> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neil-taylor · updated 2026-11-02

# Neil Taylor (b. 1953)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Neil Taylor at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,958 including buyer’s premium (middle half $207–$1,958, n=5). The auction record is $2,011 for Rainwater I (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rainwater I | Acrylic on canvas | $2,011 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Octahedronal Matrix, 1953 | Galvanised welded wire mesh | $1,958 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 3 | Percentum, 1953 | Galvanised welded wire mesh | $1,958 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1953 | Galvanised welded wire mesh | $1,958 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 5 | Neilson Park With Gulls | Acrylic | $1,153 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2008 |
| 6 | Two Trees | Acrylic on canvas | $1,065 | Christie's | Aug 2003 |
| 7 | Ocean Study 111 (Newport), 1999 | Acrylic on canvas board | $207 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Lake III, 1987 | Acrylic on canvas | $195 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,065 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Neil Taylor is an Australia artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,191. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Neil Taylor sold in 2026 for $1,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Neil Taylor work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Taylor work is $1,191.

The median Neil Taylor painting sells for $928 across 16 lots.

The median Neil Taylor sculpture sells for $1,958 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $928† | $2,011 | 80% | 2026-07-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $1,958† | $3,507† | 70% | 2026-05-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $353–$1,236† | $779† | $1,484† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $706–$1,182† | $1,065† | $2,011 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,805–$2,163† | $1,958† | $3,507† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $3,507† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $2,231† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,011 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,484† |

† 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 Neil Taylor worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Taylor work is $1,191. The median Neil Taylor painting sells for $928 across 16 lots. The median Neil Taylor sculpture sells for $1,958 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil Taylor painting is $928. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil Taylor painting is $2,011.

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

Neil Taylor's auction record is $3,507, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,507 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Neil Taylor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neil-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.