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Ed Ruscha Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1937

Ed Ruscha works on paper have appeared at auction 82 times in ArtSell’s records between 2006 and 2026; 74 sold, a sell-through rate of 90%. The median price realised is $143kSign up free to see across 74 priced sales; the middle half sold for $27.5kSign up free to see–$291kSign up free to see. Oxides holds the top price on file: $1MSign up free to see at Phillips (April 2021). Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (57), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (15) and Bonhams (6).

£748,500≈ $1,032,780≈ €862,807Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumOxidesPhillips82auction results2006–2026years recorded90%sold$143kSign up free to seemedian price

Ed Ruscha works on paper: key figures

Auction results
82
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2006–2026
Median price
$143kSign up free to see
Record price
$1MSign up free to see Oxides, Phillips, Apr 2021

Top auction houses: Phillips (57), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (15), Bonhams (6)

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  1. Nox (Night) by Ed Ruscha, 1992, acrylic and pigmento in polvere on paper, offered May 2017
    Nox (Night), 1992
    Acrylic · Paper
    36,5x36,9 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 555
    Result not publishedEst. €45,000–65,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  2. Cherry by Ed Ruscha, 1967, gunpowder on paper, sold May 2017
    Cherry, 1967
    gunpowder on paper · Paper
    14 1/4 x 22 3/4 in. (36.2 x 57.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    $898,000≈ £688,809≈ €806,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700,000–900,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Nightmares and Migraines by Ed Ruscha, 1985, dry pigment and acrylic on paper, sold May 2017
    Nightmares and Migraines, 1985
    Acrylic · Paper
    40 x 60 in. (101.6 x 152.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    $370,000≈ £285,384≈ €332,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Many Too Many Too Many Facts by Ed Ruscha, 2015, dry pigment and acrylic on paper, sold Mar 2017
    Many Too Many Too Many Facts, 2015
    Acrylic · Paper
    56.8 x 38.5 cm (22 3/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    £106,250≈ $129,158≈ €121,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Zoot Soot by Ed Ruscha, 2015, Die-Cut letterpress, on handmade paper with colored threads, the full sheet, sold Oct 2016
    Zoot Soot, 2015
    Die-Cut letterpress, on handmade paper with colored threads, the full sheet · Paper · ed. 10/40
    S. 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (27.3 x 34.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 317
    $4,750≈ £3,890≈ €4,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Glass #7 by Ed Ruscha, 1993, Acrylic on paper, sold Oct 2016
    Glass #7, 1993
    Acrylic · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 143
    $31,250≈ £25,222≈ €28,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Billy by Ed Ruscha, 1968, Exhibition catalogue with felt letters mounted to sandpaper cover, machine screw and nut binding, and satin ribbon page , sold May 2016
    Billy, 1968
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 78
    $1,250≈ £863≈ €1,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Babycakes by Ed Ruscha, 1970, hole punch bound paper, green flocking, sold Feb 2016
    Babycakes, 1970
    hole punch bound paper, green flocking · Paper
    7½ h x 6 w in (19 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 163
    $1,875≈ £1,342≈ €1,700Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Zoot Soot by Ed Ruscha, 2015, Die-cut letterpress on handmade paper with coloured threads,, offered Jan 2016
    Zoot Soot, 2015
    Die-cut letterpress on handmade paper with coloured threads, · Paper · ed. 22/40
    27.5 x 34.5 x 1.5 cm (10 7/8 x 13 5/8 x 0 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Ford by Ed Ruscha, 1962, graphite on paper, offered Nov 2015
    Ford, 1962
    Drawing · Paper
    18 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. (47 x 36.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Someone Home by Ed Ruscha, 2003, acrylic on paper, sold Oct 2015
    Someone Home, 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    61 x 72.2 cm (24 x 28 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    £92,500≈ $143,042≈ €125,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Selma/Vine by Ed Ruscha, 1998, acrylic on paper, sold Sep 2015
    Selma/Vine, 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    14 x 22 in. (35.6 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $112,500≈ £72,464≈ €99,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Fairly Small Torpedos by Ed Ruscha, 1974, gunpowder, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2015
    Fairly Small Torpedos, 1974
    Pastel · Paper
    57.8 x 72.7 cm (22 3/4 x 28 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    £230,500≈ $362,185≈ €325,325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Whiskers, Splinters by Ed Ruscha, 1972, gunpowder on paper, sold May 2015
    Whiskers, Splinters, 1972
    gunpowder on paper · Paper
    11 1/2 x 29 in. (29.2 x 73.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $221,000≈ £140,684≈ €195,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Rooster by Ed Ruscha, 1970, gunpowder, pastel on paper, sold May 2015
    Rooster, 1970
    Pastel · Paper
    11 1/2 x 29 in. (29.2 x 73.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    $389,000≈ £246,327≈ €340,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Fee by Ed Ruscha, 1971, gunpowder, pastel on paper, sold May 2015
    Fee, 1971
    Pastel · Paper
    11 1/2 x 29 in. (29.2 x 73.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $389,000≈ £246,327≈ €340,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Cherry by Ed Ruscha, 1967, gunpowder on paper, sold Mar 2015
    Cherry, 1967
    gunpowder on paper · Paper
    14 1/4 x 22 3/4 in. (36.2 x 57.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 5
    $665,000≈ £433,253≈ €595,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Crown by Ed Ruscha, 1993, dry pigment and acrylic on paper, sold Oct 2014
    Crown, 1993
    Acrylic · Paper
    56.5 x 73.7 cm (22 1/4 x 29 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    £74,500≈ $119,170≈ €93,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Reef by Ed Ruscha, 1975, blackberry jam and chalk on paper, offered Jul 2014
    Reef, 1975
    Drawing · Paper
    35.9 x 57.8 cm (14 1/8 x 22 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Spots by Ed Ruscha, 1972, gunpowder, pastel and graphite, sold Jul 2014
    Spots, 1972
    Pastel
    29 x 73.7 cm (11 3/8 x 29 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £230,500≈ $395,538≈ €289,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Billy by Ed Ruscha, 1968, Exhibition catalogue with felt letters mounted to sandpaper cover, machine screw and nut binding, and satin ribbon page , sold May 2014
    Billy, 1968
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 4
    $875≈ £520≈ €639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Black and White Palette by Ed Ruscha, 1988, acrylic on paper, sold May 2014
    Black and White Palette, 1988
    Acrylic · Paper
    30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    $52,500≈ £31,233≈ €38,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $45,000–65,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Idea by Ed Ruscha, 1976, pastel on paper, sold Oct 2013
    Idea, 1976
    Pastel · Paper
    57.7 x 73 cm. (22 3/4 x 28 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    £242,500≈ $388,752≈ €286,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Face Shield by Ed Ruscha, 1974, pastel on paper, sold May 2013
    Face Shield, 1974
    Pastel · Paper
    11 1/8 x 28 5/8 in. (28.3 x 72.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    $185,000≈ £121,439≈ €143,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Anchor with Rope by Ed Ruscha, 2010, Acrylic on grass paper, sold Nov 2012
    Anchor with Rope, 2010
    Acrylic · Paper
    11,4 × 11,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 926
    €15,860≈ $20,596≈ £12,860Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  26. Billy by Ed Ruscha, 1968, Exhibition catalogue with felt letters mounted to sandpaper cover, machine screw and nut binding, and satin ribbon page , sold May 2012
    Billy, 1968
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 330
    $625≈ £387≈ €480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Petroplots Suite: Sunset/PCH by Ed Ruscha, 2001, Mixografia on handmade paper, sold May 2012
    Petroplots Suite: Sunset/PCH, 2001
    Mixografia on handmade paper · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 328
    $4,375≈ £2,707≈ €3,357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Billy by Ed Ruscha, 1968, Exhibition catalogue with felt letters mounted to sandpaper cover, machine screw and nut binding, and satin ribbon page , sold Dec 2011
    Billy, 1968
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 172
    $1,250≈ £800≈ €934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Pig by Ed Ruscha, 1970, Schwarzpulver, Pastell und Tuschfeder auf Papier, sold May 2011
    Pig, 1970
    Drawing
    37 × 58,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 72
    €100,040≈ $142,707≈ £86,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Grisebach ↗
  30. Billy (Catalogue for Exhibition of Works by Billy Al Bengston) by Ed Ruscha, 1968, Flocked sandpaper cover bound with nuts and bolts with satin ribbon bookmark, sold Feb 2008
    Billy (Catalogue for Exhibition of Works by Billy Al Bengston), 1968
    Flocked sandpaper cover bound with nuts and bolts with satin ribbon bookmark · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 316
    $720≈ £369≈ €495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Babycakes With Weights by Ed Ruscha, 1970, Robins-Egg blue paper with pink satin ribbon, sold Feb 2008
    Babycakes With Weights, 1970
    Robins-Egg blue paper with pink satin ribbon · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 315
    $720≈ £369≈ €495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. (American b. 1937) by Ed Ruscha, gunpowder on paper, sold Apr 2006
    (American b. 1937)
    gunpowder on paper · Paper
    11½ x 29in (29 x 74cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2144
    $194,250≈ £107,558≈ €154,941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–75,000View at Bonhams ↗
  33. (American b. 1937) by Ed Ruscha, gunpowder on paper, sold Apr 2006
    (American b. 1937)
    gunpowder on paper · Paper
    14 x 23in (36 x 58 1/2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2143
    $183,250≈ £101,467≈ €146,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗

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