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The auction record is $74,442 for Two Anemones (Purple) (i); Two Anemones (Red) (ii); Rose, Glorie de Ducher (iii); Violets with Leaves (iv); Pomegrante (v); and Moth and Leaf (vi) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Rory McEwen value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}