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Thomas Hart Benton
(American, 1889–1975)
Man with Crossed Arms, with sketches of a vise-grip and a vise in the margins
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$4,000
Live Auction
American Art
Size
13 x 9 3/4 inches.
Description
Thomas Hart Benton
(American, 1889–1975)
Man with Crossed Arms, with sketches of a vise-grip and a vise in the margins
graphite, ink, and watercolor on paper
signed Benton (lower right)
13 x 9 3/4 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; margins are unevenly trimmed; small loss to upper right corner; creases scattered throughout, with largest area located in the lower left corner; one pinpoint foxing stain in upper right corner; small brown stain along upper right edge; two small oil stains in center left, minor rippling to sheet.
Signature
signed Benton (lower right)
Provenance
We thank Dr. Henry Adams and Andrew Thompson for their assistance researching this lot.