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Thomas Ruff Photographs: Auction Prices

German · b. 1958

ArtSell has recorded 294 auction results for Thomas Ruff photographs between 2001 and 2026, of which 262 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $476 to $142,609, with a median of $14,374 across 262 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $142,609 for “"13h 18m/-60°"” at Van Ham in 2015.

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  1. Thomas Ruff, cas 29 (from the series: Cassini), 2008, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted to aluminium composite panel, printed
    cas 29 (from the series: Cassini), 2008
    Photograph · Panel
    74 x 79 cm (99 x 104 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 379
    €6,985≈ $8,131≈ £6,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Thomas Ruff, cas 20 (from the series: Cassini), 2009, Chromogenic print, flush-mounted to aluminium composite panel, printed
    cas 20 (from the series: Cassini), 2009
    Photograph · Panel
    79 x 79 cm (104 x 104 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 378
    €6,350≈ $7,391≈ £5,489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  3. Thomas Ruff, Interiors (Interieurs) (set of three), 1988, dye transfer print
    Interiors (Interieurs) (set of three), 1988
    Photograph
    10⅝ h x 7¾ w in (27 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $6,400≈ £4,729≈ €5,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Thomas Ruff, substrat 21-I, 2003, Inkjet print, Diasec mounted
    substrat 21-I, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    102 3/8 x 62 7/8 in. (260 x 159.7 cm) Overall 112 1/4 x 72 3/4 in. (285.1 x 184.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    $58,050≈ £43,176≈ €49,569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Thomas Ruff, phg.11, 2013, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    phg.11, 2013
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    86 1/4 x 64 3/4 in. (219.1 x 164.5 cm) Overall 94 x 72 3/8 in. (238.8 x 183.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $47,730≈ £35,500≈ €40,757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Thomas Ruff, nudes er10, 2000, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    nudes er10, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    49 x 35 3/8 in. (124.5 x 89.9 cm) Overall 57 x 43 1/4 in. (144.8 x 109.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    $18,060≈ £13,433≈ €15,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Thomas Ruff, Porträt (T. Bernstein), 1988, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Porträt (T. Bernstein), 1988
    Photograph · ed. 1/4
    62 3/4 x 47 in. (159.4 x 119.4 cm) Overall 82 3/4 x 65 in. (210.2 x 165.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    $14,190≈ £10,554≈ €12,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Thomas Ruff, h.e.k. 04, 2000, chromogenic print, mounted, in artist's frame
    h.e.k. 04, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    image 100.1 x 156 cm (39 3/8 x 61 3/8 in.) artist's frame 129.4 x 185.9 cm (50 7/8 x 73 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    £7,740≈ $10,305≈ €8,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Thomas Ruff, d.p.b. 08 (from 'l.m.v.d.r.'), 2000, Chromogenic print
    d.p.b. 08 (from 'l.m.v.d.r.'), 2000
    Photograph · ed. 142/250
    9 3/8 x 14 1/8 in. (23.8 x 35.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $1,664≈ £1,235≈ €1,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Thomas Ruff, Untitled (one work from Untitled/Nudes, Printed Matter Photography Portfolio V), C-print
    Untitled (one work from Untitled/Nudes, Printed Matter Photography Portfolio V)
    Photograph
    19⅞ h x 15¾ w in (50 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 133
    $2,286≈ £1,708≈ €1,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Thomas Ruff, nudes wr30, 2000, C-Print auf Acrylglas kaschiert
    nudes wr30, 2000
    Photograph · Other support
    142 x 90cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 398
    €29,040≈ $33,884≈ £25,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  12. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 15 II, 2003, chromogenic print, mounted
    Substrat 15 II, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    image 107.8 x 160 cm (42 1/2 x 62 7/8 in.) frame 128.6 x 180.6 cm (50 5/8 x 71 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    £25,800≈ $34,342≈ €29,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Thomas Ruff, NUDES (ER 10), photograph
    NUDES (ER 10)
    Photograph
    145.0 x 110.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 150
    €37,800≈ $43,663≈ £33,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €24,000–28,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  14. Thomas Ruff, Neg.Stil_04, 2015, chromogenic print
    Neg.Stil_04, 2015
    Photograph · ed. 1/8
    image 28.4 x 22.4 cm (11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.) sheet 32.5 x 26.5 cm (12 3/4 x 10 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 299
    £3,870≈ $5,132≈ €4,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Thomas Ruff, 'h.t.b. 09' (from 'l.m.v.d.r.'), 2000, Chromogenic print; front-mounted to acrylic
    'h.t.b. 09' (from 'l.m.v.d.r.'), 2000
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    39 1/2 x 65 3/4 in. (100.3 x 167 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 138
    $8,320≈ £6,264≈ €7,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Thomas Ruff, w.h.s. 08, 2001, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    w.h.s. 08, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    39 3/8 x 54 3/8 in. (100 x 138.1 cm) Overall 50 3/4 x 65 7/8 in. (128.9 x 167.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $24,510≈ £18,329≈ €21,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 7 III, 2002, Inkjet print, Diasec mounted
    Substrat 7 III, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    58 x 42 5/8 in. (147.3 x 108.3 cm) Overall 66 3/8 x 50 3/4 in. (168.6 x 128.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 155
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Thomas Ruff, Nudes ND07, 2011, chromogenic print, diasec mounted
    Nudes ND07, 2011
    Photograph
    59 3/4 x 43 1/4 in. (151.8 x 109.9 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 548
    $25,000≈ £18,603≈ €21,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  19. Thomas Ruff, Porträt (C. Föttinger), 1986, chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Porträt (C. Föttinger), 1986
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    image 65 5/8 x 50 7/8 in. (166.7 x 129.2 cm) sheet 71 3/4 x 55 1/8 in. (182.2 x 140 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    $6,350≈ £4,655≈ €5,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Thomas Ruff, nudes od21 (S. 150), 2002/2006, Chromogenic print, on photo paper, with full margins, accompanied by the monograph titled jpegs in the original blue cloth-covered slipcase
    nudes od21 (S. 150), 2002/2006
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 75/100
    I. 36 x 21.9 cm (14 1/8 x 8 5/8 in.) S. 42 x 29.7 cm (16 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.) book 40.2 x 30 x 3 cm (15 7/8 x 11 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 410
    £1,677≈ $2,271≈ €1,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  21. Thomas Ruff, Nudes (OD21), C-print
    Nudes (OD21)
    Photograph
    14⅛ h x 8⅝ w in (36 x 22 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 204
    $3,302≈ £2,495≈ €2,885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Thomas Ruff, Ohne Titel, 2011, C-Print
    Ohne Titel, 2011
    Photograph
    50 x 35cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 10
    €528≈ $611≈ £450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  23. Thomas Ruff, phg.d.s.01, 2017, Chromogenic print on plastic board, face-mounted to plexiglass
    phg.d.s.01, 2017
    Photograph · Board
    99.2 x 89.9 cm (119.5 x 110.4 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 480
    €9,450≈ $10,715≈ £7,949Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  24. Thomas Ruff, Nude, 2000, chromogenic print on Kodak paper
    Nude, 2000
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 4/50
    15.5 x 11.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 35
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  25. Thomas Ruff, Haus No. 9 II, 1991, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Haus No. 9 II, 1991
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    52 1/2 x 79 in. (133.4 x 200.7 cm) Overall 75 3/4 x 100 in. (192.4 x 254 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    $15,240≈ £11,773≈ €14,107Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 01, 2001, Inkjet print, Diasec mounted
    Substrat 01, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    84 x 62 7/8 in. (213.4 x 159.7 cm) Overall 94 1/2 x 73 5/8 in. (240 x 187 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    $88,900≈ £68,675≈ €82,292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Thomas Ruff, nudes lk18, 2000, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    nudes lk18, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    52 3/4 x 35 3/8 in. (134 x 89.9 cm) Overall 60 7/8 x 43 1/4 in. (154.6 x 109.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    $22,860≈ £17,659≈ €21,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Thomas Ruff, nudes mn12, 1999, chromogenic print, Diasec mounted, in artist's frame
    nudes mn12, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    159.5 x 110.2 cm (62 3/4 x 43 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 55
    £6,350≈ $8,098≈ €7,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 34 I, 2007/15, Chromogenic print in colors, on photo paper, with full margins
    Substrat 34 I, 2007/15
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 39/50
    I. 17 1/2 x 15 5/8 in. (44.5 x 39.7 cm) S. 21 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (54.9 x 49.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $4,445≈ £3,572≈ €4,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Thomas Ruff, Happy New Year, 2019, Inkjet-Print auf leichtem Karton
    Happy New Year, 2019
    Photograph · Board
    22,5 x 18,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 159
    €462≈ $476≈ £390Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  31. Thomas Ruff, h.l.k. 05, 2000, Chromogenic print
    h.l.k. 05, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 1/15
    11 3/8 x 8 3/4 in. (28.9 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    $2,794≈ £2,191≈ €2,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  32. Thomas Ruff, Häuser (Houses), 1988, Munich and New York: Edition Schellmann, 1989. Five chromogenic prints
    Häuser (Houses), 1988
    Photograph · ed. 4/12
    Each approximately 11 1/4 x 15 in. (28.6 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    $9,525≈ £7,470≈ €9,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Thomas Ruff, Selected Porträts (Portraits), 1984-1988, Three chromogenic prints
    Selected Porträts (Portraits), 1984-1988
    Photograph
    Each 9 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (24.1 x 18.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    $8,890≈ £6,972≈ €8,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Thomas Ruff, Nudes fe16, 2000, c-print mounted on Diasec, in artist's frame
    Nudes fe16, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    image 135 x 90 cm (53 1/8 x 35 3/8 in.) artist's frame 155.5 x 110.4 cm (61 1/4 x 43 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    £19,050≈ $24,131≈ €22,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Thomas Ruff, Porträt (C. Hoffmann), 1989, C-Print, hinter Acrylglas kaschiert, im Künstlerrahmen
    Porträt (C. Hoffmann), 1989
    Photograph
    205 × 160 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 755
    €20,320≈ $21,462≈ £16,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  36. Thomas Ruff, Porträt (O. Cieslik), 1990, C-Print, hinter Acrylglas kaschiert, im Künstlerrahmen
    Porträt (O. Cieslik), 1990
    Photograph
    205 × 160 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 756
    €22,860≈ $24,145≈ £19,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  37. Thomas Ruff, bi01“ (aus der Serie „jpegs“), 2007, C-Print, Diasec, im Künstlerrahmen
    bi01“ (aus der Serie „jpegs“), 2007
    Photograph
    237,5 × 319 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 722
    €38,100≈ $40,241≈ £31,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  38. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 21 III, 2003, Chromogenic print, printed
    Substrat 21 III, 2003
    Photograph
    21.9 x 35.5 cm (32 x 45.7 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 691
    €756≈ $798≈ £629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Lempertz ↗
  39. Thomas Ruff, 16H30M/-50°, 1990, Chromogenic print on Kodak-Professional paper, face-mounted to plexiglass, printed
    16H30M/-50°, 1990
    Photograph · Paper
    75.1 x 50.1 cm (100 x 69 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 690
    €2,772≈ $2,928≈ £2,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Lempertz ↗
  40. Thomas Ruff, Nude, 2002, Chromogenic print, printed 2024, face-mounted
    Nude, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    133 x 90.2 cm (52 3/8 x 35 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £19,050≈ $24,079≈ €22,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Thomas Ruff, Interior 4A, 1979, C-print
    Interior 4A, 1979
    Photograph
    10⅞ h x 8⅛ w in (28 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $4,410≈ £3,396≈ €4,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Thomas Ruff, jpeg ca05, 2004, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    jpeg ca05, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    64 5/8 x 86 in. (164.1 x 218.4 cm) Overall 73 x 94 1/2 in. (185.4 x 240 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    $25,400≈ £19,412≈ €23,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Thomas Ruff, Haus Nr. 8 I, 1998, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Haus Nr. 8 I, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 1/4
    56 7/8 x 76 1/8 in. (144.5 x 193.4 cm) Overall 81 3/4 x 99 in. (207.6 x 251.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    $12,700≈ £9,706≈ €11,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Thomas Ruff, nudes ree07, 2000, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    nudes ree07, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    35 3/8 x 45 1/2 in. (89.9 x 115.6 cm) Overall 43 1/2 x 53 5/8 in. (110.5 x 136.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 394
    $22,860≈ £17,470≈ €20,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 23 I, 2003, Inkjet print, Diasec mounted
    Substrat 23 I, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    95 7/8 x 62 7/8 in. (243.5 x 159.7 cm) Overall 105 7/8 x 72 3/4 in. (268.9 x 184.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 393
    $57,150≈ £43,676≈ €52,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Thomas Ruff, Haus Nr. 9 II 1991, 1991, C-Print
    Haus Nr. 9 II 1991, 1991
    Photograph
    22 x 33cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 95
    €1,056≈ $1,147≈ £899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. Thomas Ruff, Selected Images from Intérieur, 1981-1983, Five chromogenic prints
    Selected Images from Intérieur, 1981-1983
    Photograph
    Each approx. 27.5 x 20.5 cm (10 7/8 x 8 1/8 in.) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £9,525≈ $12,056≈ €11,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Thomas Ruff, Nude Ry18, 2002, Chromogenic print, printed 2008
    Nude Ry18, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 20/30
    78 x 52 cm (30 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £10,160≈ $12,860≈ €11,835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Thomas Ruff, Sterne 16H 08M/-25°, 1992, Chromogenic print, printed 2006, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Sterne 16H 08M/-25°, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 6/30
    55 x 36 1/2 in. (139.7 x 92.7 cm) Overall 60 3/4 x 42 3/4 in. (154.3 x 108.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 282
    $13,970≈ £11,053≈ €12,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Thomas Ruff, nudes bu04, 2000, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    nudes bu04, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    39 1/4 x 50 1/4 in. (99.7 x 127.6 cm) Overall 47 1/4 x 58 1/4 in. (120 x 148 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 281
    $30,480≈ £24,116≈ €28,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗

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