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Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,062 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,448–$19,598, n=7). The auction record is $39,183 for Vecchio Re (2023, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Nikos Kessanlis value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}