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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,800–$12,065, n=249). The auction record is $541,800 for Moon (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Toshiko Takaezu value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}