> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ruegg-ilona · updated 2026-11-01

# Ilona Ruegg (b. 1949)

Ilona Ruegg is a CH artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $146. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ilona Ruegg sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $146 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ilona Ruegg work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilona Ruegg work is $146.

The median Ilona Ruegg work on paper sells for $146 across 7 lots.

The median Ilona Ruegg painting sells for $3,231 across 2 lots.

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

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $3,231† | $4,118 | — | 2021-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $146† | $1,535 | 58.3% | 2022-05-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $121–$171† | $146† | $1,535 |

† 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,118 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,344† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,535 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $180† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ilona Ruegg worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ilona Ruegg work is $146. The median Ilona Ruegg work on paper sells for $146 across 7 lots. The median Ilona Ruegg painting sells for $3,231 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ilona Ruegg work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ilona Ruegg work on paper is $146. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ilona Ruegg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ilona Ruegg work on paper is $1,535.

### What is Ilona Ruegg's auction record?

Ilona Ruegg's auction record is $4,118, set in 2021.

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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, “Ilona Ruegg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ruegg-ilona (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.