Francis Ruyter (b. 1968)
Francis Ruyter is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,608. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Francis Ruyter sold in 2026 for $7,564, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Ruyter work is $4,608.
The median Francis Ruyter painting sells for $6,982 across 22 lots.
The median Francis Ruyter print sells for $1,777 across 7 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Francis Ruyter paintings typically sell for $3,746–$28,845 (the middle half of 20 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 | 8 | $1,777 | $4,148 | 87.5% | 2024-06-06 |
| Paintings | 30 | $6,982‡ | $50,400 | 73.3% | 2026-06-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Ruyter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,777 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $6,982, record $50,400. A typical Francis Ruyter painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,750–$2,378 | $1,777 | $3,266 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $3,746–$28,845‡ | $8,782‡ | $50,400 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $50,400 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $48,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,148 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,266 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Ruyter worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Ruyter work is $4,608. The median Francis Ruyter painting sells for $6,982 across 22 lots. The median Francis Ruyter print sells for $1,777 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Francis Ruyter paintings typically sell for $3,746–$28,845 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Francis Ruyter painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Ruyter painting is $6,982. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Ruyter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Ruyter painting is $50,400.
What is the average price of a large Francis Ruyter painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Francis Ruyter painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Ruyter's auction record?
Francis Ruyter's auction record is $50,400, set in 2006.
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