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Leonard Baskin

American, 1922-2000
LEONARD BASKIN Born 1922, New Jersey; died 2000. Leonard Baskin was born the son of a Rabbi. He was educated in art at the New School for Social Research in New York City and at Yale University. Baskin regarded himself primarily as a sculptor, though he also excelled in printmaking, watercolor, and painting. The artist's mostly figurative work was at odds with much of the art making of his generation, but it nonetheless earned an impressive following. Baskin is widely regarded as one of the foremost American sculptors of the twentieth century. Boldly embracing political and social issues, he made art that he felt could affect individuals profoundly at both a personal and archetypal level. He also ran a printing press, and his artist books are considered some of the most impressive in the medium. Baskin's sculptures, books, and works on paper are found in most serious and important public and private collections in the world including the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C., and The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
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original etching

original etching

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. Printed in 1984 on Cartiere Magnani paper at the atelier of Bruce Chandler in an edition of 1500. This work was executed by Leonard Baskin to illustrate the...

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1980s Expressionist Leonard Baskin

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Etching

Rare Leonard Baskin Watercolor Illustration "Five Scrolls" Judaica Hebrew
Rare Leonard Baskin Watercolor Illustration "Five Scrolls" Judaica Hebrew

Rare Leonard Baskin Watercolor Illustration "Five Scrolls" Judaica Hebrew

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Surfside, FL

Original Illustration for Five Scrolls. Leonard Baskin (August 15, 1922 – June 3, 2000) was an American sculptor, illustrator, wood-engraver, printmaker, graphic artist, writer and ...

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20th Century Modern Leonard Baskin

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Watercolor

Amos
Amos

Leonard BaskinAmos, 1960

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H 23 in W 27 in D 0.75 in

Amos

By Leonard Baskin

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Amos" 1960 is an original woodcut on paper by noted American artist Leonard Baskin, 1922-2000. It is hand signed, titled and numbered 35/50in pencil by the artis...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Leonard Baskin

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Woodcut

Leonard Baskin Abstract Woodcut, Signed
Leonard Baskin Abstract Woodcut, Signed

Leonard Baskin Abstract Woodcut, Signed

By Leonard Baskin

Located in New York, NY

Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) Untitled, Late 20th Century Woodcut Framed: 32 x 24 1/4 x 1/4 in. Edition 26/50 Signed and numbered lower right A highly respected draftsman, printmaker, ...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Leonard Baskin

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Woodcut

original etching

original etching

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. Printed in 1984 on Cartiere Magnani paper at the atelier of Bruce Chandler in an edition of 1500. This work was executed by Leonard Baskin to illustrate the...

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1980s Expressionist Leonard Baskin

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Etching

Rare Leonard Baskin Watercolor Seasons Song: Deer Illus. Ted Hughes Poem
Rare Leonard Baskin Watercolor Seasons Song: Deer Illus. Ted Hughes Poem

Rare Leonard Baskin Watercolor Seasons Song: Deer Illus. Ted Hughes Poem

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Surfside, FL

Original Illustration for Ted Hughes book of Poetry Seasons Song. color is somewhere in between the two photos a bit towards the lighter side. hard to photograph because it is behin...

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20th Century Modern Leonard Baskin

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Watercolor

Original Lithograph Native American Figure Portrait Male Tribe Bold Stoic Signed
Original Lithograph Native American Figure Portrait Male Tribe Bold Stoic Signed

Original Lithograph Native American Figure Portrait Male Tribe Bold Stoic Signed

By Leonard Baskin

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Kill Spotted Horse" is an original lithograph created by Leonard Baskin. It was published by Fox Graphics. This is a proof purchased directly from the artist. Baskin signed the work in the lower right margin and labelled the work as a proof in the lower left margin, written with graphite. It depicts Kill Spotted Horse, an Assinniboine Native American, in a feather headdress against a light blue background.  Artwork Size: 15" x 13 1/2" Frame Size: 27 1/2" x 26 3/8" Artist Bio: Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) was an american artist born in New Jersey and taught art classes in Massachusetts. He has received many public commissions (including a bas relief for the FDR Memorial), honors, and his work is owned by many major museums around the world. Additionally, Baskin was a teacher at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. As a champion for human rights, Baskin created many pieces celebrating those who were seldom recognized.  Baskin’s interest in nineteenth century Native Americans was roused into acute attendance from ignorant indifference, when the National Park Service asked him to provide illustrations for the handbook that described the then called “Custer National Park”, now called “Little Big...

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1990s Contemporary Leonard Baskin

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Lithograph, Ink

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Leonard Baskin Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$350Figurative PrintsEtching1988
2026$300Portrait PrintsEtching1984
2026$375Animal Prints, Figurative PrintsWoodcut Print1968
2026$200PostersPaper1969
2026$850Abstract PrintsEngraving1957
2025$5,500Still-life Sculptures, Figurative SculpturesBronze1967
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