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Over the last 24 months the median price was $716 including buyer’s premium (middle half $375–$1,953, n=18). The auction record is $199,050 for Theatrum Orbis Terrarum; Parergon; sive Veteris Geographiae Tabulae (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Abraham Ortelius value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}