Momotaro Koi Auction Pictures.

[farne230]

I understand that these koi may go as high as 2 to 3 million yen ($17,000 and up).

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by farne230 I understand that these koi may go as high as 2 to 3 million yen ($17,000 and up).

Just look at the best pattern koi in the pics with super high quality those are the ones that might hit those digits..But the one previous year the auction prices were very cheap...so it all depends.

[koinut]

Hi All,

Just wanted to let you all know that video clips have been put up at Momotaro's website. You'll get a better feel of the koi from the clips.
Momotaro koi nishikigoi kohaku sanke showa Japan


Rob Barreras
Majestic Koi

[saratogatan]

Quote: Originally Posted by aquitori Just look at the best pattern koi in the pics with super high quality those are the ones that might hit those digits..But the one previous year the auction prices were very cheap...so it all depends.

Someone paid $35K USD on one of those last year.

stan

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by saratogatan Someone paid $35K USD on one of those last year. stan

The most I saw go at the auction was $15K....For some money grows on trees and for others we are left wondering when were getting paid next.

[aquitori]

Like the body and skin quality too on Showa #4, but can not get pasted the shape of the pecs. Lead ray has a bent to it.

[pbng]

Can anyone advise on Sanke 9, or recommend any snake?

[MikeM]

All of the fish for auction are very nice. Sanke #9 does not appeal to me because of the pattern. I prefer the steps to be along the back, wrapping like a saddle. I do not think #9 will be as impressive when it is grown. I think #17 and #18 are excellent, although I do not care for the way #18 moves in the short video clip. But, the clip is so brief I do not think it is fully reliable. Since this is an auction for dealers only, most of us can only wish we could see them in person.

[pbng]

Thanks for the reply.

In fact, I just noted that many of the snake dun have heavy wrap of the hi to the lower half.

Will re-look at them again.

[dinh]

only 2 more days... Haven't heard any from Rob or other dealers there for Momotaro auction...

Anyone has any update? and have you place any bid? just wonder...

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