Peter Keil Signed Mixed Media Portrait on Paper, Framed

Expressive mixed-media portrait on paper, signed “Peter Keil†in black at the lower center. The work presents a boldly brushed black facial image over a high-contrast blue, violet, and white photographic or printed architectural ground, creating a striking layered composition. The visible signature and highly gestural portrait treatment are central identifying features.
The sheet is presented under glazing with a narrow metallic inner liner, blue-and-gold accent border, wide white mat, and substantial dark metallic-finish frame. Overall framed measurements are approximately 24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.7 cm). The visible artwork/paper measures approximately 17.70 x 11.75 inches (45 x 29.8 cm). The reverse is enclosed with a white backing board and shows an additional black marker inscription or mark that is not fully legible.
An engaging signed portrait-format work offered as framed, with the frame included. No certificate of authenticity, date, edition statement, or other provenance documentation is visible in the supplied images.
Peter Robert Keil was born in August 1942 in Züllichau I Pommern (now Poland).
Peter Keil is a German artist that focuses primarily on abstract expressionism. Keil painted with some of the greats including Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, to name a few.
Neo-Expressionism, Abstraction, Portraiture, Figural, Figurative, Abstracted Figure, Post-Cubist, Cubism, Post-War and Contemporary Art

DIMENSIONS with frame: Height 24 inch / 61 cm
Length 18 inch / 45,7 cm
DIMENSIONS without frame: Height 17.70 inch / 45 cm
Length 11.75 inch / 29,8 cm

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Condition Report:
The artwork presents well from the front, with strong color and intact-looking black painted passages. Minor scattered specks, small surface marks, and possible light dust are visible under or on the glazing, particularly in close views; no obvious tears, losses, or major staining to the visible image area are apparent. The dark metallic-finish frame has substantial cosmetic wear, including numerous scratches, scuffs, abrasions, finish losses, and small chips, most noticeably along the lower edge, corners, and upper rail. The mat and inner border appear generally clean but show minor age/handling marks. The reverse backing is heavily worn, with tape residue, edge wear, soiling, small punctures/marks, and uneven old mounting or backing materials. Framing is functional in appearance but sold in its present condition and may benefit from professional reframing or conservation.