11: THOMAS HART BENTON (1889-1975) PENCIL SIGNED LITHO

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Minstrel Show (1934)
The lithograph published in an edition of only 100 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and listed as Fath catalog number 7. Fath states, 'This lithograph was included in the 'Fifty Modern Prints Exhibition' of outstanding prints done in 1934 held at the Weyhe Gallery in New York City in February 1935.

Inscription below the image in pencil reads, ' To Mrs. G. Bellamy from T.P.'s Father & Mother - Christmas 1935. the inscription appears to to be in the same hand as the signature. T.P. was first child of Tom and Rita Benton.

Benton's comments in Fath read: Date of drawing 1934. West Virginia Mts. Description of theme in 'Art in America' - chapter on 'the Mountains.'




Image measures 8.75 x 11.5 with a framed size of 18 x 20 inches.
Very good to fine condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage, stain, puncture or repair; framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
$2,500 - $3,000