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Sterling Ruby Works on Paper: Auction Prices

German · b. 1972

ArtSell has recorded 29 auction results for Sterling Ruby works on paper between 2013 and 2025, of which 26 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,750 to $150,301, with a median of $17,709 across 26 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $150,301 for “Block A, Tier 1 (Spatial)” at Phillips in 2013.

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  1. Sterling Ruby, Absolute Contempt for Total Serenity #3, 2004, collage on paper
    Absolute Contempt for Total Serenity #3, 2004
    Mixed media · Paper
    28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Sterling Ruby, Mapping, 2007-08, nail polish on paper
    Mapping, 2007-08
    nail polish on paper · Paper
    40⅛ h x 32 w in (102 x 81 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 119
    $8,890≈ £7,160≈ €8,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Sterling Ruby, Prime Mover #1, 2005, collage, spray paint and colored pencil on paper
    Prime Mover #1, 2005
    Mixed media · Paper
    51 x 55 5/8 in. (129.5 x 141.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    $17,145≈ £13,158≈ €15,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Sterling Ruby, Transcompositional/Action Below, 2009, nail polish and collage on mirror paper, in artist's frame
    Transcompositional/Action Below, 2009
    Mixed media · Paper
    19 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (49.5 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    $7,620≈ £6,016≈ €7,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Sterling Ruby, Formal Neon (Archaeology), 2007, collage on paper
    Formal Neon (Archaeology), 2007
    Mixed media · Paper
    11 h x 8½ w in (28 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $3,780≈ £3,114≈ €3,588Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Sterling Ruby, Head Trekker Quilt Study, 2011, collage and spray paint on paper, in artist's frame
    Head Trekker Quilt Study, 2011
    Mixed media · Paper
    195 x 153.5 cm (76 3/4 x 60 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    £15,240≈ $18,273≈ €17,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Sterling Ruby, DRFTRS (5035), 2014, paper collage and acrylic on paper, in artist's frame
    DRFTRS (5035), 2014
    Acrylic · Paper
    34.6 x 29.8 cm (13 5/8 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 133
    £18,900≈ $23,049≈ €21,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Sterling Ruby, Vivisection Pink, 2007, collage, paint, glitter and glue on paper
    Vivisection Pink, 2007
    Mixed media · Paper
    47.6 x 63.5 cm (18 3/4 x 25 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    £5,040≈ $5,703≈ €5,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Sterling Ruby, Untitled, 2005, mixed media on paper
    Untitled, 2005
    Mixed media · Paper
    52 h x 50½ w in (132 x 128 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $22,100≈ £16,357≈ €19,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Sterling Ruby, Vivisection Pink, 2007, collage, paint, glitter and glue on paper
    Vivisection Pink, 2007
    Mixed media · Paper
    47.6 x 63.5 cm (18 3/4 x 25 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Sterling Ruby, Mapping, 2006, nail polish on paperboard
    Mapping, 2006
    nail polish on paperboard · Board
    40 x 32 in. (101.6 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 154
    $18,900≈ £13,546≈ €15,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Sterling Ruby, DRFTRS (4975), 2014, paper and photo collage and acrylic on paper
    DRFTRS (4975), 2014
    Acrylic · Paper
    30.2 x 45.7 cm (11 7/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    £5,292≈ $7,076≈ €5,829Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Sterling Ruby, MASS CANN (3199), 2011, collage and paint on paper
    MASS CANN (3199), 2011
    Mixed media · Paper
    40 1/4 x 32 in. (102.2 x 81.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 471
    $18,750≈ £14,611≈ €17,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Sterling Ruby, Spatial Vaulting Diptych, 2008, acrylic, watercolor and collage on paper and cardboard
    Spatial Vaulting Diptych, 2008
    Acrylic · Paper
    11 h x 17 w in (28 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 107
    $8,125≈ £6,349≈ €7,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Wright ↗
  15. Sterling Ruby, Fallen Night Stalkers Memorial, 2007, acrylic, texture medium, graphite, glitter, adhesive and printed paper collage on paper
    Fallen Night Stalkers Memorial, 2007
    Acrylic · Paper
    11½ h x 11½ w in (29 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 111
    $2,750≈ £2,149≈ €2,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  16. Sterling Ruby, Stellar Cannibals, 2010, spray paint and photo collage on paper
    Stellar Cannibals, 2010
    Mixed media · Paper
    72 x 67 in. (182.9 x 170.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 396
    $75,000≈ £57,795≈ €66,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Sterling Ruby, Transcompositional (White Dress), 2006, collage and nail polish on paper
    Transcompositional (White Dress), 2006
    Mixed media · Paper
    47.5 x 44.5 cm (18 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 283
    £8,750≈ $11,362≈ €9,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Sterling Ruby, DRFTRS (4283), 2013, ink, paint and collaged paper on paper, in artist's frame
    DRFTRS (4283), 2013
    Mixed media · Paper
    image 29.3 x 42 cm (11 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.) overall 82.7 x 95 cm (32 1/2 x 37 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 244
    £7,500≈ $10,370≈ €8,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Sterling Ruby, 6 Cell Quilt, 2010, spray paint, paper collage and coloured pencil on paper, in artist's frame
    6 Cell Quilt, 2010
    Mixed media · Paper
    126 x 96 cm (49 5/8 x 37 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    £15,000≈ $20,075≈ €17,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Sterling Ruby, Untitled, 2007, ink and collage on paper
    Untitled, 2007
    Mixed media · Paper
    58 x 87.7 cm (22 7/8 x 34 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 256
    £7,500≈ $9,878≈ €8,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Sterling Ruby, Head Trekkers Weight 2, 2011, collage on paper
    Head Trekkers Weight 2, 2011
    Mixed media · Paper
    186 x 122 cm (73 1/4 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    £25,000≈ $30,390≈ €28,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sterling Ruby, KATIE BEERS Excavation1, 2005, collage, spray paint and pen on paper
    KATIE BEERS Excavation1, 2005
    Mixed media · Paper
    22 x 30 in. (55.9 x 76.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $10,000≈ £8,050≈ €9,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Sterling Ruby, DRFTRS (4415), 2013, collage and paint on paper
    DRFTRS (4415), 2013
    Mixed media · Paper
    18 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 115
    $10,625≈ £7,668≈ €9,758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Sterling Ruby, DRFTRS (4205), 2013, collage, paint on paper
    DRFTRS (4205), 2013
    Mixed media · Paper
    30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 202
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Sterling Ruby, Arc en Ciel, acrylic spray paint, collage and mixed media on paper
    Arc en Ciel
    Acrylic · Paper
    56.7 x 76.7 cm (22 3/8 x 30 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    £11,875≈ $20,344≈ €14,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Sterling Ruby, Mother and Father Saved with Exhaust Pipes, 2005, collage, spray paint on paper
    Mother and Father Saved with Exhaust Pipes, 2005
    Mixed media · Paper
    22 1/4 x 29 3/4 in. (56.5 x 75.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 122
    $60,000≈ £35,695≈ €43,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Sterling Ruby, Trans Compositional (Crimped Red Hair, Cream Satin Dress), 2006, nail polish, collage on paper
    Trans Compositional (Crimped Red Hair, Cream Satin Dress), 2006
    Mixed media · Paper
    24 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. (62.5 x 49.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 266
    $27,500≈ £17,293≈ €20,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Sterling Ruby, (MAPPING) JORDACHE NAIL POLISH, 2005, nail polish and black marker on card
    (MAPPING) JORDACHE NAIL POLISH, 2005
    Drawing · Board
    31 1/2 x 39 1/2 in. (80 x 100.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $30,000≈ £18,649≈ €22,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Sterling Ruby, Block A, Tier 1 (Spatial), 2008, collage, spray paint and pencil on paper
    Block A, Tier 1 (Spatial), 2008
    Mixed media · Paper
    frame 104.3 x 133.7 cm. (41 1/8 x 52 5/8 in.) sheet 97.3 x 126.9 cm. (38 1/4 x 49 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    £98,500≈ $150,301≈ €114,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗

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