Artist: Steve Wheeler (American, 1912 - 1992). Title: "Prelude in Red". 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 3/8 x 11 in. (213 x 279 mm). Lot Note(s): Signed "Wheeler" in pencil, lower right; annotated "A.P." in pencil, lower left. Proposed edition of 513 (of which all were printed?). Tan wove paper. Ample margins. Fine impression, with heavy ink application. Very good to fine condition - would be fine but paper is slightly brittle. 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. [19907-2-600]