Japan’s “Great Wave” Hits New Record

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“The Great Wave” is an iconic ukiyo-e piece by Edo Period artist Katsushika Hokusai. This wood-block piece was auctioned at Christie’s Auction House. Beating its previous record.

In 2021, the art piece which was formally titled “Under the Wave off Kanagawa” sold for $1.59 million. The estimation then, was $150,000.

Last Tuesday, this famous piece was sold for $2.76 million (about ¥360 million).

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