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Over the last 24 months the median price was $46,215 including buyer’s premium (middle half $42,147–$50,064, n=6). The auction record is $731,625 for Tsuki (Moon) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Inoue Yuichi value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}