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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,479 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,342–$8,887, n=7). The auction record is $16,512 for Untitled (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Malangatana Valente Ngwenya value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}