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

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 on Rives watermarked paper and 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 8.75 x 10.75, sheet is 12 x 16, and frame is 17.25 x 19.5 inches.
Very good clean condition, the full untrimmed sheet with deckle edges, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair. There are two small paper tape hinge remains upper left and right corners, otherwise very good (would be considered fine but for these); framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
$1,800 - $2,400