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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,562 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,531–$3,177, n=9). The auction record is $4,424 for Betty Joel for Token Handmade Furniture, (2023, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Betty Joel value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}