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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,648 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,166–$9,120, n=6). The auction record is $20,320 for TWO WORKS OF NUCLEAR ATTACK ON WASHINGTON, D.C.: MISSILE INTERCEPTION AND EVACUATION ROUTES (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Alexander Leydenfrost value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}