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Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,370 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,870–$8,603, n=6). The auction record is $47,880 for Sheila and Arnie (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Dave Heath value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}