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Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,712 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,307–$12,861, n=35). The auction record is $439,491 for 在已有的基礎上繼續努力 (2021, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Mao Dun value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}