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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,413 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,330–$5,156, n=6). The auction record is $38,183 for Dirty Streets, Pimville Slums '66 (2009, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ephraim Ngatane value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}