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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,551 including buyer’s premium (middle half $486–$2,461, n=8). The auction record is $4,384 for 曹禺题词、周而复致路工信札一组 (2025, China Zhonghongxin International Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Cao Yu value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}