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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Self Portrait (Fath, no. 84) (1972)
The stone lithograph edition of 300, Rives watermark paper, signed by the artist in pencil lower right.
Benton's comments in Fath mention his belly and he refers to himself as ..'.an old artist Granddaddy Benton...'
Image measures 19.5 x 13.75 on a 25 x 18.5 sheet in a 30.25 x 23.75 inch frame.
Very good condition, the complete sheet, deckle edges, not laid down, no stain, damage or repair, a very, very pale shadow of mat visible in some areas.
Provenance: A private Kansas City Collection.
$1,800 - $2,200