Fritz Ruoff (1906–1986)
Fritz Ruoff is a German artist with 154 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $312. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fritz Ruoff is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,259; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fritz Ruoff on OpeningBid →What is a Fritz Ruoff work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Ruoff work is $312.
The median Fritz Ruoff print sells for $169 across 44 lots.
The median Fritz Ruoff work on paper sells for $350 across 40 lots.
The median Fritz Ruoff painting sells for $636 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Ruoff work on papers typically sell for $303–$563 (the middle half of 30 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 | 53 | $169‡ | $840 | 83% | 2023-07-12 |
| Paintings | 26 | $636‡ | $2,940‡ | 76.9% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $350‡ | $2,367 | 87% | 2024-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $2,687‡ | $4,035‡ | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $2,687‡ | $4,035‡ | — | 2024-09-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fritz Ruoff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $169 with 83% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $636, record $2,940. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Fritz Ruoff painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $2,687.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $100–$392‡ | $194‡ | $840 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $163–$200‡ | $165‡ | $200‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $406–$907‡ | $735‡ | $1,232‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $603–$1,220‡ | $869‡ | $2,940‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $303–$563‡ | $369‡ | $2,367 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,035‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,940‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $2,762 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,367 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,311‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,497‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $637‡ |
‡ 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 Fritz Ruoff worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Ruoff work is $312. The median Fritz Ruoff print sells for $169 across 44 lots. The median Fritz Ruoff work on paper sells for $350 across 40 lots. The median Fritz Ruoff painting sells for $636 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Ruoff work on papers typically sell for $303–$563 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Fritz Ruoff print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Ruoff print is $169. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fritz Ruoff's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Ruoff print is $840.
What is the average price of a Fritz Ruoff work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Ruoff work on paper is $350. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fritz Ruoff's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Ruoff work on paper is $2,367.
What is the average price of a Fritz Ruoff painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Ruoff painting is $636. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fritz Ruoff's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Ruoff painting is $2,940. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Fritz Ruoff work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fritz Ruoff work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $369, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Fritz Ruoff print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fritz Ruoff print (small (under 50 cm)) is $194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fritz Ruoff's auction record?
Fritz Ruoff's auction record is $4,035, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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