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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,115–$4,883, n=8). The auction record is $25,200 for Buffalo Stampede - Prairie Fire (2006, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Frederick Schafer value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}