> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-ruth · updated 2026-11-03

# Theo Ruth (1915–1971)

Theo Ruth is a Dutch artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,716. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Theo Ruth sold in 2025 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theo Ruth work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Ruth work is $1,716.

The median Theo Ruth sculpture sells for $3,580 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $3,580 | $5,080 | — | 2025-11-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,080 |

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 Theo Ruth worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Ruth work is $1,716. The median Theo Ruth sculpture sells for $3,580 across 2 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 Theo Ruth's auction record?

Theo Ruth's auction record is $5,080, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Theo Ruth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-ruth (updated 2026-11-03).

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.