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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,396–$9,317, n=12). The auction record is $19,901 for Return of the Descendants III (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Blessing Ngobeni value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}