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October Auction
Lot 86: Japanese Woodblock Print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai
2026-10-24T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 86:
Japanese Woodblock Print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai
Description
The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai, a famous woodblock print from the Japanese Edo period. It is part of a series titled Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, which features iconic landscapes including the snow-capped peak in the background. The original print uses a distinct palette dominated by indigo and imported Prussian blue to depict the towering sea.
Dimensions: Paper measures 13.75 inches W x 9.5 H (sight), frame measures 12.5 x 16.5 inches.
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