> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-rutenberg · updated 2026-11-02

# Brian Rutenberg (b. 1965)

Brian Rutenberg is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $19,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Brian Rutenberg sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $21,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brian Rutenberg work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Rutenberg work is $19,250.

The median Brian Rutenberg painting sells for $19,250 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $19,250† | $21,000† | 66.7% | 2026-07-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $21,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Brian Rutenberg worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Rutenberg work is $19,250. The median Brian Rutenberg painting sells for $19,250 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brian Rutenberg's auction record?

Brian Rutenberg's auction record is $21,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Brian Rutenberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-rutenberg (updated 2026-11-02).

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.