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Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,394 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,798–$479,928, n=5). The auction record is $4,936,476 for Hezheng Pumpkin Teapot (2016, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Chen Mingyuan value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}