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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,621 including buyer’s premium (middle half $635–$16,770, n=5). The auction record is $181,269 for Troubler (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Tony Oursler value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}