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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,255 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,227–$4,282, n=31). The auction record is $46,229 for The Grand High Witch (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Quentin Blake value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}