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# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fritz Ruoff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fritz-ruoff (updated 2026-11-02).

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.