Vibrant Haitian painting Hector Hyppoliteby Hector Hyppolite
Style & Movement

Welcome to the Aurora & Athena gallery collection of Naïve Art. Characterized by a refreshing simplicity and a deliberate departure from traditional academic rules, Naïve Art offers a uniquely unadulterated perspective on the world. Created primarily by self-taught artists, this captivating genre is celebrated for its bold, vibrant color palettes, non-scientific perspectives, and meticulous, almost enchanting attention to detail.

Unconstrained by formal artistic conventions, naïve painters draw inspiration from their immediate surroundings, folklore, dreams, and personal memories. The result is a body of work that radiates raw authenticity, profound sincerity, and unfiltered emotional honesty. Pioneers of the movement, most notably Henri Rousseau, proved to the Parisian avant-garde that a lack of formal training is no barrier to creating deeply compelling, historically significant masterpieces. Today, the innocent charm and vivid storytelling inherent in these works continue to captivate audiences globally.

Naïve Art has firmly established itself as a highly desirable and dynamic category within the international art market. At our gallery, we are proud to offer a carefully curated selection of authentic Naïve Art for sale. Each piece in our collection is rigorously authenticated and chosen for its exceptional aesthetic quality and unique narrative voice. Whether you are seeking to enrich an established collection or acquire a joyful, striking statement piece for a contemporary space, explore our current inventory of Naïve Art for sale and discover the timeless appeal of unpretentious creativity.

1 Work in This Collection
Frantz Zéphirin - Tower of Babel, c. 1980s
Available
5.000 €

Frantz Zéphirin - Tower of Babel, c. 1980s

77.5 × 61 cm / Acrylic on Board

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 LiveAuctioneersInvaluableDrouot or BidSpirit, or leave absentee bids in advance on these platforms. Please refer to our How to Bid page for complete bidding instructions.
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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.
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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!
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