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Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,065 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,620–$25,400, n=5). The auction record is $43,180 for Relics (Speakeasy Corner) (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Lewis value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}