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houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,273 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,989–$17,987, n=8). The auction record is $95,319 for Untitled (crayon, gouache, indian ink, acrylic on card) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Omar Ba value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}