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Over the last 24 months the median price was $860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $695–$1,336, n=10). The auction record is $22,445 for Calligraphy (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Wu Jingheng value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}