Douglas Gordon Auction Prices and Value Guide
Douglas Gordon auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 271 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Douglas Gordon auction prices: quick answer
Douglas Gordon auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Douglas Gordon
- Source records
- 271
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Douglas Gordon
Douglas Gordon (born 1966) is a Scottish artist recognized internationally for his work in video installation, conceptual art, and photography. He was awarded the Turner Prize in 1996, the Premio 2000 at the 47th Venice Biennale in 1997, and the Hugo Boss Prize in 1998, establishing him as one of the most decorated British artists of his generation. His practice frequently revisits familiar cinematic and cultural material, re-presenting found footage and imagery to explore themes of memory, duality, and perception. Major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London hold his work in their permanent collections. Gordon lives and works in Berlin, Germany. Collectors encounter his output at international contemporary art auctions, museum exhibitions, and gallery presentations worldwide.
Conceptual ArtVideo ArtYoung British ArtistsVideo installationPhotographyText-based worksSculptureMemory and perceptionDuality and contradictionFound footage and cinematic appropriation
Common works and media
Gordon's output spans video installations, single-channel video works, photographic editions, text-based prints, neon sculptures, and mixed-media pieces. Photographic and print editions are the most frequently encountered works at auction, typically issued in numbered series. Video-based works are rarer on the secondary market and require authentication certificates, technical specifications, and display hardware documentation. Collectors may also encounter editioned sculptural multiples and wall-based text works.
Market and appraisal context
Douglas Gordon's work appears at auction primarily within contemporary art and post-war categories. His most commonly traded pieces include photographic editions, text-based prints, and sculptural multiples. Video installations, while critically celebrated, trade less frequently and carry unique edition-verification requirements. Factors that affect appraisal include the specific edition number, the presence of a certificate of authenticity, the condition of media components, provenance from a recognized gallery, and exhibition history. His Turner Prize and Venice Biennale distinctions contribute to institutional demand. Collectors should confirm format, edition size, and display-equipment specifications before valuation.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Contemporary Art
- Post-War and Contemporary Art Prints
- Video/Film Art
Value drivers
- Provenance from a major gallery or artist's estate strengthens attribution confidence
- Edition number and total edition size are critical for photography and print works
- Video installations require documentation of format, display equipment, and certificate of authenticity
- Turner Prize, Venice Biennale, and Hugo Boss Prize recognition can influence market positioning
Appraisal caveats
- Video and time-based media works involve unique authenticity and display-condition considerations that differ from traditional paintings or prints.
- Multiple editions and formats of the same work may circulate; edition specifics must be verified against certificates.
- Market for conceptual and video art is narrower than for painting; comparable auction results may be limited.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Douglas Gordon worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Douglas Gordon artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.