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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,314 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,104–$2,258, n=10). The auction record is $10,183 for Rydal lake (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William Mellor value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}