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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,920–$1,920, n=5). The auction record is $7,500 for Two Rowers, 1936 (2022, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Mark Beard value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}