Sterling Ruby is a German artist with 275 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $34,784.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,008 | $2,772 | — | 2024-10-25 |
| Paintings | 55 | $330,200 | $1.8M | 92.7% | 2025-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $19,487 | $150,301 | 80% | 2024-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $59,857 | $137,500 | 84.6% | 2026-02-28 |
| Photography | 14 | $8,750 | $46,097 | 92.9% | 2023-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $330,200 | $2M | — | 2025-11-28 |
Sterling Ruby's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,008. Paintings (55 lots) median $330,200, record $1,753,664. A typical Sterling Ruby painting sells for around 328× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 59 lots) the median is $330,200.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| REIF. 7238. | 2026-06-26 | Phillips | $13,641 |
| Absolute Contempt for Total Serenity #3 | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $967 |
| SEROQUEL | 2026-03-31 | Christie's | $384 |
| GOSSAMER | 2026-03-31 | Christie's | $384 |
| JURASSIC DAWN | 2026-03-31 | Christie's | $192 |
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sterling Ruby painting is $330,200.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sterling Ruby painting is $1,753,664.
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sterling Ruby sculpture is $59,857.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sterling Ruby sculpture is $137,500.
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sterling Ruby photograph is $8,750.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sterling Ruby photograph is $46,097.
Sterling Ruby's auction record is $1,976,922, set on 2025-11-28.