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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,698 including buyer’s premium (middle half $533–$2,973, n=23). The auction record is $1,561,059 for Gu Du Chen Qu Jing Xin (2011, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Chen Lü value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}