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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,491 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,454–$2,445, n=12). The auction record is $18,045 for Female panther (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Franz Barwig the Elder value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}