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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,837 including buyer’s premium (middle half $570–$5,314, n=6). The auction record is $14,108 for Obliqua. Il gesto (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Francesco Somaini value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}