> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/waddy-ruth · updated 2026-11-02

# Waddy, Ruth (1909–2003)

Waddy, Ruth is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Waddy, Ruth sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Waddy, Ruth work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waddy, Ruth work is $950.

The median Waddy, Ruth print sells for $950 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $950† | $4,000† | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $800–$2,975† | $950† | $4,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,750† |

† 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 Waddy, Ruth worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waddy, Ruth work is $950. The median Waddy, Ruth print sells for $950 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Waddy, Ruth's auction record?

Waddy, Ruth's auction record is $4,000, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Waddy, Ruth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/waddy-ruth (updated 2026-11-02).

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.