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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.

Record: SP83 — $965,868Sign up free to see

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  1. Sterling Ruby, SP25, 2008, acrylic and spray paint on canvas
    SP25, 2008
    Acrylic · Canvas
    96 x 84 in. (243.8 x 213.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    $581,000≈ £402,801≈ €509,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Sterling Ruby, EXHM/DS13, 2013, collage and paint on cardboard, in artist's frame
    EXHM/DS13, 2013
    Mixed media · Board
    frame: 260 x 137.6 cm (102 3/8 x 54 1/8 in.) work: 245.4 x 121 cm (96 5/8 x 47 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR08-3, 2008, acrylic
    Alabaster SR08-3, 2008
    Acrylic
    116 x 238 cm (45 5/8 x 93 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    £134,500≈ $195,792≈ €173,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Sterling Ruby, SP119, 2010, spray paint on canvas
    SP119, 2010
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    243.8 x 213.4 cm (95 7/8 x 84 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    £482,500≈ $695,524≈ €619,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Sterling Ruby, Transcompositional/The Steps, 2012, nail polish and collage on Plexiglas
    Transcompositional/The Steps, 2012
    Mixed media · Other support
    182.9 x 243.8 cm (72 x 95 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Sterling Ruby, SP36, 2008, spray paint on canvas
    SP36, 2008
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    96 x 84 in. (243.8 x 213.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    $629,000≈ £416,832≈ €583,705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Sterling Ruby, EXHM (3697), 2012, collage and urethane on cardboard
    EXHM (3697), 2012
    Mixed media · Board
    123.2 x 243.8 cm (48 1/2 x 95 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Sterling Ruby, SP60, 2009, spray paint on canvas
    SP60, 2009
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    318 x 470 cm (125 1/4 x 185 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    £482,500≈ $742,182≈ €650,466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Sterling Ruby, Monument Stalagmite / Icolagnia, 2008, PVC pipe, formica, urethane, spray paint and wood
    Monument Stalagmite / Icolagnia, 2008
    PVC pipe, formica, urethane, spray paint and wood · Panel
    465 x 199.5 x 185.5 cm (183 1/8 x 78 1/2 x 73 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    £80,500≈ $126,610≈ €113,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Sterling Ruby, SP196, 2012, spray paint on canvas
    SP196, 2012
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    100 x 143 7/10 in. (254 x 365 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    $665,000≈ £421,099≈ €582,363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Sterling Ruby, SP37, 2008, spray paint on canvas
    SP37, 2008
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    244 x 213.5 cm (96 1/8 x 84 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 5
    £446,500≈ $710,739≈ €561,139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Sterling Ruby, SP33, 2008, acrylic and spray paint on canavs
    SP33, 2008
    Acrylic
    317.5 x 472.4 cm (85 5/8 x 185 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 7
    £542,500≈ $930,930≈ €681,700Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR10-2, 2010, acrylic, in artist's frame
    Alabaster SR10-2, 2010
    Acrylic
    69 1/2 x 69 1/2 in. (176.5 x 176.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $293,000≈ £175,523≈ €213,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Sterling Ruby, SP56, 2008, spray paint on canvas
    SP56, 2008
    spray paint on canvas · Canvas
    243.9 x 213.4 cm. (96 x 84 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 7
    £494,500≈ $810,980≈ €594,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Sterling Ruby, SP83, 2009, acrylic spray paint on canvas
    SP83, 2009
    Acrylic · Canvas
    317.5 x 469.9 cm. (125 x 185 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    £602,500≈ $965,868≈ €712,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR10-7, 2010, acrylic in artist's frame
    Alabaster SR10-7, 2010
    Acrylic
    174.6 x 175.3 cm. (68 3/4 x 69 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    £110,500≈ $168,800≈ €129,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. 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 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Sterling Ruby, Monument Stalagmite/Headbanger, 2008, PVC pipe, formica, urethane, spray paint and wood
    Monument Stalagmite/Headbanger, 2008
    PVC pipe, formica, urethane, spray paint and wood · Panel
    515 x 123 x 103 cm (202 3/4 x 48 3/8 x 40 1/2 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    £85,250≈ $132,197≈ €99,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗

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