Ed Ruscha is an American artist with 1,811 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,002.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 763 | $7,969 | $849,664 | 89.6% | 2026-02-07 |
| Paintings | 199 | $756,250 | $68.3M | 93.5% | 2026-02-02 |
| Works on Paper | 222 | $199,013 | $3.3M | 91.4% | 2026-02-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $1.8M | $2.7M | 80% | 2024-11-19 |
| Photography | 56 | $12,188 | $200,000 | 89.3% | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 378 | $395,020 | $68.3M | — | 2026-02-26 |
Ed Ruscha's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (763 lots) median $7,969 with 89.6% sell-through. Paintings (199 lots) median $756,250, record $68,260,000. A typical Ed Ruscha painting sells for around 95× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 378 lots) the median is $395,020.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in U.S.A. or America, Her Best Product, from Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence (E. 78) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $24,510 |
| L.A.S.F. #2 | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $16,770 |
| Turbo Tears, from Tate Modern 21 Years Print Portfolio | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $6,450 |
| Brews (E. 40) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $5,805 |
| America Whistles, from America: The Third Century (E. 84) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $3,354 |
Based on 684 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Ruscha print is $7,969.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Ruscha print is $849,664.
Based on 203 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Ruscha work on paper is $199,013.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Ruscha work on paper is $3,301,000.
Based on 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Ruscha painting is $756,250.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Ruscha painting is $68,260,000.
Ed Ruscha's auction record is $68,260,000, set on 2024-11-19.