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Over the last 24 months the median price was $39 including buyer’s premium (middle half $27–$57, n=16). The auction record is $1,909 for A Seated Figure (2010, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ben Macala value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}