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Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,067 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,778–$22,035, n=6). The auction record is $52,500 for (carved 39) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Shio Kusaka value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}