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Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,275–$31,680, n=10). The auction record is $218,231 for Eternal Forest (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Philip Laverne value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}