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for Mario Botta at 35 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,524 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,000–$2,240, n=21). The auction record is $12,500 for Seconda armchairs (2020, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Mario Botta value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}