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# Edward Ruscha (b. 1937)

Edward Ruscha is an American artist with 172 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,265. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Ruscha sold in 2024 for $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Edward Ruscha works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Edward Ruscha work worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Ruscha work is $2,265.

The median Edward Ruscha photograph sells for $1,875 across 71 lots.

The median Edward Ruscha print sells for $4,967 across 39 lots.

The median Edward Ruscha painting sells for $73,191 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Ruscha prints typically sell for $2,901–$25,186 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 46 | $4,967‡ | $137,186 | 84.8% | 2026-01-20 |
| Paintings | 3 | $73,191 | $137,633 | — | 2021-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $141,847 | $871,366 | — | 2012-06-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $23,750 | $23,750 | — | 2021-11-09 |
| Photography | 81 | $1,875 | $45,000 | 87.7% | 2024-10-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $137,186 | $871,366 | — | 2021-11-09 |

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

Edward Ruscha's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $4,967 with 84.8% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $73,191, record $137,633. A typical Edward Ruscha painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $137,186.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,023–$4,777‡ | $1,589‡ | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,901–$25,186‡ | $11,335‡ | $137,186 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $11,000–$15,000 | $11,000 | $15,510 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $871,366 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $141,847 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $137,633 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $137,186 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $84,508 |
| Photography | 2016 | $45,000 |
| Photography | 2014 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $23,750 |

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 Edward Ruscha worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Ruscha work is $2,265. The median Edward Ruscha photograph sells for $1,875 across 71 lots. The median Edward Ruscha print sells for $4,967 across 39 lots. The median Edward Ruscha painting sells for $73,191 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Ruscha prints typically sell for $2,901–$25,186 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Edward Ruscha photograph?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Ruscha photograph is $1,875.

### What is Edward Ruscha's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Ruscha photograph is $45,000.

### What is the average price of a Edward Ruscha print?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Ruscha print is $4,967. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward Ruscha's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Ruscha print is $137,186.

### What is the average price of a medium Edward Ruscha print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Ruscha print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward Ruscha's auction record?

Edward Ruscha's auction record is $871,366, set in 2012.

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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, “Edward Ruscha auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-ruscha (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.