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Over the last 24 months the median price was $125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $100–$237, n=5). The auction record is $645 for KUNISADA II (1823-1880) (2016, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Kunisada II value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}