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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,031 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,100–$7,079, n=7). The auction record is $372,879 for Stand Alone (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Shibu Natesan value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}