Elvic Steele ( 1920 - 1997 ) was a British painter. Elvic Steele s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 117.06 USD for Essex Skies 1 Iris Danfordii in 2009 to 481.99 USD for Early bird By the water Butterfly visitors in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.