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Over the last 24 months the median price was $829 including buyer’s premium (middle half $571–$1,117, n=7). The auction record is $22,902 for Untitled (2017, Veilinghuisaag). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Franz Courtens value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}