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Over the last 24 months the median price was $790 including buyer’s premium (middle half $268–$1,524, n=57). The auction record is $31,558 for Carp (2009, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William Moorcroft value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}