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Vittorio Botticini gouache: Venice, canal with a gondola at sunset
Style & Movement

Welcome to the Aurora & Athena gallery collection of Expressionism. Emerging in Northern Europe at the dawn of the 20th century, Expressionism revolutionized the art world by prioritizing subjective emotional experience over objective reality. Rejecting the harmonious, observational nature of Impressionism, Expressionist artists employed distorted forms, jarring compositions, and vivid, unnatural color palettes to convey inner turmoil, anxiety, and profound spiritual passion.

This avant-garde movement encompasses highly influential groups such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) and Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), led by visionaries who sought to awaken the human soul in an increasingly industrialized world. Through bold, aggressive brushwork and stark contrasts, they created raw, psychological landscapes and intense portraits that continue to resonate with raw power today.

Expressionist art remains a highly sought-after and emotionally compelling category in the global market. At our gallery, we are proud to offer an exceptional selection of Expressionism for sale. Our curated collection features striking, emotionally charged masterworks from established historical figures and influential modern artists. Each piece is meticulously authenticated, ensuring exceptional provenance and enduring cultural value. Explore our current inventory of Expressionist paintings for sale and acquire a powerful, evocative masterpiece that brings profound depth and striking visual impact to any discerning collection.

Featuring
Théo Tobiasse · Walasse Ting
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3 Lots at Auction Modern Masters: 20th Century Art - Autumn 2026
#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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#16 Georges Berger - Street Market in Montmartre, c. 1950's
Lot 16

Georges Berger (1908-1976)

Street Market in Montmartre, c. 1950's
56 × 46 cm | 22 × 18.1 in
Estimate 400–600 €
Starting at 300 €
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#16 Georges Berger - Street Market in Montmartre, c. 1950's

Georges Berger (1908-1976)

Street Market in Montmartre, c. 1950's · 56 × 46 cm | 22 × 18.1 in
Estimate 400–600 €
Starting at 300 €
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#20 Vittorio Botticini - Venice, Canal with a Gondola at Sunset, c. 1960's
Lot 20

Vittorio Botticini (1909-1978)

Venice, Canal with a Gondola at Sunset, c. 1960's
34 × 44 cm | 13.4 × 17.3 in
Estimate 400–600 €
Starting at 300 €
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#20 Vittorio Botticini - Venice, Canal with a Gondola at Sunset, c. 1960's

Vittorio Botticini (1909-1978)

Venice, Canal with a Gondola at Sunset, c. 1960's · 34 × 44 cm | 13.4 × 17.3 in
Estimate 400–600 €
Starting at 300 €
Place bid
2 Works in This Collection
Walasse Ting - Resting Woman, c. 1980s
Available
5.500 €

Walasse Ting - Resting Woman, c. 1980s

15 × 23 cm / Watercolor 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

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