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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,152 including buyer’s premium (middle half $981–$4,605, n=10). The auction record is $5,227 for Amboseli No. 2 (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Bill Ainslie value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}