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Over the last 24 months the median price was $362 including buyer’s premium (middle half $289–$519, n=8). The auction record is $87,863 for All Stars (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Osamu Tezuka value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}