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Over the last 24 months the median price was $957 including buyer’s premium (middle half $570–$1,463, n=14). The auction record is $8,288 for Fireflies (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Keith Carter value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}