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Sterling Ruby

German · b. 1972 · Painter, Sculptor

Sterling Ruby is an American artist who works in a large variety of media including ceramics, painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, video, and textiles. Often, his work is… (Wikipedia)

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SP83Phillips · Oct 2013£602,500≈ $965,868≈ €712,239Sign up to see
SP33Phillips · Jul 2014£542,500≈ $930,930≈ €681,700Sign up to see
SP56Phillips · Feb 2014£494,500≈ $810,980≈ €594,647Sign up to see

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Sterling Ruby, BC (3627), 2012, collage, paint, bleach, glue and found textiles on wood — BC (3627), 2012
Phillips · Sep 26, 2026
$51,600Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, REIF. 7238., 2020, paint on wood — REIF. 7238., 2020
Phillips · Jun 26, 2026
£10,320Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Absolute Contempt for Total Serenity #3, 2004, collage on paper — Absolute Contempt for Total Serenity #3, 2004
Phillips · Jun 24, 2026
$967Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Ashtray, 2009, glazed ceramic — Ashtray, 2009
Bonhams · Jun 24, 2026
$2,048Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR11-55, 2011, acrylic, in artist's frame — Alabaster SR11-55, 2011
Phillips · Jun 23, 2026
£28,380Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Chinati Flag (DNM), 2015, treated denim — Chinati Flag (DNM), 2015
Rago Auctions · May 1, 2026
$1,280Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, EXHM/DS3, 2011, collage and urethane on cardboard, in artist's frame — EXHM/DS3, 2011
Phillips · Mar 3, 2026
£8,385Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR08-3, 2008, cast acrylic — Alabaster SR08-3, 2008
Phillips · Feb 28, 2026
$70,950Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Ashtray 354, 2015, glazed ceramic — Ashtray 354, 2015
Bonhams · Feb 19, 2026
$7,680Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Parabolic Umbilic, 2007, wood, urethane, spray paint and ceramic, in two parts — Parabolic Umbilic, 2007
Phillips · Dec 2, 2025
$28,380Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, SP66, 2009, spray paint on canvas — SP66, 2009
Phillips · Oct 18, 2025
£129,000Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Cry, 2005, Lambda print mounted to Sintra and face-mounted to acrylic — Cry, 2005
Rago Auctions · Sep 26, 2025
$4,445Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Plate 1 + 2 (diptych), 2006, Lambda print — Plate 1 + 2 (diptych), 2006
Wright · Feb 11, 2025
$889Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, BLUE/GREEN MAXIOFACIAL, 2009, ceramic — BLUE/GREEN MAXIOFACIAL, 2009
Rago Auctions · Jan 29, 2025
$17,780Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Mapping, 2007-08, nail polish on paper — Mapping, 2007-08
Rago Auctions · Jan 29, 2025
$8,890Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, ASHTRAY 555, 2020, ceramic — ASHTRAY 555, 2020
Phillips · Dec 4, 2024
£6,985Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, EXHM/DS29, 2011, collage and urethane on cardboard — EXHM/DS29, 2011
Phillips · Dec 2, 2024
$16,510Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, FLOWER (7640), 2022, 2022, glazed ceramic — FLOWER (7640), 2022, 2022
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 31, 2024
£8,820Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, BC (3451), 2011, fabric, glue and bleached canvas laid down on panel — BC (3451), 2011
Phillips · Oct 11, 2024
£21,590Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR11-52, 2011, acrylic — Alabaster SR11-52, 2011
Phillips · Oct 11, 2024
£25,400Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, BC (3603), 2012, fabric, paint, glue, and bleached canvas on panel — BC (3603), 2012
Phillips · Sep 25, 2024
$50,800Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, EXHM/DS10, 2011, collage, paint and urethane on cardboard — EXHM/DS10, 2011
Phillips · Jul 17, 2024
$17,145Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Prime Mover #1, 2005, collage, spray paint and colored pencil on paper — Prime Mover #1, 2005
Phillips · Jul 17, 2024
$17,145Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Transcompositional/Action Below, 2009, nail polish and collage on mirror paper, in artist's frame — Transcompositional/Action Below, 2009
Phillips · Jun 17, 2024
$7,620Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Ashtray 361, 2016, glazed stoneware — Ashtray 361, 2016
Rago Auctions · Jun 12, 2024
$6,300Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, BC (3532), 2011, fabric, glue, urethane and bleached canvas on panel — BC (3532), 2011
Phillips · Apr 19, 2024
£63,500Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, SP183, 2011, spray paint on canvas — SP183, 2011
Phillips · Mar 12, 2024
$165,100Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, VAMPIRE 25, 2011, fabric and fibre fill — VAMPIRE 25, 2011
Phillips · Mar 8, 2024
£15,240Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Ceramic (Brass Consumer), 2006, glazed ceramic — Ceramic (Brass Consumer), 2006
Phillips · Sep 27, 2023
$11,430Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Formal Neon (Archaeology), 2007, collage on paper — Formal Neon (Archaeology), 2007
Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2023
$3,780Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Death Cult Los Angeles - Cry Me a River, 2007, Lambda print, flush-mounted to Plexiglas — Death Cult Los Angeles - Cry Me a River, 2007
Phillips · Sep 26, 2023
$2,413Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, CRY, 2005, Lambda print mounted on Sintra and UV Plexiglas — CRY, 2005
Rago Auctions · Sep 13, 2023
$11,340Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, BALLISTIC, 2016, screenprint in colors — BALLISTIC, 2016
Wright · Aug 8, 2023
$1,008Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, ASHTRAY 231, 2012, glazed ceramic — ASHTRAY 231, 2012
Phillips · Jul 13, 2023
£7,620Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, BC (4013), 2012, fabric collage, paint, glue and bleached canvas mounted on panel, in artist's frame — BC (4013), 2012
Phillips · Jul 13, 2023
£15,240Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, SP122, 2010, spray paint on canvas — SP122, 2010
Phillips · May 16, 2023
$330,200Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Mortar & Pestle, 2007, glazed ceramic and bronze, in 2 parts — Mortar & Pestle, 2007
Phillips · Mar 21, 2023
$22,860Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, ASHTRAY 31, 2010, ceramic — ASHTRAY 31, 2010
Phillips · Mar 8, 2023
$8,890Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Head Trekker Quilt Study, 2011, collage and spray paint on paper, in artist's frame — Head Trekker Quilt Study, 2011
Phillips · Mar 3, 2023
£15,240Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, DRFTRS (5035), 2014, paper collage and acrylic on paper, in artist's frame — DRFTRS (5035), 2014
Phillips · Dec 8, 2022
£18,900Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, STOVE 3, 2012, bronze — STOVE 3, 2012
Phillips · Nov 16, 2022
$63,000Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Vivisection Pink, 2007, collage, paint, glitter and glue on paper — Vivisection Pink, 2007
Phillips · Oct 25, 2022
£5,040Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Monument Stalagmite/Icolagnia, 2008, PVC pipe, foam, urethane, wood, spray paint, and laminate — Monument Stalagmite/Icolagnia, 2008
Phillips · Jun 29, 2022
£50,400Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Candles (Exercise in Obsessive), 2005, ink, oilstick, graphite, printed paper and paper collage on paper — Candles (Exercise in Obsessive), 2005
Phillips · Mar 9, 2022
$25,200Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Monument Stalagmite/Claret, 2008, PVC, urethane wood and spray paint on Formica — Monument Stalagmite/Claret, 2008
Phillips · Dec 9, 2021
£50,400Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Transgrid/Feminique 1, 2010, collage on Plexiglas, in artist's frame — Transgrid/Feminique 1, 2010
Phillips · Dec 9, 2021
£27,720Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, Untitled, 2005, mixed media on paper — Untitled, 2005
Rago Auctions · Nov 10, 2021
$22,100Sign up free to see

Sterling Ruby, DEEP ORANGE, 2016, Screenprint and Gicleé with spot varnish in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet — DEEP ORANGE, 2016
Phillips · Oct 19, 2021
$2,772Sign up free to see

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