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Over the last 24 months the median price was $500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$640, n=34). The auction record is $9,037 for LEON LEVINSTEIN (1910-1988) (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Leon Levinstein value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}