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Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,630–$10,160, n=19). The auction record is $26,694 for Snow (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Saul Leiter value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}