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Over the last 24 months the median price was $74,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $74,794–$77,910, n=5). The auction record is $163,645 for Dragon Knows Dragon (「龍知龍」Ryu wa ryu o shiru) (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Shiryu Morita value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}