Mike and Doug Starn (American, b. 1961) The Dark Portrait, 1985 - 1986, Toned Silver Print, scotch tape, Unsigned. H: 27 W: 39 in. Property from the Toby Devan Lewis Collection. Stux Gallery, New York/Boston. Richard Kelly Gallery, 1988.
Doug and Mike Starn alleverythingthatisyou SF3 2005-08 archival inkjet print on Gampi with encaustic image: 23.75 h x 9 w in (60 x 23 cm) sheet: 29.75 h x 15 w in (76 x 38 cm) Signed and numbered to lower right 'D+M Starn 1/15'. Signed, dated and numbered to verso 'Doug Starn Mike Starn 1/15 2005-2008'. This work is number 1 from the edition of 15. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Starn, Mike and Doug (American, b. 1961), 2 prints from the 20x200 series: alleverythingthatisyou sno6_005 and alleverythingthatisyou sno7_077, 2009 and 2010, archival pigment prints on paper, both from the edition of 500, sheets 8 inches square, in metal frames. Published for 20x200, and signed by the artists on the publisher's numbered certificate.
Mixed media with inkjet print on mulberry, gampi and silk papers, wax and lacquer. 2001-2005. C. 188 x 218.5 cm (frame). One of 3 numbered copies. Signed and dated by both artists on the reverse of the frame. In o. artist's frame.
MIKE AND DOUG STARN (b. 1961) Mater Dolorosa printed paper collage on aluminum mounted on plywood, in artist's frame overall: 67 ½ x 61 ½ in. (171.5 x 156.2 cm.)
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Mike Starn, Doug Starn, aka Starn Brothers / Starn Twins (b. 1961) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent (see additional information) Materials: paper (printing technique unknown) Dimensions (H, W, D): 20.75"h, 20.75"w; 23.25"h, 23.25"w frame Additional Information: Full title of work is "Big Bambu, BBMet 03.15.2010 K441f." The consignor was advised by the gallery of provenance that the two Starn Twins works offered consecutively in this auction were framed by the artists. Accordingly, we have not removed the frame to examine the back for any markings or to further detail the medium. Provenance: Wetterling Gallery, New York, New York | Personal collection of a Boca Raton, Florida designer, Castle Design Group, acquired at Art Miami circa 2014-2015. This lot is available for truck shipment to points along the I-95 corridor at a flat rate of $350 (including Shipper's full coverage for damage or loss). Flat rate includes first-floor delivery within 50 miles of Interstate 95 (I-95) extending from PBMA in Lake Worth Beach to Massachusetts, including but not limited to Washington (D.C.), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), New York City (New York), New Haven (Connecticut), Providence (Rhode Island), and Boston (Massachusetts). This flat rate will also be applicable to certain additional areas on shipper's normal routes, including Atlanta (Georgia), the Hamptons (New York), and the Piedmont Triad of Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem (North Carolina). If your location is within the general area mentioned and you would like to confirm the flat rate applies or receive a revised quote for your specific needs, please contact Shipper directly: East Coast Express - Nicolas Prechaniuk: 973.803.6059. Shipper is a third-party vendor; payment for their services and any delivery instructions should be directed to them. PBMA has worked with Shipper for years and has full confidence in them, but Shipper will be solely responsible and insure against any damage or loss. We will work with Buyer and Shipper to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire to confirm availability of combination shipment and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Mike Starn, Doug Starn, aka Starn Brothers / Starn Twins (b. 1961) (American, b. 1961) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent (see additional information) Materials: paper (printing technique unknown) Dimensions (H, W, D): 16.5"h, 32.5"w; 19.25"h, 35.25"w frame Additional Information: Photographic diptych is an installation view from the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, titled Big Bambu: "You Can't, You Don't, and You Won't Stop." The monumental bamboo structure in the form of a cresting wave measured 100 feet long, 50 feet high and 50 feet wide and was created over the span of three seasons, with visitors intended to witness the process. Per the exhibition press release, "The ephemeral state of the work will be documented by the artists in various scale photographs and video." A cropped section of this image was featured in the May 2010 "Design Boom" article on the exhibit. The consignor was advised by the gallery of provenance that the two Starn Twins works offered consecutively in this auction were framed by the artists. Accordingly, we have not removed the frame to examine the back for any markings or to further detail the medium. Provenance: Wetterling Gallery, New York, New York | Personal collection of a Boca Raton, Florida designer, Castle Design Group, acquired at Art Miami circa 2014-2015. This lot is available for truck shipment to points along the I-95 corridor at a flat rate of $350 (including Shipper's full coverage for damage or loss). Flat rate includes first-floor delivery within 50 miles of Interstate 95 (I-95) extending from PBMA in Lake Worth Beach to Massachusetts, including but not limited to Washington (D.C.), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), New York City (New York), New Haven (Connecticut), Providence (Rhode Island), and Boston (Massachusetts). This flat rate will also be applicable to certain additional areas on shipper's normal routes, including Atlanta (Georgia), the Hamptons (New York), and the Piedmont Triad of Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem (North Carolina). If your location is within the general area mentioned and you would like to confirm the flat rate applies or receive a revised quote for your specific needs, please contact Shipper directly: East Coast Express - Nicolas Prechaniuk: 973.803.6059. Shipper is a third-party vendor; payment for their services and any delivery instructions should be directed to them. PBMA has worked with Shipper for years and has full confidence in them, but Shipper will be solely responsible and insure against any damage or loss. We will work with Buyer and Shipper to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire to confirm availability of combination shipment and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.
Starn Twins (1961) Attracted to light #1, signed in black pen by both artists, dated '1999-02' and numbered 2/10 (on the backing of the frame), toned silver print on Thai Mulberry paper, in three parts, overall 34x75 cm (55x95 cm incl. the artists' frame) Provenance: Acquired from Gallery Torch, Amsterdam, by the present owner,
Doug and Mike Starn Blot Out The Sun 1 1991 Lysonnic inkjet diptych on Thai mulberry and tissue papers with wax encaustic and wax in artist's frame 14.375 h x 23.125 w x 1.75 d in (37 x 59 x 4 cm) Signed and inscribed to verso 'Doug and Mike Starn For Susie and Sam'. This work is an artist's proof apart from the edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof. Provenance: The Artists | Gift from the previous in 1999, Collection of Maria Morris Hambourg | Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, 27 September 2010, Lot 175 | Collection of Dina and Jerry Wind This work will preview in New York City from April 2-12 and in Lambertville from April 18-22. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey
MIKE & DOUG STARN (-) Attracted to light 5 1996-2002 stampa ai sali d'argento patinata a mano su carta di gelso tailandese cm 49x49 esemplare 1/10 firme degli artisti sull'etichetta sul retro Attracted to light 5 1996-2002 hand coated on silver print Thai mulberry paper 19 29x19 29 in edition 1/10 signed by the artists on the label on the reverse
MIKE & DOUG STARN (-) Attracted to light 32 1996-2010 stampa ai sali d'argento patinata a mano su carta di gelso tailandese cm 49x49 esemplare 9/10 firme degli artisti sull'etichetta sul retro Attracted to light 32 1996-2010 hand coated silver print on Thai mulberry paper 19 29x19 29 in edition 9/10 signed by the artists on the label on the reverse
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
Doug and Mike Starn (born 1961) Blot Out the Sun #6, 1999 Lysonic inkjet print on thai mulberry and tissue papers with encaustic, printed 2000; mounted to panel, framed, signed and numbered '1/3' in ink and a Fay Gold Gallery label on the reverse. 45 1/4 x 74 in. (114.9 x 188 cm.)
Doug and Mike Starn (American, B. 1961) - Blue Picasso Detail Signed, dated and numbered ‘Mike Starn / Doug Starn / 87-90 / #572’ verso, toned ortho film, silver print film: 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8cm) Provenance Mary Boone Gallery, New York, New York. Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio. Christie's, New York, sale of November 13, 2001, lot 150. Acquired directly from the above sale. The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
MIKE AND DOUG STARN (b. 1961) Gut Epoch media transfer sheets, plastic, paint, light bulbs, resin and ink in Plexiglas box, in three parts each: 26 ¼ x 26 ¼ x 5 in. (66.6 x 66.6 x 12.7 cm.)
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (B. 1961) Alleverythingthatisyou, Bikowbik, 2006 one signed, each numbered and dated in ink and credited, titled, dated on affixed artist's label and Sir Elton John Photography collection label (mount, verso) each image/sheet/ flush mount: 14 1⁄2 x 14 3⁄8 each frame: 16 1⁄2 x 16 1⁄2 in.
MIKE AND DOUG STARN (b. 1961) Lion's Paw printed paper, glass, tape, wood and push pin collage, in artist's frame overall: 22 ¼ x 26 ½ in. (56.5 x 67.3 cm.)
MIKE AND DOUG STARN (b. 1961) Double Rembrandt (with Steps) gelatin silver prints, nails, wood and Plexiglas collage, in two-part artist's frame overall: 26 ½ x 25 ½ in. (67.3 x 64.8 cm.)
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Mike Starn, Doug Starn, aka Starn Brothers / Starn Twins (b. 1961) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent (see additional information) Materials: paper (printing technique unknown) Dimensions (H, W, D): 20.75"h, 20.75"w; 23.25"h, 23.25"w frame Additional Information: Full title of work is "Big Bambu, BBMet 03.15.2010 K441f." The consignor was advised by the gallery of provenance that this work, along with the Starn Twins diptych, was framed by the artists. Accordingly, we have not examined the back for any markings or to further detail the medium. Provenance: Wetterling Gallery, New York, New York | Personal collection of a Boca Raton, Florida designer, Castle Design Group, acquired at Art Miami circa 2014-2015. This lot is available for truck shipment to points along the I-95 corridor at a flat rate of $300. First-floor delivery within 50 miles of Interstate 95 (I-95) from PBMA in Lake Worth Beach to Connecticut, including but not limited to New York City (New York), Hamptons (New York), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), Washington (D.C.), Atlanta (Georgia), Highpoint (North Carolina), Rhode Island, and Boston (Massachusetts). Shipper is a third-party vendor; payment for their services and any delivery instructions should be directed to them. We are willing to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire to confirm availability and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Mike Starn, Doug Starn, aka Starn Brothers / Starn Twins (b. 1961) (American, b. 1961) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent (see additional information) Materials: paper (printing technique unknown) Dimensions (H, W, D): 16.5"h, 32.5"w; 19.25"h, 35.25"w frame Additional Information: Photographic diptych is an installation view from the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, titled Big Bambu: "You Can't, You Don't, and You Won't Stop." The monumental bamboo structure in the form of a cresting wave measured 100 feet long, 50 feet high and 50 feet wide and was created over the span of three seasons, with visitors intended to witness the creation process. Per the exhibition press release, "The ephemeral state of the work will be documented by the artists in various scale photographs and video." A cropped section of this image was featured in the May 2010 "Design Boom" article on the exhibit. The consignor was advised by the gallery of provenance that this work, along with the Starn Twins diptych, was framed by the artists. Accordingly, we have not examined the back for any markings or to further detail the medium. Provenance: Wetterling Gallery, New York, New York | Personal collection of a Boca Raton, Florida designer, Castle Design Group, acquired at Art Miami circa 2014-2015. This lot is available for truck shipment to points along the I-95 corridor at a flat rate of $350. First-floor delivery within 50 miles of Interstate 95 (I-95) from PBMA in Lake Worth Beach to Connecticut, including but not limited to New York City (New York), Hamptons (New York), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), Washington (D.C.), Atlanta (Georgia), Highpoint (North Carolina), Rhode Island, and Boston (Massachusetts). Shipper is a third-party vendor; payment for their services and any delivery instructions should be directed to them. We are willing to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire to confirm availability and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.
DOUG & MIKE STARN (1961- ) Structure of Thought #8. MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai mulberry, Gampi, and tissue papers with wax, encaustic, and varnish, the image measuring 40x34 inches (101.6x86.4 cm.), the artists' frame 52x45 inches (132x114.3 cm.), with the Starns' signatures, date, and edition notation 2/5 in ink, their artist label with the printed title, edition, dimensions, and printing information, and two gallery labels, on frame verso. 2001 Provenance: Baldwin Gallery, Aspen, Colorado, 2004; to the Present Owner
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
Doug and Mike Starn (born 1961) Guanyin, 2005 Four-color carbon prints on 7 sheets of Zerkel paper, signed, dated, and numbered '3/5' in ink on the frame backing. overall 55 x 55in. (139.7 x 139.7cm.) Property from the Private Collection of Barbara and Eugene Schwartz, New York
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
A limited edition pigment print on crane museo paper depicting a Snowflake, 2006 by Doug and Mike Starn. Unsigned. Framed. Twins and collaborators, Doug and Mike Starn have a diverse conceptual practice that freely mixes photography, printmaking, sculpture, and architectural installation. Famous for their ongoing Big Bambu series 2008, a massive, performative installation made from lashed together bamboo, they have intervened both on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at the 54th Venice Biennale. The brothers have also taken bamboo fragments from their installation and re imagined them as freestanding sculpture. Their conceptual photography practice incorporates a variety of deconstructive techniques such as decollage, appropriation and reinterpretation of art historical work, and novel framing devices. Contemporary American Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.
STRUCTURE OF THOUGHT, 2001, MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai Mulberry, Gampi and tissue papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, signed on verso of frame, edition AP3, image 27 x 23”, artist selected frame 33 ½ x 29 ½ x 2 ½” with Plexiglas, approximately 30 lbs.
A limited edition pigment print on crane museo paper depicting a Snowflake, 2006 by Doug and Mike Starn. Unsigned. Framed. Twins and collaborators, Doug and Mike Starn have a diverse conceptual practice that freely mixes photography, printmaking, sculpture, and architectural installation. Famous for their ongoing Big Bambu series 2008, a massive, performative installation made from lashed together bamboo, they have intervened both on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at the 54th Venice Biennale. The brothers have also taken bamboo fragments from their installation and re imagined them as freestanding sculpture. Their conceptual photography practice incorporates a variety of deconstructive techniques such as decollage, appropriation and reinterpretation of art historical work, and novel framing devices. Contemporary American Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.
Bull Jumper Detail (c. 1989) Gelatin silverprint on polyester, tape, in perspex frame, 85.1 x 110.1 x 10 cm * Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request. For more information please visit our website: www.aagauctioneers.com.
STRUCTURE OF THOUGHT, 2001, MIS and Lysonic inkjet prints on Thai Mulberry, Gampi and tissue papers with wax, encaustic and varnish, signed on verso of frame, edition AP3, image 27 x 23”, artist selected frame 33 ½ x 29 ½ x 2 ½” with Plexiglas, approximately 30 lbs.
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American b. 1961) A PRINT, "Abstract with Green," 21ST CENTURY, inkjet print on paper, signed in pencil L/R, "Starn," numbered L/L, "2/3;" 25" x 17 1/4", framed 33 1/2" x 25 1/2".
MIKE AND DOUG STARN (b. 1961) Rembrandt/Seascape Detail toned silver print and tape collage, in artist's frame artwork: 24 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (62.2 x 49.5 cm.) frame: 28 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (72.4 x 57.2 cm.)
MIKE AND DOUG STARN (b. 1961) Plant #1 toned silver print collage, tape and nails mounted on board, in artist's frame 91 1/2 x 77 in. (232.4 x 196 cm.)
Doug and Mike Starn (b. 1961) Size of Nothing, 1996 Mixed media 7-3/4 x 8 inches (19.7 x 20.3 cm) From an edition of 350. Property from a Private West Coast Collection HID01801242017
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (B. 1961) The No Mind Not Thinks No Things noklopkot, 2012-2013 signed in pencil (recto); signed in ink, credited, titled, dated and numbered on artist's label (frame backing board) overall framed: 28 1/2 x 37 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (72.3 x 95.2 x 4.1 cm.)
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
Doug and Mike Starn, American b.1961- Blue Rookery Detail, 1987-88; toned print, wood, glue, tape and plexi, signed in pencil to frame verso, overall 83 x 123cm (framed) Note: Stux Gallery, New York, according to label verso. Please refer to department for condition report
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
Doug and Mike Starn Untitled mixed media, light box 17.25 h × 35.5 w × 7 d in (44 × 90 × 18 cm) Signed and numbered to verso 'AP2 Doug Starn Mike Starn'. This work is artist's proof number 2. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
MIKE AND DOUG STARN (B. 1961) Rose toned silver print collage, scotch tape and nails mounted on artists' wood frame 65 1/8 x 88 5/8 in. (165.4 x 225.1 cm.)
Doug and Mike Starn Size of Earth 1997 ink and collage on acetate, acrylic 8 h × 8 w in (20 × 20 cm) Signed and numbered to lower margins 'Michael Starn Douglas 19/50'. This work is number 19 from the edition of 50. Provenance: ARCIA benefit auction | Private Collection, New York This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Work is in good overall condition and presents as artist intended. Unframed.
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
DOUG AND MIKE STARN (American, born 1961). The Raft of the Medusa, 1998, Digital print with multi-layered Mylar film, scotch tape, and push pins. Signed, dated and numbered by the artists in the lower right hand corner. Numbered 4 of an edition of 20. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 26 x 24 in.; Frame: 36 x 34.25 in
Doug and Mike Starn (American, b. 1961) Black Pulse 7 (Lambda Edition) 2000-07, ink signed, dated and numbered 3/5 on label verso. Lambda digital C-print on three sheets. (56 x 65 in. (142.2 x 165.1cm)) Provenance The Print Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Private Collection, California (acquired directly from the above in 2007). Footnote: Exhibition "Doug + Mike Starn: Black Pulse 2000-2007," The Print Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 14-November 21, 2007. Literature Doug Starn, Mike Starn and Martin Barnes, Doug + Mike Starn: Black Pulse 2000-2007, exh. cat., Philadelphia: Print Center for Prints and Photographs, 2007. Condition report: To receive a complete Condition Report on this Lot, please contact the department at modernart@freemansauction.com
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