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Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,858–$15,805, n=31). The auction record is $32,760 for Untitled (Two Spires) (2024, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Richard Blow value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}