Ed Ruscha Prints: Auction Prices

b. 1937

ArtSell has recorded 798 auction results for Ed Ruscha prints between 2004 and 2026, and 757 of them sold (95%). The median price realised is $5.3kSign up free to see across 757 priced sales; the middle half sold for $2.5kSign up free to see–$12.5kSign up free to see. Double Standard holds the top price on file: $263kSign up free to see at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (February 2020). Sales were recorded mainly at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (323), Phillips (256) and Wright (72).

$262,500≈ £201,659≈ €242,270Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumDouble StandardLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)798auction results2004–2026years recorded95%sold$5.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Ed Ruscha prints: key figures

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798
Sold rate
95%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
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Record price
$263kSign up free to see Double Standard, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Feb 2020

Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (323), Phillips (256), Wright (72)

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  1. A Few Palm Trees by Ed Ruscha, 1971, black-and-white offset printing on white 80 lb. Vicksburg Vellum text, sold May 2022
    A Few Palm Trees, 1971
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w x ⅛ d in (18 x 14 x 0 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 278
    $750≈ £598≈ €710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist by Ed Ruscha, 1972, printed paper, sold May 2022
    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 288
    $1,500≈ £1,196≈ €1,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Question? by Ed Ruscha, 1989, lithograph on 300-gram white BFK Rives, sold Apr 2022
    Question?, 1989
    Lithograph · Paper
    27 h x 36 w in (69 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 100
    $13,750≈ £10,947≈ €13,046Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Rooster by Ed Ruscha, 1988, intaglio on paper, sold Apr 2022
    Rooster, 1988
    Aquatint · Paper
    35½ h x 22 w in (90 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 106
    $12,500≈ £9,951≈ €11,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Note by Ed Ruscha, 2017, screenprint in colors on sandpaper, sold Apr 2022
    Note, 2017
    Screenprint · Paper
    9¼ h x 11 w in (23 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $5,250≈ £4,180≈ €4,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. L.C. (from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio) by Ed Ruscha, 1997, screenprint in colors on Somerset Satin, sold Apr 2022
    L.C. (from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio), 1997
    Screenprint · Paper
    37 h x 27 w in (94 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $6,240≈ £4,968≈ €5,920Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Made in California by Ed Ruscha, 1971, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, sold Apr 2022
    Made in California, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 h x 28 w in (51 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    $106,250≈ £84,587≈ €100,806Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Here and Now by Ed Ruscha, 2008, Lithograph in colors, on Kohler HMP paper, with full margins, sold Apr 2022
    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 ↗
  9. Royal Road Test by Ed Ruscha, 1967, black offset print on 80-lb. white Prentice Gloss Text paper with spiral binding, offered Mar 2022
    Royal Road Test, 1967
    Print (other) · Paper
    9½ h x 6½ w in (24 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 195
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Some Los Angeles Apartments by Ed Ruscha, 1965, black offset printing on 100 lb. white Vicksburg Vellum text paper, sold Mar 2022
    Some Los Angeles Apartments, 1965
    Print (other) · Paper
    7 h x 5½ w x ⅛ d in (18 x 14 x 0 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $1,000≈ £758≈ €909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Thirtyfour Parking Lots by Ed Ruscha, 1967, offset lithograph in bound book, sold Mar 2022
    Thirtyfour Parking Lots, 1967
    Print (other) · Paper
    10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 198
    $1,000≈ £758≈ €909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Speed Racer by Ed Ruscha, 1997, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Mar 2022
    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) ↗
  13. Two Jumping Fish (E. 114) by Ed Ruscha, 1980, Etching in colors, on R.K. Burt paper, with full margins, sold Mar 2022
    Two Jumping Fish (E. 114), 1980
    Etching · Paper · ed. 8/55
    I. 10 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (26 x 80 cm) S. 19 x 39 1/8 in. (48.3 x 99.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    $8,820≈ £6,739≈ €8,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  14. The Fan and its Surroundings, from The Global Edition series (E. 123) by Ed Ruscha, 1982, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins, sold Mar 2022
    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 ↗
  15. Pico and Sepulveda (G. 1895) by Ed Ruscha, 2001, Screenprint in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet, sold Mar 2022
    Pico and Sepulveda (G. 1895), 2001
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 61/70
    S. 16 x 25 3/4 in. (40.6 x 65.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $20,790≈ £15,885≈ €18,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Clown Speedo (E. 270) by Ed Ruscha, 1998, Etching in colors, on Hahnemühle paper, with full margins, sold Mar 2022
    Clown Speedo (E. 270), 1998
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/35
    I. 27 1/2 x 20 in. (69.9 x 50.8 cm) S. 36 x 26 1/2 in. (91.4 x 67.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $4,788≈ £3,658≈ €4,357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. L.C. (from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio) by Ed Ruscha, 1997, screenprint on Somerset Satin paper, sold Mar 2022
    L.C. (from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio), 1997
    Screenprint · Paper
    37 h x 26⅞ w in (94 x 68 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $3,750≈ £2,813≈ €3,377Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Oldsmobile (from the Motor City series) by Ed Ruscha, 2009, hard-ground etching and aquatint in colors, sold Feb 2022
    Oldsmobile (from the Motor City series), 2009
    Etching
    7 h x 6⅜ w in (18 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 374
    $3,000≈ £2,243≈ €2,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. America Whistles (from the America: The Third Century portfolio) by Ed Ruscha, 1975, lithograph in colors on Arches, sold Feb 2022
    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 ↗
  20. Sin by Ed Ruscha, 1969, lithograph in colors on white Arches paper, sold Feb 2022
    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) ↗
  21. Sponge Puddle by Ed Ruscha, 2015, lithograph in colors on Rives BFK, sold Feb 2022
    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) ↗
  22. Clown Speedo by Ed Ruscha, 1998, etching on Hahnemühle Warm White paper, sold Feb 2022
    Clown Speedo, 1998
    Etching · Paper
    27½ h x 20 w in (70 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $8,125≈ £5,995≈ €7,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Vanish by Ed Ruscha, 1973, lithograph on Arches, sold Feb 2022
    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) ↗
  24. The End by Ed Ruscha, 1991, lithograph on Rives BFK, sold Feb 2022
    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) ↗
  25. Anchor in Sand (E. 213) by Ed Ruscha, 1991, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2022
    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 ↗
  26. Raw (E. 55) by Ed Ruscha, 1971, Screenprint in colours, on Louvain Opaque Cover paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2022
    Raw (E. 55), 1971
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 28/90
    I. 27.6 x 54.6 cm (10 7/8 x 21 1/2 in.) S. 40.6 x 66.2 cm (15 7/8 x 26 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 261
    £7,560≈ $10,313≈ €9,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Domestic Tranquility (E. 73-76) by Ed Ruscha, 1974, The complete set of four lithographs in colours, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2022
    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 ↗
  28. Here and Now by Ed Ruscha, 2009, lithograph in colors on Kohler HMP, sold Dec 2021
    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 ↗
  29. Real Estate Opportunities (1970) by Ed Ruscha, first edition; Various Small Fires (1964), second edition 3000 copies, printed in 1970; Some Los Angeles Apartments (196, offered Dec 2021
    Real Estate Opportunities (1970)
    Print (other)
    Art+Object · · Lot 68
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$3,000–6,000View at Art+Object ↗
  30. Rusty Signs, Dead End I by Ed Ruscha, 2014, Mixografía print in colors on handmade paper, sold Nov 2021
    Rusty Signs, Dead End I, 2014
    Print (other) · Paper
    23⅞ h x 24 w in (61 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 173
    $12,500≈ £9,252≈ €10,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Hell by Ed Ruscha, 1988, aquatint in colors on Somerset cream paper, sold Oct 2021
    Hell, 1988
    Aquatint · Paper
    54 h x 40¼ w in (137 x 102 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 158
    $27,500≈ £19,999≈ €23,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Made in California by Ed Ruscha, 1971, lithograph in colors on Arches paper, sold Oct 2021
    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) ↗
  33. America Whistles, from America: The Third Century (E. 84) by Ed Ruscha, 1975-1976, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2021
    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 ↗
  34. Cheese Oval, from Various Cheeses (G. 723, E. 93) by Ed Ruscha, 1976, Lithograph in colors, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2021
    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 ↗
  35. History Kids by Ed Ruscha, 2013, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2021
    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 ↗
  36. Ghost Station by Ed Ruscha, 2011, Mixografia® inkless print, on handmade paper, with full margins, sold Oct 2021
    Ghost Station, 2011
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 28/85
    I. 21 x 40 in. (53.3 x 101.6 cm) S. 27 1/4 x 45 3/4 in. (69.2 x 116.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 30
    $56,700≈ £40,998≈ €48,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. City Spot by Ed Ruscha, 1992, lithograph in colors on Lana Royal paper, sold Oct 2021
    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 ↗
  38. Sayings (from Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson) by Ed Ruscha, 1996, ten lithographs in colors in hardcover book, sold Oct 2021
    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 ↗
  39. Artist books, collection of five by Ed Ruscha, 1967-1972, offset printed and bound paper, sold Oct 2021
    Artist books, collection of five, 1967-1972
    Print (other) · Paper
    9½ h x 6¼ w x ¼ d in (24 x 16 x 1 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 397
    $1,625≈ £1,196≈ €1,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  40. Babycakes with Weights by Ed Ruscha, 1970, offset printed and bound paper with flocking and ribbon, sold Oct 2021
    Babycakes with Weights, 1970
    Print (other) · Paper
    7½ h x 6 w x ¼ d in (19 x 15 x 1 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 396
    $1,500≈ £1,104≈ €1,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  41. Every Building on the Sunset Strip by Ed Ruscha, 1966, offset print on paper, silver Mylar, sold Oct 2021
    Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966
    Print (other) · Paper
    7¼ h x 5¾ w in (18 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 395
    $3,500≈ £2,577≈ €3,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  42. Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist by Ed Ruscha, 1972, printed paper, sold Oct 2021
    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)
    Wright · · Lot 398
    $520≈ £383≈ €451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  43. Sea of Desire, 1983
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    22 1/4 x 30 in. Framed 24 x 31 3/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 9
    $19,200≈ £13,913≈ €16,299Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  44. Ford (from the Motor City series) by Ed Ruscha, 2009, hard-ground etching and aquatint in colors, sold Jul 2021
    Ford (from the Motor City series), 2009
    Etching
    10¼ h x 9½ w in (26 x 24 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 149
    $3,750≈ £2,705≈ €3,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  45. The Letter X by Ed Ruscha, 2020, digital print on card, sold Jul 2021
    The Letter X, 2020
    Print (other) · Board
    42 x 29.6 cm (16 1/2 x 11 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    £3,276≈ $4,537≈ €3,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Phillips ↗
  46. Hell 1/2 Way Heaven by Ed Ruscha, 1988, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Jun 2021
    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 ↗
  47. Pick, Pan, Shovel by Ed Ruscha, 1980, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover paper, sold Jun 2021
    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 ↗
  48. Thermometers (from World Series) by Ed Ruscha, 1982, 4-color lithograph on Arches 88 paper, sold May 2021
    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) ↗
  49. Untitled by Ed Ruscha, 1983, 3-color lithograph on heavyweight Stonehenge paper, sold May 2021
    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) ↗
  50. Made in California by Ed Ruscha, 1971, 3-color lithograph on Arches paper, sold May 2021
    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) ↗

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