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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,066 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,895–$10,803, n=13). The auction record is $40,457 for Hekeleheke - Hekee! 2 (Ring-A-Ring-A-Rosie 2) (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Phillemon Hlungwani value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}