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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,778 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,599–$1,980, n=5). The auction record is $6,250 for Sassy (2021, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"David Lemon value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}