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Over the last 24 months the median price was $342 including buyer’s premium (middle half $342–$513, n=5). The auction record is $1,923 for Shipping off Mont St Michel, Normandy (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Samuel Owen value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}