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Over the last 24 months the median price was $309 including buyer’s premium (middle half $160–$395, n=10). The auction record is $1,000 for Study for Pornocrates #2 (2024, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Lawrence Ferlinghetti value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}