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A GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE EROTIC ALBUM PAGES
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
ink and colour on paper with gilt highlights, depicting amorous couples in interiors, at times with other figures watching to the side, the floral arrangements in the background providing subtle double-entendres to the principle scene
Catalogue Note: Traditionally, these albums were often a terrific source of inspiration for newlywed husbands.
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Lot 158
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
ink and colour on paper with gilt highlights, depicting amorous couples in interiors, at times with other figures watching to the side, the floral arrangements in the background providing subtle double-entendres to the principle scene
Catalogue Note: Traditionally, these albums were often a terrific source of inspiration for newlywed husbands.
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8080
12:00pm - 25 October 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
21 October 9am-8pm
22-23 October 10am-4pm
24 October 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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