Katsukawa Shuncho
a couple making love on the ledge of an open window
Found at
Bonhams,
London
From Harunobu to Hasui | Japanese Prints across the centuries, Lot 434
23. May - 23. May 2023
From Harunobu to Hasui | Japanese Prints across the centuries, Lot 434
23. May - 23. May 2023
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
KATSUKAWA SHUNCHO (ACTIVE CIRCA 1780-1801)
Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1788
An oban yoko-e shunga print from the series Koshoku zue juniko (Erotic Illustrations for the 12 Months), depicting a couple making love on the ledge of an open window, a cuckoo flying past on the left, unsigned; mounted on card. 25.5cm x 37.8cm (10 1/16in x 14 7/8in).
Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1788
An oban yoko-e shunga print from the series Koshoku zue juniko (Erotic Illustrations for the 12 Months), depicting a couple making love on the ledge of an open window, a cuckoo flying past on the left, unsigned; mounted on card. 25.5cm x 37.8cm (10 1/16in x 14 7/8in).
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