Ernest Archibald Taylor Auction Prices and Value Guide

Ernest Archibald Taylor auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 186 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Ernest Archibald Taylor auction prices: quick answer

Ernest Archibald Taylor auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Ernest Archibald Taylor
Source records
186
Market update
2026-02-16

Ernest Archibald Taylor market snapshot

Ernest Archibald Taylor shows solid auction liquidity with 89 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $550. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 8 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-10-16.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (66.1% · 41 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (32.3% · 20 sales)
  • $10,000+ (1.6% · 1 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$360
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
8
Median shift vs prior year
0.0%
Latest recorded sale
2025-10-16

Artist context

About Ernest Archibald Taylor

Born

1874

Died

1951

Nationality

Scottish, British

Also known as

E. A. Taylor, E A Taylor, Ernest A. Taylor

Ernest Archibald Taylor (1874–1951), commonly identified as E. A. Taylor, was a Scottish and British artist whose practice crossed fine and decorative art. Authority records identify him as a painter, printmaker, and designer, while published biographical material also describes his work in oil, watercolour, etching, furniture, interiors, and stained glass. That range helps explain why collectors may encounter his name on objects and works on paper as well as conventional paintings. Auction and appraisal research therefore benefits from identifying the specific medium and object type before comparing results. Taylor's abbreviated professional name is especially important for entity matching: records may appear under Ernest Archibald Taylor, Ernest A. Taylor, E. A. Taylor, or E A Taylor. Museum, library-authority, and public collection identifiers help distinguish him from other artists named Taylor and connect variant-name records to the same historical practitioner.

Oil paintingWatercolourEtching and printmakingFurniture and interior design

Common works and media

Works associated with Taylor include oil paintings, watercolours, etchings, and other printmaking, together with furniture and broader interior or stained-glass design activity. Auction records may consequently place his work in fine-art and painting categories, works on paper and prints, or decorative art. Medium, authorship, signatures, inscriptions, and edition details should be checked carefully before selecting comparable sales.

Market and appraisal context

Taylor's market should be assessed through closely matched examples rather than a single headline result. Relevant comparisons separate paintings from watercolours, etchings, other works on paper, and decorative objects. Dimensions, date, condition, restoration, signature or inscriptions, provenance, exhibition history, catalogue references, and attribution confidence can all affect comparability. Edition information is important for prints, while construction, materials, and documented authorship matter for designed objects. Public auction records provide useful evidence of realized prices and sale timing, but feeds may omit private transactions and may treat buyer premiums differently. A defensible appraisal should therefore reconcile several recent comparable lots and explain material differences between them and the property being valued.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Fine art and paintings
  • Works on paper and prints
  • Decorative art and editions

Value drivers

  1. Medium, dimensions, date, and period within the artist's career
  2. Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
  3. Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
  4. Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
  5. Recent comparable public auction sales for works of similar type
  6. Subject matter, rarity, and current market demand

Appraisal caveats

  • Public auction records are a starting point rather than a final appraisal; private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be represented. Source: https://appraisily.com/artist/ernest-archibald-taylor/
  • Reported auction totals may differ in their treatment of buyer premiums and fees, so comparable results should be assessed on a consistent basis. Source: https://appraisily.com/artist/ernest-archibald-taylor/
  • Authentication and condition can materially affect value. Source: https://appraisily.com/artist/ernest-archibald-taylor/

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: medium confidence, adequate source quality.

Source-grounded artist Markdown

Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for Ernest Archibald Taylor

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Ernest Archibald Taylor worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Ernest Archibald Taylor artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.