Carol Ruff (b. 1951)
What is Carol Ruff’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Carol Ruff at 1 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $89 including buyer’s premium (middle half $84–$150, n=6). The auction record is $186 for Foot of the Mountain (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foot of the Mountain, 2015 | Watercolour | $186 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | South of the Border, 2013 | Oil on board | $169 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Walking on the Beach, 2015 | Watercolour | $93 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Cloud Over Gillen, Anzac Hill, 2015 | Watercolour | $84 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Harbour Scene | Watercolour | $84 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Desert Landscape, 2010 | Watercolour | $81 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Desert Landscape | Watercolour | $68 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Landscape | Watercolour | $49 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | Borobudur, 2021 | Watercolour | $32 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $83 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $84 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Carol Ruff is an Australia artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $84.
A work by Carol Ruff sold in 2026 for $93, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carol Ruff work is $84.
The median Carol Ruff work on paper sells for $83 across 8 lots.
The median Carol Ruff painting sells for $169 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $169 | $169 | 50% | 2026-01-07 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $83 | $186 | — | 2026-01-07 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $49–$93 | $84 | $186 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $186 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $169 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $93 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carol Ruff worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carol Ruff work is $84. The median Carol Ruff work on paper sells for $83 across 8 lots. The median Carol Ruff painting sells for $169 across 1 lots.
What is Carol Ruff's auction record?
Carol Ruff's auction record is $186, set in 2026.
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