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Over the last 24 months the median price was $630 including buyer’s premium (middle half $630–$2,304, n=9). The auction record is $15,649 for Lisa and Barry (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Billy Sullivan value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}