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Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,769 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,461–$20,767, n=10). The auction record is $36,475 for Tabouret mod. no. 1 (2021, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Folke Bensow value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}