Ed Ruscha Prints: Auction Prices

American · b. 1937

ArtSell has recorded 798 auction results for Ed Ruscha prints between 2004 and 2026, of which 757 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $185 to $262,500, with a median of $5,313 across 757 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 7 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $262,500 for “Double Standard” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2020.

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  1. 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) ↗
  2. Ed Ruscha, Cheese Mold Standard with Olive, 1969, 13-color screenprint on wove paper
    Cheese Mold Standard with Olive, 1969
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 115
    $112,500≈ £79,259≈ €92,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. Ed Ruscha, Artist books, collection of seven, 1964-1976, printed paper
    Artist books, collection of seven, 1964-1976
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 240
    $3,500≈ £2,524≈ €2,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Cockroaches" (from Insects Portfolio), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 56/100
    20 1/8 x 27 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 137
    $3,360≈ £2,438≈ €2,852Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  10. Brews
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 44/75
    23 x 32 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 138
    $8,700≈ £6,313≈ €7,384Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. Ed Ruscha, L. C. from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio, 1997, screenprint in colors on Somerset Velvet paper
    L. C. from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio, 1997
    Screenprint · Paper
    37 h x 27 w in (94 x 69 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 326
    $3,000≈ £2,163≈ €2,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. 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 ↗
  16. 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) ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. Ed Ruscha, WOW (Works on Whatever) Project Beach Towel, 2009, digital print on brushed cotton towel
    WOW (Works on Whatever) Project Beach Towel, 2009
    Print (other)
    59 h x 66 w in (150 x 168 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 309
    $896≈ £675≈ €755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. 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 ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. 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 ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. Ed Ruscha, Tropical Fish Series, 1974-1975, The complete series of five screenprints with varnish overprint on Arches 88 paper
    Tropical Fish Series, 1974-1975
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 130
    $4,375≈ £3,363≈ €3,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Ed Ruscha, Big Dipper Over Desert, 1982, Aquatint on Arches Silkscreen Roll paper
    Big Dipper Over Desert, 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 129
    $5,313≈ £4,084≈ €4,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Ed Ruscha, Rooster, 1988, Aquatint and hard-ground etching on Somerset white paper
    Rooster, 1988
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 128
    $7,500≈ £5,765≈ €6,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. 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 ↗
  29. 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 ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. 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 ↗
  32. 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 ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. Ed Ruscha, New Wood, Old Wood, 2007, Diptych of Mixografía® relief prints in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheets
    New Wood, Old Wood, 2007
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 21/75
    both S. 13 1/4 x 33 7/8 in. (33.7 x 86 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 193
    $9,750≈ £7,642≈ €8,399Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. 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 ↗
  37. Ed Ruscha, Sin, 1970, Screenprint in colors, on Louvain Opaque Cover paper, with margins, trimmed at the right and lower sheet edges
    Sin, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 42/150
    I. 12 7/8 x 21 1/2 in. (32.7 x 54.6 cm) S. 18 5/8 x 26 1/4 in. (47.3 x 66.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    $20,000≈ £15,676≈ €17,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. 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 ↗
  39. Ed Ruscha, Insects, 1972, The complete set of six screenprints in colors, three on paper-backed wood veneer and three on Fabriano paper, the full sheets, with title page/justificaftion, the sheets loose (as issued), contained in the original raw linen-covered portfolio with plastic cover encapsulating brownish-red sand
    Insects, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 40/100
    portfolio 20 1/2 x 27 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (52.2 x 69.5 x 3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    $18,750≈ £14,697≈ €16,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. 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 ↗
  41. 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) ↗
  42. 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) ↗
  43. Ed Ruscha, Double Standard, 1969, 11-color screenprint on paper
    Double Standard, 1969
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 23
    $262,500≈ £201,659≈ €242,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Ed Ruscha, L.C., from Leo Castelli 90th Birthday, 1997, Screenprint in colours, on Somerset Velvet paper, the full sheet
    L.C., from Leo Castelli 90th Birthday, 1997
    Screenprint · Paper
    S. 94.2 x 68.8 cm (37 1/8 x 27 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    £1,625≈ $2,133≈ €1,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  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, Jockey, 1988, Aquatint, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Jockey, 1988
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 19/20
    I. 29 5/8 x 17 3/4 in. (75.2 x 45.1 cm) S. 39 3/4 x 27 in. (101 x 68.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 269
    $3,250≈ £2,534≈ €2,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. 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 ↗
  49. 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 ↗
  50. 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 ↗

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