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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,907 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,119–$2,043, n=5). The auction record is $113,611 for Seated male nude (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"James Barry value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}