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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,031–$1,533, n=10). The auction record is $22,500 for Nakazora (2017, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Masao Yamamoto value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}