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# Richard Taylor (1902–1970)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Richard Taylor at 7 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $468–$715, n=5). The auction record is $6,250 for Contest submission with over 80 original drawings for The Limited Editions Club (2014, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contest submission with over 80 original drawings for The Limited Editions Club, 1932-1933 | Pen | $6,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2014 |
| 2 | Harry has no interest in mundane pleasures | Gouache on paper | $6,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | The Messenger., 1945 | Watercolor and ink on illustration board | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Quicksand or not Barclay. I’ve half a mind to struggle., 1942 | Ink and wash on board | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Curtain going up, third act...and a bitter disappointment it is., 1970 | Pen | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Rookwood Pottery Vase, 1920, by Richard Taylor, high glaze in shades of blue and green, decorated on shoulder with a band of flowers and leaves, impressed Rookwood mark, no. 2245, artist's signature, ht. 8. 5 in., 1920 | High glaze in shades of blue and green | $2,415 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Oct 1998 |
| 7 | This season I think I'll just tell everyone to go to hell., 1956 | Pen | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | What Worries Me is that We've Only Got One Patient Here!, 1966 | Ink and watercolor cartoon on board | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2014 |
| 9 | Where Did You Say You Stole That Brain?, 1967 | Ink and watercolor cartoon on board | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2014 |
| 10 | Group of three war-related cartoons | Cartoons | $1,690 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $1,549 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $988 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $750 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Taylor is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Taylor sold in 2025 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Taylor work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Taylor work is $800.

The median Richard Taylor work on paper sells for $750 across 29 lots.

The median Richard Taylor print sells for $850 across 5 lots.

The median Richard Taylor sculpture sells for $100 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Richard Taylor work on papers typically sell for $526–$1,530 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $850‡ | $1,750 | — | 2022-06-09 |
| Paintings | 1 | $406 | $406 | — | 2015-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $750‡ | $6,250 | 87.9% | 2025-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $100 | $100 | 50% | 2025-12-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $750‡ | $750‡ | — | 2021-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,000 | $6,250 | — | 2022-12-15 |

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

Richard Taylor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $850. Paintings (1 lots) median $406, record $406. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $750–$1,690‡ | $850‡ | $1,750 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $526–$1,530‡ | $750‡ | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $665–$1,420 | $988 | $5,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,690 |
| Photography | 2021 | $750‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $406 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $100 |

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

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 Richard Taylor worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Taylor work is $800. The median Richard Taylor work on paper sells for $750 across 29 lots. The median Richard Taylor print sells for $850 across 5 lots. The median Richard Taylor sculpture sells for $100 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Taylor work on papers typically sell for $526–$1,530 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Taylor work on paper is $750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Taylor work on paper is $6,250.

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

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Taylor work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Richard Taylor's auction record is $6,250, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Taylor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-taylor (updated 2026-11-01).

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.