Description

Basket Babes by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Basket Babes is a rare, signed and numbered limited edition lithograph from P. Buckley Moss’s beloved Moss Baby Collection. The artwork features a curly-haired child in a soft blue outfit, nestled inside a woven basket beside a cherished teddy bear. The basket itself, a recurring motif in Moss’s work, is rendered with warmth and texture, symbolizing both comfort and protection.

Symbolism & Themes

This piece reflects Moss’s signature themes of innocence, security, and cherished childhood moments. The basket represents not only a vessel of safety but also one of tradition—echoing Moss’s connection to folk heritage and domestic life. The teddy bear serves as a universal symbol of comfort and companionship, further reinforcing the tenderness of the scene.

Collectors especially value Moss’s basket imagery, as baskets appear frequently in her art and are associated with themes of nurturing, carrying, and sustaining life. The Moss Baby Collection often intertwines these elements, making Basket Babes both sentimental and highly collectible.

Collectible Value

• Rare, signed and numbered lithograph with Certificate of Authenticity.

• Part of the Moss Baby Collection, highly sought after by collectors.

• Features a basket motif, popular among Moss enthusiasts who seek themed works.

• A tender childhood subject that appeals to parents, grandparents, and collectors of Americana folk art.

Display & Placement

• Perfect for a nursery, child’s room, or family space.

• Collectors may display it alongside Moss’s other basket-themed lithographs for a thematic arrangement.

• Works beautifully in a gallery wall of Moss baby prints, emphasizing innocence and family bonds.

1991

Rare Art Print

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (See FAQs)

Image Size: 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 inches. Paper Size: 7-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches.