“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).