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Walter Dexel at 24 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $49,924 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24,403–$97,611, n=9). The auction record is $870,603 for Segelschiff I (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Walter Dexel value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}