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Over the last 24 months the median price was $715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $468–$715, n=5). The auction record is $6,250 for Contest submission with over 80 original drawings for The Limited Editions Club (2014, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Richard Taylor value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}