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, O.K. (State II), 1990, Lithograph in red, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet,
    O.K. (State II), 1990
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 23/25
    S. 27 x 35 3/4 in. (68.6 x 90.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 274
    $30,000≈ £18,546≈ €23,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Ed Ruscha, Untitled, 1983, 3-color lithograph on Arches 88 paper
    Untitled, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 82
    $2,000≈ £1,243≈ €1,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Ed Ruscha, Flies and Frog, 1969, Color lithograph on Copperplate Deluxe paper
    Flies and Frog, 1969
    Lithograph · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 81
    $6,250≈ £3,884≈ €4,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Ed Ruscha, Parts (Archi-Props series), 1997, 2-color lithograph on white Rives BFK paper
    Parts (Archi-Props series), 1997
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 80
    $4,375≈ £2,719≈ €3,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Ed Ruscha, Telephone (Archi-Props series), 2-color lithograph on white Rives BFK paper
    Telephone (Archi-Props series)
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 79
    $4,375≈ £2,719≈ €3,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Ed Ruscha, The World and Its Surroundings (the Global Edition series), 1982, 3-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    The World and Its Surroundings (the Global Edition series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 78
    $5,000≈ £3,108≈ €3,956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Ed Ruscha, It's Recreational (World series), 1982, 3-color lithograph on Arches 88 paper
    It's Recreational (World series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 77
    $10,625≈ £6,603≈ €8,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Ed Ruscha, St.-Ave., 2003, lithograph, hand-painted acrylic text on paper
    St.-Ave., 2003
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    $93,750≈ £57,863≈ €72,399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Ed Ruscha, Untitled (E. 132), 1982, Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
    Untitled (E. 132), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 54/100
    27 x 23in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7185
    $1,625≈ £1,007≈ €1,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Ed Ruscha, Plate, from Domestic Tranquility series, 1974, Lithograph in colours on wove paper, with full margins,
    Plate, from Domestic Tranquility series, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/65
    I. 21.4 x 48 cm (8 3/8 x 18 7/8 in.) S. 46.1 x 66.1 cm (18 1/8 x 26 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    £1,750≈ $2,945≈ €2,177Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Ed Ruscha, People Yawning (World series), 1982, 4-color lithograph on Arches 88 paper
    People Yawning (World series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 3
    $7,500≈ £4,455≈ €5,476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Ed Ruscha, Sin, 1969, Color lithograph on white Arches paper
    Sin, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 1
    $28,125≈ £16,705≈ €20,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Ed Ruscha, Domestic Tranquility, 1974, The complete set of four lithographs in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins,
    Domestic Tranquility, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/65
    I. various sizes smallest S. 16 1/4 x 26 in. (41.3 x 66 cm) largest S. 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Ed Ruscha, 1984, 1967, Lithograph in colors with hand-coloring, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins,
    1984, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 13 7/8 x 17 3/4 in (35.2 x 45.1 cm) S. 19 3/4 x 24 3/4 in (50.2 x 62.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    $32,500≈ £19,292≈ €23,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Ed Ruscha, Safe and Effective Medication, 2001, Photolithograph in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,
    Safe and Effective Medication, 2001
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 in. (73 x 73 cm) S. 35 1/4 x 34 3/4 in. (89.5 x 88.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    $43,750≈ £25,971≈ €31,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Ed Ruscha, If I was You I'd Do Just Like I Tell You To Do, 2007, 3-color lithograph on paper
    If I was You I'd Do Just Like I Tell You To Do, 2007
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 226
    $2,250≈ £1,351≈ €1,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Ed Ruscha, Tires (from Archi-Props series), 1993, Lithograph on white Rives BFK paper
    Tires (from Archi-Props series), 1993
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 224
    $6,875≈ £4,128≈ €5,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Ed Ruscha, Stranger, 1983, 2-color lithograph on white Rives BFK paper
    Stranger, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 222
    $16,250≈ £9,756≈ €11,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Ed Ruscha, The World and Its Surroundings (from Global Edition series), 1982, Color lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    The World and Its Surroundings (from Global Edition series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 219
    $4,688≈ £2,815≈ €3,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Ed Ruscha, Flies and Frog, 1969, Color lithograph on Copperplate Deluxe paper
    Flies and Frog, 1969
    Lithograph · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 218
    $9,375≈ £5,629≈ €6,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Ed Ruscha, Angel, 2006, Lithograph in colors, on Rives paper, the full sheet,
    Angel, 2006
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 18/50
    S. 20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    $5,250≈ £3,250≈ €3,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Ed Ruscha, Time is Up, 1989, Lithograph, on gray Rives BFK paper, the full sheet,
    Time is Up, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/35
    S. 36 x 27 in (91.4 x 68.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 249
    $11,875≈ £7,352≈ €8,615Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Ed Ruscha, Miracle, 1975, Letterpress and offset lithograph in colors, on cardboard, with full margins,
    Miracle, 1975
    Lithograph · Board
    I. 21 1/4 x 13 1/4 in (54 x 33.7 cm); S. 22 x 14 1/8 in (55.9 x 35.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Ed Ruscha, 1984, 1967, Lithograph in colors with hand-coloring, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins,
    1984, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 32/60
    I. 13 7/8 x 17 3/4 in (35.2 x 45.1 cm) S. 19 3/4 x 24 3/4 in (50.2 x 62.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    $20,000≈ £12,382≈ €14,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Ed Ruscha, Various Small Fires, from Book Covers series, 1970, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins,
    Various Small Fires, from Book Covers series, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    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 91
    $20,000≈ £12,382≈ €14,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Ed Ruscha, Crackers, from Book Covers series, 1970, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins,
    Crackers, from Book Covers series, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in (21.6 x 29.2 cm) S. 16 1/8 x 20 1/4 in (41 x 51.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    $16,250≈ £10,061≈ €11,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Ed Ruscha, Anchor in Sand, 1991, Color lithograph on white Rives BFK paper
    Anchor in Sand, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 259
    $6,875≈ £4,300≈ €5,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Ed Ruscha, The Fan and its Surroundings, from The Global Edition series (E. 123), 1982, Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
    The Fan and its Surroundings, from The Global Edition series (E. 123), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 45/55
    27 x 25 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7116
    $1,250≈ £831≈ €961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Ed Ruscha, The Globe and its Surroundings, from The Global Edition series (E. 125), 1982, Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
    The Globe and its Surroundings, from The Global Edition series (E. 125), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 43/55
    28 1/4 x 20in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7113
    $1,125≈ £748≈ €865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Ed Ruscha, Bolt II, 1998, Lithograph on Murillo Avorio 360-gram paper
    Bolt II, 1998
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 30
    $1,875≈ £1,234≈ €1,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Ed Ruscha, Bolt I, 1998, Lithograph on Murillo Avorio 360-gram paper
    Bolt I, 1998
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 29
    $1,875≈ £1,234≈ €1,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Ed Ruscha, Van Ness, Santa Monica, Vine, Melrose, 1999, Lithograph
    Van Ness, Santa Monica, Vine, Melrose, 1999
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 26
    $5,625≈ £3,701≈ €4,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Ed Ruscha, Now, 1990, Color lithograph on Rives BFK
    Now, 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 22
    $25,000≈ £16,447≈ €19,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Ed Ruscha, Angel, 2006, Lithograph in colors, on Rives paper, the full sheet,
    Angel, 2006
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 15/50
    S. 20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 228
    $5,000≈ £3,218≈ €3,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  35. Ed Ruscha, Bailarina, from Portfolio California, 1988, Lithograph in colors, on Guarro paper, the full sheet,
    Bailarina, from Portfolio California, 1988
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 38/75
    S. 29 7/8 x 21 7/8 in (75.9 x 55.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 227
    $5,250≈ £3,379≈ €4,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Ed Ruscha, Stringbean, 1983, Lithograph, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins,
    Stringbean, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 12/21
    I. 22 x 17 in (55.9 x 43.2 cm); S. 30 x 22 3/8 in (76.2 x 56.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 224
    $4,375≈ £2,816≈ €3,336Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Ed Ruscha, Sex, 1991, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet,
    Sex, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 12/30
    S. 28 x 35 3/8 in (71.1 x 89.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    $5,000≈ £3,218≈ €3,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Ed Ruscha, Swimming Pools, from Book Covers series, 1970, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins,
    Swimming Pools, from Book Covers series, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 23/30
    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 77
    $20,000≈ £12,872≈ €15,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Ed Ruscha, Untitled (for the Chicago International Art Exposition, 1983), 1983, lithograph on paper
    Untitled (for the Chicago International Art Exposition, 1983), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 h x 28½ w in (84 x 72 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 320
    $2,000≈ £1,293≈ €1,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  40. Ed Ruscha, The World and Its Surroundings (from The Global Edition series), 1982, lithograph on paper
    The World and Its Surroundings (from The Global Edition series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    28¼ h x 20 w in (72 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 323
    $2,540≈ £1,642≈ €1,942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  41. Ed Ruscha, Fan and Its Surroundings (from The Global Editions series), 1982, color lithograph on paper
    Fan and Its Surroundings (from The Global Editions series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    36¾ h x 31¾ w in (93 x 81 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 324
    $1,875≈ £1,212≈ €1,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  42. Ed Ruscha, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1970, Offset lithograph on paper in white cardboard and silver Mylar slipcase
    Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 49
    $1,063≈ £656≈ €808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Ed Ruscha, Cities (World Series), 1982, 3-color lithograph on Arches 88
    Cities (World Series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 47
    $9,375≈ £5,785≈ €7,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Ed Ruscha, V., 2003, 3-color lithograph on German etching paper
    V., 2003
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 21
    $6,250≈ £3,899≈ €4,823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Ed Ruscha, OK (State II), 1990, Lithograph in colors on white Rives BFK
    OK (State II), 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 19
    $15,000≈ £9,358≈ €11,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Ed Ruscha, Gallery announcements (6), 1963-1969, Offset lithograph on white paper
    Gallery announcements (6), 1963-1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 18
    $12,500≈ £7,798≈ €9,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Ed Ruscha, It Is A Go, 2009, Lithograph in colors on Copperplate
    It Is A Go, 2009
    Lithograph · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 329
    $4,063≈ £2,514≈ €3,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Ed Ruscha, The Fan and Its Surroundings (Global Edition Series), 1982, Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK
    The Fan and Its Surroundings (Global Edition Series), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 326
    $3,750≈ £2,320≈ €2,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Ed Ruscha, Question?, 1989, Lithograph on 300-gram white Rives BFK
    Question?, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 325
    $10,625≈ £6,574≈ €8,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Ed Ruscha, Lisp, 1970, lithograph on paper
    Lisp, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    19¾ h x 27¾ w in (50 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 229
    $21,250≈ £13,128≈ €16,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗

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