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Over the last 24 months the median price was $381 including buyer’s premium (middle half $95–$577, n=7). The auction record is $32,036 for [CANTON, CIRCA 1855] (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Canton value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}