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Over the last 24 months the median price was $37,046 including buyer’s premium (middle half $28,155–$81,676, n=5). The auction record is $411,037 for Untitled (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Statue malangan value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}