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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $884–$3,874, n=8). The auction record is $23,940 for Native Sun (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Patrick Alston value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}