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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,299 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,021–$1,703, n=23). The auction record is $47,325 for Les Hammering into Wall (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Roger Ballen value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}