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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,412 including buyer’s premium (middle half $635–$2,254, n=8). The auction record is $40,625 for Tea and Coffee Service (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ilonka Karasz value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}