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Sotheby\u2019s Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong> has once again shaken the art market with a historic result. During the Masterpieces of Asian Art from the Okada Museum of Art<\/em> auction, organised under its distinguished Maison banner, the house achieved a white-glove result<\/strong>, selling 100% of the lots and marking a new milestone for the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event closed with a total of HKD 688 million (USD 88 million)<\/strong>. The result strengthens Hong Kong\u2019s position as a global hub for high-end collecting. It also adds to the momentum of the international market after recent successes in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hokusai\u2019s “The Great Wave”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The highlight of the evening was The Great Wave: Under the Wave off Kanagawa<\/strong><\/em>, the iconic woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai. The work forms part of the celebrated Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji<\/em> series. Recognised worldwide as a symbol of Japanese art, the piece reached HKD 21.7 million (USD 2.8 million)<\/strong>. This figure marks a record price for this impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its exceptional condition, powerful composition and historical significance sparked intense international bidding, far surpassing all expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sale reaffirms Sotheby\u2019s<\/strong> role as a global leader in the Asian art market and underscores the enduring relevance of Hokusai<\/strong>, whose work continues to captivate collectors around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sotheby\u2019s to auction Maurizio Cattelan\u2019s gold toilet next.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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