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Over the last 24 months the median price was $743 including buyer’s premium (middle half $611–$1,295, n=20). The auction record is $3,641 for Thames Sunset, Chelsea (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ian Houston value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}