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Over the last 24 months the median price was $104 including buyer’s premium (middle half $82–$160, n=14). The auction record is $2,338 for Township Scene with Children and Chickens (2014, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Dirk Meerkotter value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}