Description
Up for auction is a magnificent large-scale original etching and aquatint titled "Ballet for 26 Trees" by acclaimed American printmaker Ruth Leaf (1923â€"2015). This rare, high-quality impression is pencil-signed and numbered 13/200. Being early in the edition run, this print showcases exceptional plate definition and tonal clarity. It is a lifetime pull on premium BFK Rives France 100% cotton paper, featuring the authentic embossed watermark. Item Highlights: Artist: Ruth Leaf (1923-2015) Edition: Limited Edition 13/200 (Hand-numbered in pencil) Size: Large 29" x 22" (Sheet Size) Technique: Masterfully executed Etching & Aquatint Condition: Excellent vintage condition; never framed, clean margins Paper: Heavy BFK Rives with a deep, visible plate mark Ruth Leafâ€ℕs work is held in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress and the Butler Institute of American Art. This rhythmic forest landscape is a sophisticated piece of 20th-century American art. Tags (Separated by commas) Ruth Leaf, Signed Etching, 13/200, Original Print, 29x22 Art, Landscape Art, BFK Rives, Forest Scene, Limited Edition, American Artist, Collector Art, Mid Century Modern, Intaglio Art, Fine Art Print, Large Wall Art, Early Edition, Hand Signed, 1970s Art, Nature Decor, Investment Art
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition; signed, numbered 13/200, clean margins
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Paper
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition; signed, numbered 13/200, clean margins
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Paper
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent vintage condition; signed, numbered 13/200, clean margins
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22 x 29 x 1 in
1970s Ruth Leaf Signed Etching "Ballet for 26 Trees" 29x22 Ltd Ed 13/200 BFK Rives Art
Estimate $100-$290
Starting Price
$40
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The June Estate Edit I
Jun 05, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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