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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,094 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,486–$6,047, n=7). The auction record is $19,666 for On the horse race track, oil on canvas (2020, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Emil Volkers value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}