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Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,437 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,101–$4,826, n=6). The auction record is $52,550 for Pair of chairs, designed for Dr. Keysselitz, Marburg (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Walter Gropius value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}