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Over the last 24 months the median price was $743 including buyer’s premium (middle half $232–$839, n=5). The auction record is $2,193 for Studie Quadri-structures (2024, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Paul Ibou value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}