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# Philippe Starck (1949–2004)

## What is Philippe Starck’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,126 auction results for Philippe Starck at 83 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $898 including buyer’s premium (middle half $403–$2,222, n=274). The auction record is $49,200 for custom dining table (2007, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | custom dining table, 2000 | Chrome steel | $49,200 | Wright | Mar 2007 |
| 2 | Custom dining table for the Ian Schrager residence, New York, 2000 | Chrome steel | $44,450 | Wright | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | custom mirror, 2000 | Glass | $43,200 | Wright | Mar 2007 |
| 4 | custom mirror for the Ian Schrager Residence, New York, 2000 | Printing ink | $37,500 | Wright | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Illusion, 1992 | Bronze et verre Édition FIAM limitée Signée, cachet de l’éditeur et numérotée #143 sur | $31,244 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Torche officielle des Jeux Olympiques d'hiver Albertville 1992, 1992 | Chrome steel | $25,740 | PIASA | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | custom room divider, 2000 | Chrome steel | $25,200 | Wright | Dec 2007 |
| 8 | Table Illusion | Bronze, iron, molded glass | $25,043 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Occasional tables from the Royalton Hotel, 1988 | Chrome steel | $22,440 | Wright | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Stanton Mick Paravent lumineux, 1978 | Verre dépoli et métal chromé, sur roulettes | $22,284 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $954 |
| Other | 808 | $935 |
| Paintings | 6 | $727 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 122 | $1,918 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 392 | $1,079 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 156 | $444 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,126 results from 83 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philippe Starck is a French artist with 1,556 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $798. 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 Philippe Starck is recorded as sold in 2026 for $950; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**36 Philippe Starck works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Philippe Starck work worth?

Across 1,076 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Starck work is $798.

The median Philippe Starck sculpture sells for $2,000 across 156 lots.

The median Philippe Starck print sells for $537 across 22 lots.

The median Philippe Starck painting sells for $1,452 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Philippe Starck sculptures typically sell for $1,004–$3,616 (the middle half of 83 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Philippe Starck sculptures typically sell for $282–$1,388 (the middle half of 42 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 | 28 | $537† | $6,092 | 78.6% | 2026-08-22 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,452 | $3,187 | 88.9% | 2025-11-05 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $279 | $800 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 175 | $2,000† | $13,970 | 89.1% | 2026-10-27 |
| Photography | 7 | $851† | $3,540 | 85.7% | 2026-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 57 | $9,059†‡ | $49,200 | — | 2026-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Philippe Starck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $537 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $1,452, record $3,187. A typical Philippe Starck painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 57 lots) the median is $9,059.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $489–$628† | $612† | $6,092 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $282–$1,388† | $663† | $5,985 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 83 | $1,004–$3,616 | $2,250 | $13,970 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $2,125–$4,767 | $3,000 | $12,700 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $13,970 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,092 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,258† |
| Photography | 2003 | $3,540 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,187 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,413 |
| Photography | 2026 | $2,335 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Philippe Starck worth?

Across 1,076 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Starck work is $798. The median Philippe Starck sculpture sells for $2,000 across 156 lots. The median Philippe Starck print sells for $537 across 22 lots. The median Philippe Starck painting sells for $1,452 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philippe Starck sculptures typically sell for $1,004–$3,616 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Philippe Starck sculptures typically sell for $282–$1,388 (the middle half of 42 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 Philippe Starck sculpture?

Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Starck sculpture is $2,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philippe Starck's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Starck sculpture is $13,970.

### What is the average price of a Philippe Starck print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Starck print is $537. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philippe Starck's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Starck print is $6,092.

### What is the average price of a medium Philippe Starck sculpture?

Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philippe Starck sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Philippe Starck sculpture?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philippe Starck sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $663, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philippe Starck's auction record?

Philippe Starck's auction record is $49,200, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.