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, Colored People, 1972, four-color offset printing on 100 lb. Flocote Enamel paper
    Colored People, 1972
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w x ⅛ d in (18 x 14 x 0 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 294
    $508≈ £385≈ €458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  2. Ed Ruscha, Records, print (other)
    Records
    Print (other) · Paper
    Wright · · Lot 297
    $762≈ £578≈ €687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  3. Ed Ruscha, A Few Palm Trees, print (other)
    A Few Palm Trees
    Print (other) · Paper
    Wright · · Lot 293
    $2,159≈ £1,637≈ €1,946Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
  4. Ed Ruscha, Crackers, lithograph
    Crackers
    Lithograph
    Wright · · Lot 295
    $318≈ £241≈ €287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
  5. Ed Ruscha, Nine Swimming Pools and A Broken Glass, 4-color offset printing on white paper
    Nine Swimming Pools and A Broken Glass
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w x ⅛ d in (18 x 14 x 0 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 296
    $1,270≈ £963≈ €1,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  6. Ed Ruscha, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, print (other)
    Every Building on the Sunset Strip
    Print (other) · Paper
    Wright · · Lot 292
    $3,810≈ £2,890≈ €3,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Ed Ruscha, Some Los Angeles Apartments, print (other)
    Some Los Angeles Apartments
    Print (other) · Paper
    Wright · · Lot 298
    $2,032≈ £1,541≈ €1,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  8. Ed Ruscha, Various Small Fires, 1965, black offset printing with yellow varnish tint overprint on 100 lb. white Vicksburg Vellum text paper
    Various Small Fires, 1965
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w x ⅛ d in (18 x 14 x 0 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 300
    $1,651≈ £1,252≈ €1,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  9. Ed Ruscha, Twenty-Six Gasoline Stations, print (other)
    Twenty-Six Gasoline Stations
    Print (other) · Paper
    Wright · · Lot 299
    $2,540≈ £1,926≈ €2,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  10. Ed Ruscha, CITIES, FROM THE 'WORLD' SERIES (ENGBERG 121), 1982, Lithograph, 11/40
    CITIES, FROM THE 'WORLD' SERIES (ENGBERG 121), 1982
    Lithograph · ed. 11/40
    the sheet 63.5cm x 121cm (25in x 47.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 93
    £4,536≈ $5,852≈ €5,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  11. 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)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 207
    $381≈ £294≈ €349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Ed Ruscha, Etc., 1991, lithograph in colors
    Etc., 1991
    Lithograph
    9⅛ h x 12⅜ w in (23 x 31 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 253
    $10,160≈ £8,165≈ €9,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Ed Ruscha, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966, offset lithograph, silver Mylar
    Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966
    Lithograph
    7½ h x 5¾ w x ⅜ d in (19 x 15 x 1 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 169
    $1,651≈ £1,327≈ €1,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. Ed Ruscha, Mr. Ray (E. 86), 1975, Offset lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Mr. Ray (E. 86), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 80/100
    S. 13 3/4 x 20 1/4 in. (34.9 x 51.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    $12,700≈ £10,207≈ €12,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Ed Ruscha, History Kids, from Mountain Prints, 2013, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins
    History Kids, from Mountain Prints, 2013
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/60
    I. 61.1 x 61 cm (24 x 24 in.) S. 73.7 x 71.2 cm (29 x 28 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    £60,960≈ $75,084≈ €72,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Ed Ruscha, News, Mews, Pews, Brews, Stews & Dues (E. 34-39), 1970, The complete set of six organic screenprints in colours, on Silverbrook Antique Finish paper, with full margins, the sheets loose (as issued), with title page and colophon, all contained in the original red velvet-covered portfolio box
    News, Mews, Pews, Brews, Stews & Dues (E. 34-39), 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 45/125
    all S. 58.4 x 80.9 cm (22 7/8 x 31 7/8 in.) portfolio 62.7 x 84 x 3.4 cm (24 5/8 x 33 1/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    £15,875≈ $19,553≈ €18,794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Ed Ruscha, Green Suds (Engberg 58), 1971, Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
    Green Suds (Engberg 58), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 30/100
    sheet 18 x 24in (45.7 x 61cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 604
    $10,880≈ £8,922≈ €10,565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Ed Ruscha, Sex, 1991, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Sex, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    28 h x 35¼ w in (71 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $13,335≈ £10,812≈ €12,964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Ed Ruscha, Pepto-Caviar Hollywood, 1970, screenprint in Pepto-Bismol and caviar on Copperplate Deluxe
    Pepto-Caviar Hollywood, 1970
    Screenprint · Panel
    10 h x 37½ w in (25 x 95 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $20,320≈ £16,476≈ €19,755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Ed Ruscha, Untitled, 1983, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Untitled, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    33¼ h x 28½ w in (84 x 72 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 126
    $3,048≈ £2,471≈ €2,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Ed Ruscha, Jumping Fish, 1980, etching in colors on R.K. Burt
    Jumping Fish, 1980
    Etching
    10¼ h x 31½ w in (26 x 80 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 122
    $3,810≈ £3,089≈ €3,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Ed Ruscha, Bolt II (from the Bolt series), 1998, lithograph in colors on Murillo Avorio 360-gram
    Bolt II (from the Bolt series), 1998
    Lithograph
    14¼ h x 7⅜ w in (36 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 127
    $1,651≈ £1,339≈ €1,605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Ed Ruscha, Hot Shot (from the 18 Small Prints portfolio), 1973, lithograph in colors
    Hot Shot (from the 18 Small Prints portfolio), 1973
    Lithograph
    6 h x 8¼ w in (15 x 21 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 100
    $6,350≈ £5,149≈ €6,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Ed Ruscha, Babycakes with Weights, 1970, offset printed and bound paper with flocking and ribbon
    Babycakes with Weights, 1970
    Print (other) · Paper
    7½ h x 6 w x ¼ d in (19 x 15 x 1 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 201
    $1,778≈ £1,442≈ €1,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Ed Ruscha, Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist, 1972, printed paper
    Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist, 1972
    Print (other) · Paper
    4½ h x 3¾ w x 1½ d in (11 x 10 x 4 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 206
    $826≈ £670≈ €803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Ed Ruscha, Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass, print (other)
    Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 198
    $1,524≈ £1,236≈ €1,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Ed Ruscha, Some Los Angeles Apartments, print (other)
    Some Los Angeles Apartments
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 193
    $2,032≈ £1,648≈ €1,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Ed Ruscha, Twentysix Gasoline Stations, 1963 / 1969, bound printed paper
    Twentysix Gasoline Stations, 1963 / 1969
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 191
    $4,826≈ £3,913≈ €4,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Ed Ruscha, Various Small Fires and Milk, 1964 / 1970, black offset printing with yellow varnish tint overprint on 100 lb. white Vicksburg Vellum text paper
    Various Small Fires and Milk, 1964 / 1970
    Print (other)
    7 h x 5½ w x ¼ d in (18 x 14 x 1 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 192
    $1,080≈ £876≈ €1,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Ed Ruscha, 1984, 1967, lithograph with hand-coloring on Arches Cover
    1984, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    13⅞ h x 17¾ w in (35 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $16,510≈ £13,387≈ €16,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Ed Ruscha, Spattership, 1990, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Spattership, 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    35¾ h x 27 w in (91 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 124
    $3,810≈ £3,089≈ €3,704Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Ed Ruscha, OOO, 1970, lithograph in colors on Arches
    OOO, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    20⅛ h x 28 w in (51 x 71 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 143
    $11,340≈ £8,916≈ €10,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  33. Ed Ruscha, Five works from the Tropical Fish series, 1974-75, screenprint in colors with lacquer overprint on Arches 88 paper
    Five works from the Tropical Fish series, 1974-75
    Screenprint · Paper
    32¼ h x 25⅞ w in (82 x 66 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 144
    $9,450≈ £7,430≈ €9,003Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Ed Ruscha, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, lithograph
    Every Building on the Sunset Strip
    Lithograph
    Wright · · Lot 411
    $3,024≈ £2,378≈ €2,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Ed Ruscha, Actual Size, 2024, UV pigment print with yellow silkscreen details and a matte varnish seal, printed on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White
    Actual Size, 2024
    Screenprint · Paper
    23¼ h x 22 w in (59 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 291
    $882≈ £697≈ €839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Ed Ruscha, Now, 1990, Farblithografie auf Papier
    Now, 1990
    Lithograph
    139 × 89 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 766
    €20,320≈ $21,462≈ £16,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–18,000View at Grisebach ↗
  37. Ed Ruscha, Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist, 1972, printed paper
    Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist, 1972
    Print (other) · Paper
    4½ h x 3¾ w x 1½ d in (11 x 10 x 4 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 302
    $1,008≈ £796≈ €954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Ed Ruscha, A Few Palm Trees, print (other)
    A Few Palm Trees
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 306
    $378≈ £298≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Ed Ruscha, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, lithograph
    Every Building on the Sunset Strip
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 303
    $3,780≈ £2,984≈ €3,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Ed Ruscha, Twentysix Gasoline Stations, 1963 / 1969, bound printed paper
    Twentysix Gasoline Stations, 1963 / 1969
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 305
    $945≈ £746≈ €895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Ed Ruscha, Nine Swimming Pools and A Broken Glass, 4-color offset printing on white paper
    Nine Swimming Pools and A Broken Glass
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w x ⅛ d in (18 x 14 x 0 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 307
    $756≈ £597≈ €716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Ed Ruscha, Some Los Angeles Apartments, lithograph
    Some Los Angeles Apartments
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 304
    $786≈ £621≈ €744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Ed Ruscha, Bowl, from Domestic Tranquility (S. 1974.37, E. 74), 1974, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Bowl, from Domestic Tranquility (S. 1974.37, E. 74), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 36/65
    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 373
    $1,651≈ £1,272≈ €1,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  44. Ed Ruscha, Untitled (E. 132), 1983, Lithograph in colors, on Arches 88 paper, with full margins
    Untitled (E. 132), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 11/100
    I. 27 x 22 3/4 in. (68.6 x 57.8 cm) S. 33 1/8 x 28 1/2 in. (84.1 x 72.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 372
    $1,651≈ £1,272≈ €1,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Ed Ruscha, The Fan and Its Surroundings, from The Global Edition (E. 123), 1982, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    The Fan and Its Surroundings, from The Global Edition (E. 123), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 21/55
    I. 26 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (67.9 x 64.1 cm) S. 36 5/8 x 31 1/2 in. (93 x 80 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 371
    $3,810≈ £2,934≈ €3,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  46. Ed Ruscha, Pico, Flower, Figueroa, from The MOCA Portfolio, 1999, Etching and aquatint, on wove paper, with full margins
    Pico, Flower, Figueroa, from The MOCA Portfolio, 1999
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/80
    I. 15 1/2 x 22 5/8 in. (39.4 x 57.5 cm) S. 22 x 30 in. (55.9 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 369
    $5,334≈ £4,108≈ €4,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ed Ruscha, Crackers, from Book Covers (E. 50), 1970, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Crackers, from Book Covers (E. 50), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 8 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (21.3 x 28.9 cm) S. 16 1/8 x 20 1/8 in. (41 x 51.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    $9,525≈ £7,336≈ €8,802Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Ed Ruscha, Dead End 3, from Rusty Signs, 2014, Mixografía® print in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheet
    Dead End 3, from Rusty Signs, 2014
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 28/50
    S. 24 x 23 7/8 in. (61 x 60.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $10,160≈ £7,825≈ €9,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Ed Ruscha, Dead End 2, from Rusty Signs, 2014, Mixografía® print in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheet
    Dead End 2, from Rusty Signs, 2014
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 32/50
    S. 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    $10,160≈ £7,825≈ €9,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Ed Ruscha, Insects (S. 1972.06, E. 60-65), 1972, The complete set of six screenprints in colors, three on paper-backed wood veneer and three on Fabriano paper, the full sheets
    Insects (S. 1972.06, E. 60-65), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 22/100
    all S. 20 x 27 in. (50.8 x 68.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    $12,065≈ £9,292≈ €11,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗

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