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Michael Taylor

South African 1979- 


Michael Taylor is a South African artist who lives and works in Cape Town. Taylor studied at Stellenbosch University, where he completed his master’s degree in Visual Art. Primarily working in the mediums of painting and drawing, his work explores notions around narrative art, absorbing ideas from illustration and abstract representation. In 2013, Taylor was shortlisted as 100 Young Painters of Tomorrow by Thames & Hudson. His work is also included in the Woodner Collection.

Image source: https://mcontemp.com/artists/michael-taylor/


23 lots offered      73.91% sold      ZAR 513 746
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Michael Taylor; Atlantic Manifest
11 Jul 2021
Sold for ZAR 19 933
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Michael Taylor; Cast, Crew and Director
7 Jun 2021
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Michael Taylor; Easy Going People
7 Jun 2021
Sold for ZAR 29 313
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Michael Taylor; Against the Clock
7 Jun 2021
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
 
Michael Taylor; Lost at Sea
7 Sep 2020
Sold for ZAR 21 105
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Michael Taylor; Insomniac Rendezvous; Saturday with his Mother, two
1 Jun 2020
Sold for ZAR 4 104
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Michael Taylor; No Easy Way Out
10 May 2020
Sold for ZAR 34 140
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Michael Taylor; Insomniac Rendezvous; Saturday with his Mother, two
16 Mar 2020
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
 
Michael Taylor; Bounce Back; Major Inspector; Low Profile; Dizzy Spell; Front to Back; Shoulder Soldier; Self Theatrical; Shame, Shame, Shame; Coach; nine
15 Feb 2020
ZAR 60 000 - 80 000
 
Michael Taylor; A Rake's Progress - Nightfall
4 Jun 2018
Sold for ZAR 34 140
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Michael Taylor; In the Navy
16 Mar 2015
Sold for ZAR 43 199
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT