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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,079–$3,810, n=81). The auction record is $102,000 for Retrospective Portfolio (2012, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Berenice Abbott value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}