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Over the last 24 months the median price was $332 including buyer’s premium (middle half $158–$1,969, n=8). The auction record is $4,480 for Calligraphy (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ai Qing value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}