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Rod Ruth (1912–1987)

Rod Ruth is an artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $350. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Rod Ruth sold in 2026 for $952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Rod Ruth work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rod Ruth work is $350.

The median Rod Ruth print sells for $350 across 19 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions19$350†$1,375—2026-09-24

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)19$288–$644†$350†$1,375

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Prints & Editions2022$1,375
Prints & Editions2007$1,300

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rod Ruth worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rod Ruth work is $350. The median Rod Ruth print sells for $350 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is the average price of a Rod Ruth print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rod Ruth print is $350. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Rod Ruth's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rod Ruth print is $1,375.

What is the average price of a medium Rod Ruth print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rod Ruth print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Rod Ruth's auction record?

Rod Ruth's auction record is $1,375, set in 2022.

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