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Thomas Hart Benton, Shocking Corn, circa 1945, oil on board© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Shocking Corn

Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889–1975) · circa 1945

$89,400 price realized incl. premium

≈ £66,188≈ €76,449

Hammer $70,000 · with buyer’s premium $89,400

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Medium
Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on board”
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Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Oil paintings
Dimensions
5 1/8 x 6 in. (13 x 15.2 cm.)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Art (31842)
Date
April 23, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
56
Estimate
$80,000 – $120,000 (≈ £59,229 – £88,843) (≈ €68,411 – €102,617)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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