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Over the last 24 months the median price was $254 including buyer’s premium (middle half $159–$886, n=10). The auction record is $65,677 for Four Combs (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Arakawa value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}