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Over the last 24 months the median price was $411 including buyer’s premium (middle half $241–$997, n=8). The auction record is $1,186 for JAMES RANGE (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Maurice Namatjira value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}