> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-de-ruth · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan de Ruth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-de-ruth (updated 2026-11-01).

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.