> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernestine-ruben · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## What is a Ernestine Ruben work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernestine Ruben auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernestine-ruben (updated 2026-11-03).

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.