John Taylor Arms (1887–1953)
What is John Taylor Arms’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 520 auction results for John Taylor Arms at 29 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,813 including buyer’s premium (middle half $546–$2,036, n=10). The auction record is $21,600 for The Gates of the City (2008, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gates of the City, 1922 | Aquatint and etching | $21,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | Collection of Etchings, 1920-37, 1887 | Etching | $20,000 | Bonhams | May 2012 |
| 3 | Gates of the City, 1922 | Aquatint and etching | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2019 |
| 4 | Various Subjects, circa 1940s | Etchings on laid paper | $11,162 | Christie's | Apr 2000 |
| 5 | West Forty-Second Street, Night, 1922 | Aquatint and etching | $10,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | The Gates of the City, 1887 | Etching with aquatint, on wove paper, 1922, signed in pencil, from the edition of approximately 25, with wide margins, a ½ x 2 ½-in. loss at the upper left corner (not affecting the subject), otherwise in good condition | $10,000 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Downtown, New York, 1921 | Aquatint and etching | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | The Gates of the City, 1922 | Aquatint and etching | $8,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Cobwebs (Brooklyn Bridge), 1921 | Etching | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Views of Ca D'Oro: Venetian Filigree, 1931 | Original pencil sketch and second state impression | $7,638 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 30 | $950 |
| Prints | 438 | $905 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 354 | $1,004 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 520 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
John Taylor Arms is an American artist with 631 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $862. 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 John Taylor Arms sold in 2026 for $896, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 508 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Taylor Arms work is $862.
The median John Taylor Arms print sells for $850 across 496 lots.
The median John Taylor Arms work on paper sells for $1,750 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Taylor Arms prints typically sell for $400–$1,950 (the middle half of 382 sold 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 | 577 | $850†‡ | $21,600 | 86% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,750 | $2,350 | — | 2006-03-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $7,025 | $21,600 | — | 2022-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 382 | $400–$1,950†‡ | $900†‡ | $21,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $21,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Taylor Arms worth?
Across 508 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Taylor Arms work is $862. The median John Taylor Arms print sells for $850 across 496 lots. The median John Taylor Arms work on paper sells for $1,750 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Taylor Arms prints typically sell for $400–$1,950 (the middle half of 382 sold 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 John Taylor Arms print?
Based on 496 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Taylor Arms print is $850. 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 John Taylor Arms's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Taylor Arms print is $21,600.
What is the average price of a small John Taylor Arms print?
Based on 382 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Taylor Arms print (small (under 50 cm)) is $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 John Taylor Arms's auction record?
John Taylor Arms's auction record is $21,600, set in 2008.
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