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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,123 including buyer’s premium (middle half $723–$3,151, n=13). The auction record is $28,000 for A Winter Afternoon, West Highlands (2005, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Sam Bough value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}