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SUZUKI HARUNOBU (1725-1770)
Edo period (1615-1868), circa late 1760s
A chuban yoko-e erotic print depicting a
Heian-period young aristocratic couple
kissing and embracing by the window from
where cherry blossoms can be seen, a kicho
(portable multi-paneled silk partition) standing
at the left corner foreground; unsigned.
19.5cm x 27.3cm (7 11/16in x 10¾in).
£3,500 - 5,500
JPY530,000 - 830,000
US$4,800 - 7,500

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SUZUKI HARUNOBU (1725-1770)
Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1768
A chuban yoko-e erotic print titled Suicho
Kokei (The Bedroom of an Upper-class Lady),
depicting two samurai retainers sneaking into
a young woman’s futon (quilt) whilst another
retainer lies asleep unaware on the opposite
side; unsigned.
20.5cm x 25.8cm (8 1/8in x 10 3/16in).

£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 230,000
US$1,400 - 2,000

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ATTRIBUTED TO SHIBA KOKAN
(1747-1818)
Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1774
A chuban yoko-e erotic print from the series
Mamesuke (Bean Man), depicting a scene in
a public mixed bath, Mameshuke seated on
an oke (wood bucket) and washing his body;
unsigned. 18.5cm x 25.5cm (7 5/16in x 10in).
£700 - 900
JPY110,000 - 140,000
US$950 - 1,200

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