la Petite morte

The twelve signs of the zodiac, from the Horoscope of Prince Iskandar, grandson of Tamerlane, the Turkman Mongol conqueror. Apart from being a horoscope, the manuscript of 1411 is an exquisite work of art and an exemplary production of the royal kitabkhana "publishing house" or "workshop."

The manuscript is lavishly illustrated and reflects the efforts of a whole range of specialists: astronomers (among them Imad ad-Din Mahmud al- Kashi), illuminators, gilders, calligraphers and craftsmen, and specialists in paper-making.

illustrations in Coming to Power : Writings and Graphics on Lesbian S/M (1987)

mutilated lion

in an alchemical manuscript ("the book of the holy trinity"), bavaria, 15th c.

Toshio Saeki 2002 exhibition Poster.

Poster measures approximately 71cm x 50cm and signed by Saeki-Toshio.

Condition is nice, just a little damaged on left size ( see photo ) but almost impossible to see once it’s framed.

More posters available on demand.

Toshio Saeki’s “ 淫剣花 “ (Inkenka) is the 10th book of Saeki Toshio published in 2001年 by Kawade shobôshinsha . Japanese 1st Edition.

Book is split into three distinct parts:

- 淫悦夢の章 (Bawdy Pleasures Chapter) - all color prints featuring sex, violence, bondage, decapitation…

-忍剣幻の章 (Enduring Sword’s Fantasy Chapter) - all color prints of samurai and sword related prints

- 春妖花の章 (Bewitching Flowers of Spring Chapter) black and white drawings with mixed themes of girls, samurai, Christianity, folktales, etc

Also includes a two page essay by Ueshima Keiji (植島啓司), one page of publications that Toshio Saeki has appeared in, and a one page profile.

Condition: Book is in good condition, spotted on the top of the back of the removable jacket but it’s nothing. Back bottom cover is also a little damaged. Please check photos for reference.

Artist’s son, Pablo Picasso

The Pink Studio, 1911, Henri Matisse

The Window, 1916, Henri Matisse