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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,816 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,913–$6,985, n=57). The auction record is $80,632 for Detroit, 1943 (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Harry Callahan value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}