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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,920–$7,970, n=7). The auction record is $44,100 for Snow Shadow (Giverny, January 8, 2003 1:10pm) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Spencer Finch value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}