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Russell Crotty

American · b. 1956 · Printmaker, Draughtsman

Russell Crotty is an American visual artist who explores the intersections of nature, science, and personal experience, focusing on amateur astronomy, coastal surfing culture,… (Wikipedia)

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17auction results2013–2026years recorded88%sold (15)$2.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Russell Crotty, Untitled, c. 1991, ballpoint pen on paperUntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $11,970≈ £8,945≈ €10,374Sign up to see
  2. Russell Crotty, Chapparal in Gloaming Light, 2007, ink and watercolor on paper, on fiberglass sphereChapparal in Gloaming LightPhillips · $5,000≈ £3,327≈ €3,820Sign up to see
  3. Russell Crotty, Andromeda over Reyes Peak, 2003, ink and watercolor on paper on fiberglass sphereAndromeda over Reyes PeakBonhams · $4,375≈ £3,015≈ €3,803Sign up to see

Russell Crotty’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Russell Crotty between 2013 and 2026, of which 15 sold (88%). Recorded sale prices range from $163Sign up free to see to $12kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $12kSign up free to see for Untitled at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in June 2026. The most common medium is drawings (4 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (13), Bonhams (2) and Wright (1).

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  1. Russell Crotty, Untitled, c. 1991, ballpoint pen on paper
    Untitled, c. 1991
    ballpoint pen on paper · Paper
    40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 142
    $11,970≈ £8,945≈ €10,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Russell Crotty, Coastal Diatribes 1987-1992, 1992-93, etching
    Coastal Diatribes 1987-1992, 1992-93
    Etching
    7⅛ h x 5¼ w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 280
    $640≈ £476≈ €550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Russell Crotty, Mercury, Venus and Mars Over Elite Developments, 2004, watercolor and ink on paper
    Mercury, Venus and Mars Over Elite Developments, 2004
    Watercolor · Paper
    20 h x 19⅞ w in (51 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 140
    $882≈ £709≈ €825Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Russell Crotty, The Leonid Meteor Shower, 2002, ink and watercolor on paper mounted on lucite sphere
    The Leonid Meteor Shower, 2002
    Watercolor · Paper
    24 dia in (61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 141
    $3,024≈ £2,389≈ €2,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Russell Crotty, Vandenberg, 1988, oil and latex on panel
    Vandenberg, 1988
    Oil · Panel
    60 h x 60 w in (152 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 115
    $1,375≈ £1,161≈ €1,369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Russell Crotty, Surf Drawing - Blue, 1991, ballpoint pen on paper
    Surf Drawing - Blue, 1991
    ballpoint pen on paper · Paper
    30 h x 22⅜ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 170
    $4,000≈ £3,379≈ €3,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Russell Crotty, Toxic Storm, 1988, oil and latex on panel
    Toxic Storm, 1988
    Oil · Panel
    60 h x 60 w in (152 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $1,500≈ £1,196≈ €1,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Russell Crotty, Untitled, 1989, acrylic on panel
    Untitled, 1989
    Acrylic · Panel
    36 h x 36 w in (91 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $2,250≈ £1,793≈ €2,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Russell Crotty, California Homegrounds, Issue V, Volume II, ink and bound paper
    California Homegrounds, Issue V, Volume II
    Drawing · Paper
    11½ h x 8½ w x 1 d in (29 x 22 x 3 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 238
    $500≈ £399≈ €474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Russell Crotty, Motel Sequence, 1988-89, photocopies, latex, fin, resin and oil on panel
    Motel Sequence, 1988-89
    Oil · Panel
    16 h x 16 w x 6 d in (41 x 41 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $163≈ £130≈ €154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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Russell Crotty: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Russell Crotty at auction?

$11,970Sign up free to see, for Untitled at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (June 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Russell Crotty?

The median sale price is $2.3kSign up free to see across 15 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Russell Crotty have sold at auction?

15 of 17 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Russell Crotty?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Bonhams and Wright account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams · Wright

About Russell Crotty

Russell Crotty is an American visual artist who explores the intersections of nature, science, and personal experience, focusing on amateur astronomy, coastal surfing culture, and related landscapes. He records his findings in ink drawings and is known for his suspended, three-dimensional, paper-coated globes and large-scale books. Crotty resides in Southern California.

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