Bengt Ruda (1918–1999)
Bengt Ruda is a Swedish artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,750. 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 Bengt Ruda sold in 2026 for $6,913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bengt Ruda on OpeningBid →What is a Bengt Ruda work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Ruda work is $3,750.
The median Bengt Ruda sculpture sells for $8,125 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $8,125 | $8,255 | — | 2025-08-07 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,875–$8,125 | $8,125 | $8,255 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $8,255 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $8,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bengt Ruda worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Ruda work is $3,750. The median Bengt Ruda sculpture sells for $8,125 across 5 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 Bengt Ruda's auction record?
Bengt Ruda's auction record is $8,255, set in 2025.
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