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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,197 including buyer’s premium (middle half $217–$8,924, n=14). The auction record is $61,600 for Approaching Storm (2006, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Francois Koch value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}