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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $165–$1,100, n=5). The auction record is $6,350 for Wing of Icarus Brooch (2026, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Jim Morphesis value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}