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Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,347 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,449–$14,944, n=13). The auction record is $121,453 for 行书七言联 (2014, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Cai Yuanpei value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}