125: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
The Woodpile (1939)
The lithograph published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 250 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and listed as Fath catalog number 31. The image is a fine, strong dark printing accompanied by the original AAA label verso.

Benton's comments in Fath read: Missouri farm set up in the winter. Splitting wood for the kitchen stove.
Image measures 8.5 x 10.75, sheet is 12 x 16, and frame is 17.5 x 19.5 inches.
Very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, punctures, tears or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts. There are two small minor areas of yellow spotting upper right and left as shown outside the frame.
$1,800 - $2,600