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Lot # 104 - Chinese Shunga Painting on Paper, Late Qing Dynasty (19th Century)
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 15-Jul-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 22-Jul-2025 8:43:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$70.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Supermoxie |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
Classic Chinese "shunga" painting on paper from the late Qing Dynasty (19th Century).Typical subject matter showing an amorous couple with the woman having bound feet. Measures 12.25" x 11.75" framed. Purchased from the late great ArtResource Gallery in Seattle (RIP - wonderful gallery!). "Chinese Sex Secrets - Behind the Screen" by Charles Humana & Wang Woo. Book detailing the tradition of Chinese sensuality which influenced shunga painting origins. We think the title is a bit misleading, but probably assigned to attract an audience and it does address content only for a mature audience. Sound Estate Company does not appraise art or guarantee authenticity.
The Qing Dynasty, also known as the Manchu Dynasty, was the last imperial dynasty in China spanning 1644 - 1912. "Shunga" typically refers to Japanese erotic art executed as woodblock prints or paintings within the ukiyo-e genre. The term "shunga" literally means "pictures of spring," but it is also a more specific reference to the Japanese pronunciation of a Chinese set of scrolls depicting sexual acts. However, "shunga" is also used as a term to describe Chinese erotic art, specifically called Chungongtu. Read more here.
Auction History
Highest bidder is Supermoxie
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-2025 8:05:56 PM | $70.00 | Supermoxie |
| 22-Jul-2025 3:46:44 PM | $63.00 | Ballyhooseattle |
| 22-Jul-2025 3:46:44 PM | $62.00 | Shearstar |
| 22-Jul-2025 10:17:50 AM | $61.00 | Ballyhooseattle |
| 21-Jul-2025 5:04:50 PM | $56.00 | Supermoxie |
| 16-Jul-2025 9:06:29 AM | $36.00 | Ballyhooseattle |
| 16-Jul-2025 9:05:57 AM | $31.00 | Dem0s |
| 16-Jul-2025 9:05:51 AM | $30.00 | Ballyhooseattle |
| 16-Jul-2025 9:05:51 AM | $30.00 | Dem0s |
| 16-Jul-2025 9:05:45 AM | $26.00 | Ballyhooseattle |
| 16-Jul-2025 9:05:45 AM | $25.00 | Dem0s |
| 16-Jul-2025 9:05:38 AM | $16.00 | Ballyhooseattle |
| 16-Jul-2025 9:05:38 AM | $15.00 | Dem0s |
| 15-Jul-2025 8:19:06 AM | $5.00 | Ballyhooseattle |
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