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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,403–$3,810, n=9). The auction record is $15,120 for Table lamps (2024, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"David Cressey value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}