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Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,475 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,287–$7,742, n=9). The auction record is $203,457 for FLOWERS AND INSECTS (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Lian Ju value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}