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Over the last 24 months the median price was $63 including buyer’s premium (middle half $26–$83, n=6). The auction record is $218 for Senza titolo (acrilico su tela applicata su tavola) (2025, Martini Studio d'Arte). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Benjamin value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}