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Over the last 24 months the median price was $109 including buyer’s premium (middle half $81–$218, n=13). The auction record is $14,605 for Freek van den Berg (Dutch, 1918-2000) (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Freek van den Berg value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}