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Doug Starn and Mike Starn Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

ArtSell has recorded 25 auction results for Doug Starn and Mike Starn photographs between 2013 and 2026, and 21 of them sold (84%). Half of the priced sales fell between $10.6kSign up free to see and $20kSign up free to see, with a median of $15kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $75kSign up free to see for Untitled #7 from Structure of Thought at Phillips in October 2016. Most results come from Phillips (25).

$75,000≈ £58,976≈ €66,899Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitled #7 from Structure of ThoughtPhillips25auction results2013–2026years recorded84%sold$15kSign up free to seemedian price

Doug Starn and Mike Starn photographs: key figures

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25
Sold rate
84%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$15kSign up free to see
Record price
$75kSign up free to see Untitled #7 from Structure of Thought, Phillips, Oct 2016

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  1. Reverse Rembrandt Detail by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1987, toned gelatin silver print and tape, sold Sep 2026
    Reverse Rembrandt Detail, 1987
    Photograph
    11 7/8 x 8 in. (30.2 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 89
    $1,226≈ £915≈ €1,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Blot Out the Sun #1 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1998–1999, encaustic and inkjet print on paper, offered Jun 2026
    Blot Out the Sun #1, 1998–1999
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 3/30
    6 1/4 x 9 in. (15.9 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Blot Out the Sun #5 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1998-1999, Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai mulberry and tissue papers with wax and encaustic, sold Apr 2026
    Blot Out the Sun #5, 1998-1999
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/3
    17 1/2 x 14 3/8 in. (44.5 x 36.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 164
    $4,515≈ £3,358≈ €3,855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Double Rembrandt (with steps) by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1987-91, Assemblage of toned silver gelatin and Kodalith prints, with plywood, painted metal nails, tape, and glue, contained in , sold Jun 2023
    Double Rembrandt (with steps), 1987-91
    Photograph · ed. 37/50
    overall 26 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. (67.3 x 64.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $5,080≈ £3,992≈ €4,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  5. Black Pulse #13 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2001, Chromogenic print triptych with metallic push pins, sold Apr 2022
    Black Pulse #13, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    Each 42 x 30 in. (106.7 x 76.2 cm) Overall 50 x 100 in. (127 x 254 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    $17,640≈ £13,480≈ €16,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Structure of Thought No. 1 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2001-2006, MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai mulberry, gampi and tissue papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, offered Apr 2022
    Structure of Thought No. 1, 2001-2006
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/3
    72 1/2 x 60 1/2 in. (184.2 x 153.7 cm) Overall 82 x 70 in. (208.3 x 177.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Black Pulse 6 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2000-2005, Lambda chromogenic print, sold Oct 2021
    Black Pulse 6, 2000-2005
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    50 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. (128.3 x 85.1 cm) Overall 57 1/2 x 41 in. (146.1 x 104.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 278
    $12,600≈ £9,265≈ €10,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Black Pulse 3 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2000-2011, Lambda chromogenic print, sold Oct 2021
    Black Pulse 3, 2000-2011
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    50 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. (128.3 x 87.6 cm) Overall 57 1/2 x 41 in. (146.1 x 104.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 277
    $15,120≈ £11,118≈ €13,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Structure of Thought #5 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2001, MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai mulberry, gampi and tissue papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, sold Sep 2020
    Structure of Thought #5, 2001
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 5/5
    Image: 59.7 x 70.2 cm (23 1/2 x 27 5/8 in.) Frame: 84 x 94 cm (33 1/8 x 37 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    £10,625≈ $13,533≈ €11,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Structure of Thought 10 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2001, mixed media, MIS on Lysonic inkjet print, Thai mulbury gampi and tissue paper with encaustic wax, in artist's frame, sold Jul 2020
    Structure of Thought 10, 2001
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 4/5
    94.5 x 84 cm (37 1/4 x 33 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    £5,000≈ $6,320≈ €5,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Seascape in Fog by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1987-2002, Three toned gelatin silver prints on thai mulberry paper with metallic push pins, sold Jul 2020
    Seascape in Fog, 1987-2002
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 5/15
    Each 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (36.8 x 29.2 cm) Overall 14 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. (36.8 x 87.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 170
    $11,875≈ £9,428≈ €10,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Thin Plant by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1988, Unique work comprised of ten toned gelatin silver prints with applied tape and nails, sold Jul 2020
    Thin Plant, 1988
    Photograph
    57 3/4 x 69 7/8 in. (146.7 x 177.5 cm) Overall 68 x 80 1/8 in. (172.7 x 203.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    $20,000≈ £15,878≈ €17,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Structure of Thought No. 1 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2001-2006, MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai mulberry, gampi and tissue papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, sold May 2019
    Structure of Thought No. 1, 2001-2006
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/3
    Image: 181 x 153 cm (71 1/4 x 60 1/4 in.) Frame: 208.5 x 178 cm (82 1/8 x 70 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    £48,750≈ $62,444≈ €55,739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Blot Out The Sun #2 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1999-2000, Lysonic inkjet print on thai mulberry and tissue papers with wax and encaustic, sold Apr 2019
    Blot Out The Sun #2, 1999-2000
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 2/3
    28 1/4 x 23 3/4 in. (71.8 x 60.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    $10,625≈ £8,090≈ €9,471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Blot Out The Sun #6 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1998-1999, Lysonic inkjet prints on thai mulberry and tissue papers with encaustic, sold Apr 2019
    Blot Out The Sun #6, 1998-1999
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/3
    Each 12 1/2 x 10 in. (31.8 x 25.4 cm) Overall 14 1/2 x 23 1/8 in. (36.8 x 58.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    $15,000≈ £11,421≈ €13,370Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Seascape in Fog by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1987-2002, Three toned gelatin silver prints on thai mulberry paper with metallic push pins, sold Apr 2019
    Seascape in Fog, 1987-2002
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 4/15
    Each 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (36.8 x 29.2 cm) Overall 14 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. (36.8 x 87.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    $11,875≈ £9,041≈ €10,585Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Black Pulse #13 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2000-2006, Chromogenic print triptych with metallic push pins, sold Apr 2018
    Black Pulse #13, 2000-2006
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    Each 28 x 20 in. (71.1 x 50.8 cm) Overall 35 1/2 x 67 1/2 in. (90.2 x 171.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    $16,250≈ £11,502≈ €13,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Blot Out the Sun #1 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1998-1999, Lysonic inkjet prints on thai mulberry and tissue papers with wax encaustic and wax in two parts, sold Apr 2018
    Blot Out the Sun #1, 1998-1999
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 1/3
    Each 82 x 68 1/8 in. (208.3 x 173 cm) Overall 82 x 136 1/4 in. (208.3 x 346.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    $50,000≈ £35,391≈ €40,637Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Attracted to Light by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, New York: Nancy Bressler Editions, 1999. Deluxe Edition. Fourteen hand coated gelatin silver prints on Thai mulberry pap, offered Oct 2017
    Attracted to Light
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 2/25
    Each 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (40 x 40 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Untitled #9 from Structure of Thought by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2001, MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai mulberry, gampi, and tissue papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, offered Oct 2016
    Untitled #9 from Structure of Thought, 2001
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 3/5
    17 x 135 in. (43.2 x 342.9 cm) Overall 19 x 137 in. (48.3 x 348 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Black Pulse #13 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2001, Chromogenic print triptych with metallic push pins, sold Oct 2016
    Black Pulse #13, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    Each 42 x 30 in. (106.7 x 76.2 cm) Overall 50 x 100 in. (127 x 254 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 238
    $25,000≈ £19,659≈ €22,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Untitled #7 from Structure of Thought by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2000, MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai mulberry, gampi and tissue papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, sold Oct 2016
    Untitled #7 from Structure of Thought, 2000
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 3/3
    27 1/2 x 134 in. (69.9 x 340.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    $75,000≈ £58,976≈ €66,899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Blot Out The Sun #4 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 1999-2003, Archival inkjet prints on Gampi and Thai Mulberry papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, mounted, sold Oct 2013
    Blot Out The Sun #4, 1999-2003
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 2/3
    27 x 44 1/2 in. (68.6 x 113 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $17,500≈ £10,775≈ €12,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Structure of Thought #6 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2001, Archival inkjet prints on Gampi and Thai Mulberry papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, sold Apr 2013
    Structure of Thought #6, 2001
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 5/5
    27 1/4 x 23 in. (69.2 x 58.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    $20,000≈ £13,192≈ €15,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Black Pulse #17 by Doug Starn and Mike Starn, 2000-2005, Lambda digital c-print, with metal tacks, sold Mar 2013
    Black Pulse #17, 2000-2005
    Photograph
    19 x 36 in. (48.3 x 91.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 293
    $8,750≈ £5,822≈ €6,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗

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