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Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,863 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,743–$9,127, n=15). The auction record is $156,942 for Portrait of the 'Hong Merchant' Houqua (2024, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Lamqua value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}