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Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,105 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,166–$25,268, n=5). The auction record is $158,500 for Door (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Shirazeh Houshiary value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}