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Over the last 24 months the median price was $989 including buyer’s premium (middle half $803–$1,103, n=6). The auction record is $20,534 for Pie Town, New Mexico (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Russell Lee value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}