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Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,225 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,360–$30,250, n=5). The auction record is $123,200 for Mountain Man, Anson Eddy (2006, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"James Bama value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}