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since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,858–$10,730, n=31). The auction record is $72,500 for Wet Night, Route 6 (2015, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Martin Lewis value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}