Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), Gaifu kaisei [South Wind, Clear Weather], 'Pink Fuji.' World Auction record for a Japanese Print, Estimate: £80,000-100,000. Price realised: £288,500. © Christie's Images Ltd. 2007

LONDON.-The sale of Japanese Art and Design including the Robert Moore Collection and Japanese Prints including the B.W. Robinson Collection realised £2,526,501 and was 75 % sold by value and 69% sold by lot.
The top lot was Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), Gaifu kaisei [South Wind, Clear Weather], 'Pink Fuji' which realised £288,500 and set a World Auction Record for a Japanese Print.
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