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    THOMAS HART BENTON (American 1889-1975). Frisco Station. Watercolor on paper. 23in. x 18.75in.. Signed lower right. Insc... (Total: 1 Item Item)

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    • Paintings, THOMAS HART BENTON (American 1889-1975). Frisco Station. Watercolor on paper. 23in. x 18.75in.. Signed lower right. Insc... (Total: 1 Item Item)
    • Paintings, THOMAS HART BENTON (American 1889-1975). Frisco Station. Watercolor on paper. 23in. x 18.75in.. Signed lower right. Insc... (Total: 1 Item Item)
    • Paintings, THOMAS HART BENTON (American 1889-1975). Frisco Station. Watercolor on paper. 23in. x 18.75in.. Signed lower right. Insc... (Total: 1 Item Item)
    Paintings, THOMAS HART BENTON (American 1889-1975). Frisco Station. Watercolor on paper. 23in. x 18.75in.. Signed lower right. Insc... (Total: 1 Item Item) Paintings, THOMAS HART BENTON (American 1889-1975). Frisco Station. Watercolor on paper. 23in. x 18.75in.. Signed lower right. Insc... (Total: 1 Item Item) Paintings, THOMAS HART BENTON (American 1889-1975). Frisco Station. Watercolor on paper. 23in. x 18.75in.. Signed lower right. Insc... (Total: 1 Item Item) View More >
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    THOMAS HART BENTON (American 1889-1975)
    Frisco Station
    Watercolor on paper
    23in. x 18.75in.
    Signed lower right
    Inscribed top right: Frisco Station
    Inscribed and titled to verso in artist's hand: 'Frisco Station, Thos Benton'

    Publications: Mathew Baigell, Thomas Hart Benton(1974), p. 159, pl. 114, illustrated in color

    Exhibited:Graham Gallery, New York, 1968, Thomas Hart Benton:A Comprehensive Exhibition of Drawings, Watercolors, Oils and Temperas,no. 40 as The Station

    Provenance:The artist;
    to Graham Gallery, New York, 1968; to
    William Dean, New York until 1985;
    Private Collection, New York, to present

    Although the train station shown here has not been positively identified, it may depict the railroad depot at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Contemporary photographs of that station, which was torn down decades age, show a very similar structure. The Frisco Line of railroads ran trains through Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas. The city of Frisco, Texas was named after this rail line.

    The railroad was always a principal theme in Benton's work and a symbol of industry and modernity invading the agrarian traditions of the Midwest. It features prominently in three of his most noteworthy images, Going West, The Race, and Wreck of the Ol' 97.

    Franklin Riehlman: Embracing couple a nice touch.

    Brian Roughton: Attribution is okay. Nice painting.

    Gavin Spainerman: Excellent.

    More information about THOMAS HART BENTON, also known as Benton, Thomas Hart, Thomas Hart Benton.



    Condition Report*: paper is slightly yellowed from age, colors are vibrant, several tears around margins most do not penetrate image, 1 fine tear lower left zigzags 1in. into image, tears have been skillfully reparied and paper has been mounted to japanese mulberry tissue, overall very good condition
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

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    November, 2005
    17th-18th Thursday-Friday
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