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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,340 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,026–$7,040, n=15). The auction record is $23,089 for Selected Images (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William Christenberry value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}