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Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,680–$66,923, n=6). The auction record is $542,400 for Yacht 'Orion' (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"James Edward Buttersworth value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}