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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,281 including buyer’s premium (middle half $171–$1,625, n=9). The auction record is $3,740,462 for Bamboo and Stone (翻风滴露图) (2020, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Shi Tao value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}