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Over the last 24 months the median price was $412 including buyer’s premium (middle half $132–$780, n=5). The auction record is $8,431 for SEEING ARIZONA (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ginny Ruffner value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}