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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,252 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,229–$4,117, n=6). The auction record is $10,594 for Untitled (2020, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"M Sivanesan value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}