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Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,158 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,330–$12,802, n=13). The auction record is $44,147 for Drought Namibia (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Erik Laubscher value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}