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Over the last 24 months the median price was $912 including buyer’s premium (middle half $637–$1,660, n=22). The auction record is $147,104 for 风尘侠侣 (2014, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Xu Cao value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}