Leonard Baskin (American 1922 - 2000). Two Prints: "Thorn Apple Tree" and "Donatello." Each an etching on wove paper, (18.5 x 15.25 inches and 22.75 x 19 inches, sight), each artist's proof signed in pencil "Baskin" lower right margin; the first initialed and dated 1961 in the plate lower right, the second titled lower left margin.Frame(s): H: 24 in., W: 20.5 in., D: 1.5 in.The second: H: 26 in., W: 22.25 in., D: 1.25 in.Provenance: Leonard Baskin was my maternal grandfather's first cousin. Over many decades, Baskin gifted prints directly to my grandparents, Bernard and Clara Maslow and to my mother and uncle. These gifts were made personally by the artist and remained within the family from the time they were received.My uncle also collaborated with Leonard Baskin on several book projects, with my uncle as the writer and Baskin as the illustrator.Following the deaths of my grandparents, Bernard and Clara Maslow, this group of works passed by descent to me and have remained in my possession since that time. My grandparents were highly cultured collectors and their home was filled with art and books. Bernard Maslow's sister Sophie Maslow was a noted modern dancer who performed with Martha Graham before founding the Sophie Maslow Dance Company.I now live in western Massachusetts near where Leonard Baskin lived and remain in contact with his family. Leonard Baskin was also a mentor to my husband when he was an art student at the University of Massachusetts.All works in this group descend directly through the Maslow family and have never been previously offered for sale.Emily Cohen

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