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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,404 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,332–$3,520, n=5). The auction record is $17,555 for COUPLE D'ÉLÉPHANTS, SERRE-LIVRES (2017, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ary Bitter value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}