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Sterling Ruby Paintings: Auction Prices

German · b. 1972

ArtSell has recorded 68 auction results for Sterling Ruby paintings between 2013 and 2026, of which 57 sold (84% sell-through). Prices realised range from $967 to $965,868, with a median of $105,000 across 57 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $965,868 for “SP83” at Phillips in 2013.

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  1. Sterling Ruby, BC (3627), 2012, collage, paint, bleach, glue and found textiles on wood
    BC (3627), 2012
    Mixed media · Panel
    125 3/4 x 96 in. (319.4 x 243.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    $51,600≈ £38,938≈ €45,251Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Sterling Ruby, REIF. 7238., 2020, paint on wood
    REIF. 7238., 2020
    paint on wood · Panel
    111.8 x 48 x 21.5 cm (44 x 18 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    £10,320≈ $13,641≈ €11,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Sterling Ruby, WIDW. LAUNDER., 2017, acrylic, oil, elastic and cardboard on canvas
    WIDW. LAUNDER., 2017
    Acrylic · Canvas
    324.6 x 244.8 cm (127 3/4 x 96 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Sterling Ruby, Absolute Contempt for Total Serenity #3, 2004, collage on paper
    Absolute Contempt for Total Serenity #3, 2004
    Mixed media · Board
    28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    $967≈ £735≈ €853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR11-55, 2011, acrylic, in artist's frame
    Alabaster SR11-55, 2011
    Acrylic
    115.6 x 214.9 cm (45 1/2 x 84 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    £28,380≈ $37,507≈ €32,924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Sterling Ruby, EXHM/DS3, 2011, collage and urethane on cardboard, in artist's frame
    EXHM/DS3, 2011
    Mixed media · Board
    266.1 x 144.5 cm (104 3/4 x 56 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    £8,385≈ $11,164≈ €9,619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR08-3, 2008, cast acrylic
    Alabaster SR08-3, 2008
    Acrylic
    45 5/8 x 93 3/4 in. (115.9 x 238.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    $70,950≈ £52,669≈ €60,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Sterling Ruby, SP66, 2009, spray paint on canvas
    SP66, 2009
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    183 x 183 cm (72 x 72 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    £129,000≈ $173,299≈ €148,359Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Sterling Ruby, EXHM/DS29, 2011, collage and urethane on cardboard
    EXHM/DS29, 2011
    Mixed media · Board
    48 1/2 x 96 1/2 in. (123.2 x 245.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    $16,510≈ £13,026≈ €15,713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR11-52, 2011, acrylic
    Alabaster SR11-52, 2011
    Acrylic
    128.1 x 246.8 cm (50 3/8 x 97 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    £25,400≈ $33,190≈ €30,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Sterling Ruby, BC (3603), 2012, fabric, paint, glue, and bleached canvas on panel
    BC (3603), 2012
    fabric, paint, glue, and bleached canvas on panel · Panel
    84 x 48 in. (213.4 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    $50,800≈ £37,964≈ €45,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Sterling Ruby, EXHM/DS10, 2011, collage, paint and urethane on cardboard
    EXHM/DS10, 2011
    Mixed media · Board
    48 x 96 1/4 in. (121.9 x 244.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    $17,145≈ £13,158≈ €15,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Sterling Ruby, BC (4186), 2013, collage, paint, bleach, glue and fabric on wood
    BC (4186), 2013
    Mixed media · Panel
    213.4 x 213.4 x 5.1 cm (84 x 84 x 2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Sterling Ruby, SP183, 2011, spray paint on canvas
    SP183, 2011
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    125 x 185 x 2 in. (317.5 x 469.9 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 48
    $165,100≈ £129,247≈ €151,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Sterling Ruby, SP37, 2008, spray paint on canvas
    SP37, 2008
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    244.1 x 213.6 cm (96 1/8 x 84 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Sterling Ruby, BC (4013), 2012, fabric collage, paint, glue and bleached canvas mounted on panel, in artist's frame
    BC (4013), 2012
    Mixed media · Panel
    65.2 x 52.1 cm (25 5/8 x 20 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    £15,240≈ $19,919≈ €17,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Sterling Ruby, SP122, 2010, spray paint on canvas
    SP122, 2010
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    96 x 84 in. (243.8 x 213.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 364
    $330,200≈ £263,822≈ €303,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Sterling Ruby, Monument Stalagmite/Icolagnia, 2008, PVC pipe, foam, urethane, wood, spray paint, and laminate
    Monument Stalagmite/Icolagnia, 2008
    PVC pipe, foam, urethane, wood, spray paint, and laminate · Panel
    482.6 x 182.9 x 121.9 cm (190 x 72 x 47 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    £50,400≈ $61,307≈ €58,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Sterling Ruby, Transgrid/Feminique 1, 2010, collage on Plexiglas, in artist's frame
    Transgrid/Feminique 1, 2010
    Mixed media · Other support
    246.2 x 126.2 cm (96 7/8 x 49 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    £27,720≈ $36,568≈ €32,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Sterling Ruby, Monument Stalagmite/Claret, 2008, PVC, urethane wood and spray paint on Formica
    Monument Stalagmite/Claret, 2008
    PVC, urethane wood and spray paint on Formica · Panel
    408.4 x 127 x 104 cm (160 3/4 x 50 x 40 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    £50,400≈ $66,488≈ €58,781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Sterling Ruby, ECLPSE (BGYRBB), 2015, collage and paint on cardboard
    ECLPSE (BGYRBB), 2015
    Mixed media · Board
    303.5 x 182.2 cm (119 1/2 x 71 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sterling Ruby, WIDW. BALLISTIC., 2017, acrylic, oil, elastic and cardboard on canvas, mounted to aluminum, in artist's frame
    WIDW. BALLISTIC., 2017
    Acrylic · Canvas
    59 x 45 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (149.9. x 115.6 x 8.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 109
    $189,000≈ £139,104≈ €161,843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Sterling Ruby, BC (3603), 2012, fabric, paint, glue, and bleached canvas on panel
    BC (3603), 2012
    fabric, paint, glue, and bleached canvas on panel · Panel
    84 x 48 in. (213.4 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 368
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Sterling Ruby, SP151, 2010, spray paint on canvas
    SP151, 2010
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    317.5 x 469.9 cm (125 x 185 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 228
    £390,600≈ $539,419≈ €450,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Sterling Ruby, EXHM/PROVENTIL, 2011, collage and urethane on cardboard
    EXHM/PROVENTIL, 2011
    Mixed media · Board
    96 h x 96 w in (244 x 244 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 143
    $35,000≈ £26,435≈ €29,641Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Sterling Ruby, The Martyr, 2006, urethane, foam, paint and t-shirt, in 2 parts
    The Martyr, 2006
    urethane, foam, paint and t-shirt, in 2 parts
    overall 10 1/2 x 78 1/2 x 45 in. (26.7 x 199.4 x 114.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 299
    $22,500≈ £17,987≈ €19,936Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Sterling Ruby, SP188, 2011, spray paint on canvas
    SP188, 2011
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    96 x 84 in. (243.8 x 213.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 241
    $237,500≈ £189,863≈ €210,438Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Sterling Ruby, BC (3450), 2011, fabric, paint, glue and bleached canvas on panel
    BC (3450), 2011
    fabric, paint, glue and bleached canvas on panel · Panel
    48 1/8 x 72 1/8 in. (122.2 x 183.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 338
    $105,000≈ £81,820≈ €95,403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Sterling Ruby, BC (3852), 2012, collage, paint, bleach, glue and fabric on panel
    BC (3852), 2012
    Mixed media · Panel
    126 x 96 in. (320 x 243.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $175,000≈ £140,202≈ €159,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Sterling Ruby, Untitled (Cross cut Spatial 2), 2007, Collage on card
    Untitled (Cross cut Spatial 2), 2007
    Mixed media · Board
    43.4 x 28.2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 818
    €4,712≈ $5,254≈ £4,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  31. Sterling Ruby, P, 2007, Collage on card
    P, 2007
    Mixed media · Board
    43.3 x 28.2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 817
    €4,712≈ $5,254≈ £4,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  32. Sterling Ruby, Monument Stalagmite/Pink Plague, 2010, PVC pipe, foam, urethane, wood, spray paint and Formica
    Monument Stalagmite/Pink Plague, 2010
    PVC pipe, foam, urethane, wood, spray paint and Formica · Panel
    219 x 38 x 61 in. (556.3 x 96.5 x 154.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $137,500≈ £103,259≈ €120,762Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Sterling Ruby, WIDW. HIGH-VIZ., 2018, acrylic, oil, elastic, cardboard and treated fabric on canvas, in artist's frame
    WIDW. HIGH-VIZ., 2018
    Acrylic · Canvas
    painting 84 x 48 in. (213.4 x 121.9 cm.) framed 85 7/8 x 49 7/8 in. (218.1 x 126.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    $330,000≈ £250,893≈ €280,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR09-8, 2009, acrylic, in artist's frame
    Alabaster SR09-8, 2009
    Acrylic
    127.2 x 247 cm (50 1/8 x 97 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    £81,250≈ $107,575≈ €92,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Sterling Ruby, BC (4186), 2013, collage, paint, bleach, glue and fabric on wood
    BC (4186), 2013
    Mixed media · Panel
    213.4 x 213.4 x 5.1 cm (84 x 84 x 2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 184
    £62,500≈ $82,750≈ €70,896Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster Centrifugal #1, 2007, acrylic, in artist's frame
    Alabaster Centrifugal #1, 2007
    Acrylic
    49 1/8 x 49 1/8 in. (124.8 x 124.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 344
    $56,250≈ £41,583≈ €47,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Sterling Ruby, Armature Pumpkin Head, 2007, collage on poster
    Armature Pumpkin Head, 2007
    Mixed media
    61 1/2 x 21 in. (156.2 x 53.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    $20,625≈ £14,931≈ €16,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Sterling Ruby, Spatial Facial Diptych, 2007, collage on poster, diptych
    Spatial Facial Diptych, 2007
    Mixed media
    left panel 36 x 24 in. (91.5 x 61 cm.) right panel 35 x 24 in. (88.9 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    $13,750≈ £9,954≈ €11,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Sterling Ruby, EXHM/DS32, 2011, collage and urethane on cardboard
    EXHM/DS32, 2011
    Mixed media · Board
    49 1/4 x 95 3/4 in. (125.1 x 243.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 393
    $27,500≈ £20,882≈ €23,226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Sterling Ruby, EXHM/ADVAIR + LINDT AUTOBIOGRAPHY (3379), 2011, collage and paint on cardboard
    EXHM/ADVAIR + LINDT AUTOBIOGRAPHY (3379), 2011
    Mixed media · Board
    111.8 x 138.4 cm (44 x 54 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 276
    £12,500≈ $16,464≈ €14,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Sterling Ruby, Skull Drum I, 2008, formica, wood and spray paint
    Skull Drum I, 2008
    formica, wood and spray paint · Panel
    267.5 x 241.5 x 91.5 cm (105 3/8 x 95 1/8 x 36 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR11-37, 2011, acrylic, in artist's frame
    Alabaster SR11-37, 2011
    Acrylic
    177.6 x 177.6 cm (69 7/8 x 69 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 114
    £87,500≈ $113,558≈ €99,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Sterling Ruby, SP04, 2007, spray paint on canvas
    SP04, 2007
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    244 x 213.5 cm (96 1/8 x 84 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    £461,000≈ $597,963≈ €523,932Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £350,000–450,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster 10-17, 2010, acrylic, in artist's frame
    Alabaster 10-17, 2010
    Acrylic
    130.2 x 130.5 cm (51 1/4 x 51 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    £75,000≈ $91,170≈ €85,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Sterling Ruby, SP33, 2008, acrylic and spray paint on canavs
    SP33, 2008
    Acrylic · Canvas
    317.5 x 472.4 cm (85 5/8 x 185 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Sterling Ruby, Headless Dick/Deth Till, 2008, Formica, wood and spray paint
    Headless Dick/Deth Till, 2008
    Formica, wood and spray paint · Panel
    180 x 47 7/8 x 150 in. (457.2 x 121.9 x 381 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    $43,750≈ £33,724≈ €39,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Sterling Ruby, Cry Later, 2009, formica, wood, spray paint
    Cry Later, 2009
    formica, wood, spray paint · Panel
    182.8 x 325 x 243.8 cm (71 7/8 x 127 7/8 x 95 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 198
    £21,250≈ $28,445≈ €25,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR11-52, 2011, acrylic, in artist's frame
    Alabaster SR11-52, 2011
    Acrylic
    128.9 x 247.7 cm (50 3/4 x 97 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    £62,500≈ $83,663≈ €75,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Sterling Ruby, SP138, 2010, spray paint on canvas
    SP138, 2010
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    243.8 x 213.4 cm (96 x 84 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £263,000≈ $346,818≈ €315,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Sterling Ruby, Monument Stalagmite/Icolagnia, 2008, PVC pipe, foam, urethane, wood, spray paint and Formica
    Monument Stalagmite/Icolagnia, 2008
    PVC pipe, foam, urethane, wood, spray paint and Formica · Panel
    186 x 72 x 48 in. (472.4 x 182.9 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    $112,500≈ £77,892≈ €98,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗

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