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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,003 including buyer’s premium (middle half $878–$3,613, n=6). The auction record is $35,061 for Lady of the Rocks (2025, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Hilary Heron value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}