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Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,721 including buyer’s premium (middle half $929–$19,851, n=6). The auction record is $225,000 for St. Paul’s Cathedral from St. Martin’s-le-Grand, London (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Thomas Girtin value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}