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Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,390–$28,160, n=7). The auction record is $76,375 for In the High Island Oil Field; Afternoon, Late March (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Rackstraw Downes value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}