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Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,240 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,525–$23,585, n=35). The auction record is $156,250 for Bathers (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Philip and Kelvin Laverne value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}