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Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,051 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,816–$6,985, n=5). The auction record is $62,269 for Rapunz-o (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Blair Thurman value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}