22: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Ten Pound Hammer (1967)
The lithograph from an edition of 300 prints published by Associated American Artists is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right, Fath number 79. A nice, dark impression on Rives watermarked paper.

Benton's notes for this piece read, ''Old story from my youth - before the steam hammer beat out John Henry.''
Image measures 13.75 x 9.75, sheet is 17.5 x 13, and the frame is 22.5 x 18.25 inches.
Very, very good condition, the complete sheet, not laid down, no stain, damage or repair, very clean and in near fine or fine condition.
$6,000 - $8,000