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Thomas Hart Benton
(American, 1889–1975)
J.J. Holloway, Overseer, Easterlin Plantation, Andersonville, Ga.
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$4,500
Live Auction
American Art
Size
11 x 10 1/4 inches.
Description
Thomas Hart Benton
(American, 1889–1975)
J.J. Holloway, Overseer, Easterlin Plantation, Andersonville, Ga.
graphite, ink, and watercolor on paper
signed Benton (lower center); titled and inscribed (lower right)
11 x 10 1/4 inches.
Property from the Collection of Stanley B. Slocum
Condition
Unframed and matted.Sheet is hinged to back mat in three areas along upper edge; uneven toning around image perimeter; moderate surface dirt and dust; sheet is laid to a tissue support; a repaired tear extends from the upper right corner, approximately 2 1/2 inches in length, with a stain from a previous tape repair, now removed; one additional tape stain is also visible along upper center edge; small areas of paper remnants scattered along extreme upper edge; minor creases throughout surface; pinpoint black stains scattered throughout; moderate rippling to sheet. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed Benton (lower center); titled and inscribed (lower right)
Provenance
We thank Dr. Henry Adams and Andrew Thompson for their assistance researching this lot.