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96 KATSUSHIKA SHUN'EI (1762-1819)

Shunjitsu no gin (Poems recited for a spirng day)

Woodblock print, signed Shun'ei ga and sealed,
carved by Okamoto Matsuo II (act. c. 1786-
1800), circa 1788
Ebangire surimono: 8 x 22¡ in. (20.3 x 56.8 97
cm.)

$5,000-7,000

97 KATSUKAWA SHUNCHO (ACT. 1781-1801)

A group of nine shunga

Woodblock prints, comprising nine prins from
the series Keichu makura nishiki (Pillow scenes
of erotic couples in boudoir), circa 1780s
Horizontal chuban: 7¬ x 10º in. (19.4 x 26 cm.)
each approx. (9)

$4,000-6,000

98 KATSUKAWA SHUNCHO (ACT. 1781-1801)

Fourth month: a couple on balcony

Woodblock print, from the series Koshoku
zue juniko (Erotic illustrations for the twelve
months)
Horizontal oban: 10 x 15 in. (25.4 x 38.1 cm.)

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$2,000-3,000