Lot #687: STEVE WHEELER - Two Smiles - Original color silkscreen

 

Artist: Steve Wheeler (American, 1912 - 1992).
Title: "Two Smiles".
Medium: Original color silkscreen.
Date: Composed 1947.
Dimensions: Overall size: 9 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (251 x 327 mm). Image size: 8 7/16 x 10 3/4 in. (214 x 273 mm).
Lot Note(s): Signed "Wheeler" in pencil, lower right. Annotated "A.P." in pencil, lower left. An artist proof aside from the proposed edition of 513 (of which all were printed?). Printed on white, hand-made paper, right edge deckled. Full margins. Fine impression, with heavy ink application. Fine condition. Comment(s): Wheeler is often spoken of as one of the least appreciated, but most deserving, of 20th Century American artists. His work is increasingly being "discovered," as evidenced by the sale of his painting "Un Titled, W22 (Man Looking at Pork Chop)" at Christie's New York, 05/21/2008, lot #8, at $109,000. There has been recent increasing interest in his fine prints as well. Image copyright © The Estate of Steve Wheeler. [19898-2-600]