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Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,039–$35,320, n=23). The auction record is $1,472,000 for The Ingram Case (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Charles White value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}