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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,422 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,255–$8,588, n=5). The auction record is $24,071 for Leonida Pizzeria (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ken Lum value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}