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Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,973 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,138–$2,667, n=8). The auction record is $72,500 for Kamisuki (Combing the hair) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Torii Kotondo value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}