**Ed Ruscha’s 1980 acrylic “Cities Across the Globe,” a large panoramic canvas (20¼ × 159 in.) from the Weinstein Family Foundation, carried a $400,000–600,000 estimate at Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated sale on October 7, 2026.** Strong provenance, including 1980–82 Ace Gallery exhibitions and catalogue raisonné listing, supports expectations it could exceed the high estimate, consistent with recent 1980s Ruscha works on paper and paintings frequently clearing or surpassing estimates amid 78–83% sell-through rates. The artist’s broader market remains resilient following the 2024 record of roughly $68.3 million for a major 1960s painting, though mid-tier lots remain sensitive to condition and seasonal competition. Traders are watching final “lot sold” results—due by October 31—for confirmation above the $600k–$1.1M thresholds, with no fresher direct comps available for this exact piece.