Jan de Ruth (1922–1991)
Jan de Ruth is a Czech artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $553. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jan de Ruth sold in 2022 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan de Ruth on OpeningBid →What is a Jan de Ruth work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan de Ruth work is $553.
The median Jan de Ruth painting sells for $652 across 13 lots.
The median Jan de Ruth work on paper sells for $150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $652‡ | $1,500 | 92.9% | 2022-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $150† | $150† | — | 2010-02-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $493–$874‡ | $553‡ | $1,250‡ |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,250‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $150† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Jan de Ruth worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan de Ruth work is $553. The median Jan de Ruth painting sells for $652 across 13 lots. The median Jan de Ruth work on paper sells for $150 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 the average price of a Jan de Ruth painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan de Ruth painting is $652. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jan de Ruth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan de Ruth painting is $1,500.
What is Jan de Ruth's auction record?
Jan de Ruth's auction record is $1,250, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Jan de Ruth record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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