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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,127 including buyer’s premium (middle half $266–$1,636, n=10). The auction record is $10,800 for Ecstasy Head (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Reuben Nakian value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}