Ginny Ruffner Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ginny Ruffner Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 09, 2025
GINNY RUFFNER (WA) “MIND GARDEN" SCULPTURE, 2001
Est: $300 - $600
Ginny Ruffner (1952-2025 Washington) “Mind Garden" Mixed Media Sculpture, 2001. Includes five blown art glass floats that nest on a figural leaf aluminum tray; in original Seattle Art Museum (SAM) "Century Endowment Campaign 1995-2000" Artist Box. These items were all on view at the Seattle Art Museum during the installation of "Mind Garden" and then were gifted to SAM donors following the end of the exhibit. Facsimile signature to lid of box. Floats measure 4" each, bowl is approx 15x12" and 6" tall, and box measures 7.5x17x17". Some light scratches and scuffs to aluminum leaf bowl from use during installation at art museum, overall very good condition.
District Auction
Jan. 12, 2025
GINNY RUFFNER (WA) “FLOWERING TORNADO" SCULPTURE PILCHUCK ARTIST
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ginny Ruffner (b.1952 Washington) “Flowering Tornado" Mixed Media Sculpture, 2003. Hanging sculpture assemblage comprised of a coiled metal "tornado" framework, three hand blown glass orbs, and 2 aluminum charms. Signed and dated on blue flower charm. Measures approx 17" long and 10" in diameter. Overall excellent condition. Ruffner, who has taught at Pilchuck since 1984, has had 88 solo shows, several hundred group shows, and her work is in 55 permanent museum and public collections around the world. Seattle public art installations include a 30-foot tall kinetic water feature downtown and a permanent installation in the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park.
District Auction
Dec. 05, 2024
Ginny Ruffner ''Mid Garden Floats'' 1995 Glass and Aluminum
Est: $300 - $600
Ginny Ruffner (b.1952 Washington) ''Mid Garden Floats'' 1995 Blown Glass and Aluminum 16''x16''. Includes five multi-colored blown glass floats that nest on a figural leaf aluminum sculptural tray. Unsigned, comes in original Ginny Ruffner burned in wood box 8''x17''x17''. Some minor scattered surface marks. Overall excellent condition. These sculptures were given to major donors of the Seattle Art Museum's Centennial Endowment Campaign, 1995-2000. Donors of $25,000 or more received a sculpture from the Mind Garden installation at the end of the exhibition in 2001.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 07, 2024
Ginny Ruffner
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
American, b. 1952 Melting Evolutionary Theories, 1989 Lampworked glass and mixed media 22 1/4 x 21 1/2 inches (56.5 x 54.6 cm)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 20, 2024
Ginny Ruffner Martini Glass
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Ginny Ruffner (American, b. 1952) Martini Glass Blown glass and metal Unsigned 30 glass elements in metal martini frame.
Larsen Art Auction
Mar. 06, 2024
Ginny Ruffner, Beauty Lassoes the Tornado of the Heart
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ginny Ruffner Beauty Lassoes the Tornado of the Heart USA, c. 1990 lampworked and painted glass 15 h x 13.5 w x 8.125 d in (38 x 34 x 21 cm) Provenance: Heller Gallery, New York | Important Philadelphia Estate This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 16, 2023
Sculpture, Ginny Ruffner
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Ginny Ruffner (American, b. 1952), Untitled (Wheel with Figures), 1991, glass and colored pencil sculpture, signed and dated near center, overall: 25"h x 17"w x 8"d
Clars Auctions
Jul. 13, 2023
Ginny Ruffner (American, b. 1952) Untitled Lamp worked and painted glass 16 x 30
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Ginny Ruffner (American, b. 1952) Untitled Lamp worked and painted glass 16 x 30 x 12 inches (40.6 x 76.2 x 30.5 cm) HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 25, 2022
GINNY RUFFNER (BORN 1952) Balancing Acts Series: Classis1995blown, sculpted, and painted glass, signed and dated 'Ginny Ruffner 95'height 16in (41cm); width 10in (25.5cm); depth 9 1/4in (23.5cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
GINNY RUFFNER (BORN 1952) Balancing Acts Series: Classis 1995 blown, sculpted, and painted glass, signed and dated 'Ginny Ruffner 95' height 16in (41cm); width 10in (25.5cm); depth 9 1/4in (23.5cm)
Bonhams
Nov. 11, 2021
Ginny Ruffner
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(Washington/Georgia, born 1952) Drama of Chaos, 1989-90, apparently unsigned, glass and prismacolor pencil sculpture with tragedy and comedy masks intertwined with flowers, hands and shapes, 17 x 14 x 13 in.
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 23, 2021
GINNY RUFFNER, "EYE CANDY" BLOWN ART GLASS, 1994
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ginny Ruffner (American/Georgia, Washington State, born 1952). "Eye Candy" -1994 from the "Patterns of Thoughts Series", fifteen blown glass orbs and fabricated metal basket. Apparently unsigned. Approx. h.15", dia. 13" (with balls in basket)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Dec. 13, 2020
Ginny Ruffner Glass Mixed Media Pilchuck Artist
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
"Flowering Tornado", 2003. Hanging sculpture assemblage comprised of a coiled metal "tornado" framework and three hand blown glass orbs. Ruffner (b. 1952), who has taught at Pilchuck since 1984, has had 88 solo shows, several hundred group shows, and her work is in 55 permanent museum and public collections around the world. Seattle public art installations include a 30-foot tall kinetic water feature downtown and a permanent installation in the Seattle Art Museums Olympic Sculpture Park.
District Auction
Nov. 12, 2020
Ginny Ruffner (American, b. 1952) Bouquet, 2007 Glass 16-1/8 x 13-1/4 x 14 inch
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ginny Ruffner (American, b. 1952) Bouquet, 2007 Glass 16-1/8 x 13-1/4 x 14 inches (41.0 x 33.7 x 35.6 cm) Signed Ginny Ruffner, 07 HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 04, 2020
Ginny Ruffner (American/Seattle, b. 1952), "Flowering Tornado"
Est: $400 - $700
Ginny Ruffner (American/Seattle, b. 1952) "Flowering Tornado", 2003 metal and blown glass signed and dated on one hanging element. h. 9-3/4", w. 13", d. 10" Provenance: Collection of Mark M. Johnson, Montgomery, Alabama.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jul. 19, 2020
Ginny Ruffner (American/Washington, b. 1952), "Basket"
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Ginny Ruffner (American/Washington, b. 1952) "Basket" cast and blown glass, metal metal double basket with six clear glass sunflowers extending from handles on each side, baskets filled with 17 glass spheres of various sizes and colors. h. 32", w. 48", d. 21-1/2"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 01, 2020
Ginny Ruffner (American/Seattle, b. 1952), "Flowering Tornado"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ginny Ruffner (American/Seattle, b. 1952) "Flowering Tornado", 2003 metal and blown glass signed and dated on one hanging element. h. 9-3/4", w. 13", d. 10" Provenance: Collection of Mark M. Johnson, Montgomery, Alabama.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 01, 2020
Ginny Ruffner (American/Seattle, b. 1952), "Flowering Tornado"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ginny Ruffner (American/Seattle, b. 1952) "Flowering Tornado", 2003 metal and blown glass signed and dated on one hanging element. h. 9-3/4", w. 13", d. 10" Provenance: Collection of Mark M. Johnson, Montgomery, Alabama.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Dec. 08, 2019
Ginny Ruffner (American/Washington, b. 1952), "Basket"
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
Ginny Ruffner (American/Washington, b. 1952) "Basket" cast and blown glass, metal metal double basket with six clear glass sunflowers extending from handles on each side, baskets filled with 17 glass spheres of various sizes and colors. h. 32", w. 48", d. 21-1/2"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 29, 2019
Ginny Ruffner (American/Washington, b. 1952), "Untitled - Heart Tornado"
Est: $200 - $400
Ginny Ruffner (American/Washington, b. 1952) "Untitled - Heart Tornado" graphite, ink and watercolor on paper signed lower right. Matted, glazed and framed. 13-1/4" x 9-5/8", framed 23" x 19-1/8" Provenance: Collection of Mark M. Johnson, Montgomery, Alabama.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 13, 2019
Ginny Ruffner (American/Seattle, b. 1952), "Flowering Tornado"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Ginny Ruffner (American/Seattle, b. 1952) "Flowering Tornado", 2003 metal and blown glass signed and dated on one hanging element. h. 9-3/4", w. 13", d. 10" Provenance: Collection of Mark M. Johnson, Montgomery, Alabama.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 18, 2019
Ginny Ruffner für Vistosi. Fish abstrakt Murano
Est: CHF2,500 - CHF3,000
Ginny Ruffner 1989s in collaboration with Vistosi Murano Great stylized fish Green clear glass, opaque white underpinning Brushed white eyes with black dot Shipping weight / Shipping weight: 5 kg Ginny Ruffner b 1952 Atlanta, USA 1984-1990 teaching at the Pilchuck Glass School. In 1989 she designed various glass art objects in the Vistosi glassworks on Murano. Her works are represented in numerous international museums and collections. About the artist in general: Catalog Ginny Ruffner, Venice Works, 1989, Meyerson & Nowinski Art Associates ed., Seattle 1997.
www.1000-objekte.ch
Dec. 11, 2018
Ginny Ruffner Glass "High Five 4 The Queen" Sculpture. The piece with ace of clubs (high) 5 of spades (five) 4 of diamonds (four) queen of hearts (the Queen). The piece has orchids around the top. Signed on one orchid. Condition: good with no damage.
Est: $6,000 - $12,000
Ginny Ruffner Glass "High Five 4 The Queen" Sculpture. The piece with ace of clubs (high) 5 of spades (five) 4 of diamonds (four) queen of hearts (the Queen). The piece has orchids around the top. Signed on one orchid. Condition: good with no damage. Ht. 14" W. 17 1/2" D. 16". The piece comes with a custom box designed by Ginny's assistant for safe shipping.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Oct. 25, 2018
GINNY MARTIN RUFFNER (BORN 1952) The Reign of Interconnectedness 1997
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
GINNY MARTIN RUFFNER (BORN 1952) The Reign of Interconnectedness 1997 From the Structuring Beauty Series, lampworked glass, mixed media height 16in (40cm); width 21in (53cm); depth 12in (30cm)
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2018
GINNY RUFFNER (BORN 1952) Envisioning Renovation 1995
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
GINNY RUFFNER (BORN 1952) Envisioning Renovation 1995 lampworked glass, mixed media height 11in (27cm); width 9in (22cm); depth 9in (22cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2018
GINNY MARTIN RUFFNER (BORN 1952) The Reign of Interconnectedness 1997 From the Struct
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
GINNY MARTIN RUFFNER (BORN 1952) The Reign of Interconnectedness 1997 From the Structuring Beauty Series, lampworked glass, mixed media height 16in (40cm); width 21in (53cm); depth 12in (30cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 17, 2018
GINNY RUFFNER (BORN 1952) Envisioning Renovation 1995 lampworked glass, mixed media h
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
GINNY RUFFNER (BORN 1952) Envisioning Renovation 1995 lampworked glass, mixed media height 11in (27cm); width 9in (22cm); depth 9in (22cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 26, 2017
Ginny Ruffner (born 1952) Untitled (Arnolfini Wedding)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Ginny Ruffner (born 1952) Untitled (Arnolfini Wedding) painted and blown glass sculpture height 13 1/4in (36.3cm); width 20in (51cm); depth 10 1/4in (2cm)
Bonhams
May. 07, 2016
GINNY RUFFNER (1952- ) BLOWN GLASS INSTALLATION "MIND GARDEN" - Comprised of 5 blown glass balls resting on a steel leaf and contain...
Est: $500 - $700
GINNY RUFFNER (1952- ) BLOWN GLASS INSTALLATION "MIND GARDEN" - Comprised of 5 blown glass balls resting on a steel leaf and contained in a wood presentation box. The installation was given to donors supporting the Century Endowment Campaign at the conclusion of the 2001 Mind Garden exhibition. The box cover is signed "Ginny Ruffner" within a leaf outline. Balls approx 4"diameter, leaf 15"W x 15"D, box 7.5"H x 16.75"square.
Pacific Galleries
May. 04, 2016
GINNY RUFFNER (BORN 1952) Arms or Legs, 1998
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
GINNY RUFFNER (BORN 1952) Arms or Legs, 1998 internally decorated glass and steel height 30 1/2in (77.5cm); width 31in (79cm)
Bonhams
Feb. 21, 2016
Ginny Ruffner, (born 1952), Shrine Series; 1994, Lamp worked glass, oil paint, H 24" x W 41" x D 24"
Est: $7,500 - $8,500
Ginny Ruffner (born 1952) Shrine Series; 1994 Lamp worked glass, oil paint Signed on bottom edge. Original condition, no damage or repairs H 24" x W 41" x D 24"
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 24, 2014
Habatat Ginny Ruffner, Hieroglyphics on LSD, Glass Art
Est: $14,000 - $16,000
Ginny Ruffner, Hieroglyphics on LSD, circa 1989. 15.5 x 7 x 5?. (From a private collection) A superior example of a lampwork sculpture created before Ginny?s unfortunate accident. It combines her sense of whimsy, with impressive painting and lampwork techniques. Acquired from Habatat Galleries.
Habatat Galleries
Mar. 02, 2014
GINNY RUFFNER (b. 1952); Sculpture, glass balls in frame, Seattle, WA, ca. 1998; Torch-cut and painted steel, internally-decorated blown glass; Unmarked; 60" x 57" x 13"; Provenance: Original owner, purchased from the artist
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
GINNY RUFFNER (b. 1952); Sculpture, glass balls in frame, Seattle, WA, ca. 1998; Torch-cut and painted steel, internally-decorated blown glass; Unmarked; 60" x 57" x 13"; Provenance: Original owner, purchased from the artist
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 02, 2014
GINNY RUFFNER (b. 1952); Sculpture, glass balls in frame, Seattle, WA, ca. 1998; Torch-cut and sculpted steel, internally-decorated blown glass; Unmarked; 27" x 40" x 28";
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
GINNY RUFFNER (b. 1952); Sculpture, glass balls in frame, Seattle, WA, ca. 1998; Torch-cut and sculpted steel, internally-decorated blown glass; Unmarked; 27" x 40" x 28";
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 28, 2014
Ginny Ruffner (American b. 1952), From the Conceptual Narrative Series
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ginny Ruffner (American b. 1952) From the Conceptual Narrative Series Signed and dated indistinctly Painted glass and mixed media Height: 10-1/4 in (26 cm); Length: 20-3/4 in (52.7 cm)Property from the Estate of Bernard and Sherley Koteen
Weschler's
Oct. 26, 2013
GINNY RUFFNER (b. 1952); Sculpture, glass balls in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
GINNY RUFFNER (b. 1952); Sculpture, glass balls in frame, Seattle, WA, ca. 1998; Torch-cut and painted steel, internally-decorated blown glass; Unmarked; 60" x 57" x 13"; Provenance: Original owner, purchased from the artist
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 26, 2013
GINNY RUFFNER (b. 1952); Sculpture, glass balls in
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
GINNY RUFFNER (b. 1952); Sculpture, glass balls in cowboy boot-shaped cage, Seattle, WA, ca. 1998; Painted steel, internally-decorated blown glass; Unmarked; 26" x 28" x 10"; Provenance: Original owners, purchased from the artist.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 11, 2012
Ginny RUFFNER "Night Light d'Oro" Sculpture en verre Hauteur : 41 cm
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Ginny RUFFNER "Night Light d'Oro" Sculpture en verre Hauteur : 41 cm
Piasa
May. 11, 2012
Ginny RUFFNER (Née en 1952) "Art Changing the Weather" Sculpture en verre Hauteur : 52,5 cm
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Ginny RUFFNER (Née en 1952) "Art Changing the Weather" Sculpture en verre Hauteur : 52,5 cm
Piasa
Apr. 16, 2012
Ginny Ruffner (American, born 1952) Arms or Legs, 1998
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Arms or Legs, 1998 internally decorated glass and steel height 30 1/2in (77.5cm); width 31in (79cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 18, 2011
Ginny Ruffner (American, born 1952) Arms or Legs, 1998
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Arms or Legs, 1998 internally decorated glass and steel height 30 1/2in (77.5cm); width 31in (79cm)
Bonhams
Apr. 22, 2010
Ginny Ruffner , Stehender Fisch, um 1995
Est: €1,000 - €1,100
Ginny Ruffner , Stehender Fisch, um 1995 Ausführung: Vetreria Vistosi, Murano, Nummer 6 aus einer Auflage von 10 Exemplaren. Dunkelrot getöntes Glas, angeschmolzene, plastische Flossen aus weißem Opalglas mit transuzidem, hellgrünem Überfang. Eine Standflosse sign. und bez.: 'Ginny Ruffer (sic!) X VISTOSI 6/10' (graviert). H. 56,5 cm.
Von Zezschwitz Kunst und Design
Apr. 11, 2010
ABSTRACT ART GLASS VASE, SIGNED
Est: $100 - $275
ABSTRACT ART GLASS VASE, SIGNED - Acid etched signature, possibly ''Ginny Ruffner'' but cannot distinguish or be certain - Red art glass - Condition good; several small chips on glass projections, as seen - Late 20th century - 5'' x 7''
Pacific Galleries
Sep. 27, 2009
***GINNY RUFFNER METAL AND ART GLASS SCULPTURE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(20th Century American) In form of gilt and silvered bronze lily pad, containing multi-colored spheres, approximate diameter 26''.
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