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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,013 including buyer’s premium (middle half $540–$2,561, n=5). The auction record is $25,592 for Arum Lilies (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Cecil Higgs value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}