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Ed Ruscha Paintings: Auction Prices

American · b. 1937

ArtSell has recorded 54 auction results for Ed Ruscha paintings between 2005 and 2026, of which 44 sold (81% sell-through). Prices realised range from $11,164 to $4,900,000, with a median of $428,200 across 44 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). 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, O, 1993, oil on book
    O, 1993
    Oil
    26.3 x 21.4 x 2.8 cm (10 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    £8,385≈ $11,164≈ €9,619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View 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, 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 ↗
  5. Ed Ruscha, Dixie Red Seville, 1985, oil on canvas
    Dixie Red Seville, 1985
    Oil · Canvas
    64 x 64 in. (162.6 x 162.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $1,996,000≈ £1,509,948≈ €1,796,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800,000–2,500,000View 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, 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 ↗
  8. Ed Ruscha, Various Plastics, 1979, oil on canvas
    Various Plastics, 1979
    Oil · Canvas
    21 7/8 x 80 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 13
    $450,000≈ £336,298≈ €402,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. Ed Ruscha, Dixie Red Seville, 1985, oil on canvas
    Dixie Red Seville, 1985
    Oil · Canvas
    64 x 64 in. (162.6 x 162.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500,000–3,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Ed Ruscha, Industrial Village and Its Hill, oil on canvas
    Industrial Village and Its Hill
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 159 in. (50.8 x 403.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. 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 ↗
  16. 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 ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. Ed Ruscha, 1981 - Future, 1980, oil on canvas
    1981 - Future, 1980
    Oil · Canvas
    56 x 202.9 cm. (22 x 79 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    HK$4,410,000≈ $568,317≈ £401,666≈ €466,522Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$4,000,000–6,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Ed Ruscha, Vowel #58 U, 1996, oil on Various Small Fires book cover
    Vowel #58 U, 1996
    Oil
    18 x 14 x .7 cm (7 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 0 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    £22,680≈ $30,325≈ €24,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View 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, 1981 - Future, 1980, oil on canvas
    1981 - Future, 1980
    Oil · Canvas
    56 x 202.9 cm. (22 x 79 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. Ed Ruscha, Start Over Please, 2015, oil on canvas
    Start Over Please, 2015
    Oil · Canvas
    64 x 72 in. (162.6 x 182.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $4,220,000≈ £3,286,348≈ €3,837,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500,000–4,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. 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) ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. 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) ↗
  28. 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 ↗
  29. 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 ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. Ed Ruscha, Thus, 2007, oil on printed canvas support, in artist's frame
    Thus, 2007
    Oil · Canvas
    28.4 x 36 cm (11 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 231
    £40,000≈ $51,912≈ €45,489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. 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 ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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) ↗
  35. 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 ↗
  36. 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) ↗
  37. 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 ↗
  38. 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 ↗
  39. 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 ↗
  40. Ed Ruscha, Vowel #58 (U), Oil on Various Small Fires book cover
    Vowel #58 (U)
    Oil
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 219
    $40,625≈ £26,437≈ €35,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. 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 ↗
  42. 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 ↗
  43. 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 ↗
  44. Ed Ruscha, Psycho Spaghetti Western #8, 2010-11, acrylic, used motor oil on canvas
    Psycho Spaghetti Western #8, 2010-11
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 x 110 in. (121.9 x 279.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    $965,000≈ £611,069≈ €845,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Ed Ruscha, Porch Crop, 2001, acrylic on canvas
    Porch Crop, 2001
    Acrylic · Canvas
    64 x 72 in. (162.6 x 182.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    $2,165,000≈ £1,370,947≈ €1,895,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Ed Ruscha, Doric, 1996, acrylic on canvas
    Doric, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    54 x 40 1/8 in. (137.2 x 102 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    $629,000≈ £374,204≈ €459,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ed Ruscha, VOWEL #73 (O), 1996, acrylic on the artist's book Thirtyfour Parking Lots
    VOWEL #73 (O), 1996
    Acrylic
    10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Ed Ruscha, Angry People, 1973, oil on canvas
    Angry People, 1973
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    $845,000≈ £528,753≈ €630,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Ed Ruscha, Higher Standards / Lower Prices, 2007, diptych, acrylic on canvas
    Higher Standards / Lower Prices, 2007
    Acrylic · Canvas
    each 48 1/8 x 110 1/8 in. (122.2 x 279.7 cm.) overall 48 1/8 x 220 1/8 in. (121.9 x 559.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    $2,405,000≈ £1,504,912≈ €1,795,580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Ed Ruscha, Vowel E, 1996, Oil on Hard Light book cover
    Vowel E, 1996
    Oil
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 261
    $25,000≈ £15,635≈ €18,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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