Ed Ruscha’s 1982 lithograph “Cities Across the Globe,” from the World Series/Global Edition, heads to Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated sale on October 7, 2026, with traders assessing whether it clears $600,000–$1.1 million thresholds. The broader Ruscha market has shown resilience, supported by a 78–83% sell-through rate and consistent outperformance of 1980s works on paper and prints against estimates. A comparable 1982 work on paper fetched $1.819 million in November 2025, while major 1960s paintings set records above $68 million in 2024. Auction results for prints and editions remain more modest, typically in the low-to-mid five figures, though strong institutional demand and the artist’s ongoing exhibition presence continue to support premium pricing for standout examples.