Douglas Gordon (b. 1966)
What is Douglas Gordon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Douglas Gordon at 23 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,575 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,286–$13,605, n=17). The auction record is $130,920 for SELFPORTRAIT OF YOU + ME (JIMI HENDRIX) FOR MICHAEL CLARK (2017, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SELFPORTRAIT OF YOU + ME (JIMI HENDRIX) FOR MICHAEL CLARK, 2006 | Burnt C-Print laid on mirror | $130,920 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Play Dead; Real Time (Other Way), 2003 | DVD and original Beta-master tape | $107,950 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Not Myself Today | Neon | $77,731 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Self-Portrait of You + Me (Marilyn) | Printed paper, smoke and mirror | $68,262 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | The End (Bird Man of Alcatraz), 1995 | Acrylic paint | $65,725 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 6 | A Souvenir of Non-Existence | — | $61,116 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 7 | Self portrait of You & Me (Warhol 4 part w/4 parts), 1966 | Chromogenic print | $60,333 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 8 | Glasgow, rainy day, 2008 | Inkjet print and tape, in artist's frame | $57,858 | Sotheby's | Aug 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self Portrait of You + Me (Sofia Loren), 2006 | Smoke and mirror | $86,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 2 | Self Portrait of You + Me (Sofia Loren), 2006 | Wax on burnt photograph and mirror, in artist's frame, in 7 parts | $60,902 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 62 | $15,447 |
| Other | 39 | $12,600 |
| Paintings | 9 | $9,770 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $6,581 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $16,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $14,227 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $7,928 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Douglas Gordon is a British (modern) artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $12,867. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Douglas Gordon sold in 2026 for $13,605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Douglas Gordon on OpeningBid →What is a Douglas Gordon work worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Gordon work is $12,867.
The median Douglas Gordon photograph sells for $13,970 across 80 lots.
The median Douglas Gordon print sells for $6,459 across 19 lots.
The median Douglas Gordon painting sells for $9,770 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Douglas Gordon photographs typically sell for $7,620–$21,590 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Douglas Gordon photographs typically sell for $985–$15,942 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $6,459‡ | $41,159 | 73.1% | 2025-12-04 |
| Paintings | 7 | $9,770 | $65,725 | — | 2018-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $8,629 | $15,988 | 66.7% | 2023-04-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $16,629 | $28,899 | 66.7% | 2022-05-11 |
| Photography | 94 | $13,970†‡ | $130,920 | 85.1% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $77,731 | $130,920 | — | 2026-02-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Douglas Gordon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $6,459 with 73.1% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $9,770, record $65,725. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $77,731.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $515–$1,319‡ | $956‡ | $8,614 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,175–$29,869‡ | $27,660‡ | $41,159 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,770–$18,612 | $9,770 | $65,725 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $985–$15,942† | $9,575† | $57,858 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $7,620–$21,590‡ | $14,227‡ | $60,902 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $9,279–$27,840‡ | $18,750‡ | $130,920 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $130,920 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $65,725 |
| Photography | 2021 | $60,902 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $45,878 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $41,159 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $34,877 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $28,899 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $15,988 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Douglas Gordon worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Gordon work is $12,867. The median Douglas Gordon photograph sells for $13,970 across 80 lots. The median Douglas Gordon print sells for $6,459 across 19 lots. The median Douglas Gordon painting sells for $9,770 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Douglas Gordon photographs typically sell for $7,620–$21,590 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Douglas Gordon photographs typically sell for $985–$15,942 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Douglas Gordon photograph?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Douglas Gordon photograph is $13,970. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Douglas Gordon's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Douglas Gordon photograph is $130,920.
What is the average price of a Douglas Gordon print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Douglas Gordon print is $6,459. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Douglas Gordon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Douglas Gordon print is $41,159.
What is the average price of a medium Douglas Gordon photograph?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Douglas Gordon photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Douglas Gordon photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Douglas Gordon photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Douglas Gordon's auction record?
Douglas Gordon's auction record is $130,920, set in 2017.
See the full Douglas Gordon record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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