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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,259 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,576–$9,379, n=14). The auction record is $52,500 for Rare Cut Ply Chair (CPC) (2016, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Gerald Summers value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}