Ford Ruthling
What is Ford Ruthling’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Ford Ruthling at 6 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $250–$861, n=5). The auction record is $7,680 for Love All Out-of-Doors #2-D (2026, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love All Out-of-Doors #2-D | Punched tin | $7,680 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 2 | Dough Bowl with Katsinas, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $3,050 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Two Chairs, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Field of Grain at Night with Moth, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $2,460 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2024 |
| 5 | Punched Tin Wall Hanging, 1989, 1989 | — | $1,680 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Evening, Cita (or Rooster on a Melon) #30, 1983 | Monotype from hand embossed painted tin | $1,300 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | Cows have an Inner Light #10-K., 1984 | Monotype from hand embossed painted tin | $1,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | Horse Riding A Crescent Moon #9-D, 1984 | Monotype from hand embossed painted tin | $1,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Fish, Melon & Moon (a Special image #6), 1983 | Monotype from hand embossed painted tin | $1,100 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | The Fifth Day of Creation #18, 1984 | Monotype from hand embossed painted tin | $861 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 11 | $850 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $981 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Ford Ruthling is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ford Ruthling sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ford Ruthling on OpeningBid →What is a Ford Ruthling work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ford Ruthling work is $800.
The median Ford Ruthling painting sells for $550 across 5 lots.
The median Ford Ruthling print sells for $1,150 across 6 lots.
The median Ford Ruthling work on paper sells for $750 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $1,150 | $1,300 | — | 2025-08-16 |
| Paintings | 7 | $550†‡ | $3,050 | 71.4% | 2024-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $750† | $750† | — | 2024-10-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ford Ruthling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,150. Paintings (7 lots) median $550, record $3,050.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $462–$1,200 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,050 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,460 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $750† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ford Ruthling worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ford Ruthling work is $800. The median Ford Ruthling painting sells for $550 across 5 lots. The median Ford Ruthling print sells for $1,150 across 6 lots. The median Ford Ruthling work on paper sells for $750 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ford Ruthling's auction record?
Ford Ruthling's auction record is $7,680, set in 2026.
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