Thomas Ruff is a German artist with 524 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $23,596.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $17,496 | $117,175 | 88.9% | 2025-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $30,463 | $121,000 | 93.8% | 2022-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $15,614 | $36,000 | 90.9% | 2024-10-22 |
| Photography | 328 | $25,641 | $540,000 | 90.5% | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $114,673 | $540,000 | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| phg.11 | 2026-04-11 | Phillips | $47,730 |
| nudes er10 | 2026-04-11 | Phillips | $18,060 |
| Porträt (T. Bernstein) | 2026-04-11 | Phillips | $14,190 |
| h.e.k. 04 | 2026-03-03 | Phillips | GBP 7,740 |
| Untitled (one work from Untitled/Nudes, Printed Matter Photography Portfolio V) | 2025-12-11 | Lama | $2,286 |
Based on 297 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Ruff photograph is $25,641.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Ruff photograph is $540,000.
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Ruff print is $17,496.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Ruff print is $117,175.
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Ruff work on paper is $30,463.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Ruff work on paper is $121,000.
Thomas Ruff's auction record is $540,000, set on 2018-09-21.