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for Don Wright at 3 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $469 including buyer’s premium (middle half $351–$1,016, n=18). The auction record is $4,575 for Night on Night (2022, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Don Wright value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}