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Over the last 24 months the median price was $540 including buyer’s premium (middle half $279–$46,100, n=36). The auction record is $229,500 for Jetty Fishing (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"David Bates value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}