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Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,919 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,063–$20,552, n=8). The auction record is $300,000 for Cupid and Psyche (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Cesare Lapini value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}