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Over the last 24 months the median price was $300 including buyer’s premium (middle half $265–$404, n=7). The auction record is $4,675 for Quail Shooting (1990, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"James Milton Sessions value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}