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Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,083 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,240–$50,120, n=9). The auction record is $96,403 for Enlightenment (2023, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"G R Santosh value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}