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Katsukawa Shunsen (active circa 1781-1801) — Two courtesans of the Yoshinoya seated beside a brazier | Edo period, 19th century

Katsukawa Shunsen (active circa 1781-1801)

Two courtesans of the Yoshinoya seated beside a brazier | Edo period, 19th century

A woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunsen from the Edo period depicting two courtesans seated beside a brazier. The composition captures a domestic intimate moment with characteristic ukiyo-e style and detail.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Japanese Woodblock Prints

March 16, 2023

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000

Lot 8

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Katsukawa Shunsen (active circa 1781-1801), Two courtesans of the Yoshinoya seated beside a brazier | Edo period, 19th century

A woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunsen from the Edo period depicting two courtesans seated beside a brazier. The composition captures a domestic intimate moment with characteristic ukiyo-e style and detail.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Courtesans, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Art, Shunsen, Edo Period, Woodblock Print