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Over the last 24 months the median price was $444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$1,276, n=5). The auction record is $18,750 for Jupiter Concealed (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Tony Scherman value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}