Catalogue Raisonné vs. Auction Record?

In general terms, not with any particular paintings/publications in dispute: Which should take precedence, preserving an essential part of one's catalogue raisonné or establishing an auction record? Consider both long and short term implications, as well as monetary gains of both bargains.

I understand this is an ill-stated Q, as there are certainly many other important and determining factors involved, but would like to hear your broad thoughts on the principle itself, if one at all. What's more important, Catalogue Raisonné or an Auction Record? Thanks--

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