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# Sam Taylor-Johnson (b. 1967)

## What is Sam Taylor-Johnson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Sam Taylor-Johnson at 12 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,524 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,195–$3,282, n=15). The auction record is $142,398 for Pieta (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pieta, 2001 | Colour coupler print | $142,398 | Phillips | Feb 2014 |
| 2 | Bram Stoker's Chair V, 2005 | C-print | $43,026 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | Self Portrait Suspended I, 2004 | Hand coloring | $38,147 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Soliloquy VIII, 2000 | C-prints in artist's frame, in two parts | $34,788 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Bram Stoker’s Chair II, 2005 | Hand coloring | $30,000 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | After Van Halen, 2007 | DVD | $29,819 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Pietà, 2001 | Film/DVD, duration: 1 minute 57 seconds | $29,317 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Self Portrait as a Tree, 2000 | Hand coloring | $26,982 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Laurence Fishburne, 2002 | Chromogenic print | $20,320 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soliloquy IV, 1998 | Hand coloring | $21,250 | Phillips | May 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | $6,234 |
| Photographs | 35 | $3,276 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,374 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $6,456 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $1,971 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $936 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sam Taylor-Johnson is a British artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,276.

A work by Sam Taylor-Johnson sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Taylor-Johnson work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Taylor-Johnson work is $3,276.

The median Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph sells for $3,780 across 52 lots.

The median Sam Taylor-Johnson print sells for $1,614 across 15 lots.

The median Sam Taylor-Johnson sculpture sells for $8,228 across 4 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Sam Taylor-Johnson photographs typically sell for $2,500–$14,410 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $1,614 | $142,398 | 83.3% | 2025-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $8,228 | $15,000 | 80% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 69 | $3,780 | $43,026 | 75.4% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $40,587 | $142,398 | — | 2019-03-15 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $797–$2,254 | $1,750 | $8,754 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $729–$4,372 | $2,607 | $26,982 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $2,500–$14,410 | $6,456 | $43,026 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $142,398 |
| Photography | 2019 | $43,026 |
| Photography | 2013 | $38,147 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $15,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $9,415 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,754 |

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 Sam Taylor-Johnson worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Taylor-Johnson work is $3,276. The median Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph sells for $3,780 across 52 lots. The median Sam Taylor-Johnson print sells for $1,614 across 15 lots. The median Sam Taylor-Johnson sculpture sells for $8,228 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Sam Taylor-Johnson photographs typically sell for $2,500–$14,410 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph is $3,780.

### What is Sam Taylor-Johnson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph is $43,026.

### What is the average price of a Sam Taylor-Johnson print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Taylor-Johnson print is $1,614.

### What is Sam Taylor-Johnson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Taylor-Johnson print is $142,398.

### What is the average price of a large Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,456, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Taylor-Johnson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,607, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sam Taylor-Johnson's auction record?

Sam Taylor-Johnson's auction record is $142,398, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.