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Metzker at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,139 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,056–$6,196, n=12). The auction record is $20,619 for New York, 1958 (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ray K. Metzker value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}