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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,082 including buyer’s premium (middle half $916–$6,143, n=15). The auction record is $99,801 for A Scottish Triptych: Nightshift, Departure, Saturdays (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ken Currie value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}