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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,207 including buyer’s premium (middle half $374–$59,363, n=18). The auction record is $960,000 for Untitled dispersion (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Kai Althoff value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}