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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,763–$6,925, n=7). The auction record is $100,800 for Blackfeet Warriors (Piegans) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Olaf Carl Seltzer value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}