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Ed Ruscha Etchings: Auction Prices

American · b. 1937

ArtSell has recorded 65 auction results for Ed Ruscha etchings between 2010 and 2026, of which 60 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,000 to $28,750, with a median of $5,091 across 60 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $28,750 for “Two People Temporarily Separated; and Man Walking Away from it All” at Phillips in 2020.

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  1. Ed Ruscha, Hot Air Being Blown, 1982, etching in colors on Arches 88
    Hot Air Being Blown, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    34½ h x 33½ w in (88 x 85 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 155
    $5,120≈ £3,787≈ €4,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Ed Ruscha, L.A.S.F. #2, 2003, Etching in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    L.A.S.F. #2, 2003
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/35
    I. 29 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (75.6 x 60.3 cm) S. 37 1/4 x 30 5/8 in. (94.6 x 77.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    $16,770≈ £12,742≈ €14,788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Ed Ruscha, Untitled, 1983, etching in colors on Rives BFK paper, each artist
    Untitled, 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    22 3/8 x 30 1/8 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 579
    $2,880≈ £2,139≈ €2,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  4. Ed Ruscha, Sunliner #6 (from the Sunliners series), etching and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle
    Sunliner #6 (from the Sunliners series)
    Etching
    10¼ h x 7¼ w in (26 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 226
    $2,816≈ £2,100≈ €2,423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Ed Ruscha, Sunliner #2 (from the Sunliners series), etching and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle
    Sunliner #2 (from the Sunliners series)
    Etching
    10⅜ h x 7¼ w in (26 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 222
    $2,560≈ £1,909≈ €2,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Ed Ruscha, Sunliner #3 (from the Sunliners series), etching and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle
    Sunliner #3 (from the Sunliners series)
    Etching
    10¼ h x 7¼ w in (26 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 224
    $1,792≈ £1,337≈ €1,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Ed Ruscha, Tumbling Snowman Speedo, 1998, etching in colors on Hahnemühle Warm White
    Tumbling Snowman Speedo, 1998
    Etching
    27¾ h x 19⅞ w in (70 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 130
    $5,376≈ £4,010≈ €4,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Ed Ruscha, Reloj (E. 167), 1988, Etching in colors, on handmade paper, with full margins
    Reloj (E. 167), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 4/45
    I. 18 1/8 x 13 1/8 in. (46 x 33.3 cm) S. 30 x 21 7/8 in. (76.2 x 55.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    $4,902≈ £3,607≈ €4,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Ed Ruscha, Just an Average Guy, 1979, etching in colors on BFK Rives
    Just an Average Guy, 1979
    Etching · Paper
    8¾ h x 35½ w in (22 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 103
    $8,255≈ £6,121≈ €7,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Ed Ruscha, Library, 1994, etching on Dieu Donné handmade
    Library, 1994
    Etching
    11¼ h x 14¾ w in (29 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 253
    $11,430≈ £8,506≈ €9,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  11. Ed Ruscha, Reloj de Arena, from Portfolio California (Engberg 166), 1988, Etching in colors on Guarro paper
    Reloj de Arena, from Portfolio California (Engberg 166), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 31/45
    plate 18 1/4 x 13 3/16in (46.4 x 33.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 115
    $2,560≈ £1,910≈ €2,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Ed Ruscha, Sunliner #7 (from the Sunliners series), 1996, etching and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle
    Sunliner #7 (from the Sunliners series), 1996
    Etching
    10½ h x 7½ w in (27 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 251
    $3,302≈ £2,462≈ €2,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Ed Ruscha, Sunliner #7, from Sunliners (Engberg 243), 1995, Etching and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle paper
    Sunliner #7, from Sunliners (Engberg 243), 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    plate 10 3/8 x 7 1/2in (26.4 x 19.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 23
    $2,176≈ £1,588≈ €1,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Ed Ruscha, Blank Signs, 2004, The complete set of four etchings with aquatint in colors, on Magnani Pescia paper, with full margins, with title page and colophon,
    Blank Signs, 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/35
    all I. 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (20 x 20 cm) all S. 12 5/8 x 11 7/8 in. (32.1 x 30.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 110
    $12,065≈ £9,097≈ €10,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Ed Ruscha, Jumping Fish, 1980, etching in colors on R.K. Burt
    Jumping Fish, 1980
    Etching
    10¼ h x 31½ w in (26 x 80 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 122
    $3,810≈ £3,089≈ €3,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Ed Ruscha, Pico, Flower, Figueroa, from The MOCA Portfolio, 1999, Etching and aquatint, on wove paper, with full margins
    Pico, Flower, Figueroa, from The MOCA Portfolio, 1999
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/80
    I. 15 1/2 x 22 5/8 in. (39.4 x 57.5 cm) S. 22 x 30 in. (55.9 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 369
    $5,334≈ £4,108≈ €4,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Ed Ruscha, Two Jumping Fish (E. 114), 1980, Etching in colours, on R.K. Burt paper, with full margins
    Two Jumping Fish (E. 114), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 21/55
    I. 26.5 x 80.5 cm (10 3/8 x 31 3/4 in.) S. 48.9 x 99.5 cm (19 1/4 x 39 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 310
    £3,810≈ $5,063≈ €4,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Ed Ruscha, Just an Average Guy (S. 1979.46, E. 104), 1979, Etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Just an Average Guy (S. 1979.46, E. 104), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 30/45
    I. 8 7/8 x 35 5/8 in. (22.5 x 90.5 cm) S. 15 1/2 x 43 1/4 in. (39.4 x 109.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 149
    $8,255≈ £6,528≈ €7,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Ed Ruscha, Rain Gain, 2014, Etching, on Revere felt paper, with full margins
    Rain Gain, 2014
    Etching · Paper · ed. 21/40
    overall I. 29 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (74.9 x 64.8 cm) S. 36 3/4 x 31 3/4 in. (93.3 x 80.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    $7,620≈ £6,026≈ €7,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Ed Ruscha, Motor City, 2009, The complete set of seven etching and aquatints in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Motor City, 2009
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/50
    all I. 7 x 6 1/2 in. (17.8 x 16.5 cm) all S. 10 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (26 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 407
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Ed Ruscha, Section 22, from Gravure Group (E. 236), 1995, Photogravure, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Section 22, from Gravure Group (E. 236), 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 43/45
    I. 10 7/8 x 13 5/8 in. (27.6 x 34.6 cm) S. 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 393
    $2,032≈ £1,632≈ €1,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  22. Ed Ruscha, Roughly 92% Angel, but About 8% Devil, 1982, soft-ground etching in colors on Somerset Satin
    Roughly 92% Angel, but About 8% Devil, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    14½ h x 15⅛ w in (37 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 100
    $17,640≈ £14,043≈ €16,377Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  23. Ed Ruscha, Just an Average Guy (S. 1979.46, E. 104), 1979, Etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Just an Average Guy (S. 1979.46, E. 104), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 38/45
    I. 8 7/8 x 35 3/4 in. (22.5 x 90.8 cm) S. 15 5/8 x 43 3/8 in. (39.7 x 110.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 360
    $8,255≈ £6,757≈ €7,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Ed Ruscha, Two Jumping Fish (E. 114), 1980, Etching in colours, on R. K. Burt paper, with full margins
    Two Jumping Fish (E. 114), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 21/55
    I. 26 x 80.3 cm (10 1/4 x 31 5/8 in.) S. 49.1 x 99.7 cm (19 3/8 x 39 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 224
    £3,810≈ $4,673≈ €4,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Ed Ruscha, Blank Signs, 2004, The complete set of four etchings with aquatint in colors, on Magnani Pescia paper, with full margins, with title page and colophon,
    Blank Signs, 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    all I. 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (20 x 20 cm) all S. 12 5/8 x 11 7/8 in. (32.1 x 30.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    $10,795≈ £8,672≈ €9,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Ed Ruscha, Public Market, 2006, etching and aquatint in colors on Gampi
    Public Market, 2006
    Etching
    19¾ h x 23¾ w in (50 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $10,710≈ £8,837≈ €9,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Ed Ruscha, Blank Signs, 2004, The complete set of four etchings with aquatint in colors, on Magnani Pescia paper, with full margins, with title page and colophon,
    Blank Signs, 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    all I. 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (20 x 20 cm) all S. 12 5/8 x 11 7/8 in. (32.1 x 30.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Ed Ruscha, Pico, Flower, Figueroa (from the MoCA portfolio), 1999, etching and aquatint in colors
    Pico, Flower, Figueroa (from the MoCA portfolio), 1999
    Etching
    15½ h x 22½ w in (39 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 322
    $7,500≈ £6,169≈ €7,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Ed Ruscha, Two Jumping Fish (E. 114), 1980, Etching in colors, on R.K. Burt paper, with full margins
    Two Jumping Fish (E. 114), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/55
    I. 10 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (26 x 80 cm) S. 19 x 39 1/8 in. (48.3 x 99.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    $8,820≈ £6,739≈ €8,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  30. Ed Ruscha, Clown Speedo (E. 270), 1998, Etching in colors, on Hahnemühle paper, with full margins
    Clown Speedo (E. 270), 1998
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/35
    I. 27 1/2 x 20 in. (69.9 x 50.8 cm) S. 36 x 26 1/2 in. (91.4 x 67.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $4,788≈ £3,658≈ €4,357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Ed Ruscha, Oldsmobile (from the Motor City series), 2009, hard-ground etching and aquatint in colors
    Oldsmobile (from the Motor City series), 2009
    Etching
    7 h x 6⅜ w in (18 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 374
    $3,000≈ £2,243≈ €2,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Ed Ruscha, Clown Speedo, 1998, etching on Hahnemühle Warm White paper
    Clown Speedo, 1998
    Etching · Paper
    27½ h x 20 w in (70 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $8,125≈ £5,995≈ €7,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Sea of Desire, 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    22 1/4 x 30 in. Framed 24 x 31 3/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 9
    $19,200≈ £13,913≈ €16,299Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  34. Ed Ruscha, Ford (from the Motor City series), 2009, hard-ground etching and aquatint in colors
    Ford (from the Motor City series), 2009
    Etching
    10¼ h x 9½ w in (26 x 24 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 149
    $3,750≈ £2,705≈ €3,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Ed Ruscha, Rooster, 1988, etching and hard-ground etching on Somerset white paper
    Rooster, 1988
    Etching · Paper
    44 h x 30½ w in (112 x 77 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 305
    $12,500≈ £8,826≈ €10,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Ed Ruscha, Just an Average Guy (S. 1979.46, E. 104), 1979, Etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Just an Average Guy (S. 1979.46, E. 104), 1979
    Etching · Paper · ed. 30/45
    I. 8 7/8 x 35 5/8 in. (22.5 x 90.5 cm) S. 15 1/2 x 43 1/4 in. (39.4 x 109.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 327
    $15,120≈ £10,827≈ €12,547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Ed Ruscha, Bel Air from the Motor City portfolio, 2009, hard-ground etching and aquatint in colors
    Bel Air from the Motor City portfolio, 2009
    Etching
    10¼ h x 9½ w in (26 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 386
    $5,625≈ £4,080≈ €4,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Ed Ruscha, Reloj de Arena, 1988, Etching in colors, on handmade paper, with full margins
    Reloj de Arena, 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 30/45
    I. 18 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. (46 x 33.7 cm) S. 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    $2,772≈ £2,117≈ €2,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Ed Ruscha, Man Walking Away From It All, (Enberg #111), 1980, color, etching on R.K. Burt paper, 10-1/4 x 31-5/8 inches (26.0 x 80.3 cm), pencil
    Man Walking Away From It All, (Enberg #111), 1980, color
    Etching · Paper · ed. 26/55
    23 x 42.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 371
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–3,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  40. Ed Ruscha, Jumping Fish, (Enberg #114), 1980, color, etching on R.K. Burt paper, 10-1/4 x 31-5/8 inches (26.0 x 80.3 cm), pencil
    Jumping Fish, (Enberg #114), 1980, color
    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/55
    23 x 42.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 370
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  41. Ed Ruscha, Two People Temporarily Separated; and Man Walking Away from it All, 1980, Two etchings in colors, on R.K. Burt paper, with full margins
    Two People Temporarily Separated; and Man Walking Away from it All, 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 5/55
    both I. 10 3/8 x 31 5/8 in. (26.4 x 80.3 cm) both S. 19 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (48.9 x 99.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    $28,750≈ £22,535≈ €24,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Ed Ruscha, Reloj, 1988, 3-color etching on handmade paper
    Reloj, 1988
    Etching · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 4
    $2,500≈ £2,030≈ €2,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Ed Ruscha, Pico, Flower, Figueroa, from MOCA portfolio, 1999, Etching and aquatint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Pico, Flower, Figueroa, from MOCA portfolio, 1999
    Etching · Paper · ed. 54/80
    I. 15 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (39.4 x 57.2 cm) S. 22 x 30 in. (55.9 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 246
    $8,125≈ £6,246≈ €7,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Ed Ruscha, Sea of Desire, 1983, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Sea of Desire, 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. 26/40
    I. 9 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. (25.1 x 50.5 cm) S. 22 3/8 x 30 in. (56.8 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    $20,000≈ £15,375≈ €17,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Ed Ruscha, Zapato-Tiempo, 1988, Etching on handmade paper
    Zapato-Tiempo, 1988
    Etching · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 224
    $1,000≈ £748≈ €851Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Ed Ruscha, Two Jumping Fish, 1980, Etching in colors, on R.K. Burt paper, with full margins
    Two Jumping Fish, 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/55
    I. 10 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (26 x 80 cm) S. 19 x 39 1/8 in. (48.3 x 99.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 331
    $3,250≈ £2,328≈ €2,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ed Ruscha, Jumping Fish, 1980, Etching on R.K. Burt paper
    Jumping Fish, 1980
    Etching · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 47
    $6,250≈ £4,455≈ €5,073Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Ed Ruscha, Reloj de Arena, 1988, Etching in colors
    Reloj de Arena, 1988
    Etching · ed. edition of 45
    46.4 x 33.5 cm (18.2 x 13.1 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 531
    €2,500≈ $2,936≈ £2,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  49. Ed Ruscha, Library, 1995, Hard-ground etching in blue, on Dieu Donné handmade cotton paper, with full margins,
    Library, 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 29/40
    I. 11 1/4 x 14 7/8 in. (28.6 x 37.8 cm) S. 20 x 23 3/8 in. (50.8 x 59.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    $3,250≈ £2,120≈ €2,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Ed Ruscha, Blank Signs, 2004, The complete set of four etchings with aquatint in colors, on Magnani Pescia paper, with full margins, with title page and colophon,
    Blank Signs, 2004
    Etching · Paper · ed. 30/35
    all I. 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (20 x 20 cm) all S. 12 5/8 x 11 7/8 in. (32.1 x 30.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 69
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗

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