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Over the last 24 months the median price was $693 including buyer’s premium (middle half $459–$1,144, n=6). The auction record is $42,083 for Calligraphic Couplet (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Cao Hongxun value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}