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Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,433 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,960–$4,737, n=9). The auction record is $42,570 for 行书七言诗 (2018, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Liu Yazi value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}