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Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,250–$37,500, n=9). The auction record is $103,759 for View of Jerusalem (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"James Fairman value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}