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Over the last 24 months the median price was $400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $346–$1,164, n=6). The auction record is $2,308 for Untitled Envelope (2025, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Bob Cato value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}