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Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,151 including buyer’s premium (middle half $448–$21,828, n=19). The auction record is $135,521 for Parrot on a Prunus Branch (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Chen Zhifo value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}