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Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,232 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,861–$13,792, n=6). The auction record is $100,344 for Victoria Square Guardians - II (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Dhruva Mistry value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}