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Over the last 24 months the median price was $83,465 including buyer’s premium (middle half $37,836–$101,966, n=6). The auction record is $2,370,947 for Replanted Wutong Studio (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Emperor Qianlong value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}