Sterling Ruby Work Sells for $71,000 But Delivers a 63% Negative Return
3 min read · 01 Mar 2026
Alabaster SR08-3. Image courtesy of Phillips
Sterling Ruby, Alabaster SR08-3 (2008), sold for $71,000, more than twice the low estimate at Phillips in New York on February 28.
The sale was below the previous auction result by $121,300, realizing a 63% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2016 for $192,200 at Phillips.
Cast acrylic, 115.9 x 238.1cm. The work has been traded twice in the past.
Sale Date | Price | Price Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
February 28, 2026 | $71,000 | -63 % | Phillips | New York |
February 10, 2016 | $192,200 | - | Phillips | London |
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