Ed Ruscha Lithographs: Auction Prices

American · b. 1937

ArtSell has recorded 421 auction results for Ed Ruscha lithographs between 2007 and 2026, of which 400 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $185 to $106,250, with a median of $6,173 across 400 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $106,250 for “Made in California” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2022.

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  1. Ed Ruscha, Exploding Cheese (from the Various Cheeses series), 1976, lithograph in colors
    Exploding Cheese (from the Various Cheeses series), 1976
    Lithograph
    14¾ h x 20½ w in (37 x 52 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 100
    $3,328≈ £2,462≈ €2,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Ed Ruscha, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966, black offset lithograph on white paper, accordion bound
    Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    7⅛ h x 5⅝ w x ⅜ d in (18 x 14 x 1 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 212
    $3,072≈ £2,281≈ €2,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  3. Ed Ruscha, Music, 2014, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Music, 2014
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/60
    sheet 22 1/2 x 18 1/16in (57.2 x 45.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ed Ruscha, Egg, from Domestic Tranquility (Engberg 76, Cirrus p. 347), 1974, Lithograph on wove paper
    Egg, from Domestic Tranquility (Engberg 76, Cirrus p. 347), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    8 1/2 x 18 7/8in (21.6 x 47.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 92
    $2,048≈ £1,530≈ €1,785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Ed Ruscha, Spooning (Engberg 72, Cirrus p. 345), 1973, Lithograph (without hand-coloring) on wove paper
    Spooning (Engberg 72, Cirrus p. 345), 1973
    Lithograph · ed. AP
    6 1/4 x 9 3/4in (15.9 x 24.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 91
    $6,400≈ £4,780≈ €5,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Ed Ruscha, Motor, 2021, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Motor, 2021
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/50
    12 1/2 x 21 7/8in (31.8 x 55.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 90
    $3,840≈ £2,890≈ €3,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Ed Ruscha, three-color, lithograph on Arches cover paper 2014; ed. 42/60;
    three-color
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 42/60
    22 1/2 x 18 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 200
    $5,313≈ £3,969≈ €4,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  8. Ed Ruscha, Turbo Tears, from Tate Modern 21 Years Print Portfolio, 2020, Lithograph in colors, on grey Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Turbo Tears, from Tate Modern 21 Years Print Portfolio, 2020
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 60/120
    S. 23 1/2 x 30 in. (59.7 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 144
    $6,450≈ £4,901≈ €5,688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Ed Ruscha, America Whistles, from America: The Third Century (E. 84), 1975, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    America Whistles, from America: The Third Century (E. 84), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 30 1/8 x 22 1/2 in. (76.5 x 57.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    $3,354≈ £2,548≈ €2,958Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Ed Ruscha, Made in U.S.A. or America, Her Best Product, from Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence (E. 78), 1974-75, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Made in U.S.A. or America, Her Best Product, from Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence (E. 78), 1974-75
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. BAT
    S. 31 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. (79.4 x 59.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 2
    $24,510≈ £18,623≈ €21,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Ed Ruscha, Insect Slant (from the Reality & Paradoxes portfolio), 1973, lithograph and screenprint on BFK Rives
    Insect Slant (from the Reality & Paradoxes portfolio), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 145
    $4,256≈ £3,165≈ €3,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Ed Ruscha, Untitled (Elevator) (from the Cameo Cuts portfolio), 1992, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (Elevator) (from the Cameo Cuts portfolio), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    4¾ h x 7⅝ w in (12 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 262
    $3,584≈ £2,665≈ €3,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Ed Ruscha, Untitled, 1990, lithograph
    Untitled, 1990
    Lithograph · ed. 17/250
    8 1/4 x 10 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 581
    $5,625≈ £4,177≈ €4,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  14. Ed Ruscha, Yes, 1984, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Yes, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    17½ h x 25¾ w in (44 x 65 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 127
    $17,920≈ £13,366≈ €15,422Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Ed Ruscha, The Fan and Its Surroundings (from The Global Edition series), 1982, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    The Fan and Its Surroundings (from The Global Edition series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    27 h x 25½ w in (69 x 65 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 132
    $2,660≈ £1,984≈ €2,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Ed Ruscha, Wall Rocket, 2013, Unique lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Wall Rocket, 2013
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 23 7/8 x 24 in. (60.6 x 61 cm) S. 20 x 28 in. (50.8 x 71.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 220
    $33,540≈ £24,843≈ €28,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Ed Ruscha, Coyote (E. 169), 1989, Lithograph, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Coyote (E. 169), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/50
    S. 36 x 27 in. (91.4 x 68.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 216
    $18,060≈ £13,377≈ €15,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Ed Ruscha, Motor, 2021, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Motor, 2021
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    12 3/8 x 21 11/16in (31.4 x 55.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 194
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Ed Ruscha, Sex (Engberg 205), 1991, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Sex (Engberg 205), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 18/30
    sheet 28 x 35 1/2in (71.1 x 90.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 193
    $8,960≈ £6,676≈ €7,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Ed Ruscha, A Particular Kind of Heaven, 1983, offset lithograph in colours
    A Particular Kind of Heaven, 1983
    Lithograph
    60 x 91cm, unframed
    Sworders · · Lot 273
    £140≈ $185≈ €161HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  21. Ed Ruscha, Egg, from Domestic Tranquility (Engberg 76, Cirrus p. 347), 1974, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Egg, from Domestic Tranquility (Engberg 76, Cirrus p. 347), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    8 3/8 x 18 7/8in (21.3 x 47.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 218
    $3,328≈ £2,461≈ €2,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Ed Ruscha, Oxford, Beverly, Western, 1999, Lithograph on two sheets of wove paper (as issued), one panel signed in pencil and dated, the other panel numbered 13/20 (there were also 6 artist's proofs)
    Oxford, Beverly, Western, 1999
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 13/20
    each panel 27 x 37 1/8in (68.6 x 94.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 13
    $25,600≈ £18,931≈ €21,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Ed Ruscha, Egg, 1974, lithograph on Arches cover paper
    Egg, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    16.5"h, 26.125"w (work is not framed)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 170
    $3,328≈ £2,468≈ €2,828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  24. Ed Ruscha, Kay-Eye-Double-S (E. 103), 1978, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Kay-Eye-Double-S (E. 103), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 6 x 27 1/4 in. (15.2 x 69.2 cm) S. 22 1/4 x 29 7/8 in. (56.5 x 75.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $5,160≈ £3,797≈ €4,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Ed Ruscha, IF, 2000, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    IF, 2000
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 66/75
    S. 22 x 36 in. (55.9 x 91.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 232
    $33,540≈ £24,527≈ €28,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Ed Ruscha, Anchor in Sand (E. 213), 1991, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Anchor in Sand (E. 213), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 26/100
    S. 21 x 32 in. (53.3 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 228
    $9,030≈ £6,603≈ €7,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Ed Ruscha, Untitled (C. p. 349, E. 132), 1983, Lithograph in colors, on Arches 88 paper, with full margins
    Untitled (C. p. 349, E. 132), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 26 3/4 x 23 in. (67.9 x 58.4 cm) S. 33 1/8 x 28 1/2 in. (84.1 x 72.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 224
    $2,838≈ £2,075≈ €2,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Ed Ruscha, The World and its Surroundings (E. 125), 1982, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    The World and its Surroundings (E. 125), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 37/55
    I. 28 1/4 x 20 in. (71.8 x 50.8 cm) S. 42 1/8 x 31 3/4 in. (107 x 80.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    $3,354≈ £2,453≈ €2,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Ed Ruscha, Pick, Pan, Shovel (C. p. 348, E. 107), 1980, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet
    Pick, Pan, Shovel (C. p. 348, E. 107), 1980
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 22 1/4 x 30 1/8 in. (56.5 x 76.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    $3,612≈ £2,641≈ €3,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Ed Ruscha, Clock, from Domestic Tranquility (C. p. 346, S. 1974.38, E. 75), 1974, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Clock, from Domestic Tranquility (C. p. 346, S. 1974.38, E. 75), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 10 7/8 x 17 in. (27.6 x 43.2 cm) S. 20 x 26 1/8 in. (50.8 x 66.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 211
    $4,128≈ £3,019≈ €3,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Ed Ruscha, Bowl, from Domestic Tranquility (C. p. 346, S. 1974.37, E. 74), 1974, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Bowl, from Domestic Tranquility (C. p. 346, S. 1974.37, E. 74), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 12 x 15 1/8 in. (30.5 x 38.4 cm) S. 18 1/8 x 22 3/8 in. (46 x 56.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    $3,870≈ £2,830≈ €3,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Ed Ruscha, Plate, from Domestic Tranquility (C. p. 345, S. 1974.36, E. 73), 1974, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Plate, from Domestic Tranquility (C. p. 345, S. 1974.36, E. 73), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 8 1/2 x 19 in. (21.6 x 48.3 cm) S. 18 1/8 x 26 1/8 in. (46 x 66.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    $3,096≈ £2,264≈ €2,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Ed Ruscha, Speed Racer, 1997, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Speed Racer, 1997
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22½ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 140
    $15,240≈ £11,030≈ €12,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Ed Ruscha, Question & Answer, from Etc.; If; South; Question & Answer (Engberg 210), 1991, Lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Question & Answer, from Etc.; If; South; Question & Answer (Engberg 210), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/50
    9 1/4 x 12 1/2 in
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery · · Lot 448
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
  35. Ed Ruscha, Roadrunner State I (Engberg 276), 1998, Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
    Roadrunner State I (Engberg 276), 1998
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    sheet 30 x 22 1/2in (76.3 x 57.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 174
    $3,584≈ £2,670≈ €3,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  36. Ed Ruscha, Spooning (E. 72), 1973, Lithograph with hand-colouring in Revlon Blush of Mauve lipstick by Samantha Eggar, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Spooning (E. 72), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 15.8 x 24.8 cm (6 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.) S. 31 x 40 cm (12 1/4 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 132
    £3,870≈ $5,194≈ €4,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Ed Ruscha, Bailarina (from in Barcelona Suite/Portfolio California), 1988, lithograph in colors on Guarro
    Bailarina (from in Barcelona Suite/Portfolio California), 1988
    Lithograph
    29¾ h x 21⅞ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 117
    $5,715≈ £4,238≈ €4,891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Ed Ruscha, Hell 1/2 Way Heaven, 1988, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Hell 1/2 Way Heaven, 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    7¾ h x 29½ w in (20 x 75 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 254
    $8,890≈ £6,616≈ €7,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  39. Ed Ruscha, Hell 1/2 Way Heaven (for Parkett 18), 1988, lithograph in colors on Rives in bound book
    Hell 1/2 Way Heaven (for Parkett 18), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper
    7¾ h x 29½ w in (20 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 274
    $660≈ £495≈ €567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Ed Ruscha, Lisp (Engberg 43), 1970, Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
    Lisp (Engberg 43), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/90
    sheet 19 7/8 x 27 3/4in (50.5 x 70.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 66
    $7,680≈ £5,843≈ €6,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Ed Ruscha, Roadrunner State I (Engberg 276), 1998, Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
    Roadrunner State I (Engberg 276), 1998
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    sheet 30 x 22 1/2in (76.3 x 57.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Ed Ruscha, Made in California, 1971, lithograph in colors on Arches paper
    Made in California, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 h x 28 w in (51 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $88,900≈ £66,467≈ €76,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Ed Ruscha, Other (G. 2022), 2004, Lithograph in colors, on German Etching paper, the full sheet
    Other (G. 2022), 2004
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/19
    S. 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (28.6 x 37.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 385
    $3,612≈ £2,701≈ €3,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  44. Ed Ruscha, 1984 (G. 57, E. 6), 1967, Lithograph in colors with hand-coloring, on Barcham Green paper, with full margins
    1984 (G. 57, E. 6), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 14 x 17 3/4 in. (35.6 x 45.1 cm) S. 20 x 24 7/8 in. (50.8 x 63.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 193
    $19,350≈ £14,467≈ €16,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Ed Ruscha, Now (C. p. 350, E. 201), 1990, Monumental lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Now (C. p. 350, E. 201), 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 54 1/2 x 35 in. (138.4 x 88.9 cm) S. 60 x 40 in. (152.4 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 191
    $28,380≈ £21,219≈ €24,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Ed Ruscha, Openscape (from the Cameo Cuts portfolio), 1992, lithograph in colors
    Openscape (from the Cameo Cuts portfolio), 1992
    Lithograph
    4¾ h x 7⅝ w in (12 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 285
    $2,032≈ £1,522≈ €1,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Ed Ruscha, Dish, 1973, lithograph on Rives
    Dish, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    10 h x 13½ w in (25 x 34 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 223
    $1,651≈ £1,237≈ €1,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. Ed Ruscha, City Spot, 1992, lithograph in colors on Lana Royal
    City Spot, 1992
    Lithograph
    8½ h x 14¾ w in (22 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 280
    $3,556≈ £2,663≈ €3,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Ed Ruscha, Insect Slant (from the Reality & Paradoxes portfolio), 1973, lithograph and screenprint on BFK Rives
    Insect Slant (from the Reality & Paradoxes portfolio), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30⅛ w in (56 x 77 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 221
    $3,556≈ £2,663≈ €3,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Ed Ruscha, Exploding Cheese (from the Various Cheeses series), 1976, lithograph in colors
    Exploding Cheese (from the Various Cheeses series), 1976
    Lithograph
    14¾ h x 20½ w in (37 x 52 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 219
    $3,810≈ £2,854≈ €3,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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