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Over the last 24 months the median price was $688 including buyer’s premium (middle half $440–$689, n=5). The auction record is $21,049 for Selected portraits (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ida Kar value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}