Hokusai's Print Sold for a Record 2.8 Million Dollars at Sotheby’s.

According to Korrespondent.net: A new world record was set at Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong: the print by Katsushika Hokusai 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' from the series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' was sold for 2.8 million dollars (21.7 million Hong Kong dollars).

About Hokusai's Print

In this famous print, Hokusai depicted boats with sailors approaching Tokyo but facing a powerful wave near Kanagawa. Mount Fuji is majestically visible on the horizon. This series was published in 1832, and this print is considered the artist's most iconic work.

Auction and Sale

The work was sold during the auction 'Masterpieces of Asian Art from the Okada Museum of Art', where the total sales reached a record 88 million dollars, which is the highest figure for Asian art auctions.

Original prints of 'The Great Wave' are held in leading museums around the world, such as the Metropolitan Museum, the British Museum, and the Musée Claude Monet in Giverny.

Upcoming Auctions

Sotheby’s is also preparing an auction on December 3, where they plan to sell the Dutch triptych 'The Master of the Sherborne Almshouse Triptych', dated 1480–1490.

Recently, Sotheby’s auction house has attracted the attention of art lovers worldwide. The record sale price of Hokusai's print leaves no doubt — its significance goes far beyond financial indicators, as it reflects the growing interest in traditional Japanese art. The anticipation of future auctions adds excitement and curiosity to subsequent events in the art world.