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Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,348 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,388–$25,392, n=8). The auction record is $1,097,290 for Farhat Al Nuba (The Happiness of Nubia) (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Tahia Halim value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}