[SHUNGA]
Album of hand-painted shunga illustrations, in a contemporary accordion style album with textured cloth covers, housed in a folding chemise. 8 1/4 x 12 inches (21 x 31 cm); with 12 original hand-colored drawings on linen mounted to larger cards. Foxing to mounts, some light offsetting, other light wear, the chemise somewhat faded and worn; Together with three others similar works with color woodcut illustrations, in printed paper covered boards; And six other works without erotic content, printed color wrappers with plain woodcut interiors.
Sold for $1,375
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[SHUNGA]
Album of hand-painted shunga illustrations, in a contemporary accordion style album with textured cloth covers, housed in a folding chemise. 8 1/4 x 12 inches (21 x 31 cm); with 12 original hand-colored drawings on linen mounted to larger cards. Foxing to mounts, some light offsetting, other light wear, the chemise somewhat faded and worn; Together with three others similar works with color woodcut illustrations, in printed paper covered boards; And six other works without erotic content, printed color wrappers with plain woodcut interiors.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, Nov 24, 2014