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Over the last 24 months the median price was $545 including buyer’s premium (middle half $483–$664, n=5). The auction record is $12,103 for \"Lionne dormant\", sculpture (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Charles Valton value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}