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# Henry Taylor (b. 1958)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 107 auction results for Henry Taylor at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $48,260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,930–$179,590, n=17). The auction record is $2,480,000 for From Congo to the Capital, and black again (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Congo to the Capital, and black again, 2007 | Acrylic and collage on wood panel | $2,480,000 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Before Gerhard Richter there was Cassi, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $2,063,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | "Batman" Part Alien, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $819,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | SEE ALICE JUMP, 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $683,272 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Haitian Cemetery, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $650,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | Dakar, Senegal #3, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $584,200 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 7 | C&H, 2006 | Acrylic paint | $504,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 8 | L.W. Robinson, 2014 | Acrylic on canvas | $482,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Ardmore Taylor aka "Mo", 2005 | Acrylic paint | $471,000 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Deana Lawson - Artist, 2012 | Acrylic paint | $441,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $80,810 |
| Other | 21 | $60,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $185,368 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $50,772 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $17,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 107 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Taylor is an American artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $69,962. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Taylor sold in 2026 for $250,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

- [Henry Taylor on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-taylor?ref=kg:henry-taylor) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Henry Taylor work worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Taylor work is $69,962.

The median Henry Taylor painting sells for $89,564 across 83 lots.

The median Henry Taylor work on paper sells for $17,500 across 7 lots.

The median Henry Taylor sculpture sells for $22,500 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Henry Taylor paintings typically sell for $113,588–$305,035 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Taylor paintings typically sell for $37,001–$90,228 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 96 | $89,564‡ | $2.5M | 86.5% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $17,500 | $47,500 | 77.8% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $22,500 | $22,500 | — | 2013-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 42 | $224,453 | $2.5M | — | 2026-06-25 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $17,500–$44,100‡ | $21,930‡ | $53,946 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $37,001–$90,228‡ | $51,700‡ | $584,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $113,588–$305,035 | $224,453 | $2.5M |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $47,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $24,510 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $22,500 |

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 Henry Taylor worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Taylor work is $69,962. The median Henry Taylor painting sells for $89,564 across 83 lots. The median Henry Taylor work on paper sells for $17,500 across 7 lots. The median Henry Taylor sculpture sells for $22,500 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Henry Taylor paintings typically sell for $113,588–$305,035 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Taylor paintings typically sell for $37,001–$90,228 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Henry Taylor painting?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Taylor painting is $89,564. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Henry Taylor's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Taylor painting is $2,480,000.

### What is the average price of a large Henry Taylor painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Henry Taylor painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $224,453, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Henry Taylor painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Taylor painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $51,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Henry Taylor's auction record is $2,480,000, set in 2023.

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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, “Henry Taylor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-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.