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Over the last 24 months the median price was $64,586 including buyer’s premium (middle half $27,559–$95,351, n=6). The auction record is $1,019,510 for Guanyin Avalokitesvara (2015, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Shi Sou value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}