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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,659 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,111–$2,766, n=6). The auction record is $8,125 for Lovers, Times Square, New York City (2015, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Frank Paulin value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}