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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,857 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,000–$9,600, n=5). The auction record is $37,500 for 'Red Hot Bar on Chain' and 'Worker Holding Curled Metal with Tongs' (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Paul Sample value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}