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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,563 including buyer’s premium (middle half $992–$3,125, n=12). The auction record is $5,000 for GENERAL DYNAMICS / EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE / WEATHER CONTROL (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Erik Nitsche value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}