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Over the last 24 months the median price was $600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $500–$788, n=11). The auction record is $10,000 for Yosemite Valley (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Manuel Valencia value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}