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Over the last 24 months the median price was $344 including buyer’s premium (middle half $196–$638, n=32). The auction record is $7,500 for Mt. Fuji (2023, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Kiyoshi Saito value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}