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Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,020–$12,385, n=15). The auction record is $20,480 for The Baroness Rudlieb (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Karl Priebe value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}