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Over the last 24 months the median price was $704 including buyer’s premium (middle half $295–$1,251, n=19). The auction record is $19,894 for Seated Boy (2018, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Emmanuel Villanis value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}