Lot 79
Attributed to Katsukawa Shunsho (fl.circa 1780-early 1800) and Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) Late 18th to early 19th century
11 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £1,200 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistAttributed to Katsukawa Shunsho (fl.circa 1780-early 1800) and Keisai Eisen (1790-1848)
Late 18th to early 19th century
Two shunga prints from an untitled series, the first attributed to Eisen depicting a couple making love within an interior, a taraioke, fan and mushikago lying on the floor, unsigned, oban, 25.3cm x 37.8cm (10in x 14 7/8in); the second attributed to Shunsho, showing lovers making love in a futon, their dialogues beside them, unsigned, oban, 22cm x 32cm (8 5/8in x 12 5/8in). (2).
Two shunga prints from an untitled series, the first attributed to Eisen depicting a couple making love within an interior, a taraioke, fan and mushikago lying on the floor, unsigned, oban, 25.3cm x 37.8cm (10in x 14 7/8in); the second attributed to Shunsho, showing lovers making love in a futon, their dialogues beside them, unsigned, oban, 22cm x 32cm (8 5/8in x 12 5/8in). (2).
Footnotes
大判錦絵 春画 伝勝川春章 無題 18世紀後期
大判錦絵 春画 伝渓斎英泉 無題 19世紀前期