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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,457 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,040–$2,715, n=6). The auction record is $120,177 for DRAGON Scroll (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Wang Shizi value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}