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18003174241800. 38 mounted lithographs including 2 duplicate plates 1 with handcoloring. Oblong 4to. Early 19th century French purple morocco stamped to neo-Gothic panel design in blind and gilt initials "C D" on upper cover a.e.g. Skillfully rebacked preserving original spine. 38 mounted lithographs including 2 duplicate plates 1 with handcoloring. Oblong 4to. NORDMANN COPY. A collection of French erotic lithographs in an ornate romantic binding. Includes a series of 17 lithographs "Le départ de la garnison" "L'Antichambre en goguette" "Ah! Le bon bouillon que j'aurai" etc. Provenance: bookplate of Gérard Nordmann lhis sale Christe's Paris 27 April 2006 lot 218 unknown books
96105001China n.d. c. 1790. An erotic hand painted color scroll 12 individual scenes each painting ca. 21.5 x 15 cm. overall width is 18 cm. in very clean pristine condition external phoenix cloth inside dark blue silk mounting jade ends. This work is an excerpt from the Chinese erotic novel the Chin P'ing Mei written during the Ming dynasty. It depicts the sexual exploits of the hero Hsi-men and is China's most famous classic novel of erotica. This lovely hand scroll illustrates twelve erotic scenes with Hsi-men and his willowy female consorts. Sapphicsm a common theme but this example shows the hero engaged in a host of sexual pleasures. He adores the vulva and her tiny "Lotus-hooks" or bound feet. In one superb view he is embraced by three lovely paramours as he attempts to gratify each with his tender touch. In another sensual scene while his "jade stick" pierces and ravishes an old favorite a younger concubine is voyeuring at them with desire as we see her pink-flushed face as she masturbates with relish. Several other marvelous paintings show various positions employed for mutual benefit. Each scene is done in the Ming dynasty style with lovely furniture and furnishings graphically illustrated including scholar's desk items scrolls brushes vases flowers & other period objects. Executed in fine color brush work mounted with silk borders paper mounted some 3 meters plus long embellished with pale jade end pieces. BIBLIOGRAPHY: R. H. Van Gulik: SEXUAL LIFE IN ANCIENT CHINA for more and copious details on this subject and theme. R.H. Van Gulik: EROTIC COLOUR PRINTS OF THE MING PERIOD. DREAMS OF SPRING: Erotic Art in China. This useful illustrated reference shows many similar erotic examples from pages 158-161. Erotic Chinese scrolls of this quality and period are SCARCE. BEURDELEY Michel: CHINESE EROTIC ART. . hardcover books
100585N.p. Paris ca. mid 19th century. 23 handcolored lithos 21 approx. 10-1/2 x 8 in. 2 approx. 7 x 5-1/2 in; 14 black and white lithographs 11 in a series 5 x 3-3/4 in. the rest of various sizes; 2 original watercolor drawings 6-1/2 x 9 in. Most removed with residue of glue on backs some chipping and creasing to edges. 23 handcolored lithos 21 approx. 10-1/2 x 8 in. 2 approx. 7 x 5-1/2 in; 14 black and white lithographs 11 in a series 5 x 3-3/4 in. the rest of various sizes; 2 original watercolor drawings 6-1/2 x 9 in. A lively collection of explicit French erotic prints comprising richly hand-colored and black and white lithographs and 2 original watercolors. Includes scenes involving cross-dressing anti-clericalism orgies sex toys historical costume and so on. Must be seen. unknown books