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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,001 including buyer’s premium (middle half $623–$2,086, n=22). The auction record is $37,451 for Moon Jar (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Akiko Hirai value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}