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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,202 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,586–$2,732, n=7). The auction record is $70,868 for Butterfly Dancers (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Otto Poertzel value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}