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Over the last 24 months the median price was $62,038 including buyer’s premium (middle half $54,200–$79,408, n=7). The auction record is $601,000 for Witness (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Bill Viola value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}