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Over the last 24 months the median price was $572 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$1,080, n=5). The auction record is $7,500 for floor lamp (2017, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Gerald Thurston value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}