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Over the last 24 months the median price was $730 including buyer’s premium (middle half $383–$1,396, n=13). The auction record is $2,918 for Water is Important (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Sipho Ndlovu value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}