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Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,000–$15,120, n=9). The auction record is $362,500 for Humoresque (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Harriet Whitney Frishmuth value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}