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Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,583 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,133–$19,608, n=30). The auction record is $228,000 for David Wojnarowicz Reclining (II) (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Peter Hujar value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}