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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,695 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,279–$2,938, n=6). The auction record is $28,605 for Composition (2019, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"David Simpson value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}