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Chiparus at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,464 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,396–$4,745, n=6). The auction record is $237,288 for 'Etoile de Mer' ('Starfish'): A bronze and ivory figure (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Demeter H. Chiparus value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}