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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,643 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,291–$15,045, n=60). The auction record is $176,400 for Vase (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Jean Besnard value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}