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Over the last 24 months the median price was $447,276 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,612–$456,567, n=5). The auction record is $666,037 for Blue and white porcelain plate with sparrows (2018, Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Wang Bu value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}