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# Gaines Ruger Donoho (1857–1916)

Gaines Ruger Donoho is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,490.

A work by Gaines Ruger Donoho sold in 2023 for $35,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gaines Ruger Donoho work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gaines Ruger Donoho work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaines Ruger Donoho work is $2,490.

The median Gaines Ruger Donoho work on paper sells for $1,528 across 6 lots.

The median Gaines Ruger Donoho painting sells for $10,850 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $10,850 | $35,280 | — | 2023-01-19 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,528 | $2,629 | 75% | 2014-09-14 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,175–$2,350 | $1,880 | $2,629 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $35,280 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $12,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,629 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,350 |

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 Gaines Ruger Donoho worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaines Ruger Donoho work is $2,490. The median Gaines Ruger Donoho work on paper sells for $1,528 across 6 lots. The median Gaines Ruger Donoho painting sells for $10,850 across 4 lots.

### What is Gaines Ruger Donoho's auction record?

Gaines Ruger Donoho's auction record is $35,280, set in 2023.

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

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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.