Ernestine Ruben (b. 1931)
Ernestine Ruben is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $434. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernestine Ruben is recorded as sold in 2026 for $912; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernestine Ruben work is $434.
The median Ernestine Ruben photograph sells for $434 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 7 | $434‡ | $912‡ | 71.4% | 2026-08-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $912‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $700 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernestine Ruben worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernestine Ruben work is $434. The median Ernestine Ruben photograph sells for $434 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernestine Ruben's auction record?
Ernestine Ruben's auction record is $912, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ernestine Ruben record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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