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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,191 including buyer’s premium (middle half $732–$8,745, n=34). The auction record is $37,500 for Mushroom table and stools, set of five (2022, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Stan Bitters value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}