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Ed Ruscha Acrylic Paintings: Auction Prices

American · b. 1937

ArtSell has recorded 59 auction results for Ed Ruscha acrylic paintings between 2005 and 2026, of which 50 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $18,900 to $4,900,000, with a median of $213,350 across 50 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $4,900,000 for “Alvarado to Doheny” at Phillips in 2025.

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  1. Ed Ruscha, Tops, 1992, acrylic on book cover
    Tops, 1992
    Acrylic
    20.8 x 14 x 2.5 cm (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 0 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Ed Ruscha, S for Spanish, 1988, acrylic on paper
    S for Spanish, 1988
    Acrylic · Paper
    60 1/8 x 40 1/4 in. (152.7 x 102.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    $283,800≈ £216,873≈ €246,354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Ed Ruscha, Crucifix Cover, 1996, acrylic on journal with computer motherboard front and back covers
    Crucifix Cover, 1996
    Acrylic · Board
    8¼ h x 5⅜ w x ½ d in (21 x 14 x 1 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Ed Ruscha, Dense Deposit, 2014, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    Dense Deposit, 2014
    Acrylic · Paper
    11 1/8 x 15 in. (28.3 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Ed Ruscha, The End #81, 2009, acrylic and ink on museum board
    The End #81, 2009
    Acrylic · Board
    24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    $406,400≈ £307,436≈ €365,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $350,000–450,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Ed Ruscha, Alvarado to Doheny, 1998, acrylic on canvas
    Alvarado to Doheny, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    70 x 108 in. (177.8 x 274.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    $4,900,000≈ £3,706,786≈ €4,409,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000,000–6,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Ed Ruscha, Particle Unit, 2017, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    Particle Unit, 2017
    Acrylic · Paper
    11 1/8 x 15 in. (28.3 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    $57,150≈ £45,346≈ €54,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Ed Ruscha, Howl, 1986, acrylic on canvas
    Howl, 1986
    Acrylic · Canvas
    78 1/4 x 63 7/8 in. (198.8 x 162.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    $1,481,750≈ £1,169,772≈ €1,402,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Ed Ruscha, Suddenly Spastic, 2015, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    Suddenly Spastic, 2015
    Acrylic · Paper
    15 x 22 3/8 in. (38.1 x 56.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 150
    $114,300≈ £90,578≈ €105,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Ed Ruscha, 3/4, 2016, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    3/4, 2016
    Acrylic · Paper
    image 3 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (9.5 x 14.3 cm) sheet 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (14.3 x 19.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    $40,640≈ £32,603≈ €37,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Ed Ruscha, IS, 2017, acrylic on paper
    IS, 2017
    Acrylic · Paper
    4 5/8 x 5 3/4 in. (11.7 x 14.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    $69,850≈ £56,037≈ €64,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Ed Ruscha, Metro Mattresses #2, 2015, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    Metro Mattresses #2, 2015
    Acrylic · Paper
    38.1 x 56.5 cm (15 x 22 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    £101,600≈ $125,070≈ €117,779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Ed Ruscha, Manual Mobility, 1994, acrylic on canvas
    Manual Mobility, 1994
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60 x 84 in. (152.4 x 213.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $3,448,000≈ £2,766,811≈ €3,184,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000,000–6,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Ed Ruscha, True, 2007, acrylic on board
    True, 2007
    Acrylic · Board
    image 30.4 x 66 cm (11 7/8 x 25 7/8 in.) board 40.8 x 76.2 cm (16 1/8 x 30 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Ed Ruscha, Spied Upon Scene: Window, 2017, acrylic on museum board paper
    Spied Upon Scene: Window, 2017
    Acrylic · Board
    100.4 x 151.3 cm. (39 1/2 x 59 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    HK$3,150,000≈ $401,279≈ £327,574≈ €381,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$3,500,000–5,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Ed Ruscha, So, 2006, acrylic and ink on museum board
    So, 2006
    Acrylic · Board
    12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (31.1 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    $119,700≈ £96,361≈ €113,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Ed Ruscha, Huge Conditions, 2007, acrylic on canvas
    Huge Conditions, 2007
    Acrylic · Canvas
    91.4 x 121.9 cm (36 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    £1,232,500≈ $1,649,208≈ €1,488,993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,100,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Ed Ruscha, Doric, 1996, acrylic on canvas
    Doric, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    137.5 x 101.9 cm (54 1/8 x 40 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    £441,000≈ $606,463≈ €522,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Ed Ruscha, VOWELS #95 (A), acrylic on Various Small Fires book cover
    VOWELS #95 (A)
    Acrylic
    7 x 5 1/4 in. (17.8 x 13.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    $18,900≈ £13,910≈ €16,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Ed Ruscha, Chick Unit, 2003, acrylic on linen
    Chick Unit, 2003
    Acrylic · Linen
    16 x 24 1/8 in. (40.6 x 61.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    $214,200≈ £161,162≈ €176,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Ed Ruscha, God Knows Where, 2014, acrylic on canvas
    God Knows Where, 2014
    Acrylic · Canvas
    121.9 x 121.9 cm (47 7/8 x 47 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    £3,375,000≈ $4,398,975≈ €4,048,012Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500,000–3,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Ed Ruscha, The End #45, 2004, acrylic and ink on museum board
    The End #45, 2004
    Acrylic · Board
    23 7/8 x 30 in. (60.6 x 76.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    $212,500≈ £165,589≈ €193,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Ed Ruscha, Vowel #55 (E), 1996, Acrylic on Twentysix Gasoline Stations book cover
    Vowel #55 (E), 1996
    Acrylic
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 59
    $34,375≈ £26,438≈ €30,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Ed Ruscha, Street Greed, 2005, acrylic on museum paper board
    Street Greed, 2005
    Acrylic · Paper
    41 x 76.2 cm (16 1/8 x 30 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    £237,500≈ $291,626≈ €266,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Ed Ruscha, Etc., 1990, acrylic on museum board
    Etc., 1990
    Acrylic · Board
    20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    $387,500≈ £300,831≈ €346,508Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Ed Ruscha, Vowel #77 (E), 1996, Acrylic on book cover
    Vowel #77 (E), 1996
    Acrylic
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 147
    $21,250≈ £16,436≈ €18,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Ed Ruscha, Fleetwood, 2001, acrylic on museum board
    Fleetwood, 2001
    Acrylic · Board
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 241
    $50,000≈ £38,530≈ €44,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Ed Ruscha, Porch, 1996, acrylic on canvas
    Porch, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 24 in. (91.5 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 228
    $483,000≈ £372,197≈ €427,585Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Ed Ruscha, Busted Glass #6, 2007, acrylic on museum board paper
    Busted Glass #6, 2007
    Acrylic · Board
    12 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. (30.8 x 23.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    $22,500≈ £16,691≈ €19,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Ed Ruscha, Divers, 1985, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    Divers, 1985
    Acrylic · Paper
    60 x 40 1/4 in. (152.4 x 102.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 136
    $275,000≈ £204,006≈ €233,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Ed Ruscha, Pico, Hoover, Alvarado, 1999, acrylic on paper
    Pico, Hoover, Alvarado, 1999
    Acrylic · Paper
    40 1/8 x 60 1/8 in. (101.9 x 152.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Ed Ruscha, Doubles, 1985, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    Doubles, 1985
    Acrylic · Paper
    60 x 40 1/4 in. (152.4 x 102.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $212,500≈ £161,364≈ €179,476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Ed Ruscha, The 1990s, 2000, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    The 1990s, 2000
    Acrylic · Paper
    sheet: 58 x 73 cm (22 7/8 x 28 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    HK$1,250,000≈ $160,400≈ £124,864≈ €143,265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,500,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Ed Ruscha, Nox (Night), 1992, acrylic and pigmento in polvere on paper
    Nox (Night), 1992
    Acrylic · Paper
    36,5x36,9 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 555
    Result not publishedEst. €45,000–65,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  35. Ed Ruscha, S, 2001, acrylic on raw linen
    S, 2001
    Acrylic · Linen
    20 x 17 7/8 in. (50.8 x 45.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 277
    $150,000≈ £115,696≈ €134,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Ed Ruscha, Three Works: (i) Vowel #54 (E); (ii) Vowel #86 (Y); (iii) Vowel #59 (E), 1996, acrylic on book cover, in 3 parts
    Three Works: (i) Vowel #54 (E); (ii) Vowel #86 (Y); (iii) Vowel #59 (E), 1996
    Acrylic
    each 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (18.4 x 14 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 190
    $50,000≈ £38,565≈ €44,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Ed Ruscha, Nightmares and Migraines, 1985, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    Nightmares and Migraines, 1985
    Acrylic · Paper
    40 x 60 in. (101.6 x 152.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    $370,000≈ £285,384≈ €332,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Ed Ruscha, Many Too Many Too Many Facts, 2015, dry pigment and acrylic on paper
    Many Too Many Too Many Facts, 2015
    Acrylic · Paper
    56.8 x 38.5 cm (22 3/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    £106,250≈ $129,158≈ €121,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Ed Ruscha, Zip Rooster, 1994, Acrylic on linen
    Zip Rooster, 1994
    Acrylic · Linen
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 70
    $212,500≈ £173,144≈ €200,623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Ed Ruscha, Peas, Asparagus, 1991, acrylic on canvas
    Peas, Asparagus, 1991
    Acrylic · Canvas
    41 7/8 x 84 1/8 in. (106.4 x 213.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Ed Ruscha, Glass #7, 1993, Acrylic on paper
    Glass #7, 1993
    Acrylic · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 143
    $31,250≈ £25,222≈ €28,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Ed Ruscha, Crescent Heights Becomes Laurel Canyon, 2000, Acrylic on raw linen
    Crescent Heights Becomes Laurel Canyon, 2000
    Acrylic · Linen
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 137
    $468,750≈ £378,329≈ €420,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Ed Ruscha, Pieces of Broken Pane, 2007, acrylic on museum board paper
    Pieces of Broken Pane, 2007
    Acrylic · Board
    12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (31.1 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 255
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Ed Ruscha, Broken Glass with Shards, 2007, acrylic on museum board paper
    Broken Glass with Shards, 2007
    Acrylic · Board
    12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (31.1 x 23.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 254
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Ed Ruscha, Someone Home, 2003, acrylic on paper
    Someone Home, 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    61 x 72.2 cm (24 x 28 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    £92,500≈ $143,042≈ €125,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Ed Ruscha, Pneumatic Muscles Hydraulic Smiles, 2010, acrylic on canvas
    Pneumatic Muscles Hydraulic Smiles, 2010
    Acrylic · Canvas
    66.5 x 81.5 cm (26 1/8 x 32 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    £386,500≈ $594,514≈ €521,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ed Ruscha, Selma/Vine, 1998, acrylic on paper
    Selma/Vine, 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    14 x 22 in. (35.6 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $112,500≈ £72,464≈ €99,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Ed Ruscha, She Slept With Two Windup Alarm Clocks, 1978, acrylic on canvas
    She Slept With Two Windup Alarm Clocks, 1978
    Acrylic · Canvas
    40.6 x 152.4 cm (16 x 60 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    £362,500≈ $569,596≈ €511,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Ed Ruscha, Anchor Stuck in Sand, 1990, acrylic on canvas
    Anchor Stuck in Sand, 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    153 x 285.1 cm (60 1/4 x 112 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    £374,500≈ $588,452≈ €528,565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Ed Ruscha, Ship Talk, 1988, acrylic on canvas
    Ship Talk, 1988
    Acrylic · Canvas
    142.2 x 341 cm (55 7/8 x 134 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    £884,500≈ $1,389,815≈ €1,248,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗

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