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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,331 including buyer’s premium (middle half $665–$3,477, n=29). The auction record is $65,618 for Guiyun Lou Ti Hua Shi (2025, Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Xu Shichang value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}