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Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,966–$11,025, n=7). The auction record is $266,500 for Pink Umbrella (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Martha Walter value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}