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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,494 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,462–$1,645, n=5). The auction record is $24,603 for An Expedient For Getting On (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Matthew Chambers value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}