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Over the last 24 months the median price was $492 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$3,353, n=10). The auction record is $34,600 for I'm the Drum (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"George Arthur Carlson value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}