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Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,608 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,833–$36,236, n=6). The auction record is $123,805 for Boîte de Duchamp, (Petit musée Ben) (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ben (Benjamin Vautier dit) value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}