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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,032–$2,552, n=5). The auction record is $68,114 for Baltimore (2022, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Isaac Julien value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}