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results for Ray Eames at 15 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $673–$1,500, n=30). The auction record is $275,000 for Unique and Important Splint Sculpture (2022, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ray Eames value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}