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Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,471 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,125–$20,085, n=19). The auction record is $60,664 for DRUMMER (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ken Whisson value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}