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Lot No. 129

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Thomas Hart Benton

American b.1889-1975
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    "Plowing" ("Plowing It Under")

    lithograph on BFK watermarked paper , 1934, signed in pencil , from the recorded edition of 250 , As published by Associated American Artists, New York,

  • Condition: In fine condition, with one inch to 1 1/2 in. or slightly larger margins. Very slight loss upper right corner where original AAA folder hinge attached (see photos). Faint pencil annotations bottom right corner.
  • Sheet: 11 3/8 by 16 in. (28 x 40 cm.)
  • Plate: 8 by 13 3/8 in. (20 x 33 cm.)
  • References: Recorded and illustrated in the standard text on the original graphics of the artist by Fath, No. 8.
  • Framing: Framed in accordance with accepted conservation standards, acid free mats and mounts, removable hinging.
  • Note: An early, depression era lithograph of the artist. The lithograph relates to the Depression era policy of reducing agricultural output in order to raise prices by "plowing under" already planted crops. The term has survived to mean any policy of destroying productive capacity. Original AAA label which opens to a brief biography of the artist.
Estimates*
US $
Euro
UK pound
Swiss Fr
100-1500 1000,
99-1485
84-1260
99-1485

* Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.99 , British Pound 0.84, Swiss Fr 0.99. All conversion values are approximate with the final cost determined in dollars.
workcode: tb-1129b-84