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Frankl at 12 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,376–$7,620, n=37). The auction record is $126,000 for A Superb Dressing Table (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Paul T. Frankl value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}