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

Thomas Hart Benton (Missouri, 1889-1975)
Jesse James (1936)
The lithograph on GCM Rives watermarked paper from an edition of 100 prints published by Associated American Artists is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right, Fath number 13.

Benton's comments in Fath read: 'Also from Mo. State Capitol Mural. The foreground figure was posed by Don James, an actual descendant of the James Clan. This picture shows actions that occurred at different times as if they were simultaneous.'
Image size 16.25 x 21.75, sheet measures 19 x 23.5, the frame is 25 x 30.75 inches.
Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet with deckle edges, not laid down, no damage, stain, puncture or repair. There is the outline of toning from a previous mat framing the image and clipped upper corners as shown here outside the framing.
$10,000 - $15,000