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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,058 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,806–$3,194, n=17). The auction record is $98,931 for Nuba portfolio (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Leni Riefenstahl value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}