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Sterling Ruby Sculpture: Auction Prices

German · b. 1972

ArtSell has recorded 34 auction results for Sterling Ruby sculpture between 2013 and 2026, of which 29 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,048 to $69,108, with a median of $26,772 across 29 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $69,108 for “Mortar & Pestle/Torso Combo” at Phillips in 2020.

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  1. Sterling Ruby, Ashtray, 2009, glazed ceramic
    Ashtray, 2009
    Sculpture
    1 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 in (3.2 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 97
    $2,048≈ £1,556≈ €1,806Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Sterling Ruby, Basin Theology/Double Basin, 2011, ceramic
    Basin Theology/Double Basin, 2011
    Sculpture
    8 x 37 x 38 in. (20.3 x 94 x 96.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 414
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Sterling Ruby, Ashtray 354, 2015, glazed ceramic
    Ashtray 354, 2015
    Sculpture
    3 1/8 x 19 7/8 x 16 in (7.9 x 50.5 x 40.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 90
    $7,680≈ £5,710≈ €6,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Sterling Ruby, Parabolic Umbilic, 2007, wood, urethane, spray paint and ceramic, in two parts
    Parabolic Umbilic, 2007
    Sculpture · Panel
    96 1/2 x 49 x 17 3/4 in. (245.1 x 124.5 x 45.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $28,380≈ £21,493≈ €24,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Sterling Ruby, BLUE/GREEN MAXIOFACIAL, 2009, ceramic
    BLUE/GREEN MAXIOFACIAL, 2009
    Sculpture
    11⅝ h x 21¾ w x 6 d in (30 x 55 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $17,780≈ £14,319≈ €17,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Sterling Ruby, ASHTRAY 555, 2020, ceramic
    ASHTRAY 555, 2020
    Sculpture
    4.8 x 33 x 33 cm (1 7/8 x 12 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £6,985≈ $8,848≈ €8,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Sterling Ruby, FLOWER (7640), 2022, 2022, glazed ceramic
    FLOWER (7640), 2022, 2022
    Sculpture
    76.5cm x 54.5cm (30 1/8in x 21 ½in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 75
    £8,820≈ $11,460≈ €10,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Sterling Ruby, Stove 2, 2012, bronze
    Stove 2, 2012
    Sculpture · ed. 1/3
    158.4 x 68.6 x 50.8 cm (62 3/8 x 27 x 20 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Sterling Ruby, Ashtray 361, 2016, glazed stoneware
    Ashtray 361, 2016
    Sculpture
    1¾ h x 12¼ w x 8¼ d in (4 x 31 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 268
    $6,300≈ £4,937≈ €5,852Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Sterling Ruby, Ceramic (Brass Consumer), 2006, glazed ceramic
    Ceramic (Brass Consumer), 2006
    Sculpture
    overall 14 x 17 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (35.6 x 45.1 x 42.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    $11,430≈ £9,417≈ €10,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Sterling Ruby, ASHTRAY 353, 2015, glazed ceramic
    ASHTRAY 353, 2015
    Sculpture
    45 x 40 x 8 cm (17 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Sterling Ruby, ASHTRAY 231, 2012, glazed ceramic
    ASHTRAY 231, 2012
    Sculpture
    28.5 x 27 x 3.8 cm (11 1/4 x 10 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    £7,620≈ $9,959≈ €8,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Sterling Ruby, Mortar & Pestle, 2007, glazed ceramic and bronze, in 2 parts
    Mortar & Pestle, 2007
    Sculpture
    mortar 7 x 12 1/2 x 5 in. (17.8 x 31.8 x 12.7 cm) pestle 7 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (18.4 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm) overall 10 x 12 1/2 x 5 in. (25.4 x 31.8 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $22,860≈ £18,675≈ €21,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Sterling Ruby, ASHTRAY 31, 2010, ceramic
    ASHTRAY 31, 2010
    Sculpture
    2 x 15 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (5.1 x 39.4 x 16.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 198
    $8,890≈ £7,510≈ €8,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Sterling Ruby, STOVE 3, 2012, bronze
    STOVE 3, 2012
    Sculpture · ed. 1/3
    72 3/4 x 14 1/4 x 17 in. (184.8 x 36.2 x 43.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 453
    $63,000≈ £52,932≈ €60,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Sterling Ruby, Basin Theology / IBMSMMCCA, 2011, glazed stoneware, lacquered wood
    Basin Theology / IBMSMMCCA, 2011
    Sculpture · Panel
    10 h x 38 w x 38 d in (25 x 97 x 97 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 109
    $68,750≈ £49,209≈ €57,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Sterling Ruby, Purse, 2010, bronze
    Purse, 2010
    Sculpture · ed. 2/3
    14 x 27 x 17 in. (35.6 x 68.6 x 43.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 540
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Sterling Ruby, Mortar & Pestle/Torso Combo, 2007, glazed ceramic with oxides and brass, in 2 parts on spray painted wooden base
    Mortar & Pestle/Torso Combo, 2007
    Sculpture
    mortar and pestle 21.5 x 73.5 x 59 cm (8 1/2 x 28 7/8 x 23 1/4 in.) torso combo 35 x 52 x 84 cm (13 3/4 x 20 1/2 x 33 1/8 in.) base 84.6 x 215.3 x 93.1 cm (33 1/4 x 84 3/4 x 36 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    £52,920≈ $69,108≈ €58,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Sterling Ruby, Clover Dear, 2007, glazed ceramic
    Clover Dear, 2007
    Sculpture
    19 x 16 x 6 in. (48.3 x 40.6 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $25,000≈ £19,481≈ €21,353Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Sterling Ruby, Cobra, 2007, glazed ceramic and bronze
    Cobra, 2007
    Sculpture
    23 x 10 x 6 in. (58.4 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $47,500≈ £37,083≈ €42,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Sterling Ruby, BC (3740), 2012, fabric collage, paint, bleach and glue on fabric mounted on wood, in artist's uncoated bronze frame
    BC (3740), 2012
    Sculpture · Other support
    90.3 x 70 cm (35 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    £40,000≈ $49,336≈ €45,052Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sterling Ruby, BC (4007), 2012, collage, paint, bleach, glue and fabric on wood, in artist's uncoated bronze frame
    BC (4007), 2012
    Sculpture · Panel
    29 3/8 x 24 3/4 in. (74.6 x 62.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 374
    $22,500≈ £17,468≈ €20,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Sterling Ruby, The Tripper, 2009, glazed ceramic
    The Tripper, 2009
    Sculpture
    13.8 x 68.9 x 50.8 cm (5 3/8 x 27 1/8 x 20 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    £25,000≈ $32,810≈ €29,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Sterling Ruby, Gator, 2010, glazed ceramic
    Gator, 2010
    Sculpture
    17 x 17 3/8 x 19 5/8 in. (43.2 x 44.1 x 49.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    $40,000≈ £30,039≈ €35,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Sterling Ruby, The Fed Mortar (Rainbow), 2009, glazed ceramic
    The Fed Mortar (Rainbow), 2009
    Sculpture
    14.6 x 48.9 x 48.8 cm (5 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    £50,000≈ $65,255≈ €56,714Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Sterling Ruby, Ceramic/Brass Facial with Red Bowl, 2006, ceramic
    Ceramic/Brass Facial with Red Bowl, 2006
    Sculpture
    55.9 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm (22 x 20 x 20 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    £25,000≈ $34,568≈ €28,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Sterling Ruby, Jaw Artist/RWB, 2009, ceramic
    Jaw Artist/RWB, 2009
    Sculpture
    40.6 x 61 x 35.6 cm (15 7/8 x 24 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 183
    £20,000≈ $26,772≈ €24,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Sterling Ruby, Two works: (i) Ashtray 261 (ii) Ashtray 266, 2013, glazed ceramic
    Two works: (i) Ashtray 261 (ii) Ashtray 266, 2013
    Sculpture
    (i) 1 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 9 in. (3.8 x 23.5 x 22.9 cm) (ii) 1 1/2 x 7 x 5 in. (3.8 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 292
    $11,875≈ £8,222≈ €10,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Sterling Ruby, ASHTRAY 243, 2012, ceramic
    ASHTRAY 243, 2012
    Sculpture
    3.7 x 51.2 x 18.1 cm (1 1/2 x 20 1/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Sterling Ruby, Ashtray 198, 2011, glazed ceramic
    Ashtray 198, 2011
    Sculpture
    13 x 17 x 2 in. (33 x 43.2 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    $40,000≈ £25,463≈ €35,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Sterling Ruby, Ceramic/Snow Trophy, 2007, glazed ceramic, white formica pedestal
    Ceramic/Snow Trophy, 2007
    Sculpture
    ceramic 12 x 25 x 20 in. (30.5 x 63.5 x 50.8 cm.) pedestal 36 x 31 x 21 in. (91.4 x 78.7 x 53.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 133
    $30,000≈ £17,848≈ €21,904Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Sterling Ruby, Jaw Artist/RWB, 2009, ceramic
    Jaw Artist/RWB, 2009
    Sculpture
    40.6 x 61 x 35.6 cm (15 7/8 x 24 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 270
    $35,000≈ £22,010≈ €26,057Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Sterling Ruby, Basket, 2008, glazed ceramic
    Basket, 2008
    Sculpture
    21 x 14 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (53.3 x 36.8 x 31.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    $30,000≈ £18,649≈ €22,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Sterling Ruby, Ashtray 166, 2011, glazed ceramic
    Ashtray 166, 2011
    Sculpture
    13 x 13 1/2 x 2 in. (33 x 34.3 x 5.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    $8,125≈ £5,406≈ €6,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗

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