Théo Tobiasse oil painting Nature morte à la théière
Style & Movement

Welcome to the Aurora & Athena gallery collection of the École de Paris (School of Paris). Flourishing in the vibrant bohemian quarters of Montparnasse and Montmartre during the early 20th century, the École de Paris was not a rigid stylistic movement, but an extraordinary gathering of visionary French and international emigré artists. Drawn to the cultural capital of the world, masters such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaim Soutine, Marc Chagall, and Jules Pascin forged intensely personal, emotive styles that redefined modern European art.

Unbound by academic constraints or single artistic dogmas, École de Paris painters synthesized elements of Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, and Fauvism. Their work celebrated the human condition, capturing intimate portraits, dynamic cityscapes, bohemian café scenes, and lyrical landscapes marked by psychological depth and sensitive coloration.

Today, artworks from the School of Paris remain among the most historically revered and coveted pieces in the global art market. At Aurora & Athena, we are pleased to offer a distinguished selection of authentic École de Paris art for sale. Each piece is meticulously authenticated and chosen for its exceptional provenance and aesthetic merit. Explore our curated collection and acquire a timeless masterwork of Parisian modernism.

#11 Jules Cavaillès - Cordes-sur-Ciel, c. 1950's
Lot 11

Jules Cavaillès (1901-1977)

Cordes-sur-Ciel, c. 1950's
19 × 21.5 cm | 7.5 × 8.5 in
Estimate 400–600 €
Starting at 300 €
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#11 Jules Cavaillès - Cordes-sur-Ciel, c. 1950's

Jules Cavaillès (1901-1977)

Cordes-sur-Ciel, c. 1950's · 19 × 21.5 cm | 7.5 × 8.5 in
Estimate 400–600 €
Starting at 300 €
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#19 Henry Maurice D’Anty - Village Fair with Figures, c. 1960's
Lot 19

Henry Maurice D’Anty (1910-1998)

Village Fair with Figures, c. 1960's
46.5 × 55 cm | 18.3 × 21.7 in
Estimate 600–800 €
Starting at 400 €
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#19 Henry Maurice D’Anty - Village Fair with Figures, c. 1960's

Henry Maurice D’Anty (1910-1998)

Village Fair with Figures, c. 1960's · 46.5 × 55 cm | 18.3 × 21.7 in
Estimate 600–800 €
Starting at 400 €
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#26 Pierre Ernest Kohl - Seated Nude Seen from the Back, 1925
Lot 26

Pierre Ernest Kohl (1897-1985)

Seated Nude Seen from the Back, 1925
17 × 20 cm | 6.7 × 7.9 in
Estimate 300–400 €
Starting at 200 €
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#26 Pierre Ernest Kohl - Seated Nude Seen from the Back, 1925

Pierre Ernest Kohl (1897-1985)

Seated Nude Seen from the Back, 1925 · 17 × 20 cm | 6.7 × 7.9 in
Estimate 300–400 €
Starting at 200 €
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7 Works in This Collection
Joan Miró - Grand Palais, Paris, 1974
Available
3.500 €

Joan Miró - Grand Palais, Paris, 1974

69 × 52.5 cm / Lithograph on Paper
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
Théo Tobiasse - Nature morte à la théière, 1975
Sold

Théo Tobiasse - Nature morte à la théière, 1975

32.5 × 41 cm / Oil on Canvas
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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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