Ed Ruscha Lithographs: Auction Prices

American · b. 1937

ArtSell has recorded 420 auction results for Ed Ruscha lithographs between 2007 and 2026, of which 399 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $185 to $106,250, with a median of $6,250 across 399 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, Here and Now, 2008, Lithograph in colors, on Kohler HMP paper, with full margins
    Here and Now, 2008
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 28/75
    I. 14 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (36.8 x 52.1 cm) S. 17 1/4 x 23 1/8 in. (43.8 x 58.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    $11,970≈ £9,191≈ €11,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. 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 105
    $7,500≈ £5,684≈ €6,817Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Ed Ruscha, The Fan and its Surroundings, from The Global Edition series (E. 123), 1982, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    The Fan and its Surroundings, from The Global Edition series (E. 123), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/55
    I. 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. (67.9 x 67.9 cm) S. 36 3/4 x 31 5/8 in. (93.3 x 80.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $5,040≈ £3,851≈ €4,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  4. Ed Ruscha, America Whistles (from the America: The Third Century portfolio), 1975, lithograph in colors on Arches
    America Whistles (from the America: The Third Century portfolio), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 238
    $5,625≈ £4,206≈ €5,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Ed Ruscha, Sin, 1969, lithograph in colors on white Arches paper
    Sin, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    7¼ h x 9¼ w in (18 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 106
    $30,000≈ £22,135≈ €26,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Ed Ruscha, Sponge Puddle, 2015, lithograph in colors on Rives BFK
    Sponge Puddle, 2015
    Lithograph · Paper
    24 h x 24 w in (61 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 108
    $43,750≈ £32,281≈ €38,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Ed Ruscha, Vanish, 1973, lithograph on Arches
    Vanish, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 h x 28 w in (51 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 111
    $18,750≈ £13,835≈ €16,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Ed Ruscha, The End, 1991, lithograph on Rives BFK
    The End, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    26 h x 36¼ w in (66 x 92 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $17,500≈ £12,912≈ €15,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Ed Ruscha, Anchor in Sand (E. 213), 1991, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet
    Anchor in Sand (E. 213), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 76/100
    S. 53.5 x 81.5 cm (21 1/8 x 32 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 262
    £2,016≈ $2,750≈ €2,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Ed Ruscha, Domestic Tranquility (E. 73-76), 1974, The complete set of four lithographs in colours, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Domestic Tranquility (E. 73-76), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/65
    all I. various sizes smallest S. 41.3 x 66 cm (16 1/4 x 26 in.) largest S. 50.8 x 66 cm (20 x 26 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    £10,080≈ $13,750≈ €12,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Ed Ruscha, Here and Now, 2009, lithograph in colors on Kohler HMP
    Here and Now, 2009
    Lithograph
    17⅜ h x 23¼ w in (44 x 59 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 101
    $8,750≈ £6,602≈ €7,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. 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 156
    $100,000≈ £72,722≈ €86,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Ed Ruscha, America Whistles, from America: The Third Century (E. 84), 1975-1976, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    America Whistles, from America: The Third Century (E. 84), 1975-1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 159/200
    S. 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 441
    $4,032≈ £2,915≈ €3,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Ed Ruscha, Cheese Oval, from Various Cheeses (G. 723, E. 93), 1976, Lithograph in colors, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    Cheese Oval, from Various Cheeses (G. 723, E. 93), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 37/39
    S. 14 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (36.8 x 51.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 439
    $3,276≈ £2,369≈ €2,811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Ed Ruscha, History Kids, 2013, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    History Kids, 2013
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/60
    I. 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm) S. 29 x 28 in. (73.7 x 71.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $47,880≈ £34,620≈ €41,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Ed Ruscha, City Spot, 1992, lithograph in colors on Lana Royal paper
    City Spot, 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    15 h x 20½ w in (38 x 52 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 288
    $4,940≈ £3,627≈ €4,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Ed Ruscha, Sayings (from Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson), 1996, ten lithographs in colors in hardcover book
    Sayings (from Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson), 1996
    Lithograph
    19½ h x 15½ w x ⅝ d in (50 x 39 x 2 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 286
    $4,750≈ £3,488≈ €4,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. 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)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 682
    $4,375≈ £3,097≈ €3,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Ed Ruscha, Pick, Pan, Shovel, 1980, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover paper
    Pick, Pan, Shovel, 1980
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 30¼ w in (57 x 77 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 681
    $4,480≈ £3,171≈ €3,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Ed Ruscha, Thermometers (from World Series), 1982, 4-color lithograph on Arches 88 paper
    Thermometers (from World Series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 120
    $11,875≈ £8,366≈ €9,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Ed Ruscha, Untitled, 1983, 3-color lithograph on heavyweight Stonehenge paper
    Untitled, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 119
    $20,000≈ £14,090≈ €16,377Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Ed Ruscha, Made in California, 1971, 3-color lithograph on Arches paper
    Made in California, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 117
    $87,500≈ £61,646≈ €71,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Ed Ruscha, Rodeo, 1969, 2-color lithograph on Arches paper
    Rodeo, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 116
    $18,750≈ £13,210≈ €15,354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Ed Ruscha, Other, 2004, lithograph on paper
    Other, 2004
    Lithograph
    11¼ h x 14¾ w in (29 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 307
    $5,000≈ £3,531≈ €4,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Ed Ruscha, Untitled, b.1937) 'EE-NUF!' offset lithograph in colours
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Sworders · · Lot 297
    £280≈ $391≈ €324HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  26. Ed Ruscha, Carp (E. 10), 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Carp (E. 10), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/20
    I. 13 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (33.7 x 48.9 cm) S. 17 x 24 in. (43.2 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 328
    $12,600≈ £9,023≈ €10,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Ed Ruscha, Bowl from the Domestic Tranquility series, 1974, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover paper
    Bowl from the Domestic Tranquility series, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    18 h x 22½ w in (46 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 260
    $3,250≈ £2,344≈ €2,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Ed Ruscha, Plate from the Domestic Tranquility series, 1974, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover paper
    Plate from the Domestic Tranquility series, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    18 h x 26⅛ w in (46 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 258
    $3,750≈ £2,704≈ €3,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Ed Ruscha, Egg from the Domestic Tranquility series, 1974, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover paper
    Egg from the Domestic Tranquility series, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    16¼ h x 26⅛ w in (41 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 256
    $3,250≈ £2,344≈ €2,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Ed Ruscha, It Is A Go, 2009, Lithograph on Copperplate paper
    It Is A Go, 2009
    Lithograph · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 44
    $10,000≈ £7,383≈ €8,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Ed Ruscha, Three works: (i-iii) Periods, 2013, unique lithographs
    Three works: (i-iii) Periods, 2013
    Lithograph
    each image 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm) each sheet 28 7/8 x 28 in. (73.3 x 71 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Ed Ruscha, Untitled, 1983, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Untitled, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 h x 28½ w in (84 x 72 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 320
    $2,750≈ £2,094≈ €2,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Ed Ruscha, It Is a Go, 2009, lithograph in colors on Copperplate paper
    It Is a Go, 2009
    Lithograph · Panel
    23¾ h x 19 w in (60 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 397
    $9,600≈ £7,309≈ €8,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Ed Ruscha, Thinks I, To Myself, 2017, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Thinks I, To Myself, 2017
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 62/80
    S. 13 3/8 x 21 in. (34 x 53.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    $6,930≈ £5,292≈ €5,862Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Ed Ruscha, Course of Empire, 2005, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Course of Empire, 2005
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 11 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (29.2 x 23.5 cm) S. 18 x 15 in. (45.7 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 211
    $7,560≈ £5,773≈ €6,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Ed Ruscha, Safe and Effective Medication, 2001, Photolithograph in colors, on Somerset Satin paper, with full margins
    Safe and Effective Medication, 2001
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 11/13
    I. 29 x 29 in. (73.7 x 73.7 cm) S. 35 3/8 x 35 1/4 in. (89.9 x 89.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    $63,000≈ £48,110≈ €53,295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Ed Ruscha, It's Recreational, from World Series, 1982, Lithograph in colours (faded), on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    It's Recreational, from World Series, 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 18/40
    S. 63.3 x 86.7 cm (24 7/8 x 34 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    £8,125≈ $10,511≈ €8,871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Ed Ruscha, Spooning, 1973, Lithograph with hand-colouring in Revlon Blush of Mauve lipstick by Samantha Eggar, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Spooning, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 15.8 x 24.8 cm (6 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.) S. 30.9 x 40 cm (12 1/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    £2,375≈ $3,073≈ €2,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Ed Ruscha, Cheese Circle, from Various Cheeses, 1976, Lithograph in colours, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    Cheese Circle, from Various Cheeses, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/8
    S. 66 x 74.2 cm (25 7/8 x 29 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    £4,000≈ $5,175≈ €4,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Ed Ruscha, Eleven Pieces of Cheese, from Various Cheeses, 1976, Lithograph in colours, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    Eleven Pieces of Cheese, from Various Cheeses, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 3/50
    S. 37.5 x 52.7 cm (14 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    £3,000≈ $3,881≈ €3,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Ed Ruscha, Bowl, from Domestic Tranquility series, 1974, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Bowl, from Domestic Tranquility series, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 54/65
    I. 12 x 15 in. (30.5 x 38.1 cm) S. 18 x 22 3/8 in. (45.7 x 56.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $5,000≈ £3,919≈ €4,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  42. Ed Ruscha, Olive and Marble, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Rives paper, with full margins
    Olive and Marble, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/20
    I. 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm) S. 9 3/4 x 12 in. (24.8 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    $40,000≈ £31,353≈ €34,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Ed Ruscha, Fans of the World, 1982, lithograph printed in colors
    Fans of the World, 1982
    Lithograph · ed. 49/55
    37 x 31.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 246
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  44. Ed Ruscha, Insect Slant (from Reality and Paradoxes portfolio), 1973, Lithograph and screenprint on Rives BFK paper
    Insect Slant (from Reality and Paradoxes portfolio), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 25
    $4,375≈ £3,361≈ €4,038Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Ed Ruscha, Twentysix Gasoline Stations, from Book Covers, 1970, Lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Twentysix Gasoline Stations, from Book Covers, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 11/30
    I. 21.3 x 28.9 cm (8 3/8 x 11 3/8 in.) S. 40.6 x 50.8 cm (15 7/8 x 20 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £16,250≈ $21,330≈ €19,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Ed Ruscha, America Whistles, 1976, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    America Whistles, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 145/200
    S. 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 270
    $5,000≈ £3,898≈ €4,502Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ed Ruscha, Vine/Melrose, 1999, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Vine/Melrose, 1999
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/60
    S. 22 1/4 x 30 1/8 in. (56.5 x 76.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 268
    $8,750≈ £6,822≈ €7,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Ed Ruscha, Various Small Fires, from the Book Covers series, 1970, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Various Small Fires, from the Book Covers series, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/30
    I. 8 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. (21.6 x 28.9 cm) S. 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    $11,875≈ £9,259≈ €10,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Ed Ruscha, Nine Swimming Pools, from the Book Covers series, 1970, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Nine Swimming Pools, from the Book Covers series, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/30
    I. 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (21.6 x 29.2 cm) S. 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    $11,875≈ £9,259≈ €10,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Ed Ruscha, City, 1969, Unique lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    City, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. TP
    S. 17 x 24 in. (43.2 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    $23,750≈ £18,517≈ €21,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗

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