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Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,743 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,205–$11,364, n=6). The auction record is $1,638,000 for Ripped (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Emmanuel Taku value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}