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American sculptor, book illustrator, and graphic artist (1922-2000). Group of five ALSs, all signed "Leonard" or "Lennie," totaling five pages, 5.5 x 7.25 to 7.25 x 11, two on Gehenna Press letterhead, dated from 1959 to 1992. Excerpts include:
April 27, 1959: "I had hoped that if you sold the insect book that we might arrive at a lesser commission, but since you sold it for $50 more than the published price, I am content. Don't feel contrite about your high price however, since the book is now virtually out of print, only 2 left, & they are sort of bespoke…I hear humbly that something of mine sold at the ART 59 USA. True? What? Tell Grace I enjoyed her piece…I finished the woodcarving of the 'Man with the Owl' & am loth to part with it. If you would like to have it in N.Y.C. tell me."
October 30, 1960: "The world's worst photos…give a notion of the sculpture. If the very dark ones are held against a very strong light, much more is revealed. I certainly hope that Mrs. [Albert A.] List, if she buys the piece, will let Boris show it. Tell her it would be a bigger mitzvah than the a.f.a. visiting her pad."
November 20, 1960: "I think this properly is Mrs. List's affair, since the piece was brought to NYC at her convenience…Her capricious desire for her new bauble for her reception knocked the genitals so to speak out of my Boston show."
January 26, 1987: "The enclosed wants a signature! As I never asked the other check, why don't you send me a $10 check. Thanks."
October 19, 1992: "Directly I finish the holocaust maquettes. I will model mourning weeds. The Henri IV is by Danfries, an interest'g late 16th C engraver. The medal was recast in 1930 but y'r model seems period. Try to arrange a swap for that papal medal with Ross."
In overall fine condition. Accompanied by two mailing envelopes addressed in Baskin's hand.
