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# Carl Ruggles (1876–1971)

Carl Ruggles is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $350. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Ruggles sold in 2026 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Ruggles work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Ruggles work is $350.

The median Carl Ruggles work on paper sells for $475 across 3 lots.

The median Carl Ruggles painting sells for $350 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $350‡ | $350‡ | — | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $475‡ | $1,408 | 75% | 2026-10-15 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $475‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $350‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Carl Ruggles worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Ruggles work is $350. The median Carl Ruggles work on paper sells for $475 across 3 lots. The median Carl Ruggles painting sells for $350 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Ruggles's auction record?

Carl Ruggles's auction record is $475, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.