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Over the last 24 months the median price was $593 including buyer’s premium (middle half $524–$819, n=7). The auction record is $3,584 for Oliviers in the Weed Field; Forest, Ardéche; Yorkshire Study; Cherry Orchard, Ardéche; Trees at Douk Ghyll; South France; and Bright Light on the Sea, Hebridean Study (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Norman Adams value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}