12: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED LITHO

Thomas Hart Benton (Missouri, 1889-1975)
The Woodpile (1939)
The lithograph from an edition of 250 prints published by Associated American Artists is signed by Benton in pencil below the image lower right and recorded as Fath number 31.

Benton's comments in Fath read: Missouri farm set up in the winter. Splitting wood for the kitchen stove.
Image size 8.5 x 10.75, frame measures 19 x 20 inches.
Very good to fine condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, puncture or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts. Because this print is from a collection well-known by this auction firm for more than twenty years, it has not been removed from its framing for inspection. As with all lots we offer, the condition is guaranteed to be as stated or a full refund will be issued.
$1,800 - $2,200