Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $6,280. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Babe Ruth sold in 2026 for $11,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Babe Ruth on OpeningBid →What is a Babe Ruth work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Babe Ruth work is $6,280.
The median Babe Ruth photograph sells for $5,405 across 6 lots.
The median Babe Ruth work on paper sells for $5,000 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,000† | $5,000† | — | 2025-09-12 |
| Photography | 6 | $5,405‡ | $11,430 | — | 2026-05-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $11,430 |
| Photography | 2023 | $8,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Babe Ruth worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Babe Ruth work is $6,280. The median Babe Ruth photograph sells for $5,405 across 6 lots. The median Babe Ruth work on paper sells for $5,000 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Babe Ruth's auction record?
Babe Ruth's auction record is $62,500, set in 2020.
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