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# Al Taylor (1948–1999)

## What is Al Taylor’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Al Taylor at 15 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $553 including buyer’s premium (middle half $366–$639, n=10). The auction record is $40,107 for The Peabody Group, #9 (2022, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Peabody Group, #9, 1992 | Gouache, encre et crayon sur papier | $40,107 | Artcurial | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Avenue Junot; Standing Puddles, 1990 | Gouache on paper | $22,860 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | [no title] | Acrylic paint | $22,680 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Floaters, 1998 | Foamed plastic fishing floats, bamboo garden stakes, acrylic mica, mortar, formica and wood | $18,968 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1972 | Acrylic on canvas | $17,640 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on newsprint), 1985 | Acrylic on newsprint | $15,240 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (Counting Without Riggers), 1998 | Gouache, graphite, felt-tip pen, mica and correction fluid on tracing paper laid on paper | $13,956 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | Cavity, 1990 | Gouache, Toner und Bleistift auf Aquarellkarton | $12,109 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Remember Your Level, 1992 | Paper | $11,875 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic on newsprint), 1985 | Acrylic on newsprint | $11,340 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $5,131 |
| Other | 16 | $2,612 |
| Prints | 27 | $567 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $2,132 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $688 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Al Taylor is an American artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,228. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Al Taylor sold in 2026 for $2,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Al Taylor work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Taylor work is $1,228.

The median Al Taylor print sells for $625 across 37 lots.

The median Al Taylor work on paper sells for $5,131 across 17 lots.

The median Al Taylor painting sells for $8,190 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Al Taylor prints typically sell for $507–$696 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 47 | $625† | $6,875 | 78.7% | 2026-05-19 |
| Paintings | 7 | $8,190 | $17,640 | 71.4% | 2024-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $5,131† | $40,107 | 85% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $19,159† | $19,159† | — | 2002-06-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $15,240 | $15,240 | — | 2024-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $22,770† | $40,107 | — | 2026-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Al Taylor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $625 with 78.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $8,190, record $17,640. A typical Al Taylor painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $22,770.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $537–$1,071† | $750† | $2,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $507–$696 | $576 | $6,875 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,590–$9,734 | $5,500 | $22,680 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,427–$10,508† | $4,314† | $22,860 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $40,107 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $22,860 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $19,159† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $17,640 |
| Photography | 2024 | $15,240 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,500 |

† 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 Al Taylor worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Al Taylor work is $1,228. The median Al Taylor print sells for $625 across 37 lots. The median Al Taylor work on paper sells for $5,131 across 17 lots. The median Al Taylor painting sells for $8,190 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Al Taylor prints typically sell for $507–$696 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Al Taylor print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Al Taylor print is $625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Al Taylor's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Al Taylor print is $6,875.

### What is the average price of a Al Taylor work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Al Taylor work on paper is $5,131. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Al Taylor's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Al Taylor work on paper is $40,107.

### What is the average price of a medium Al Taylor print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Al Taylor print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Al Taylor print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Al Taylor print (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Al Taylor's auction record?

Al Taylor's auction record is $40,107, 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, “Al Taylor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/al-taylor (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.