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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,621 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,116–$3,302, n=17). The auction record is $33,600 for Untitled, (Flag - derelict interior with Christopher) (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ralph Eugene Meatyard value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}