> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/simon-starling · updated 2026-11-02

# Simon Starling (b. 1967)

Simon Starling is a British (modern) artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,810. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Simon Starling sold in 2023 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Simon Starling work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Simon Starling on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/simon-starling?ref=kg:simon-starling) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Simon Starling work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Starling work is $3,810.

The median Simon Starling photograph sells for $2,976 across 10 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 11 | $2,976† | $17,055 | 90.9% | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,976–$12,787† | $8,190† | $17,055 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $17,055 |
| Photography | 2013 | $16,250 |

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 Simon Starling worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Starling work is $3,810. The median Simon Starling photograph sells for $2,976 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Simon Starling photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Starling photograph is $2,976. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Simon Starling's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Starling photograph is $17,055.

### What is Simon Starling's auction record?

Simon Starling's auction record is $17,055, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Simon Starling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/simon-starling (updated 2026-11-02).

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.