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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,386–$25,529, n=6). The auction record is $147,130 for Mandarin Duck in Lotus Pond (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ren Bonian value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}