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Bailey at 8 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,170 including buyer’s premium (middle half $989–$12,700, n=12). The auction record is $83,050 for Still Life, Pierle, 1987 (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William H. Bailey value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}