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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,055 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$4,247, n=11). The auction record is $33,416 for Lijiang Yule (2016, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Yuan Songnian value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}