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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $957–$1,988, n=6). The auction record is $56,179 for Flying Geese (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Chen Chi value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}