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

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975)
Letter from Overseas (1943)
The lithograph published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 250 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and listed as Fath catalog number 59.

Benton's comments in Fath read: Drawing made in '43 - then a litho study for light and shade. Then a small printing about 10' by 14' - the painting in the collection of 'Hildegarde,' the singer.
Image measures 9.25 x 13 with a framed size of 20 x 23 inches.
Good, to very good condition, noting a light mat burn around the image, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage or other stain, no puncture or repair, framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
$2,500 - $3,000