Lot #1923: STEVE WHEELER - Newbe - Original silkscreen

 

Artist: Steve Wheeler (American, 1912 - 1992).
Title: "Newbe".
Medium: Original silkscreen.
Date: Composed 1947.
Dimensions: Overall size: 9 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (251 x 327 mm). Image size: 7 7/8 x 10 9/16 in. (200 x 268 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, top edge deckled. Full margins. Fine impression. Fine condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. 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. [19911-2-400]