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Thomas W. Benton, Thompson for Sheriff / Aspen, Colorado. 1970.

Sold for $4,572 at Swann Auction Galleries on Feb 5, 2026.

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Lot description

Thomas W. Benton 1930-2007 Thompson for Sheriff / Aspen, Colorado. 1970. Silkscreen poster. One of a number of variations of the Thompson for Sheriff poster. "Hunter S. Thompson . . . ran for Pitkin County sheriff in 1970. He collaborated with Benton on the design of this double-thumbed fist with the peyote button in the center. It helped stir up fear and loathing in Aspen." (Benton p. 50.) Benton pl. 50. Provenance: From the studio of the artist, to current owner.

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