What is a Theo Ruth work worth?
1915–1971 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 6 priced auction sales, works by Theo Ruth have sold for a median of $2,696Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,060Sign up free to see and $3,459Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $2,142Sign up free to see across 5 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Theo Ruth prices by medium
- Auction results
- 6
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2017–2025
- Median price
- $2.7kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $5.1kSign up free to see Settee, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1.2k–$2.1kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (3), Rago Auctions (2), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent Theo Ruth sales
- Settee, cowhide, oak, steel brads — $5,080Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Nov 20, 2025
- Lounge chairs, pair, leather, ash — $2,032Sign up free to see, Wright, Sep 4, 2025
- Penguin lounge chair, lacquered wood, upholstery — $1,197Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 29, 2024
- Penguin lounge chair, upholstery, lacquered wood — $2,142Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Mar 6, 2024
- Penguin lounge chairs, pair, upholstery, oak — $3,528Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Mar 6, 2024
- settee, upholstery, stained ash — $3,250Sign up free to see, Wright, Jan 19, 2017
Questions about Theo Ruth prices
What is a Theo Ruth work worth?
Based on 6 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Theo Ruth have sold for a median of $2,696, and half of them sold between $2,060 and $3,459. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Theo Ruth sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $5,080 for “Settee” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in November 2025.
How often do Theo Ruth works sell at auction?
100% of the 6 lots recorded between 2017 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a Theo Ruth work?
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ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Theo Ruth between 2017 and 2025, and 6 of them sold (100%).
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