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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,529 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,017–$6,543, n=14). The auction record is $194,773 for Lenzuolo (Bed Sheet) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Maria Lai value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}