> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-steve-rucker · updated 2026-11-01

# W. Steve Rucker (1954–2022)

W. Steve Rucker is an American/Louisiana artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $156. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by W. Steve Rucker sold in 2025 for $156, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W. Steve Rucker work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Steve Rucker work is $156.

The median W. Steve Rucker sculpture sells for $362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $362† | $475† | — | 2024-08-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $475† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $250† |

† 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 W. Steve Rucker worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Steve Rucker work is $156. The median W. Steve Rucker sculpture sells for $362 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is W. Steve Rucker's auction record?

W. Steve Rucker's auction record is $475, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $475 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “W. Steve Rucker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-steve-rucker (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.