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Auction Name Masters of the Universe featuring the Artwork of Mark Taylor Action Figures & Toys Showcase Auction Total Sales (USD) 240,438.50
Auction Date June 05, 2025 - June 05, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 67,880.00
Sale Number #49181 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 101,820.00
Total Lots 52
Sold Lots 52.0 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 67,880.00
% of Lots Sold 100.00% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 101,820.00
Unsold Lots 0 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 236.14%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
89007

Masters of the Universe He-Man Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 6,400.00 - 9,600.00 USD 38,750.00
89006

Masters of the Universe Skeletor (De-Man) Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 33,750.00
89003

Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull Original Concept Pencil Sketch by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1979).

 1979 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 23,750.00
89008

Masters of the Universe Beast Man (Tree Man) Original Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 3,200.00 - 4,800.00 USD 16,250.00
89010

Masters of the Universe Mer-Man Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 3,200.00 - 4,800.00 USD 16,250.00
89013

Masters of the Universe Man-At-Arms Original Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD 10,937.50
89001

Masters of the Universe Skeletor (King of Styx) Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (1970's).

 1970's USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 10,312.50
89009

Masters of the Universe Sorceress Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 2,800.00 - 4,200.00 USD 10,000.00
89012

Masters of the Universe Battle Cat Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 9,062.50
89016

Masters of the Universe Zodak Original Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 9,062.50
89024

Masters of the Universe Savage / Wonder Bread He-Man Prototype First Shot AFA 80 (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD 7,500.00
89011

Masters of the Universe Stratos (Bird Man) Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 2,800.00 - 4,200.00 USD 5,750.00
89005

Masters of the Universe Eternal Warrior (Conan) Original Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1980).

 1980 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 5,250.00
89002

Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull Original Concept Art Print by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1975-80).

 1975-80 USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 4,375.00
89015

Masters of the Universe Battle Catapult Original Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1981).

 1981 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 4,125.00
89017

Masters of the Universe Face Shifter Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1982).

 1982 USD 1,600.00 - 2,400.00 USD 3,875.00
89020

Masters of the Universe Multi-Face / Man-E-Faces Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1982).

 1982 USD 1,600.00 - 2,400.00 USD 3,875.00
89014

Masters of the Universe Ursis Prime / Beast Man Original Concept Artwork By Mark Taylor (Mattel, Undated).

 Undated USD 2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD 2,625.00
89021

Masters of the Universe Kang Gi / Webstor Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, Undated).

 Undated USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 2,500.00
89004

Masters of the Universe Paladin / Man At Arms Original Concept Art by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1980).

 1980 USD 2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD 2,062.50
89022

Masters of the Universe Stalker Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, Undated).

 Undated USD 2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD 1,937.50
89038

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Subterrain Turtle Lair Drawing by Mark Taylor (Undated).

 Undated USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 1,937.50
89019

Masters of the Universe Multi-Face/Segway Original Concept Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1982).

 1982 USD 1,600.00 - 2,400.00 USD 1,562.50
89026

Masters of the Universe Skeletor AFA 80 (Mattel, 1985).

 1985 USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 1,437.50
89049

Starriors Color Artwork by Mark Taylor (Mattel, 1983).

 1983 USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 1,437.50
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    Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: An Exceptionally Fine Copy of Austenís Emma: A Novel in Three Volumes. $40,000 - $60,000.
    Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Presentation Copy of Ernest Hemmingwayís A Farewell to Arms for Edward Titus of the Black Mankin Press. $30,000 - $50,000.
    Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Autograph Manuscript Signed Integrally for "The Songs of Pooh," by Alan Alexander. $30,000 - $50,000.
    Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Autograph Manuscript of "Three Fragments from Gˆtterd‰mmerung" by Richard Wagner. $30,000 - $50,000.
    Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Original Preliminary Artwork, for the First Edition of Snow Crash. $20,000 - $30,000.
    Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Autograph Letter Signed ("T.R. Malthus") to Economist Nassau Senior on Wealth, Labor and Adam Smith. $20,000 - $30,000.
    Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides Finely Bound by Michael Wilcox. $20,000 - $30,000.
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    Sotheby’s
    Book Week
    December 9-17, 2025
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 17: Francesco Colonna. Hypnerotomachie, Paris, 1546, Parisian calf by Wotton Binder C for Marcus Fugger. €200,000 to €300,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 17: Nausea. De principiis dialectices Gorgias, and other works, Venice, 1523, morocco gilt for Cardinal Campeggio. €3,000 to €4,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 17: Billon. Le fort inexpugnable de l'honneur, Paris, 1555, Parisian calf gilt for Peter Ernst, Graf von Mansfeld. €120,000 to €180,000.
    Sotheby’s
    Book Week
    December 9-17, 2025
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 16: Salinger, J.D. The Graham Family archive, including autographed letters, an inscribed Catcher, a rare studio photograph of the author, and more. $120,000 to $180,000.
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    Sotheby’s, Dec. 16: Massachusetts General Court. A powerful precursor to the Declaration of Independence: "every Act of Government … without the Consent of the People, is … Tyranny." $40,000 to $60,000.
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