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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,825 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,116–$32,925, n=7). The auction record is $75,600 for Domino (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Will Cotton value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}