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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,403 including buyer’s premium (middle half $369–$2,794, n=60). The auction record is $35,280 for Deer Under the Moon (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Ohara Koson value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}