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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,923 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,256–$10,131, n=5). The auction record is $29,517 for Head, Portrait (of my wife) (2017, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Lucas Sithole value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}