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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,304 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,060–$5,609, n=31). The auction record is $378,000 for Rainbow Mojo (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Betye Saar value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}