James Taylor (1920–2020)
James Taylor is a British (modern) artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $389. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by James Taylor sold in 2025 for $923, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Taylor work is $389.
The median James Taylor painting sells for $494 across 7 lots.
The median James Taylor print sells for $1,067 across 2 lots.
The median James Taylor work on paper sells for $143 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $1,067† | $1,412† | 33.3% | 2024-04-17 |
| Paintings | 13 | $494‡ | $1,356 | 53.8% | 2025-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $143‡ | $143‡ | 50% | 2021-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Taylor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,067 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $494, record $1,356.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,412† |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,356 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $923 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $721 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $143‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Taylor worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Taylor work is $389. The median James Taylor painting sells for $494 across 7 lots. The median James Taylor print sells for $1,067 across 2 lots. The median James Taylor work on paper sells for $143 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a James Taylor painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Taylor painting is $494. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Taylor's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Taylor painting is $1,356.
What is James Taylor's auction record?
James Taylor's auction record is $1,412, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,412 (buyer's premium not included).
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