The Ruth Leaf Studio Collection: A Private Estate Acquisition

This is one piece of an expansive collection of various Wood Block Prints acquired from Ruth Leaf’s private estate. Take a look at all the photos to see general condition and dimensions. This particular piece was not fully finished by her does not have her signature or the title. I know the title of it because I have an artists proof of the same piece. This will be shipped, rolled up into a large loose tube in order to cut shipping costs down. There might be a slight curve to the paper when unrolled, but it will flatten down with a bit of time/framing.

This exclusive collection offers a rare opportunity to acquire original works from the private studio of Ruth Leaf (1923–2015), a preeminent figure in American mid-century printmaking. Sourced directly from the artist’s estate, these pieces provide a sophisticated look at the technical mastery of a master of the woodblock and etching medium. As a celebrated member of the Society of American Graphic Artists, Leaf’s work is held in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress and the Brooklyn Museum. This specific inventory features both completed masterpieces and rare, unnumbered proofs that represent a curated selection of her expansive career. The collection includes unique "process pieces"—prints that remain uncolored or unsigned—offering a high-class look at Leaf’s architectural linework before the final stages of production. Having been preserved within a working studio for decades, these vintage works may exhibit minor creases, light foxing, or soft blemishes consistent with aged paper and professional handling. Each piece reflects the soul of hand-pulled art, often executed on premium archival or traditional Japanese papers