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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,084 including buyer’s premium (middle half $408–$1,664, n=64). The auction record is $128,500 for Important and rare chair from the International Exposition of Art and Industry (2013, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Walter von Nessen value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}