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Artist |
Utagawa School |
Title |
"Foreplay" (given name) |
Date |
ca1830's/40's |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Privately printed. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
3 3/4 x 5 1/8 ("koban yoko-e") |
Impression |
Very Fine, "surimono" quality. Extensive, "gauffrage" (embossing) to kimono and inset "scroll" cartouche;
very highly detailed carving of hair-lines. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent, fresh colors. (Very clean; only very slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
A young, kimono-clad courtesan is seen engaged in foreplay with her samurai client prior to lovemaking. A wonderful "shunga" print in exceptional condition. |
Item # |
BG-557 |
Price |
$175 (Sold/JH) |
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