Null 4 Shunga leaves, Japan, around 1900, watercolor on tissue paper, each appro…

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4 Shunga leaves, Japan, around 1900, watercolor on tissue paper, each approx. 15x21cm, slight signs of age

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4 Shunga leaves, Japan, around 1900, watercolor on tissue paper, each approx. 15x21cm, slight signs of age

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Estim. 40 - 60 EUR

JAPAN - Circa 1900 Collection of twelve double-page spread drawings in Indian ink and watercolors, mainly featuring flowers and birds. Sheet size: H. 29 cm - W. 20 cm Some loose leaves

Estim. 1 200 - 2 400 EUR

A LARGE WOOD SHUNGA NETSUKE OF OKAME A LARGE WOOD SHUNGA NETSUKE OF OKAME Unsigned Japan, 19 th century Boldly carved standing and leaning forwards, the characteristic face with a cheerful expression, charming dimples, and plump cheeks, wearing a phallic cowl. One himotoshi to the back, the other to the underside. HEIGHT 6.5 cm Condition: Good condition with some wear, minor surface scratches, and few age cracks.

Estim. 600 - 1 200 EUR

AN EMAKI (HANDSCROLL) WITH SHUNGA PAINTINGS AN EMAKI (HANDSCROLL) WITH SHUNGA PAINTINGS Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Ink, watercolors, and gouache on silk. Mounted as a hanging scroll, on a paper frame with bone handles. Illustrating ten images of amorous encounters between a various gods, ghosts, animals, and mythological figures. SIZE 466.5 x 30 cm Condition: Very good condition with some wear, slight creasing, and few stains.

Estim. 600 - 1 200 EUR

AN ALBUM OF 12 SHUNGA PAINTINGS AN ALBUM OF 12 SHUNGA PAINTINGS Japan, 19 th century Ink, watercolor, and gouache on silk. Fold-out album with twelve leaves, each leaf set inside a paper frame sprinkled with silver foil, the album bound in silk brocade with a cover in dark blue silk, fastened to one side. Illustrating twelve individual images of amorous encounters, including a noble couple, a samurai with a courtesan, two women, and an older man with a younger woman. Dimensions: Image size ca. 23.5 x 42 cm (each), Album size 26.5 x 45 cm Condition: Very good condition with vivid colors, minor wear, and light stains. Provenance: From an English private collection, acquired at Chiswick Auctions London, 28 February 2017, lot 52.

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