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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,778 including buyer’s premium (middle half $953–$4,000, n=13). The auction record is $20,160 for House and Field (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Willie Cole value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}