20th Century Chinese School – Reclining Nude by the Window
Subject & Genre

Welcome to the Aurora & Athena gallery collection focusing on the Figurative genre. As a subject, the human figure is one of the most enduring, universally relatable, and profoundly expressive motifs in the history of art. Rather than adhering to a single historical movement, the figurative genre celebrates the representation of human life, complex anatomy, and raw emotion across a vast spectrum of artistic styles and eras.

From rigorous classical studies of the human form to highly stylized, avant-garde contemporary interpretations, figurative works invite viewers to connect deeply with the subject’s psychological and physical presence. Whether rendered through meticulous realism, fragmented modernist abstraction, or vibrant expressionism, the human figure remains a powerful vehicle for exploring identity, vulnerability, beauty, and narrative depth. Artists across generations have utilized this subject to mirror the human condition and provoke intellectual contemplation.

As part of our consolidated digital presence at auroraathena.com/gallery, we are proud to offer an exceptional selection of works in the figurative genre for sale. Our curated collection features exquisite paintings, masterful drawings, and dynamic sculptures that capture the profound complexity of the human form. Explore our current inventory of figurative artworks and acquire a captivating masterpiece that brings timeless humanity and sophisticated elegance to your esteemed collection.

#2 Joan Miró - Petite fille au bois, 1958
Lot 2

Joan Miró (1893-1983)

Petite fille au bois, 1958
50.5 × 65.5 cm | 19.9 × 25.8 in
Estimate 800–1,200 €
Starting at 800 €
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#2 Joan Miró - Petite fille au bois, 1958

Joan Miró (1893-1983)

Petite fille au bois, 1958 · 50.5 × 65.5 cm | 19.9 × 25.8 in
Estimate 800–1,200 €
Starting at 800 €
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#12 Gerard Sekoto - Township Street with Cyclist and Woman Carrying a Basket, 1974
Lot 12

Gerard Sekoto (1913-1993)

Township Street with Cyclist and Woman Carrying a Basket, 1974
51 × 65.5 cm | 20.1 × 25.8 in
Estimate 15,000–20,000 €
Starting at 8,000 €
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#12 Gerard Sekoto - Township Street with Cyclist and Woman Carrying a Basket, 1974

Gerard Sekoto (1913-1993)

Township Street with Cyclist and Woman Carrying a Basket, 1974 · 51 × 65.5 cm | 20.1 × 25.8 in
Estimate 15,000–20,000 €
Starting at 8,000 €
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#13 Bridget Tichenor - Woman in a Crystal Cube with Cats and Serpents, c. 1970's
Lot 13

Bridget Tichenor (1917-1990)

Woman in a Crystal Cube with Cats and Serpents, c. 1970's
34.5 × 45 cm | 13.6 × 17.7 in
Estimate 20,000–40,000 €
Starting at 15,000 €
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#13 Bridget Tichenor - Woman in a Crystal Cube with Cats and Serpents, c. 1970's

Bridget Tichenor (1917-1990)

Woman in a Crystal Cube with Cats and Serpents, c. 1970's · 34.5 × 45 cm | 13.6 × 17.7 in
Estimate 20,000–40,000 €
Starting at 15,000 €
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#17 Jean Rambinintsoa - Flower Market under Parasols, Antananarivo, 1963
Lot 17

Jean Rambinintsoa (1899-1986)

Flower Market under Parasols, Antananarivo, 1963
51.5 × 40.5 cm | 20.3 × 15.9 in
Estimate 400–600 €
Starting at 300 €
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#17 Jean Rambinintsoa - Flower Market under Parasols, Antananarivo, 1963

Jean Rambinintsoa (1899-1986)

Flower Market under Parasols, Antananarivo, 1963 · 51.5 × 40.5 cm | 20.3 × 15.9 in
Estimate 400–600 €
Starting at 300 €
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#24 After Giorgio de Chirico - Gladiators (Gladiatori), c. 1930's
Lot 24

After Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978)

Gladiators (Gladiatori), c. 1930's
24 × 18 cm | 9.4 × 7.1 in
Estimate 200–300 €
Starting at 150 €
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#24 After Giorgio de Chirico - Gladiators (Gladiatori), c. 1930's

After Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978)

Gladiators (Gladiatori), c. 1930's · 24 × 18 cm | 9.4 × 7.1 in
Estimate 200–300 €
Starting at 150 €
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11 Works in This Collection
Gurcharan Singh - Mother's Child, c. 1990s
Available
4.200 €

Gurcharan Singh - Mother's Child, c. 1990s

73.7 × 55.6 cm / Watercolor on Paper
Lucien Frennet - The Rialto Market, c. 1930's
Available
2.300 €

Lucien Frennet - The Rialto Market, c. 1930's

40.5 × 50.5 cm / Oil on Canvas
Frantz Zéphirin - Tower of Babel, c. 1980s
Available
5.000 €

Frantz Zéphirin - Tower of Babel, c. 1980s

77.5 × 61 cm / Acrylic on Board
Le Nang Hien - Young Woman Sewing with a Cat, 1980
Available
4.500 €

Le Nang Hien - Young Woman Sewing with a Cat, 1980

49 × 34.5 cm / Ink on Silk
Walasse Ting - Resting Woman, c. 1980s
Available
5.500 €

Walasse Ting - Resting Woman, c. 1980s

15 × 23 cm / Watercolor on Paper
Herman Bogman - View of Amsterdam, c. 1960's
Available
1.500 €

Herman Bogman - View of Amsterdam, c. 1960's

60 × 40 cm / Oil on Canvas
Henri Pierre Lejeune - Notre Dame de Paris, c. 1930's
Available
2.100 €

Henri Pierre Lejeune - Notre Dame de Paris, c. 1930's

32.5 × 40.5 cm / Oil on Panel
Tsuguharu Foujita - Mother and Child, 1964
Available
1.200 €

Tsuguharu Foujita - Mother and Child, 1964

69.5 × 52 cm / Lithograph on Paper
Pierre Eugène Duteurtre - La Couture, c. 1950's
Available
1.900 €

Pierre Eugène Duteurtre - La Couture, c. 1950's

55 × 45.5 cm / Oil on Canvas
Guy Seradour - L'allée des Cavaliers, c. 1960's
Available
1.950 €

Guy Seradour - L'allée des Cavaliers, c. 1960's

73.5 × 60 cm / Oil on Canvas
Antoine Blanchard - Paris, Gare de L'est, c. 1980's
Sold

Antoine Blanchard - Paris, Gare de L'est, c. 1980's

54 × 73 cm / Oil on Canvas

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about participating in our auctions or submitting your artwork? Find answers to common inquiries below, or feel free to reach out for more details.
Our current selection of artworks available for private sale may be viewed in our Online Gallery.
Selected works may also be viewed in our showroom by prior appointment.
All Aurora & Athena auctions are held online. The simplest way to take part is to create an account on auroraathena.com: once approved, you can leave a maximum bid on any lot before the sale and bid live in our own auction room, with a buyer's premium of 25% — lower than on third-party platforms. Our sales are also listed on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit, where the buyer's premium is 30%. See our How to Bid page for the full guide.
Not at the moment — we don't offer telephone bidding. You can bid from anywhere in the world in our own online auction room (create an account on auroraathena.com, 25% buyer's premium), or through LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit (30% buyer's premium).
Yes. Once your account on auroraathena.com is approved, open any lot in the catalogue and leave your maximum bid — we bid for you, step by step, only as far as needed, and you can raise or withdraw it until the lot comes up in the live sale. Your maximum is never shown to other bidders. Absentee bids can also be left on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit, at their 30% buyer's premium. For the full guide, see our How to Bid page.
Yes. All artworks may be viewed in our showroom by appointment only. We encourage collectors to inspect artworks in person whenever possible.
Credit card payments are accepted for purchases up to €10,000. Purchases exceeding this amount must be paid by bank wire transfer.
For auction purchases, payment is due within 14 days of the auction. For gallery purchases and private sales, payment terms are agreed individually.
For purchases of €1,000 or more, buyers must complete our client registration (KYC) procedure before the transaction can be finalized. Required documentation includes a completed Client Registration Form, a valid passport or national ID, and proof of address dated within the last three months.
For auction purchases, where applicable, KYC documentation and payment must both be completed within 14 days of the auction.
Yes. Artworks may be collected by appointment or shipped worldwide. For every purchase — at auction, through the gallery, or via a private sale — Aurora & Athena coordinates professional, insured shipping on your behalf with trusted logistics partners. If you'd prefer to arrange your own shipping instead, we're happy to work with a provider of your choice.
It’s easy! Just fill out the form on our website: auroraathena.com/sell — or email us at sell@auroraathena.com. Be sure to include key details like the artist, technique, size, and clear photos of the artwork (front, back, and signature if possible). The more information you provide, the better we can evaluate your submission. We’ll get back to you as soon as we review it!
Auction purchases are governed by our Auction Terms & Conditions. Gallery purchases and private sales are governed by our Gallery Terms & Conditions.
If you require any additional information regarding our auctions, gallery, private sales or services, we would be delighted to assist. Contact us via our Contact page or email contact@auroraathena.com.

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