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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,862 including buyer’s premium (middle half $989–$3,511, n=14). The auction record is $91,772 for BOATING ALONG RED CLIFF (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ni Tian value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}