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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,696 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,250–$4,572, n=9). The auction record is $409,500 for Ile Ogun, Planetary, Road to Goma, Alterable (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Melvin Edwards value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}