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Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,382 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,571–$3,152, n=8). The auction record is $16,344 for 清 料内画牧童松鹤鼻烟壶 (2005, Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ye Zhongsan value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}