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Theo Ruth

1915–1971

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6auction results2017–2025years recorded100%sold (6)$2.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Theo Ruth, Settee, c. 1955, cowhide, oak, steel bradsSetteeLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $5,080≈ £3,889≈ €4,412Sign up to see
  2. Theo Ruth, Penguin lounge chairs, pair, 1957, upholstery, oakPenguin lounge chairs, pairRago Auctions · $3,528≈ £2,774≈ €3,244Sign up to see
  3. Theo Ruth, settee, c. 1955, upholstery, stained ashsetteeWright · $3,250≈ £2,637≈ €3,046Sign up to see

Theo Ruth’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Theo Ruth between 2017 and 2025, of which 6 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.2kSign up free to see to $5.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $5.1kSign up free to see for Settee at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in November 2025. The most common medium is paintings (2 lots). Most results come from Wright (3), Rago Auctions (2) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1).

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  1. Theo Ruth, Settee, c. 1955, cowhide, oak, steel brads
    Settee, c. 1955
    cowhide, oak, steel brads · Panel
    29½ h x 52 w x 32 d in (75 x 132 x 81 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $5,080≈ £3,889≈ €4,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Theo Ruth, Lounge chairs, pair, c. 1955, leather, ash
    Lounge chairs, pair, c. 1955
    leather, ash
    29 h x 28 w x 28 d in (74 x 71 x 71 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 146
    $2,032≈ £1,511≈ €1,745Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Theo Ruth, Penguin lounge chair, 1957, lacquered wood, upholstery
    Penguin lounge chair, 1957
    lacquered wood, upholstery · Panel
    2'8" x 2'4" x 2'7" (81 x 72 x 79 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 407
    $1,197≈ £909≈ €1,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Theo Ruth, Penguin lounge chairs, pair, 1957, upholstery, oak
    Penguin lounge chairs, pair, 1957
    upholstery, oak · Panel
    36 h x 32 w in (91 x 81 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 164
    $3,528≈ £2,774≈ €3,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Theo Ruth, Penguin lounge chair, 1957, upholstery, lacquered wood
    Penguin lounge chair, 1957
    upholstery, lacquered wood · Panel
    34 h x 28 w x 29 d in (86 x 71 x 74 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 178
    $2,142≈ £1,684≈ €1,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Theo Ruth, settee, c. 1955, upholstery, stained ash
    settee, c. 1955
    upholstery, stained ash
    33 h x 59 w x 38 d in (84 x 150 x 97 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 132
    $3,250≈ £2,637≈ €3,046Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗

Theo Ruth: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Theo Ruth at auction?

$5,080Sign up free to see, for Settee at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (November 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Theo Ruth?

The median sale price is $2.7kSign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Theo Ruth have sold at auction?

6 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Theo Ruth?

Wright, Rago Auctions and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Wright · Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

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