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Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,803–$29,760, n=6). The auction record is $313,000 for River in Winter (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ernest Lawson value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}