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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,024 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,565–$5,400, n=9). The auction record is $8,735 for Femme antique (2014, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ernst Seger value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}