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Ernest Mervyn Taylor

New Zealand · 1906–1964 · Painter, Printmaker

Ernest Mervyn Taylor (1906–1964) was a notable New Zealand engraver, commercial artist and publisher. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1906 but primarily lived and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Mural for the Wairoa Centennial Library, Hawke’s Bay, oil on board (1961)Mural for the Wairoa Centennial Library, Hawke’s BayArt+Object · NZ$97,480≈ $59,242≈ £47,223≈ €54,077Sign up to see
  2. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Hine, linocut, 2/5HineArt+Object · NZ$8,889≈ $6,431≈ £4,577≈ €5,225Sign up to see
  3. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Hine, 1956, linocutHine, 1956Lyon & Turnbull · £4,500≈ $5,884≈ €4,963Sign up to see

Ernest Mervyn Taylor’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 107 auction results for Ernest Mervyn Taylor between 2008 and 2026, of which 81 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $58Sign up free to see to $59.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $59.2kSign up free to see for Mural for the Wairoa Centennial Library, Hawke’s Bay at Art+Object in November 2023. The most common medium is woodcuts & linocuts (60 lots). Most results come from Art+Object (86), Dunbar Sloane (19) and Leonard Joel (1).

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  1. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Engravings on Wood, limited edition publication by The Mermaid Press, Wellington, 1957
    Engravings on Wood
    limited edition publication by The Mermaid Press, Wellington, 1957
    Art+Object · · Lot 171
    NZ$244≈ $143≈ £105≈ €123Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  2. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Kauri Snail
    Kauri Snail
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 102
    NZ$2,600≈ $1,519≈ £1,134≈ €1,323HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$1,000–2,000View at Dunbar Sloane ↗
  3. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Te Kotuku Rerenga Tahi
    Te Kotuku Rerenga Tahi
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 150
    NZ$280≈ $163≈ £121≈ €141HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$150–250View at Dunbar Sloane ↗
  4. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Untitled (Ship with Southern Cross)
    Untitled (Ship with Southern Cross)
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 153
    NZ$360≈ $209≈ £156≈ €181HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$100–200View at Dunbar Sloane ↗
  5. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Rangitikei River
    Rangitikei River
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 154
    NZ$110≈ $64≈ £48≈ €55HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$100–200View at Dunbar Sloane ↗
  6. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Spaniel
    Spaniel
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 155
    NZ$170≈ $99≈ £74≈ €86HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$100–200View at Dunbar Sloane ↗
  7. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Tui
    Tui
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 26
    NZ$600≈ $348≈ £260≈ €302HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$100–200View at Dunbar Sloane ↗
  8. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Bush Pidgeon (Kereru)
    Bush Pidgeon (Kereru)
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 27
    NZ$600≈ $348≈ £260≈ €302HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$100–200View at Dunbar Sloane ↗
  9. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Kiwi
    Kiwi
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 28
    NZ$500≈ $290≈ £217≈ €252HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$100–200View at Dunbar Sloane ↗
  10. Ernest Mervyn Taylor, Kingfisher
    Kingfisher
    Dunbar Sloane · · Lot 29
    NZ$750≈ $435≈ £325≈ €377HammerSign up free to seeEst. NZ$100–200View at Dunbar Sloane ↗

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Ernest Mervyn Taylor: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ernest Mervyn Taylor at auction?

$59,242Sign up free to see, for Mural for the Wairoa Centennial Library, Hawke’s Bay at Art+Object (November 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ernest Mervyn Taylor?

The median sale price is $863Sign up free to see across 81 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ernest Mervyn Taylor have sold at auction?

81 of 107 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ernest Mervyn Taylor?

Art+Object, Dunbar Sloane and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Art+Object · Dunbar Sloane · Leonard Joel

About Ernest Mervyn Taylor

Ernest Mervyn Taylor (1906–1964) was a notable New Zealand engraver, commercial artist and publisher. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1906 but primarily lived and worked in Wellington, New Zealand until his sudden death at the age of 58.

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