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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,168 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,188–$3,279, n=8). The auction record is $15,000 for Manhattan at Night (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Paula Scher value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}