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Ishimoto at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,906 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,229–$4,029, n=20). The auction record is $11,646 for Machi [City] from 'Chicago, Chicago' (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Yasuhiro Ishimoto value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}