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Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,847 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,093–$19,348, n=7). The auction record is $27,246 for Player Piano (2025, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Robert Janitz value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}