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Over the last 24 months the median price was $81,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $25,052–$153,492, n=7). The auction record is $189,000 for Street Music (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Denzil Forrester value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}