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Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,768 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,768–$51,486, n=5). The auction record is $70,400 for Agreement to develop Park Hyatt St. Kitts under the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Taryn Simon value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}