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Over the last 24 months the median price was $771 including buyer’s premium (middle half $413–$1,385, n=7). The auction record is $35,718 for 行书毛主席诗 (2018, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Lao She value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}