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École de Paris Painters: 2 Names Worth Discovering

Jules Pascin and Tsuguharu Foujita were both part of the École de Paris — one holds a $9.4M auction record. Their real biographies, market data, and the available original paintings in Aurora & Athena's own collection.
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Notre Dame de Paris by Henri Pierre Lejeune, a lesser known French Impressionist painter
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9 min read

Lesser Known French Impressionist Painters: 4 Remarkable Finds

Henri Pierre Lejeune, Lucien Mainssieux, Pierre Eugène Duteurtre, and Guy Seradour worked in the French Impressionist tradition and today sell for a fraction of Monet-tier prices. Their biographies, market data, and the available paintings in Aurora & Athena's own collection.
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Vintage black-and-white photograph of Spanish Surrealist master Joan Miró working on a painting in his studio. Discover authentic Miró original artworks for sale at Aurora & Athena gallery
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10 min read

Joan Miro Lithographs: 7 Smart Reasons Collectors Buy Now

Joan Miró's most expensive print has sold for about £100,000 — a fraction of his $36.9 million painting record. Here's why collectors buy the lithographs, what drives their price, and how to check one is real before you buy.
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Black and white portrait of South African artist Gerard Sekoto resting his head on his hand
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Gerard Sekoto: 7 Masterful Epochs of the Definitive Pioneer of African Modernism

Discover the life, seminal paintings, and enduring legacy of Gerard Sekoto, the definitive pioneer of African modernism and social realism. Trace his extraordinary journey from Sophiatown and District Six to his long exile in Paris, and explore the artistic and auction impact of South Africa's iconic master.
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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.
Aurora & Athena generally holds three online auctions each year, typically in March, June and November. Our gallery operates year-round, offering carefully curated artworks through private sales
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 conducted exclusively online. You may bid live through LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit, or leave absentee bids in advance on these platforms. Please refer to our How to Bid page for complete bidding instructions.
No. Telephone bidding is not available. As all auctions are held exclusively online, bidding is available only through LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot and BidSpirit.

Yes! You can leave absentee bids directly on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable or BidSpirit at any time before the auction begins.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to bid through a platform, you can submit an absentee bid directly to us. With a signed absentee bid form and valid ID, we’ll place bids on your behalf up to the maximum amount you specify.

For full details, please visit 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 €5,000. 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 auction purchases, shipping is the buyer's responsibility. Buyers may choose any shipping provider. Please review our Shipping Information page before arranging transport. For gallery purchases and private sales, Aurora & Athena will gladly assist with shipping arrangements, which are agreed individually with each buyer.
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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