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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,905–$7,107, n=11). The auction record is $80,537 for ƒ René Prou (1889-1947) (2024, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"René Prou value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}