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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,702 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,100–$4,554, n=11). The auction record is $27,669 for The Writing Lesson (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Mariano Fortuny value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}