Framed Chinese Erotic Miniature Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
Paper
Pair of Indian Erotic Paintings from a Kama Sutra Series
Located in Dallas, TX
The Lot was described as: “Two Erotic Paintings from a Karma Sutra Series. India, Orissa, 17th Century.
Canvas
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Indian Mughal Painting of a Couple in Erotic Embrace, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a gouache and gold miniature painting on paper of an amorous couple on a veranda set against a mountain and lake background. The male dressed in a princely attire is ...
Paper
19th c. Japanese Shunga Painting on Silk, Edo Period, Erotic Art, original box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A hand-painted (nikuhitsu) shunga composition on silk, depicting an intimate scene in the tradition of Japanese "pillow pictures" (makura-e). Executed in the ukiyo-e style, the work ...
Silk
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
Paper
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
Paper
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
Paper
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink ...
Paper
Framed Chinese Erotic Pillow Book, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A pillow book was meant to teach a young bride about the art of lovemaking. This rare museum-quality 19th century example is composed of 12 masterfully painted erotic scenes depictin...
Silk, Paper
$262Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Japanese Ukioye Shunga Erotic Hand Painted Scoll 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage mid 20th century ukioo-e style shunga / Japanese erotic scroll featuring six panels of amorous Kama Sutra style scenes hand painted on silk with green and gold ribbon d...
Wood, Paper
Indo-Persian miniature on paper – erotic scene – 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Painted manuscript sheet, inks and opaque gouache enhanced with gold on paper, text in nasta‘līq in cartouches at the top and bottom. The central composition depicts a couple embraci...
Paper
Japanese Fine "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Vibrant Colored Paintings
Located in South Burlington, VT
This very fine authentic Japanese hand-painted Shunga erotic scene on silk hand scroll is an elusive one of a kind.
Silk
Framed Erotic Persian Painting of Lovers by Sadegh Tabrizi
By Sadegh Tabrizi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sadegh Tabrizi (1939-2018) was a pioneering principal of the Saqqakhaneh art movement; an early 1960s neo-traditionalist school of art that drew its inspiration from traditional Iran...
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
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H 14.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750. The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with ...
Paint
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H 11.75 in W 12.75 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700
Located in South Burlington, VT
Photographs are taken in natural light while this painting is under a protective plastic sleeve. Dimensions: 11.75 inches high and 12.75 inches width History of Japanese Shunga Ar...
Paper
Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
This very fine authentic Japanese hand-painted Shunga erotic scene on silk hand scroll is an elusive one of a kind.
Silk
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H 8 in W 6 in D 2 in
Japanese Unique Antique Hand-Painted Silk Paintings Erotic Couples Shunga Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a Japanese complete antique album of fourteen (14) hand-painted on silk paintings of erotic couples in provocative poses dating to the late Meiji era, circa 1900.
Silk
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H 11.75 in W 11.62 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Painting, circa 1700
Located in South Burlington, VT
While rare, there are extant erotic painted handscrolls which predate the Ukiyo-e movement.]
Paper
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H 11.75 in W 13 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700
Located in South Burlington, VT
While rare, there are extant erotic painted handscrolls which predate the Ukiyo-e movement.]
Paper
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H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in
Erotic Scene Watercolor on Paper Laid on Plate Persian Iranian School
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erotic scene, watercolor on paper laid on plate. Persian Iranian school, unknown artist. Early 19th century. In good condition, folding marks. Measures: 17.5 cm. X 26 cm. Th...
Chinese Erotic Spring Painting Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
A pillow book was meant to teach a young bride about the art of lovemaking. Small in size, the accordion-folded book could be kept discreetly close at hand, stashed under couple’s pi...
Silk, Paper
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H 12.75 in W 8.6 in D 0.75 in
Pair Indian Erotic Kama Sutra Tantric Gouache Paintings in Giltwood Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of late 19th century high quality Indian erotic gouache paintings depicting male and female couples in Kama Sutra poses. The first with a border of pink flowers and lovely app...
Paper
Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
Erotically themed pillow books were often given to newlyweds in China as "how-to" manuals. Miniature in size, the books could be kept discreetly close at hand, stashed under couple’s...
Fabric, Paper
Miniature Chinese Erotic Pillow Book
Located in Chicago, IL
Erotically themed pillow books were often given to newlyweds in China as "how-to" manuals. Miniature in size, the books could be kept discreetly close at hand, stashed under couple’s...
Fabric, Paper
Vintage Japanese Erotic Shunga Scroll, Early 20th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Vintage Japanese erotic, Shunga, scroll. Set of 12 paintings on silk, early 20th century. Dimensions: Each painting measures H 27 cm x W 40 cm.
Silk
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H 14.77 in W 305.12 in D 0.4 in
Antique Japanese Erotic Makimono, Long Hand Scroll, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese erotic (shunga) makimono (long hand scroll). This very unique scroll has a comic narrative. (More images available on request). The general story of the scroll foll...
Antler, Paper
Japanese Shunga Erotic Scroll
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage scroll of 10 erotic Japanese paintings on silk. Great original condition with minor discolouration or fading on edges.
Silk
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