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OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Beniamino Bufano at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $446 including buyer’s premium (middle half $241–$807, n=6). The auction record is $13,750 for Animal sculptures (12) (2015, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Beniamino Bufano value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}