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Over the last 24 months the median price was $339 including buyer’s premium (middle half $201–$1,344, n=7). The auction record is $274,349 for Vitamin Z Series (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Chen Wenbo value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}