"Swami Maharishi" 1968 MAD Magazine Original Custom Framed Painting On Glass 023-26 (Lewis)

Custom frame measures 23" x 27" in size and features an original abstract painting on glass that has been hand-signed by the artist, Mark Lewis.

Evaluation: 023-26 Mad Magazine

A vibrant integration of American counterculture satire and contemporary expressionism. This original work features an authentic Mad Magazine cover from September 1968 (Issue #121) depicting the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The composition utilizes a dynamic yellow and purple palette with tactile black and white splatters that provide a sense of energetic movement. Painted directly onto high grade acrylic glass, the piece creates a distinctive layered effect where the abstract elements appear to float above the vintage media. This work offers a unique bridge between 1960s pop culture history and modern mixed media techniques.

Artist Comparison Rating:

Creativity: 10/10 (Compared to Peter Max)

Technical Depth: 9/10 (Compared to Steve Kaufman)

Vibrancy: 10/10 (Compared to LeRoy Neiman)

Provenance:

Direct from the studio of Mark Lewis (Descendant of Cy Young).

Medium:

Hand painted original on high grade acrylic glass featuring a vintage 1968 Mad Magazine cover.

Authentication:

Hand signed by the artist; includes COA.

Condition:

Pristine/Gallery Condition. Flawless glass surface and museum quality solid wood black frame.

Frame Size: 27" x 23"

Frame Material: Solid Wood

Medium: Acrylic Paint on Acrylic Glass

The lot includes an official signed Mark Lewis COA for authenticity purposes.

The lot / autograph(s) includes an official Mark Lewis COA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Mark Lewis COA

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