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Over the last 24 months the median price was $858 including buyer’s premium (middle half $624–$39,355, n=9). The auction record is $172,005 for Gelukkige dag (2026, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"APPEL, KAREL value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}