Valentin Ruths (1825–1905)
Valentin Ruths is a German artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,601. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Valentin Ruths sold in 2026 for $9,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Valentin Ruths on OpeningBid →What is a Valentin Ruths work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentin Ruths work is $2,601.
The median Valentin Ruths painting sells for $2,474 across 20 lots.
The median Valentin Ruths print sells for $3,398 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,398‡ | $3,398‡ | — | 2021-12-02 |
| Paintings | 32 | $2,474‡ | $9,082 | 62.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Valentin Ruths's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,398. Paintings (32 lots) median $2,474, record $9,082.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,098–$1,769‡ | $1,160‡ | $7,591 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,989–$5,791‡ | $2,601‡ | $9,082 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $8,836 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,591 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,398‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Valentin Ruths worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentin Ruths work is $2,601. The median Valentin Ruths painting sells for $2,474 across 20 lots. The median Valentin Ruths print sells for $3,398 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Valentin Ruths painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentin Ruths painting is $2,474. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Valentin Ruths's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentin Ruths painting is $9,082.
What is the average price of a medium Valentin Ruths painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Valentin Ruths painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Valentin Ruths's auction record?
Valentin Ruths's auction record is $9,082.
See the full Valentin Ruths record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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