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Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,988–$28,157, n=9). The auction record is $68,170 for Ensemble de trois œuvres sur papier (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Walter Sauer value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}