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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,418 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,036–$32,415, n=23). The auction record is $1,925,500 for Lobster Boat, Cape Split, Maine (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"John Marin value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}