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Over the last 24 months the median price was $169 including buyer’s premium (middle half $104–$270, n=17). The auction record is $2,574 for Nautilus (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Wim Blom value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}