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Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,630 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,005–$12,065, n=5). The auction record is $39,545 for Shwetambari (2024, Pundole's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}