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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,889 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,794–$6,695, n=5). The auction record is $23,040 for Terracotta medallion of Franklin's face (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Jean-Baptiste Nini value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}