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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,353–$4,612, n=9). The auction record is $5,000 for Indian Summer (2024, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William Matthews value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}