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Thomas Ruff Photographs: Auction Prices

German · b. 1958

ArtSell has recorded 299 auction results for Thomas Ruff photographs between 2001 and 2026, of which 267 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $476 to $142,609, with a median of $13,970 across 267 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, jpeg hdem 03, 2005, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    jpeg hdem 03, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    97 x 64 5/8 in. (246.4 x 164.1 cm) Overall 105 1/2 x 73 in. (268 x 185.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 280
    $25,400≈ £20,097≈ €23,430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Thomas Ruff, Portrait (M.Schell) Young Man, 1987, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Portrait (M.Schell) Young Man, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 3/4
    62 3/4 x 57 3/8 in. (159.4 x 145.7 cm) Overall 83 x 65 1/8 in. (210.8 x 165.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    $17,780≈ £14,055≈ €16,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Thomas Ruff, H.E.K. 02, 2000, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    H.E.K. 02, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    59 x 124 3/4 in. (149.9 x 316.9 cm) Overall 79 3/4 x 139 3/4 in. (202.6 x 355 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    $26,670≈ £21,083≈ €24,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Thomas Ruff, Portrait (V. Liebermann), 1999, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Portrait (V. Liebermann), 1999
    Photograph · ed. 4/4
    63 x 47 3/8 in. (160 x 120.3 cm) Overall 83 x 65 1/8 in. (210.8 x 165.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    $13,970≈ £11,043≈ €12,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Thomas Ruff, jpeg / ma.r.s. 2 (S. 188), 2011, Chromogenic print in colours, on smooth wove paper, with full margins
    jpeg / ma.r.s. 2 (S. 188), 2011
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 19/40
    I. 80 x 56 cm (31 1/2 x 22 in.) S. 84.3 x 60 cm (33 1/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 176
    £1,524≈ $1,932≈ €1,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  6. Thomas Ruff, nudes fn06 (S. 114), 2001, Chromogenic print, on Kodak Digital paper, with full margins
    nudes fn06 (S. 114), 2001
    Photograph · Paper
    I. 32.9 x 22 cm (12 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.) S. 41.1 x 30.1 cm (16 1/8 x 11 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    £2,794≈ $3,541≈ €3,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  7. 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 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Thomas Ruff, h.t.b. 02, 1999, Chromogenic print, face-mounted
    h.t.b. 02, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    Image: 99.6 x 133.6 cm (39 1/4 x 52 5/8 in.) Frame: 130 x 163.5 cm (51 1/8 x 64 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    £12,700≈ $15,932≈ €14,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Thomas Ruff, C-Prints (für Parkett 28), 1991, C-Print auf Fujicolor Paper, in bedrucktes Transparentpapier eingeschlagen
    C-Prints (für Parkett 28), 1991
    Photograph · Paper
    50 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 200
    €1,452≈ $1,542≈ £1,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. Thomas Ruff, nudes il 07, 2012, c-print, Diasec-mounted in artist's frame
    nudes il 07, 2012
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    155.4 x 110.4 cm (61 1/8 x 43 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    £22,860≈ $28,141≈ €26,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 6 II, 2002, Inkjet print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Substrat 6 II, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    85 7/8 x 63 in. (218.1 x 160 cm) Overall 95 7/8 x 73 in. (243.5 x 185.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 226
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 34 I, 2007, chromogenic print
    Substrat 34 I, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 38/50
    image 17 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (44.5 x 40 cm) sheet 21 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. (54.6 x 50.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 136
    $4,445≈ £3,647≈ €4,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Thomas Ruff, Portrait (S. Ergolovitch), chromogenic colour print Diasec face mounted, edition of 4
    Portrait (S. Ergolovitch)
    Photograph · ed. edition of 4
    2100 x 1650mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$30,000–50,000View at Art+Object ↗
  14. Thomas Ruff, d.p.b 06, 1999, chromogenic print
    d.p.b 06, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 13/15
    image 11 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (29.2 x 21.9 cm) sheet 12 x 9 1/2 in. (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $2,540≈ £1,942≈ €2,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  15. Thomas Ruff, Serie von 5 Fotografien, 1988, Jeweils: C-Print
    Serie von 5 Fotografien, 1988
    Photograph
    24 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 71
    €7,920≈ $8,651≈ £6,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Thomas Ruff, Nudes ev 19, 2006, Chromogenic print, mounted on plexiglass in diasec
    Nudes ev 19, 2006
    Photograph · Other support
    139.5 x 90 cm (54.9 x 35.4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 215
    €27,940≈ $30,119≈ £23,971Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  17. Thomas Ruff, d.p.b.08, 2000/02, Chromogenic print, on photo paper, with full margins
    d.p.b.08, 2000/02
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 247/250
    I. 24 x 36 cm (9 1/2 x 14 1/8 in.) S. 30 x 41.8 cm (11 3/4 x 16 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 196
    £1,905≈ $2,375≈ €2,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  18. Thomas Ruff, h.e.k.03 (from the series: l.m.v.d.r.), 2000, Chromogenic print on Kodak-Professional paper, face-mounted to plexiglass
    h.e.k.03 (from the series: l.m.v.d.r.), 2000
    Photograph · Paper · ed. AP
    172.5 x 129.5 cm (210 x 165.5 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 434
    €16,380≈ $17,554≈ £14,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  19. Thomas Ruff, Antipodes I, Dijon (from the serie: Herzog & de Meuron), 1994, Chromogenic print on Kodak-Professional paper, face-mounted to plexiglass
    Antipodes I, Dijon (from the serie: Herzog & de Meuron), 1994
    Photograph · Paper · ed. AP
    131 x 206 cm (189 x 260 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 433
    €16,380≈ $17,554≈ £14,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  20. Thomas Ruff, Porträt (A. Giese), 1990, Cibachrome print
    Porträt (A. Giese), 1990
    Photograph · ed. 4/4
    79 1/4 x 61 5/8 in. (201.3 x 156.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 438
    $35,560≈ £28,412≈ €32,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Thomas Ruff, Sterne 16H 08M/-25°, 1992, Chromogenic print, printed 2006, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Sterne 16H 08M/-25°, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 14/30
    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 73
    $20,320≈ £16,279≈ €18,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Thomas Ruff, Porträts (Portraits), 1983-1985, Five chromogenic prints
    Porträts (Portraits), 1983-1985
    Photograph
    Each 9 1/2 x 7 in. (24.1 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    $8,255≈ £6,614≈ €7,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 35 I, 2007, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Substrat 35 I, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    42 3/4 x 63 7/8 in. (108.6 x 162.2 cm) Overall 51 x 72 in. (129.5 x 182.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 70
    $50,800≈ £40,699≈ €46,601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Thomas Ruff, Porträt (T. Djordjadze), 1999, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Porträt (T. Djordjadze), 1999
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    63 3/8 x 47 1/4 in. (161 x 120 cm) Overall 82 7/8 x 65 1/8 in. (210.5 x 165.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    $38,100≈ £30,524≈ €34,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Thomas Ruff, Nudes ti52, 2011, c-print, Diasec mounted, in artist's frame
    Nudes ti52, 2011
    Photograph · ed. 1/1
    261.9 x 184.9 cm (103 1/8 x 72 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 271
    £44,450≈ $53,296≈ €50,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Thomas Ruff, a.s.b. 01, 2001, c-print, Diasec mounted, in artist's frame
    a.s.b. 01, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    130 x 167.9 cm (51 1/8 x 66 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 267
    £27,940≈ $33,500≈ €31,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Thomas Ruff, h.t.b. 04, 1999, c-print
    h.t.b. 04, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 6/15
    image 28.8 x 21.4 cm (11 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.) sheet 30.1 x 23.9 cm (11 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    £2,772≈ $3,380≈ €3,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  28. Thomas Ruff, Nudes pant11, 1999, c-print, Diasec mounted, in artist's frame
    Nudes pant11, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    80.2 x 97.7 cm (31 5/8 x 38 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    £27,720≈ $33,805≈ €32,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Thomas Ruff, h.t.b. 02, 1999, c-print, Diasec mounted, in artist's frame
    h.t.b. 02, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    129.9 x 163.4 cm (51 1/8 x 64 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Thomas Ruff, nudes asd 04, 2001, C-Print auf Diasec
    nudes asd 04, 2001
    Photograph
    102 × 70 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 750
    €25,000≈ $26,345≈ £21,464Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  31. Thomas Ruff, 17 III, 1992/98, C-Print auf Kodak Professional
    17 III, 1992/98
    Photograph
    18,5 x 19cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 45
    €1,452≈ $1,507≈ £1,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  32. Thomas Ruff, Porträt 1989 (I. Graw), 1989/2012, C-Print
    Porträt 1989 (I. Graw), 1989/2012
    Photograph
    22,5 x 17cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 99
    €660≈ $685≈ £571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  33. Thomas Ruff, Sterne 10H 30M /-50°, 1992, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Sterne 10H 30M /-50°, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 1/2
    79 1/4 x 53 in. (201.3 x 134.6 cm) Overall 102 x 73 1/4 in. (259.1 x 186.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    $88,200≈ £79,819≈ €90,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 20-I, 2003, Inkjet print, Diasec mounted
    Substrat 20-I, 2003
    Photograph · ed. 5/5
    69 1/4 x 42 1//2 in. (175.9 x 109.2 cm) Overall 77 1/4 x 50 1//2 in. (196.2 x 129.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 249
    $47,880≈ £43,330≈ €49,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Thomas Ruff, ri 03“, aus der Serie „jpegs, 2007, C-Print auf Diasec
    ri 03“, aus der Serie „jpegs, 2007
    Photograph
    231 × 163,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 626
    €56,250≈ $60,356≈ £48,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  36. Thomas Ruff, ma.r.s. 15, 2011, C-Print, 2012
    ma.r.s. 15, 2011
    Photograph · ed. AP
    62,6 × 43,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2101
    €3,500≈ $3,749≈ £2,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
  37. Thomas Ruff, Fuck Contemporary Art, 1998, Chromogenic print on Fujifilm-Pictro paper
    Fuck Contemporary Art, 1998
    Photograph · Paper · ed. AP
    46.5 x 31.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 668
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,200–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  38. Thomas Ruff, Porträt (J. Rubell), 1989, c-print, in artist's frame
    Porträt (J. Rubell), 1989
    Photograph · ed. 1/4
    210.9 x 165.8 cm (83 x 65 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    £20,160≈ $25,059≈ €23,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Thomas Ruff, Nudes od21, 2002, Chromogenic print, printed 2006
    Nudes od21, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 60/100
    14 x 8 5/8 in. (35.6 x 21.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $4,410≈ £3,370≈ €4,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Thomas Ruff, Substrat 7 III, 2002, Inkjet print, Diasec mounted
    Substrat 7 III, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 5/5
    58 x 42 1/2 in. (147.3 x 108 cm) Overall 66 1/4 x 50 3/4 in. (168.3 x 128.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    $69,300≈ £52,957≈ €63,444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Thomas Ruff, ri 03, 2007, c-print face-mounted to Plexiglas, in artist's frame
    ri 03, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    sheet 248.6 x 180.2 cm (97 7/8 x 70 7/8 in.) framed 253 x 185 cm (99 5/8 x 72 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 178
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Thomas Ruff, Intérieur 3D (Tegernsee), 1983, Chromogenic print on Kodak paper
    Intérieur 3D (Tegernsee), 1983
    Photograph · Paper
    27.4 x 20.6 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 616
    €2,125≈ $2,399≈ £1,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  43. Thomas Ruff, Nude fn 06, 2001/03, C-Print auf Kodak Digital Paper
    Nude fn 06, 2001/03
    Photograph · Paper
    33 x 22cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 24
    €2,580≈ $2,932≈ £2,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  44. Thomas Ruff, Nudes dg11, 2006, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Nudes dg11, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    47 1/4 x 35 1/2 in. (120 x 90.2 cm) Overall 55 1/4 x 43 1/2 in. (140.3 x 110.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    $30,240≈ £22,237≈ €26,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Thomas Ruff, Sterne 16H 08M /-25°, 1992, Chromogenic print, printed 2006, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Sterne 16H 08M /-25°, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 13/30
    55 x 36 3/4 in. (139.7 x 93.3 cm) Overall 61 5/8 x 43 1/4 in. (156.5 x 109.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    $12,600≈ £9,265≈ €10,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Thomas Ruff, Selected Portraits, 1987-1998, Eight chromogenic prints
    Selected Portraits, 1987-1998
    Photograph
    Each 9 1/4 x 7 in. (23.5 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    $10,080≈ £7,412≈ €8,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Thomas Ruff, Portrait (M. Roeser), 1999, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Portrait (M. Roeser), 1999
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    63 1/8 x 47 5/8 in. (160.3 x 121 cm) Overall 83 x 65 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (210.8 x 166.4 x 3.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 249
    $27,720≈ £20,384≈ €23,975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Thomas Ruff, Sterne, 17h 51m /-22°, 1990, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Sterne, 17h 51m /-22°, 1990
    Photograph · ed. 1/2
    79 x 52 3/4 in. (200.7 x 134 cm) Overall 102 x 73 1/4 in. (259.1 x 186.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    $113,400≈ £83,388≈ €98,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Thomas Ruff, jpeg li01, 2007, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    jpeg li01, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    88 3/4 x 64 5/8 in. (225.4 x 164.1 cm) Overall 97 x 72 3/4 in. (246.4 x 184.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    $69,300≈ £50,960≈ €59,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Thomas Ruff, Star 16h 08m/-25°, 1992/2016, Photography, Chromogenic print, on a plexiglass...
    Star 16h 08m/-25°, 1992/2016
    Photograph · Other support · ed. edition of 30
    139.8 x 93 cm (55 x 36.6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 585
    €11,250≈ $13,385≈ £9,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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