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Leonard Baskin

American · 1922–2000 · Printmaker, Sculptor

Leonard Baskin was an American sculptor, draughtsman, and graphic artist, as well as founder of the Gehenna Press (1942–2000). One of America's first fine arts presses, it went… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Leonard Baskin, Apotheosis, 1964, carved oakApotheosisWright · $40,950≈ £25,172≈ €35,084Sign up to see
  2. Leonard Baskin, Caprice, 1963, bronzeCapriceRago Auctions · $17,640≈ £13,988≈ €16,309Sign up to see
  3. Leonard Baskin, Spellbound, 1983, carved and stained oakSpellboundWright · $14,160≈ £8,467≈ €12,331Sign up to see

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  1. Leonard Baskin, The Hanged Man, circa 1955, Woodcut on Paper
    The Hanged Man, circa 1955
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    H 71.5" W 29.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1315
    $450≈ £338≈ €396HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. The Hanged Man, 1955
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 19A
    $244≈ £182≈ €210Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  3. Leonard Baskin, The Hydrogen Man (Fern and O'Sullivan 249), 1954, Woodcut on japon paper
    The Hydrogen Man (Fern and O'Sullivan 249), 1954
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    61 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (156.2 x 69.8 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    $640≈ £477≈ €547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Leonard Baskin, Stag, 1957, woodcut
    Stag, 1957
    Woodcut / linocut
    5 dia in (13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 121
    $198≈ £148≈ €170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Leonard Baskin, Frightened boy and his dog, Woodcut signed
    Frightened boy and his dog
    Woodcut / linocut
    18" x 20"
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 57
    $400≈ £298≈ €341HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Leonard Baskin, Icarus, 1967, woodcut in colors
    Icarus, 1967
    Woodcut / linocut
    32 h x 21½ w in (81 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $254≈ £187≈ €217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Leonard Baskin, Two Works: "The Hanged Man" and "Mantegna at Eremitani", Size: (Sight): 19 x 9.5 inches; frame: 26 x 20.5 inches. (2) Wood engraving or lithograph titled "MANTEGNA AT EREMTIANI." Titled (lithographed) at base "MANTEGNA AT EREMTIANI, 1954, 23.5 x 14.25 inches."
    Two Works: "The Hanged Man" and "Mantegna at Eremitani"
    Woodcut / linocut · Panel
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 299
    $70≈ £52≈ €60HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–180View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  8. Leonard Baskin, Two Works: "The Hanged Man" and "Mantegna at Eremitani", Size: (Sight): 19 x 9.5 inches; frame: 26 x 20.5 inches. (2) Wood engraving or lithograph titled "MANTEGNA AT EREMTIANI." Titled (lithographed) at base "MANTEGNA AT EREMTIANI, 1954, 23.5 x 14.25 inches."
    Two Works: "The Hanged Man" and "Mantegna at Eremitani"
    Woodcut / linocut · Panel
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 424
    $120≈ £90≈ €107HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–350View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. Leonard Baskin, Terrified Old Man, c. 1950, woodcut
    Terrified Old Man, c. 1950
    Woodcut / linocut
    24 h x 15¼ w in (61 x 39 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 170
    $254≈ £197≈ €235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  10. Leonard Baskin, Man of Peace; The Hydrogen Man (Fern/O'Sullivan 180; 249), 1952; 1954, Two woodcuts on japon paper, each signed in pencil and titled
    Man of Peace; The Hydrogen Man (Fern/O'Sullivan 180; 249), 1952; 1954
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    each sheet approx. 70 x 30in (177.8 x 76.2cm); 72 3/8 x 41 15/16in (183.8 x 106.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 537
    $1,280≈ £1,050≈ €1,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
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