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Over the last 24 months the median price was $725 including buyer’s premium (middle half $598–$807, n=8). The auction record is $27,500 for Westward the Course of Empire (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Mark Ruwedel value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}