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Over the last 24 months the median price was $514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $492–$839, n=71). The auction record is $21,409 for The Genuine Works of James Gillray, engraved by himself, in two volumes. London: Thomas M'Lean, 1830. [With:] – Illustrative Description of the Genuine Works of Mr. James Gillray. London: Thomas M'Lean, 1830. (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"James Gillray value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}