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Over the last 24 months the median price was $206,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,000–$358,400, n=5). The auction record is $406,400 for Oh Boy (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Charles Bell value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}