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# Robert Taylor Carson (1919–2008)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Robert Taylor Carson at 3 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,935 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,218–$6,414, n=6). The auction record is $17,652 for Cottage Interior with Fiddler and Old Woman by the Fire (2015, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottage Interior with Fiddler and Old Woman by the Fire | Oil on canvas | $17,652 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 2 | RYANS PUB, ROUNDSTONE, CO. GALWAY | Oil on canvas | $12,040 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Connelly's Pub, Roundstone, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $9,935 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2009 |
| 4 | IN THE PUB, WEST OF IRELAND | Oil on canvas | $7,884 | deVeres Art Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Robert Taylor Carson HRUA (1919-2008) Horse Expert, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $6,623 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2009 |
| 6 | The Lily Pond | Oil on canvas | $6,253 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Butt Bridge | Oil on canvas | $6,109 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Muckish Mountain, Co. Donegal | Oil on canvas | $5,976 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | The Flower Seller | Oil on board | $3,878 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2009 |
| 10 | Donegal Harbour | Oil on canvas | $3,532 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $1,690 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $1,828 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $982 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Taylor Carson is a British artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,445. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Taylor Carson sold in 2025 for $12,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Taylor Carson work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Taylor Carson work is $1,445.

The median Robert Taylor Carson painting sells for $1,690 across 50 lots.

The median Robert Taylor Carson work on paper sells for $955 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Taylor Carson paintings typically sell for $1,003–$3,329 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 | 73 | $1,690† | $201,858† | 68.5% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $955 | $1,326 | 50% | 2020-08-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $145,786† | $201,858† | — | 2015-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $401–$3,150† | $1,723† | $145,786† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $1,003–$3,329† | $1,674† | $201,858† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $201,858† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $145,786† |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,326 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $968 |

† 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 Robert Taylor Carson worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Taylor Carson work is $1,445. The median Robert Taylor Carson painting sells for $1,690 across 50 lots. The median Robert Taylor Carson work on paper sells for $955 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Taylor Carson paintings typically sell for $1,003–$3,329 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Robert Taylor Carson painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Taylor Carson painting is $1,690. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Taylor Carson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Taylor Carson painting is $201,858. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $201,858 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Taylor Carson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Robert Taylor Carson painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Taylor Carson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Taylor Carson's auction record?

Robert Taylor Carson's auction record is $201,858, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $201,858 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.