Rachel Ruysch (1664–1750)
Rachel Ruysch is a Dutch artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $99,585. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Rachel Ruysch sold in 2022 for $111,955, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rachel Ruysch on OpeningBid →What is a Rachel Ruysch work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rachel Ruysch work is $99,585.
The median Rachel Ruysch painting sells for $53,784 across 18 lots.
The median Rachel Ruysch sculpture sells for $551,544 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 | 20 | $53,784†‡ | $650,995 | 90% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $551,544 | $551,544 | — | 2020-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $315,921 | $690,600 | — | 2022-11-09 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $6,688–$93,400†‡ | $14,974†‡ | $514,905 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,763–$230,301‡ | $74,000‡ | $348,137 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $650,995 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $551,544 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $514,905 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rachel Ruysch worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rachel Ruysch work is $99,585. The median Rachel Ruysch painting sells for $53,784 across 18 lots. The median Rachel Ruysch sculpture sells for $551,544 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 Rachel Ruysch painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rachel Ruysch painting is $53,784. 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 Rachel Ruysch's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rachel Ruysch painting is $650,995.
What is Rachel Ruysch's auction record?
Rachel Ruysch's auction record is $690,600, set in 2008.
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