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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,720 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,303–$6,571, n=10). The auction record is $82,900 for shallow candy bowl (2009, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Eliel Saarinen value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}