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Over the last 24 months the median price was $748 including buyer’s premium (middle half $731–$839, n=8). The auction record is $9,952 for 'Man Wears Glasses To See His Relatives' and 'Every Body Eats His Own Food' (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Georges Lilanga value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}