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Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,928–$9,600, n=7). The auction record is $20,320 for Cinderella's Kitchen cabinet (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Tommy Simpson value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}