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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,979 including buyer’s premium (middle half $996–$3,288, n=13). The auction record is $4,581 for Mount Sonder (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Oscar Namatjira value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}