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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,771 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,019–$5,763, n=37). The auction record is $77,919 for Untitled (2019, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Jean Després value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}