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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $761–$1,693, n=20). The auction record is $17,500 for MUSCLE BEACH (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Max Yavno value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}