100: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) FINE SELF PORTRAIT LITHO

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Self Portrait (1972)
This outstanding example is very fine impression with good dark saturation and in exceptional condition completely free from flaws or the effects of age or improper framing. It is from an edition of 300 prints published by Associated American Artists and signed by Benton in pencil below the image lower right.

Numbered 84 in Creekmore Fath's catalog, Benton writes: 'This is a study, from the mirror image of an old artist, 'grandaddy Benton' as all the kids call me. I had a belly when I did it but after building a stone retaining wall, 65 feet long and in some places 10 feet high, on our place in Martha's Vinyard, I got rid of it. It hasn't come back.''
Image measures 19.5 x 13.75, sheet is 24 x 18.25 inches.
Fine to mint condition. Very clean, the full sheet with four deckle edges untrimmed, no laid down, no punctures, tears, stains, toning, acidic mounts, smudges, soiling or fade.
$2,000 - $4,000