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Over the last 24 months the median price was $857 including buyer’s premium (middle half $487–$1,265, n=7). The auction record is $33,451 for 猫戏图 (2020, China Zhonghongxin International Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Cao Kejia value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}