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Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,041 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,485–$8,041, n=5). The auction record is $8,041 for Actors Sawamura Kunitaro II, Nakamura Karoku I and Fujikawa Tomokichi II in the roles of Shinkuro's wife, Shigarami, Shokuro's wife, Kocho, and Katsugen's wife, Nagisa (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Shunkosai Hokushu value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}