* Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) Study for "Discussion" (also known as Tactical Discussion in Flint's Smolny Institute ), 1937 sepia wash, ink and pencil signed Benton (lower right); signed, titled and inscribed (verso) 9 x 12 inches. Estimate $ 6,000-8,000 Property from the Collection of Carol H. and Richard M. Levin, Kansas City, Missouri Provenance: The artist John W. Callison, acquired directly from the above, 1968 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, 1987 Literature: "The Artist Thomas Hart Benton Hunts Communists and Fascists in Michigan," Life, July 26, 1937, pp. 22-25, illus. K. A. Marling, Tom Benton and His Drawings, Columbia and London, 1986, p. 95, illus. H. Adams, Thomas Hart Benton Drawing From Life, New York, 1990, p. 174, illus. E. Doss, Benton, Pollock, and the Politics of Modernism, Chicago, 1991, fig. 3.14, pp. 181, 184, illus. Lot Note: On the verso of the present lot is a note in the artist's hand that reads: "'Discussion' made in 1937 in Flint, Michigan at time of famous 'sit-down' strikes. Used in Life July 26- '37. - Thomas Hart Benton" Please contact us for a complete condition report.
* Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) Study for "Discussion" (also known as Tactical Discussion in Flint's Smolny Institute ), 1937 sepia wash, ink and pencil signed Benton (lower right); signed, titled and inscribed (verso) 9 x 12 inches. Estimate $ 6,000-8,000 Property from the Collection of Carol H. and Richard M. Levin, Kansas City, Missouri Provenance: The artist John W. Callison, acquired directly from the above, 1968 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner, 1987 Literature: "The Artist Thomas Hart Benton Hunts Communists and Fascists in Michigan," Life, July 26, 1937, pp. 22-25, illus. K. A. Marling, Tom Benton and His Drawings, Columbia and London, 1986, p. 95, illus. H. Adams, Thomas Hart Benton Drawing From Life, New York, 1990, p. 174, illus. E. Doss, Benton, Pollock, and the Politics of Modernism, Chicago, 1991, fig. 3.14, pp. 181, 184, illus. Lot Note: On the verso of the present lot is a note in the artist's hand that reads: "'Discussion' made in 1937 in Flint, Michigan at time of famous 'sit-down' strikes. Used in Life July 26- '37. - Thomas Hart Benton" Please contact us for a complete condition report.
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