Sterling Ruby Work Sells for $194,200 But Delivers a 39% Negative Return
3 min read · 25 Jun 2026
SP186. Image courtesy of Sotheby's
Sterling Ruby, SP186 (2011), sold for $194,200 (GBP147,200), more than the low estimate at Sotheby's in London on June 25.
The sale was below the previous auction result by $124,200, realizing a 39% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2017 for $318,400 at Sotheby's.
Spray paint on canvas, 244.9 x 213.5cm. The work has been traded 5 times in the past.
Sale Date | Price | Price Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
June 25, 2026 | $194,200 | -39 % | Sotheby's | London |
June 28, 2017 | $318,400 | -48 % | Sotheby's | London |
October 13, 2014 | $611,000 | - | Sotheby's | Doha |
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