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Over the last 24 months the median price was $45,409 including buyer’s premium (middle half $31,764–$85,492, n=19). The auction record is $5,796,717 for Tänzerinnen–Brunnen (2026, Grisebach). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Georg Kolbe value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}