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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,291 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,846–$3,645, n=12). The auction record is $6,770 for STRIDING BEAR (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ , Paulatuk value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}