Thomas Hart Benton
(American, 1889–1975)
Man with Crossed Arms, with sketches of a vise-grip and a vise in the margins
Sale 1177 - American Art
May 19, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$2,000 -
$4,000
Sold for $5,040
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot 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
We thank Dr. Henry Adams and Andrew Thompson for their assistance researching this lot.
Condition Report
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.
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.
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