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Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,858 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,096–$10,160, n=5). The auction record is $48,260 for February Painting (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William Pope.L value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}