Pleasure Of The Courtesan
"Pleasure of the Courtesan"Bronze Sculpture by Erté, '1988'
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition "Pleasure of the Courtesan" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted and gilt
Category
Vintage 1980s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Courtesan Midorigi
By Chokosai Eisho
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed: Eisho zu
From the series: "Contest of Beauties in the Pleasure District" (Kakuchi bijin
Category
1790s Portrait Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Hand Colored Engraving of Marion Delorme, a French courtesan, 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
(3 October 1613 – 2 July 1650) was a French courtesan known for her relationships with the important
Category
Early 20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Attributed à H. Francken II, 17th c. Anwerp - The prodigal son among courtesans
Located in PARIS, FR
The Prodigal Son Among Courtesans
Attributed to Hieronymus Francken II (Antwerp 1578-1623)
Early
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings
Materials
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Courtesan 18K White Gold, Black Rhodium and Diamond Olisbos Sculpture
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Courtesan olisbos sculpture is electroformed from pure 24K gold and coated in black rhodium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Other Mounted Objects
Materials
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Courtesans at Yoshiwara Edomachi - Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper
By Utagawa Yoshiiku
Located in Soquel, CA
Ochiai Yoshiiku (落合芳幾), and depicting the courtesan Shizuka (しづか), of the house of pleasure Matsumotoro
Category
1860s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Woodcut
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Hanazuma of the Hyôgaya House
Located in Segovia, ES
world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear perfectly dressed to
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Karagoto of the Chojiya, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
stamp arises with images of this new world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Hitomoto of the Daimonjiya, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 1.38 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, The courtese Hinakoto, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Original "Zorba The Greek" US 1-sheet vintage movie poster 1965
Located in Spokane, WA
courtesan, who Zorba soon romances. On the other hand, the writer is attracted to a lovely young widow. When
Category
1960s American Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Offset
Japanese Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers with doors)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edo’s Yoshiwara pleasure quarters to decorate the courtesans’ rooms.
They are also said to be bridal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 43.31 in W 35.71 in D 16.5 in
Tamaya Nishi, Hana-murasaki (Purple Flower)
By Keisai Eisen
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed: Keisai Eisen ga;
Seal: Kiwame
Series: Contemporary Scenes in the Pleasure Quarters
Category
Early 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Woman reading a letter, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Edo Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Snow Moon and Flowers, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear perfectly dressed to
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Art Figurative Painting, Love for a street-walker, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Pencil, Graphite
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Hairdresser, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
painting the stamp arises with images of this new world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Dyeing Paper
Located in Middletown, NY
Chōemon in 1701 depicting courtesans in the Yoshiwara pleasure district is Masanobu's earliest surviving
Category
Late 18th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Woodcut, Laid Paper
Drying Paper
Located in Middletown, NY
artist Hishikawa Moronobu. A print album published by Kurihara Chōemon in 1701 depicting courtesans in
Category
Early 18th Century Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Woodcut
Japanese Art Ikiyo-e Figurative Painting, Obvious Love Arawaruru Koi, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite, Crayon, Oil Crayon
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative painting, Reflective Love, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
painting the stamp arises with images of this new world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 1.38 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Bijin Ôkubi, Edo Period
Located in Segovia, ES
world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro portrays, do not always appear
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Takashimayaoisha, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
stamp arises with images of this new world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 1.38 in
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Tomimoto Toyohina, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
stamp arises with images of this new world. The courtesans of the pleasure districts of Edo that Utamaro
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
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How Much is a Pleasure Of The Courtesan?
The price for a pleasure of the courtesan in our collection starts at $141 and tops out at $120,000 with the average selling for $2,384.
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