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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,905 including buyer’s premium (middle half $853–$2,486, n=7). The auction record is $8,000 for Collection of 15 pen and ink drawings (2006, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William Steig value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}