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1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,898 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,086–$5,523, n=7). The auction record is $125,000 for A FINE FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED AMARANTH, KINGWOOD, TULIPWOOD, SYCAMORE AND PARQUETRY PEDESTAL CLOCK AND COMPANTION BAROMETER (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Paul Sormani value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}