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Over the last 24 months the median price was $45,375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30,250–$144,000, n=5). The auction record is $350,000 for The River's Gift (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Martin Grelle value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}