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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,941 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,901–$3,960, n=36). The auction record is $7,920 for Letter to Jiang Deming (2025, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ba Jin value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}