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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,627–$3,629, n=14). The auction record is $30,417 for Jingxin (2017, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Tan Ze-kai value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}