> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boyd-cruise · updated 2026-11-01

# Boyd Cruise (1909–1988)

Boyd Cruise is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,124.

A work by Boyd Cruise sold in 2008 for $14,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Boyd Cruise work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boyd Cruise work is $2,124.

The median Boyd Cruise work on paper sells for $2,600 across 7 lots.

The median Boyd Cruise painting sells for $8,010 across 2 lots.

The median Boyd Cruise print sells for $178 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $178 | $235 | — | 2008-07-12 |
| Paintings | 3 | $8,010 | $14,100 | 66.7% | 2009-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,600 | $8,250 | 63.6% | 2008-07-12 |

Boyd Cruise's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $178. Paintings (3 lots) median $8,010, record $14,100. A typical Boyd Cruise painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,057–$4,250 | $2,600 | $8,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $14,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $8,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,600 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,920 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $235 |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $121 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Boyd Cruise worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boyd Cruise work is $2,124. The median Boyd Cruise work on paper sells for $2,600 across 7 lots. The median Boyd Cruise painting sells for $8,010 across 2 lots. The median Boyd Cruise print sells for $178 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Boyd Cruise work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boyd Cruise work on paper is $2,600.

### What is Boyd Cruise's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Boyd Cruise work on paper is $8,250.

### What is Boyd Cruise's auction record?

Boyd Cruise's auction record is $14,100, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Boyd Cruise auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boyd-cruise (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.