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# Calvin And Ruby Black (1903–1972)

## What is Calvin And Ruby Black’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Calvin And Ruby Black at 1 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,890–$13,970, n=5). The auction record is $15,240 for Mae, Possum Trot Figure (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mae, Possum Trot Figure, 1950 | Fabric, paint, acrylic hair, fishnet and necklace on carved wood | $15,240 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Gail, Possum Trot Figure, 1950 | Fabric, paint, acrylic hair and bracelet on carved wood | $13,970 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled: Possum Trot Figure | Figure | $13,145 | Christie's | Jan 2003 |
| 4 | Nancy, Possum Trot Figure, 1903 | Fabric, paint, acrylic hair and leather purse on carved wood | $8,890 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled, Possum Trot Figure, 1950 | Fabric and paint on carved wood | $8,890 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Possum Trot Figures with Spider, 1952 | Figures | $8,365 | Christie's | Jan 2003 |
| 7 | Lottac, a Possum Trot Figure, 1903 | Mixed media including hair, fabric, buttons and jewelry on carved and painted wood | $7,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 8 | Hand Carved Dolls; Crying Room; Ideiot Box: Possum Trot Signs, 1903 | Hand carved dolls | $3,824 | Christie's | Jan 2003 |
| 9 | Helen G.; Lola Spider Girl; Mrs. Helen Rose Keck; In God We Trust; Charlotte: Possum Trot Portraits, 1903 | The first, third, fourth, and fifth: paint on panel; the second: paint on paper mounted on panel | $3,585 | Christie's | Jan 2003 |
| 10 | The Bird Cage and Doll Fantasy Theatre, 1950 | Paint on wood | $1,905 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $8,890 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $8,890 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Calvin And Ruby Black is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,628.

A work by Calvin And Ruby Black sold in 2026 for $15,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Calvin And Ruby Black work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Calvin And Ruby Black work is $8,628.

The median Calvin And Ruby Black sculpture sells for $8,890 across 4 lots.

The median Calvin And Ruby Black painting sells for $3,704 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $3,704 | $3,824 | — | 2003-01-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $8,890 | $13,145 | — | 2026-02-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $13,145 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,890 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $3,824 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $3,585 |

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 Calvin And Ruby Black worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Calvin And Ruby Black work is $8,628. The median Calvin And Ruby Black sculpture sells for $8,890 across 4 lots. The median Calvin And Ruby Black painting sells for $3,704 across 2 lots.

### What is Calvin And Ruby Black's auction record?

Calvin And Ruby Black's auction record is $15,240, set in 2026.

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

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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.