Japanese Shunga (erotic) watercolorJapanese Shunga (erotic) watercolor on silk. Approx. 10" x 8".
Japanese Shunga (erotic) watercolorJapanese Shunga (erotic) watercolor on silk. Approx. 10" x 8".
Japanese Shunga (erotic) watercolorJapanese Shunga (erotic) watercolor on silk. Approx. 10" x 8".
Katsukawa Shuncho (active 1780-1801),Katsukawa Shuncho (active 1780-1801), Shunga Depicting a husband and wife in front of a smoking set chuban tate-e 7.2 x 9.8 in — 18.4 x 25 cm
JAPANESE SHUNGA ALBUMBook of JapaneseJAPANESE SHUNGA ALBUMBook of Japanese Shunga. Erotic art on silk, accordion style book with 11 panels (12th panel appears to be missing). Each silk panel 9" x 6 5/8", book 10 1/8" x 7 5/8" x 1". Staining, fraying and warping to covers, one cover partially detached, some foxing and discoloration present on pages and silk panels, one silk panel appears to be missing.
JAPANESE SHUNGA BOOK Japanese ShungaJAPANESE SHUNGA BOOK Japanese Shunga book, 7.75"h.
Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu (1725-1770),Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu (1725-1770), Shunga, Circa 1770 Chuban woodblock print, image 18 x 24.5 cm frame 16.9 x 19.4 in — 43 x 49.3 cm
Old Japanese shunga hand scrollOld Japanese shunga hand scroll with numerous panels of erotic scenes; as-is condition; W 9 1/2" x L 75" (approx.)
Japanese color woodblock printJapanese color woodblock print Edo period shunga depicting a group engaged in amorous pursuits matted and framed not examined out of frame.
Japanese painted silk shunga scenesJapanese painted silk shunga scenes Meiji period set of six scenes of couples in erotic poses. H6 1/2'' W9'' (6pcs) Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
Two Japanese shunga paintings onTwo Japanese shunga paintings on paper; each framed; 12" X 8" (sight, each, approx.)
Japanese painted silk shunga scenesJapanese painted silk shunga scenes Meiji period Meiji period set of five scenes of couples in erotic poses. H6 1/2'' W9'' (5pcs) Provenance: South Carolina private collection. Good original condition; appears to have been bound at one time.
JAPANESE SCHOOL - SHUNGA JapaneseJAPANESE SCHOOL - SHUNGA Japanese school - shunga, black ink on rice paper, 7.375"h. x 13"w.
JAPANESE PILLOW BOOK OR SHUNGAJAPANESE PILLOW BOOK OR SHUNGA ILLUSTRATIONS Portfolio of Japanese Pillow Book or Shunga illustrations, containing twelve gouache and ink paintings depicting explicit erotic activities, each mounted on a gold splashed page edged in green silk brocade, in a ochre silk binding. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Vernon Harris, Cumming, Georgia. Images approx. h. 10", w, 12.75". Overall h. 15.75", w. 18.75, d. 1".
JAPANESE EROTIC PAINTINGS - (3)JAPANESE EROTIC PAINTINGS - (3) Meiji Period Shunga paintings on silk including an unframed scene of a brothel 14'' (35.6 cm) x 21'' (53.3 cm) sheet laid to rice paper matted; PLUS (2) framed views of Immortals with Bijin and an Intimate Couple SS: 13 1
JAPANESE MEIJI SHUNGA HANDSCROLLJAPANESE MEIJI SHUNGA HANDSCROLL PAINTING - ORGY**First Time At Auction**
East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. A very long Shunga painting mounted as a handscroll and depicting various explicit sexual interludes between samurai and courtesans that culminates in a full-fledged orgy involving a large group of lovers and even including an infant suckling its mother's breast at the far left. All is delineated in vibrant color and bold line. Shunga are Japanese artworks that depict an extensive array of sensual encounters, ranging from tender to erotic like this example. Shunga literally means "pictures of spring" - "spring" being a common euphemism for sex. An especially exciting Shunga painting mounted in a handscroll format. Size (painting): 5.25" L x 55" W (13.3 cm x 139.7 cm) Size (handscroll): 8.5" L x 75" W (21.6 cm x 190.5 cm)
Japanese Shunga paintings were inspired by imagery found in Chinese medical manuals going back to the Muromachi era (14th to 16th centuries) as well as the paintings of Tang dynasty Chinese artist Zhou Fang who was known for depicting oversized genitalia. In Japan, the influences go back to the Heian period (794 to 1185) when sex scandals were depicted on narrative handscrolls; however, the form reached its pinnacle during the Edo period (1603 to 1867) and came to and end during the Meiji era (1868 to 1912).
Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010
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Condition:
Painting has expected age wear with slight darkening and minute tear marks (though mounted to backing and stable). Otherwise, very nice with vivid imagery and colors. Handscroll materials are newer than the painting and suggest that the painting was remounted.
JAPANESE PILLOW BOOK OR SHUNGAJAPANESE PILLOW BOOK OR SHUNGA ILLUSTRATIONS Portfolio of Japanese Pillow Book or Shunga illustrations, containing ten gouache and ink paintings depicting explicit erotic activities, each mounted on a gold splashed page, in a green silk binding with gold splash end papers. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Vernon Harris, Cumming, Georgia. Images h. 10", w. 16"; overall h. 13", w. 19", d. 1".
19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY EROTIC NETSUKE19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY EROTIC NETSUKE Shunga of a Couple Lovemaking, polychrome ivory, unsigned. 2 1/4" long, good condition.
JAPANESE SHUNGA EROTIC ART SPRINGJAPANESE SHUNGA EROTIC ART SPRING PICTURES BOOKJapanese Shunga erotica pillow book, accordion style pages make with 10 panels that make up 5 scenes. 7" x 4 3/4" x 1 1/2". Good condition, no rips or tears. All panels attached, some with stains. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
GROUP OF ASIAN COLLECTIBLES includingGROUP OF ASIAN COLLECTIBLES including nine Japanese shunga (erotic) figures in various poses and two Chinese inside painted snuff bottles
Set 4pc Japanese Shunga PaintingsSet 4pc Japanese Shunga Paintings on Silk Framed- 11x13'' each
(13) JAPANESE SHUNGA PRINTS Loose(13) JAPANESE SHUNGA PRINTS Loose Erotic Woodblock Prints, early 20th c., one with inscription features a labeled display of 'toys' is a restrike of image by KATSUSHKA HOKUSAI ca 1821, all others unsigned, 10" x 13 1/2", in cardboard folio,
COLLECTION OF JAPANESE EROTIC ARTCollectionCOLLECTION OF JAPANESE EROTIC ARTCollection of Japanese Shunga art and erotic decorative items. 2 "pillow book" accordion style albums of erotic scenes, 1 with 25 pages depicting two series of scenes, 1 with 13 pages, larger 4 3/8" x 3 1/2" x 1/2"; 2 silk scrolls with erotic scenes, with wood rollers 35 1/2"L including paper; erotic wood carving, porcelain sake cup with erotic scene in the bowl, loose erotic art. One scroll missing wooden roller, both scrolls with minor tears and holes; both pillow books with some and losses to covers, pages all with some discoloration and minor losses, loose pieces all as is.
Two Japanese shunga woodblock prints;Two Japanese shunga woodblock prints; some color bleeding, toning, minor stains, some wear; measuring H: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" (approx.)
EROTIC JAPANESE NETSUKE COUPLEOvoidEROTIC JAPANESE NETSUKE COUPLEOvoid Shunga carved ivory netsuke. One side depicting a couple kissing and the other an intimate act. Late 19th early 20th Century erotica Japanese sculpture Manju . Approx 1-1/2"L. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. Discoloration typical for age and use. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
16 JAPANESE SHUNGA PAINTINGS ON16 JAPANESE SHUNGA PAINTINGS ON SILKCollection of 16 Japanese erotic scenes on silk. All unsigned. Largest 9" x 10 1/8". Minor fraying to edges and wrinkling to silk.
An Ivory Shunga Head the head composedAn Ivory Shunga Head the head composed of multiple figures. Height 3 1/2 inches.
JAPANESE SHUNGA EROTIC COLOR WOODBLOCKJAPANESE SHUNGA EROTIC COLOR WOODBLOCK FROM THE UTAGAWA SCHOOL CIRCA 1855: 16 1/4"H X 14 1/4"W (FRAME), 6 1/4"H X 4 1/2"W (SIGHT)Japanese Shunga erotic color woodblock from the Utagawa School circa 1855:, Including 19th century Eastlake style Victorian wood frame. Dimensions: 16 1/4"H x 14 1/4"W (frame), 6 1/4"H x 4 1/2"W (sight)
18TH C. SIGNED JAPANESE SHUNGA18TH C. SIGNED JAPANESE SHUNGA NETSUKE Edo Period Standing Obi leaning on a flowering tree, having an erotic theme, unsigned, 1 3/8" tall. Yellowed, shrinkage cracks.
JAPANESE SCHOOL, 20TH CENTURY,JAPANESE SCHOOL, 20TH CENTURY, SHUNGA PAINTING OF TWO WOMEN, INK AND COLOR ON PAPER FRAMED: 20 3/4 X 17 IN. (52.71 X 43.18 CM.)Japanese School, 20th Century, Shunga Painting of Two Women, Ink and Color on Paper, Dimensions: Framed: 20 3/4 x 17 in. (52.71 x 43.18 cm.)
Box Japanese Shunga Sake Cups etc.Box Japanese Shunga Sake Cups etc.
5 18C JAPANESE SHUNGA EROTIC NUDE5 18C JAPANESE SHUNGA EROTIC NUDE WOODBLOCK PRINTS Japan,18th-Early 19th CenturyIncluding five various erotic scenes of men and women.
SHINGO KUSADA (JAPANESE B. 1935),SHINGO KUSADA (JAPANESE B. 1935), UNTITLED, OIL, FABRIC AND OTHER APPLIED MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 68 X 70 IN (172.7 X 177.8 CM)Shingo Kusuda, (Japanese, b. 1935) Untitled, Oil, fabric and other applied mixed media on canvas Apparently unsigned Oil, fabric and other applied mixed media on canvas Dimensions: 68 x 70 in (172.7 x 177.8 cm) Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection
EROTIC JAPANESE IVORY CARVED BOXAntiqueEROTIC JAPANESE IVORY CARVED BOXAntique ivory Shunga carving. Box opens to reveal sculpture depicting a couple in an intimate position. Early 20C. Approx 2-1/4"L. Please note: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. Can be shipped to Florida addresses. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
SHINGO KUSUDA (JAPANESE B. 1935),SHINGO KUSUDA (JAPANESE B. 1935), UNTITLED, MIXED MEDIA ON PANEL, 45 X 58-1/2 IN (114.3 X 148.6 CM)Shingo Kusuda, (Japanese, b. 1935) Untitled, Mixed media on panel Signed, titled and dated 1959 on paper label affixed to verso, also with artist's card affixed to verso Mixed media on panel Dimensions: 45 x 58-1/2 in (114.3 x 148.6 cm) Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection
FIVE FRAMED WOODBLOCK PRINTS OFFIVE FRAMED WOODBLOCK PRINTS OF JAPANESE EROTICAFive Framed Woodblock Prints of Japanese Erotica to include, Meigi circa 1900 "Loving Couple" Shunga Elzan circa 1820 "Loving Couple" having red signature stamp in lower right Kunisada "shunga" circa 1835 along with a large framed piece having two 19th century woodblocks largest frame 53" x 13"
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