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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,874–$5,207, n=6). The auction record is $33,102 for ICONS PORTFOLIO, 1968-89 (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Henry Wessel Jr value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}