Removed from frame to evaluate and measure. No obvious damage detected.
9" x 3 1/4"
Hello, this item is an original drawing by American artist Karen Wheeler, dated 1982, executed in colored pencil or watercolor on paper. The composition presents Wheeler’s signature surrealist style with organic, leaf-like forms intersected by a wooden or metallic rod. The use of precise linework and the interplay of teal and ochre hues align with Wheeler’s mature period, where she explored the tension between natural and artificial elements through minimal yet symbolic arrangements.
The work measures 9 x 3.25 inches, is in excellent condition, and bears the artist’s signature and date. Given its refined detail, vertical composition, and early 1980s date, it reflects strong technical control and conceptual clarity. Comparable works by Wheeler from this period typically sell between 250 and 400 USD, depending on provenance and exhibition history.