled (Abstract), Acrylic on canvas, Image Height: 60 in, Image Width: 60 in, Framed Height: 61 1/2 in, Framed Width: 61 1/2, in
    Jun. 09, 2026

    Paul Maxwell, American 1925-2015, Untitled (Abstract), Acrylic on canvas, Image Height: 60 in, Image Width: 60 in, Framed Height: 61 1/2 in, Framed Width: 61 1/2, in

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Paul Maxwell American, 1925-2015 Untitled (Abstract) Acrylic on canvas Signed lower left and dated '60.

    Bunch Auctions
  • Paul Maxwell (IL,CA,AR,1925-2015) acrylic painting
    Jun. 07, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (IL,CA,AR,1925-2015) acrylic painting

    Est: $800 - $1,000

    ARTIST: Paul E Maxwell (Illinois, California, Arkansas, 1925 - 2015) TITLE: Random Coordinates (titled on verso) YEAR: 1991 MEDIUM: acrylic on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear to edges. ART SIZE: 24 x 24 inches / 60 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 155039 US SHIPPING: $105 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul E. Maxwell (1925-2015) was an American artist and sculptor known for his abstract, grid-based work and for developing a signature technique he patented as "stencil casting"'later widely known as "Maxwell Pochoir"'used to create richly textured, layered surfaces and sculptural objects.Born in Frost Prairie, Arkansas, Maxwell's early rural surroundings influenced his sense of pure form and texture. After graduating from Principia College (1950) and studying at Claremont College, he gained early recognition with exhibitions at venues including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. He later taught in Houston and, under the sponsorship of the U.S. Information Agency, exhibited and lectured in Europe during the late 1950s and early 1960s.Throughout his career, Maxwell completed notable public commissions, such as the "Max Wall" in the Dallas Apparel Mart (featured in the film Logan's Run), a wall sculpture at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, and a freestanding sculpture for the Stark County Library in Ohio. His work was documented in award-winning films and is held in collections including the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Maxwell continued to exhibit widely in the U.S. and abroad until his death.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • PAUL MAXWELL (1925-2015) ABSTRACT PAINTING, 'DISGUISED PLANET,' 36"DIAM
    May. 01, 2026

    PAUL MAXWELL (1925-2015) ABSTRACT PAINTING, 'DISGUISED PLANET,' 36"DIAM

    Est: $200 - $400

    Gallery wrapped acrylic on canvas-lined board painting, "Disguised Planet," signed verso P. Maxwell (Paul E. Maxwell, American, active in Texas, 1925-2015), titled and inscribed, approx 36"diam, 12.75lbs

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • Paul Maxwell (American, 1925-2015), "Construction", 1960
    Apr. 23, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (American, 1925-2015), "Construction", 1960

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Paul Maxwell (American, 1925-2015) "Construction", 1960 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right, titled en verso. Framed.

    New Orleans Auction Galleries
  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Framed Serigraph Print on Cast Paper, Ed. 45/75
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Framed Serigraph Print on Cast Paper, Ed. 45/75

    Est: $200 - $400

    Framed in shadow box. Signed on bottom right. Edition 45/75. Cast paper gives dramatic embossed style texture. Dimensions: Visible approx. 22.5 in H x 29.25 in W. Frame approx. 27 in H x 34.25 in W x 2 in D. Weighs 12 lbs 15 oz.

    Hughes Auctions
  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Framed Serigraph Print on Cast Paper, Ed. 72/75
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Framed Serigraph Print on Cast Paper, Ed. 72/75

    Est: $250 - $500

    Framed in shadow box. Signed on bottom right. Edition 72/75. Cast paper gives dramatic embossed style texture. Dimensions: Visible approx. 30.25 in H x 22.5 in. Frame approx. 34.25 in H x 27 in W x 2 in D. Weighs 12 lbs 7 oz.

    Hughes Auctions
  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Framed Serigraph Print on Cast Paper, Ed. 18/75
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Framed Serigraph Print on Cast Paper, Ed. 18/75

    Est: $250 - $500

    Framed in shadow box. Signed on bottom right. Edition 18/75. Cast paper gives dramatic embossed style texture. Dimensions: Visible approx. 29.25 in H x 22.5 in W. Frame approx. 34.5 in H x 27 in W x 2 in D. Weighs 13 lbs 3 oz.

    Hughes Auctions
  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Framed Silkscreen on Cast Paper, Ed. 29/75
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) Framed Silkscreen on Cast Paper, Ed. 29/75

    Est: $250 - $500

    Framed in shadow box. Signed on bottom right. Edition 29/75. Cast paper gives dramatic embossed style texture. Dimensions: Visible approx. 29 in H x 41 in W. Frame approx. 33.5 in H x 46 in W x 1.75 in D. Weighs 24 lbs 7 oz.

    Hughes Auctions
  • Paul Maxwell (IL,CA,AR,1925-2015) acrylic painting
    Mar. 01, 2026

    Paul Maxwell (IL,CA,AR,1925-2015) acrylic painting

    Est: $800 - $1,000

    ARTIST: Paul E Maxwell (Illinois, California, Arkansas, 1925 - 2015) TITLE: Random Coordinates (titled on verso) YEAR: 1991 MEDIUM: acrylic on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear to edges. ART SIZE: 24 x 24 inches / 60 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 155039 US SHIPPING: $105 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul E. Maxwell (1925-2015) was an American artist and sculptor known for his abstract, grid-based work and for developing a signature technique he patented as "stencil casting"'later widely known as "Maxwell Pochoir"'used to create richly textured, layered surfaces and sculptural objects.Born in Frost Prairie, Arkansas, Maxwell's early rural surroundings influenced his sense of pure form and texture. After graduating from Principia College (1950) and studying at Claremont College, he gained early recognition with exhibitions at venues including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. He later taught in Houston and, under the sponsorship of the U.S. Information Agency, exhibited and lectured in Europe during the late 1950s and early 1960s.Throughout his career, Maxwell completed notable public commissions, such as the "Max Wall" in the Dallas Apparel Mart (featured in the film Logan's Run), a wall sculpture at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, and a freestanding sculpture for the Stark County Library in Ohio. His work was documented in award-winning films and is held in collections including the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Maxwell continued to exhibit widely in the U.S. and abroad until his death.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "White on White," 1963, 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm.), Frame: 61 1/4 x 49 1/4 in. (155.6 x 125.1 cm.)
    Feb. 21, 2026

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "White on White," 1963, 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm.), Frame: 61 1/4 x 49 1/4 in. (155.6 x 125.1 cm.)

    Est: $600 - $800

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "White on White," 1963, cut paper collage on board, signed and dated lower left, "P Maxwell 63."

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1971, 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm.), Frame: 61 x 49 in. (154.9 x 124.5 cm.)
    Feb. 21, 2026

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1971, 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm.), Frame: 61 x 49 in. (154.9 x 124.5 cm.)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1971, acrylic and mixed media on canvas laid down on panel, signed and dated lower center, "P Maxwell 71."

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1970, 69 x 31 x 6 1/2 in. (175.3 x 78.7 x 16.5 cm.)
    Feb. 21, 2026

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1970, 69 x 31 x 6 1/2 in. (175.3 x 78.7 x 16.5 cm.)

    Est: $600 - $800

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1970, a painted wood wall hanging assemblage sculpture.

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Cruciform (Untitled)," 1971, 82 x 71 x 6 1/2 in. (208.3 x 180.3 x 16.5 cm.)
    Feb. 21, 2026

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Cruciform (Untitled)," 1971, 82 x 71 x 6 1/2 in. (208.3 x 180.3 x 16.5 cm.)

    Est: $400 - $600

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Cruciform (Untitled)," 1971, a painted wood wall hanging assemblage sculpture.

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Prehistoric Forms (Untitled), 1971, 61 x 61 in. (154.9 x 154.9 cm.)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Prehistoric Forms (Untitled), 1971, 61 x 61 in. (154.9 x 154.9 cm.)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Prehistoric Forms (Untitled), 1971, a wall hanging painted wood assemblage sculpture, signed and dated lower center, "P. MAXWELL - 71."

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1970, 37 x 135 in. (94 x 342.9 cm.)
    Dec. 06, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1970, 37 x 135 in. (94 x 342.9 cm.)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Untitled," 1970, a painted wood wall hanging assemblage sculpture.

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • PAUL E MAXWELL (AMERICAN, 1925-2015)
    Nov. 15, 2025

    PAUL E MAXWELL (AMERICAN, 1925-2015)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Paul E Maxwell American, 1925-2015 Gray Divider Acrylic on canvas Signed and dated 87 lower right, titled on verso. With partial metal frame.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Paul Maxwell (American, B. 1925) Acrylic Casting on Paper 'Aura', H 29.25" W 29.25" Frame Size: H 34.25" W 34"
    Nov. 14, 2025

    Paul Maxwell (American, B. 1925) Acrylic Casting on Paper 'Aura', H 29.25" W 29.25" Frame Size: H 34.25" W 34"

    Est: $200 - $400

    Signed in pencil lower right and numbered 23/150 lower left. Framed H. 34.25" W. 34" Provenance: Gallery Art Center, Lathrop Village, Michigan (paper label affixed verso); Property from the Collection of Judy Graff, Troy, MI Dimensions: H 29.25" W 29.25" Frame Size: H 34.25" W 34"

    DuMouchelles
  • Paul Maxwell Abstract Acrylic Cast Relief on Paper
    Nov. 13, 2025

    Paul Maxwell Abstract Acrylic Cast Relief on Paper

    Est: $200 - $400

    Paul Maxwell (American, 1925-2015), Abstract Forms, Acrylic Cast Relief on Paper, signed in pencil lower right, black metal frame. Image: 6" H x 5" W; frame: 14.25" H x 12.25" W x 1" D. Provenance: From the Upper West Side Estate of Fashion Designer Goro Ishikawa. Keywords: Casting, Monotype, Abstraction, Language, Writing, Print, Bas Relief, Stencil, Contemporary Art, 20th Century Art

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) American, Signed and Numbered Stencil Casting
    Nov. 08, 2025

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) American, Signed and Numbered Stencil Casting

    Est: $100 - $200

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) American, Signed and Numbered Stencil Casting. Signed in pencil bottom right. Numbered 243/250 in pencil bottom left. An alligator hide-like design with gradients of yellow and orange color throughout, in his patented technique that uses a heavy acrylic paste to create high-relief textures on paper or other surfaces. Envelope attached to back of frame containing a certificate of authenticity from Park West Galleries, giving a bio of the artist, the media, and a title: "Composition 700."  Condition: Commensurate with age.   Overall Size: 18 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.  Sight Size: 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.  Paul Maxwell (1925-2015) was an American artist whose early inspiration came from the Arkansas landscape, influencing his later obsession with textured surfaces and stenciling. After graduating from Principia College and completing graduate work in California, he quickly gained recognition, exhibiting alongside artists like Picasso and Miro at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Maxwell taught at the University of Houston before traveling to Europe, and later developed and patented a technique known as Maxwell Pochoir (stencil-casting). He divided his career between Texas, Oklahoma, and San Diego, where he continued to work on abstract prints and site-specific sculptures.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • PAUL MAXWELL (1925-2015) PAINTING 'RANDOM COORDINATES,' 24" X 24"
    Nov. 07, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL (1925-2015) PAINTING 'RANDOM COORDINATES,' 24" X 24"

    Est: $200 - $400

    Gallery-mounted acrylic on canvas painting, "Random Coordinates," signed lower right P. Maxwell (Paul E. Maxwell, American, active in Texas, 1925-2015), dated [19]91, titled verso, overall: approx 24"h, 24"w, 1.5"d, 6lbs

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • Paul Maxwell "#1019" Abstract Mixed Media
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Paul Maxwell "#1019" Abstract Mixed Media

    Est: $200 - $400

    Paul Maxwell (American, 1925-2015). Mixed media on canvas-laid board titled "#1019" depicting a deeply textured white field flanked by a gradient of black to red, ca. 1970s. Pencil signed and dated along the lower right. Titled, numbered 2/20, and inscribed "ed. 20" along the verso. Height: 36 in x width: 60 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.

    Loon Estates
  • Paul Maxwell Untitled
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Paul Maxwell Untitled

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Paul Maxwell (American 1925-2015) Untitled Acrylic with embossing on canvas mounted on board 36 x 36 Signed in pencil P Maxwell, lower right $500 - $1,000

    Larsen Art Auction
  • Paul Maxwell Geometric oval-shaped stencil casting
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Paul Maxwell Geometric oval-shaped stencil casting

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Paul E Maxwell, American (1925-2015) Geometric oval-shaped stencil casting. "Composition 696". Signed and numbered 34/100 in pencil. Well framed and presented under plexi-glass screen. Good condition. Full sheet measures 28-1/2" x 41", frame measures 38-1/4" x 49". FW

    Joshua Kodner
  • PAUL E. MAXWELL (AMERICAN, 1925-2015) ABSTRACT PAINTING, "EVENT"
    Oct. 10, 2025

    PAUL E. MAXWELL (AMERICAN, 1925-2015) ABSTRACT PAINTING, "EVENT"

    Est: $400 - $800

    Acrylic painting on stretched canvas-wrapped board, "Event," signed lower left Paul Maxwell (American, active in Texas, 1925-2015), dated [19]86-91, titled and dated with additional artist's signature verso, approx 36"h, 48"w, 18.5lbs

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • Paul Maxwell (American, B. 1925) Acrylic Casting on Paper 'Aura', H 29.25" W 29.25" Frame Size: H 34.25" W 34"
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Paul Maxwell (American, B. 1925) Acrylic Casting on Paper 'Aura', H 29.25" W 29.25" Frame Size: H 34.25" W 34"

    Est: $300 - $500

    Signed in pencil lower right and numbered 23/150 lower left. Framed H. 34.25" W. 34" Provenance: Gallery Art Center, Lathrop Village, Michigan (paper label affixed verso); Property from the Collection of Judy Graff, Troy, MI Dimensions: 1 PC x H 29.25" W 29.25" Frame Size: H 34.25" W 34"

    DuMouchelles
  • PAUL MAXWELL, UNTITLED 2, SCREENPRINT
    Aug. 13, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL, UNTITLED 2, SCREENPRINT

    Est: $600 - $900

    Artist: Paul Maxwell, American (1925 - 2015) Title: Untitled 2 Year: circa 1978 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Size: 27 x 39 in. (68.58 x 99.06 cm)

    RoGallery
  • PAUL MAXWELL, UNTITLED 3, SCREENPRINT
    Aug. 13, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL, UNTITLED 3, SCREENPRINT

    Est: $600 - $900

    Artist: Paul Maxwell, American (1925 - 2015) Title: Untitled 3 Year: circa 1978 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100, HC X Size: 27 x 39 in. (68.58 x 99.06 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Paul Maxwell Geometric oval-shaped stencil casting
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Paul Maxwell Geometric oval-shaped stencil casting

    Est: $200 - $400

    Paul E Maxwell, American (1925-2015) Geometric oval-shaped stencil casting. "Composition 696". Signed and numbered 34/100 in pencil. Well framed and presented under plexi-glass screen. Good condition. Full sheet measures 28-1/2" x 41", frame measures 38-1/4" x 49".

    Joshua Kodner
  • PAUL MAXWELL, UNTITLED 1, SCREENPRINT
    Jun. 26, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL, UNTITLED 1, SCREENPRINT

    Est: $600 - $900

    Artist: Paul Maxwell, American (1925 - 2015) Title: Untitled 1 Year: circa 1978 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Size: 29 x 39 in. (73.66 x 99.06 cm)

    RoGallery
  • PAUL MAXWELL, UNTITLED 5, SCREENPRINT
    Jun. 26, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL, UNTITLED 5, SCREENPRINT

    Est: $600 - $900

    Artist: Paul Maxwell, American (1925 - 2015) Title: Untitled 5 Year: circa 1978 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Size: 39.5 x 26 in. (100.33 x 66.04 cm)

    RoGallery
  • PAUL E. MAXWELL (1925-2015) MID-CENTURY STILL LIFE PAINTING, 32" X 24"
    Jun. 21, 2025

    PAUL E. MAXWELL (1925-2015) MID-CENTURY STILL LIFE PAINTING, 32" X 24"

    Est: $200 - $400

    Framed oil on canvas painting, Still Life with Pitcher of Flowers, signed upper left P. Maxwell (Paul E. Maxwell, American, active in Texas and California, 1925-2015), dated [19]60, gallery label verso for Long & Company, Houston, Texas, sight: approx 31.5"h, 23.5"w, overall: 33"h, 25"w, 4.5lbs

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Prototype," 20TH CENTURY, 32 x 48 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (81.3 x 123.2 x 4.4 cm.)
    May. 17, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Prototype," 20TH CENTURY, 32 x 48 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (81.3 x 123.2 x 4.4 cm.)

    Est: $200 - $400

    PAUL MAXWELL (American/Texas 1925-2015) "Prototype," 20TH CENTURY, graphite, crayon, paper, and board assemblage on panel, titled and signed lower center, "PROTOTYPE - ED. 100 / P MAXWELL -"

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • Paul Maxwell (1925-2025) Geometric Abstract Stencil Casting Op Art Monoprint, numbered 150/150
    May. 03, 2025

    Paul Maxwell (1925-2025) Geometric Abstract Stencil Casting Op Art Monoprint, numbered 150/150

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Sight height 23 in, width 14.75 in, Framed height 34 in, width 26 in. Maxwell was a modern artist and sculptor who developed a technique for using stencils to create thickly textured and layered surfaces, as well as objects he patented as stencil casting but that later became known as Maxwell Pochoir. His work is highly abstract and often consists of a form that is non-hierarchical and illustrates a major theme of his work. Framed and matted.

    Woodard Lipe
  • Paul Maxwell (Texas, 1925 - 2015) "Composition" Signed, Numbered 37/50. Cast Paper Artwork 30"h x 22 1/2"w, Frame 41"h x 33 3/4"w
    Apr. 08, 2025

    Paul Maxwell (Texas, 1925 - 2015) "Composition" Signed, Numbered 37/50. Cast Paper Artwork 30"h x 22 1/2"w, Frame 41"h x 33 3/4"w

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Paul Maxwell (Texas, 1925 - 2015) "Composition" Signed, Numbered 37/50. Cast Paper Artwork 30"h x 22 1/2"w, Frame 41"h x 33 3/4"w

    Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
  • Paul Maxwell, American (1925-2015), abstract, serigraph, 37 1/2"H x 49 1/4"W (frame)
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Paul Maxwell, American (1925-2015), abstract, serigraph, 37 1/2"H x 49 1/4"W (frame)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Paul Maxwell American, (1925-2015) abstract serigraph Provenance: James Family Biography from Alexander Reeves Fine Art: Obituary of Paul E. Maxwell (1925–2015) Paul E. Maxwell was a modern artist and sculptor who developed a technique for using stencils to create thickly textured and layered surfaces, as well as objects he patented as "stencil casting" but that later became known as "Maxwell Pochoir." He was also known for creating the "Max Wall" in the West Atrium of the Dallas Apparel Mart; though demolished in 2006, it can be seen as a backdrop in the science-fiction movie Logan's Run. His work is highly abstract and often consists of some kind of grid—a form that is non-hierarchical and illustrates a major theme of his work. Paul Maxwell was born in Frost Prairie (Ashley County) on September 17, 1925, to the farm family of Willie F. and Robert M. Maxwell. The sixth of seven children, Maxwell considered himself an artist from an early age and recalled the landscape of Frost Prairie as "pure form—wide unbroken fields of tall grass which the slightest breeze could shape into waves and ripples of golden light." He said that drawing in the exposed clay soil there may have been an early inspiration for the kind of textured surfaces he would later create. When Maxwell was nine, the family moved to Bastrop, Louisiana, where he completed high school. Maxwell went on to graduate from Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, in 1950 with a BA in art, followed by graduate work at Claremont College in California. While at Claremont, Maxwell had his first museum show in Stockton, California. In 1951, Maxwell exhibited his work at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in a show that included such artists as Picasso, Miro, and Matta; also that year, he had his first commercial gallery exhibition. From 1955 to 1958, Maxwell taught at the Houston Museum of Art and at the University of Houston. From 1959 to 1961, he lectured and exhibited his work in Europe under the sponsorship of the U.S. Information Agency while maintaining a gallery in Switzerland. During the rest of the 1960s and into the 1970s and 1980s, Maxwell lived and worked in Texas and Oklahoma, receiving commissions for works in public spaces such as a wall sculpture in the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the free-standing sculpture for the lobby of the Stark County Library in Canton, Ohio. It was also during the 1970s that Maxwell developed and created pieces using his stencil-casting technique. In 1985, a twelve-minute documentary that dealt with Maxwell's work was produced by Carol Shroeder and broadcast by PBS. The documentary, titled Paul Maxwell: Lines/Horizons, won the American Film Festival Red Ribbon Award for Best Short Documentary and the Mitchell Wilder Gold Medal Award given by the Texas Association of Museums, both in 1986. Maxwell was also the subject of the 2007 short film Through a Veil of Knowledge: The Legacy of Paul Maxwell, directed by Richard Balin. Maxwell had exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States and in England, Switzerland, France, Canada, and Australia. The permanent collection at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock (Pulaski County) includes the Maxwell piece Regimenta, an acrylic painting on paper. Maxwell died on July 10, 2015. For additional information: The Art of Paul Maxwell. http://www.paulmaxwell.com/ (accessed May 28, 2014). Culturati. http://www.culturati.com/index.html (accessed May 28, 2014). Submitted by Stephanie Reeves, Fine Art Professional Sources: Kaufman, Charles. "Arkansan Scores Big With Art." Arkansas Gazette, September 12, 1979, pp. 1B, 8B. Bill Norman ?Little Rock, Arkansas ? ?Staff of the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture Last Updated 8/13/2015 About this Entry: Contact the Encyclopedia / Submit a Comment / Submit a Narrative

    Ripley Auctions
  • Paul Maxwell Stencil Casting Warm Tones Comp. 702
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Paul Maxwell Stencil Casting Warm Tones Comp. 702

    Est: -

    Unique Embossed Abstract Original stencil casting warm tone modern artwork, "Composition 702" by artist Paul Maxwell (American, 1925 - 2015). Matted and framed, includes certificate of authenticity. Measures: Site: 11-1/2" x 11-1/2" Frame: 18-1/2" x 18-1/2". Well-listed American Artist Paul E Maxwell (1925 - 2015) He has had numerous exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia.

    Terri Peters & Associates
  • PAUL MAXWELL (UNITED STATES 1925-2015) ACRYLIC ON BURLAP ON BOARD, SIGNED BY ARTIST
    Mar. 15, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL (UNITED STATES 1925-2015) ACRYLIC ON BURLAP ON BOARD, SIGNED BY ARTIST

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Sight height 18.25 in, width 18 in, Framed height 18.75 in, width 18.75. Paul Maxwell was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, conceptual artist and creator of functional art forms. The variety of media and methods for realizing his aesthetic sensibility reflects his intense creativity over an impressive number of years and his inventiveness and receptivity to progressive ideas. Maxwells work has been widely exhibited throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, and is represented in numerous art collections, public and private.

    Woodard Lipe
  • PAUL MAXWELL(1925-2015) POCHOIR LIMITED EDITION PRINT
    Mar. 02, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL(1925-2015) POCHOIR LIMITED EDITION PRINT

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Paul Maxwell (Frost Prairie, Arkansas,1925-2015) Limited Edition Pochoir Abstract, Pencil signed and numbered by the artist 74/100, one of 3 each slightly different to be sold this auction, see lots 59 & 111. Professionally framed. In frame 25"x46"1". Weight 15 lbs. Paul Maxwell was an important modern American artist, Paul Maxwell first studied art techniques at Principia College in St. Louis (graduated, 1950). He then continued his studies at the Claremont Graduate School, California, in Lausanne, Switzerland, and at the University of Houston, where he also served as an art instructor. Maxwell also founded the Contemporary Arts Foundation in Oklahoma City. Today examples of his art will be found in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Oklahoma Art Center, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, University of Texas Museum of Fine Arts and DeCordova Museum, Massachusetts.

    Charleston Estate Services Auctions & Appraisals
  • PAUL MAXWELL(1925-2015) POCHOIR LIMITED EDITION PRINT
    Mar. 02, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL(1925-2015) POCHOIR LIMITED EDITION PRINT

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Paul Maxwell (Frost Prairie, Arkansas,1925-2015) Limited Edition Pochoir Abstract, Pencil signed and numbered by the artist 74/100, one of 3 each slightly different to be sold this auction, see lots 59 & 124. Professionally framed. In frame 25"x46"1". Weight 15 lbs. Paul Maxwell was an important modern American artist, Paul Maxwell first studied art techniques at Principia College in St. Louis (graduated, 1950). He then continued his studies at the Claremont Graduate School, California, in Lausanne, Switzerland, and at the University of Houston, where he also served as an art instructor. Maxwell also founded the Contemporary Arts Foundation in Oklahoma City. Today examples of his art will be found in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Oklahoma Art Center, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, University of Texas Museum of Fine Arts and DeCordova Museum, Massachusetts.

    Charleston Estate Services Auctions & Appraisals
  • PAUL MAXWELL(1925-2015) POCHOIR LIMITED EDITION PRINT
    Mar. 02, 2025

    PAUL MAXWELL(1925-2015) POCHOIR LIMITED EDITION PRINT

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Paul Maxwell (Frost Prairie, Arkansas,1925-2015) Limited Edition Pochoir Abstract, Pencil signed and numbered by the artist 74/100, one of 3 each slightly different to be sold this auction, see lots 111 & 124. Professionally framed. In frame 25"x46"1". Weight 15 lbs. Paul Maxwell was an important modern American artist, Paul Maxwell first studied art techniques at Principia College in St. Louis (graduated, 1950). He then continued his studies at the Claremont Graduate School, California, in Lausanne, Switzerland, and at the University of Houston, where he also served as an art instructor. Maxwell also founded the Contemporary Arts Foundation in Oklahoma City. Today examples of his art will be found in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Oklahoma Art Center, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, University of Texas Museum of Fine Arts and DeCordova Museum, Massachusetts.

    Charleston Estate Services Auctions & Appraisals
  • Paul Maxwell "#1019" Abstract Mixed Media
    Jan. 29, 2025

    Paul Maxwell "#1019" Abstract Mixed Media

    Est: $200 - $400

    Paul Maxwell (American, 1925-2015). Mixed media on canvas-laid board titled "#1019" depicting a deeply textured white field flanked by a gradient of black to red, ca. 1970s. Pencil signed and dated along the lower right. Titled, numbered 2/20, and inscribed "ed. 20" along the verso.

    Revere Auctions
  • Paul Maxwell (American, 1920-2015) acrylic and mixed media
    Dec. 07, 2024

    Paul Maxwell (American, 1920-2015) acrylic and mixed media

    Est: $200 - $400

    Unique mixed media sculpture, 1981, signed P. Maxwell '81 lower right.   18 x 29 1/2"

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
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