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Over the last 24 months the median price was $221 including buyer’s premium (middle half $144–$760, n=6). The auction record is $1,569 for Even People of Johannesburg Still Fighting Against Poverty (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Mario Soares value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}