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Over the last 24 months the median price was $255,009 including buyer’s premium (middle half $202,655–$294,959, n=6). The auction record is $638,050 for Throwing Dice (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ben Sledsens value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}