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cm | 14.6 × 19.7 in \n artwork: 27.3 × 34.1 cm | 10.7 × 13.4 in \n \n provenance: \n acquired by the current owner at flanders auctions as lot 199 from \u201cthe collection of berko fine paintings \u2013 part 2.\u201d \n \n condition: \n good vintage condition with some signs of wear. framed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n step into the drama of the sabre dance, a vivid gouache by georges scott that captures the theatrical energy of a 19th-century salon performance. amid swirling smoke and top-hatted spectators, a poised dancer commands the stage with striking elegance and motion. executed with swift washes and luminous contrasts, the work evokes flickering gaslight and the charged atmosphere of belle époque spectacle. a rare example of scott\u2019s genre scenes, the painting bridges fine art and cultural commentary, offering a nuanced glimpse into orientalist fascination. its gallery labels from berko and kunstlijsten fr. de leeuw underscore its collectible significance."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1","title":{"en":"the sabre dance"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17352/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:39.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac600 - 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good vintage condition with some signs of wear. unframed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n step into the parisian twilight with night scene in paris, a luminous nocturne painted by russian impressionist konstantin korovin in 1927. flickering gaslights, shadowy figures, and vibrant reflections evoke the hum of parisian nightlife as seen through the eyes of an artist in exile. korovin\u2019s expressive brushwork and palette of ochre, vermilion, and blue animate the street with emotional resonance. painted during his mature years in france, this work blends the elegance of impressionism with a distinctly slavic depth\u2014transforming a cityscape into a poetic memory. a rare and soulful glimpse into the émigré experience, *night scene in paris* embodies legacy, longing, and the enduring beauty of transience."},"estimateMax":8000,"lotNumber":"2","title":{"en":"night scene in paris, 1927"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17353/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":4000,"soldPrice":95000,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:39.328Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac6,000 - \u20ac8,000","currency":"EUR","id":17353,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17354/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17354/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17354/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"pavel yashin (1920-2010)"},"soldDate":"2025-07-26","available":false,"description":{"en":"pavel yashin 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yashin distills a moment of introspective calm. the scene speaks of seaside resorts now hushed, their liveliness softened into memory. a beautiful example of late soviet realism, the painting reveals yashin\u2019s deep connection to nature, architecture, and the fleeting mood of coastal dusk."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"3","title":{"en":"an evening, 1979"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17354/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:39.330Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac300 - 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good vintage condition with some signs of wear. unframed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n christo\u2019s *the pont neuf wrapped* captures the transformation of paris\u2019s oldest bridge into a floating monument of fabric and light. this offset print, with its photorealistic view and handwritten annotations, reflects the tension between impermanence and precision that defines christo\u2019s work. signed on the front and stamped on the reverse, the 1985 edition embodies the artist\u2019s vision of public space as poetic material. a document of conceptual ambition, it stands as both artwork and archive\u2014an enduring icon of environmental art."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"4","title":{"en":"the pont neuf wrapped"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17355/view","tags":["esart_printsposterslimitededitions","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":600,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:39.331Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac1,000 - \u20ac1,200","currency":"EUR","id":17355,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17356/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17356/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17356/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17356/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17356/005/005.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"konstantin gorbatov 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seasonal abundance with the quiet elegance of exile. lush pumpkins and red geraniums rest against a sunlit village backdrop, where impressionistic brushwork meets poetic restraint. known for his vivid landscapes, gorbatov here turns inward, offering a deeply personal meditation on rootedness, memory, and light. a luminous jewel within his mature berlin period, this work is both intimate and radiant\u2014a museum-worthy reflection on place and presence."},"estimateMax":18000,"lotNumber":"5","title":{"en":"still life with pumpkins and geraniums, 1930"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17356/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":8000,"soldPrice":13000,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:39.333Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac12,000 - 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flanders auctions as lot 234 from \u201cthe collection of berko fine paintings \u2013 part 2.\u201d \n \n condition: \n good vintage condition with some signs of wear. framed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n horse race at longchamp by edouard zawiski is a refined glimpse into the elegance of belle époque society. with confident lines and subtle color accents, the artist captures a crowd of fashionably dressed spectators in quiet anticipation at the edge of the racetrack. executed in graphite and wash, the composition balances observation and lyricism. top hats, flowing coats, and poised figures frame the lone jockey at the center of attention. a study in light, gesture, and social ritual, this drawing distills the charm and decorum of parisian high culture into a timeless theatrical moment."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"6","title":{"en":"horse race at longchamp"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17357/view","tags":["esart_drawings","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:39.335Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac500 - \u20ac800","currency":"EUR","id":17357,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":6000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17358/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17358/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17358/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17358/004/004.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"nicholas roerich 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roerich\u2019s iconic palette of cobalt, white, and burnt orange evokes both elemental grandeur and inner stillness. infused with mystical symbolism and painterly discipline, the canvas invites the viewer beyond form \u2014 into a realm of harmony and transcendence. a luminous testament to roerich\u2019s spiritual and artistic journey, this work stands as both map and mantra."},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"7","title":{"en":"the way to shambhala"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17358/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":6000,"soldPrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:39.336Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac10,000 - 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right \u201cben enwonwu 1991\u201d. \n \n dimensions: \n unframed: 80 × 68.5 cm | 31.5 × 27 in \n \n provenance: \n private collection, nigeria. private collection, spain (2022). acquired from the above by the current owner. \n \n condition: \n good vintage condition with some signs of wear. unframed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n ben enwonwu\u2019s *africa dances* radiates rhythm, energy, and cultural depth. swirling ochres, indigos, and reds merge with abstracted yet forceful figures, transforming motion into form and tradition into modern visual language. this powerful late-period work fuses indigenous nigerian expression with bold modernism. each brushstroke feels ceremonial, evoking the collective pulse of dance, identity, and legacy. rare on the market, it\u2019s a commanding and emotionally resonant piece by one of africa\u2019s most celebrated artists."},"estimateMax":18000,"lotNumber":"9","title":{"en":"africa dances, 1991"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17360/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esinternational_african","esart","esinternational","esinternational_all","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":8000,"soldPrice":70000,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:39.340Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac12,000 - 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condition: \n good vintage condition with some signs of wear. unframed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n in *ruler of the domain*, filipino modernist mario de rivera blends gold, blue, and earth tones into a layered composition rich with spiritual symbolism and cultural resonance. the work draws on myth, memory, and identity\u2014hallmarks of de rivera\u2019s visionary style. executed in 2000, this large-format mixed-media painting exemplifies the artist\u2019s refined control of texture and form. accompanied by original gallery documentation, it stands as a powerful representation of southeast asian modernism and its global reach."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"10","title":{"en":"ruler of 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with a soft orange rectangle adding quiet rhythm and weight. khal\u2019s painting is less about form than feeling\u2014a meditation on stillness, emotion, and the space between. rare on the market and held in museum collections such as the sursock and barjeel, this signed canvas is a serene and significant example of middle eastern lyrical abstraction."},"estimateMax":10000,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"green over yellow"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17362/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esinternational_middleeastern","esart","esinternational","esinternational_all","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":4000,"soldPrice":30000,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:35.924Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac8,000 - 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acquired directly from the artist. \n \n condition: \n good condition. framed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n step into *jungle* (2022), a lyrical abstraction where color and gesture evoke the mystery of nature in motion. mariola wroblewski paints not with structure, but with instinct \u2014 a tangle of vivid greens, umbers, and greys that pulse like living foliage. this is no static landscape: it breathes, shifts, and hums with organic rhythm. with root-like lines and misted layers of pigment, *jungle* becomes a meditation on wildness, solitude, and the intelligence of the natural world."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"jungle, 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pascin distills the tension of movement and meaning. the artist\u2019s economy of line and mastery of negative space bring immediacy to the scene, echoing the spirit of his montparnasse years. signed and historically labeled, *two figures with flags* invites both visual and symbolic interpretation\u2014a rare and expressive example of pascin\u2019s modernist draftsmanship."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"two figures with flags, c. 1920s"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17365/view","tags":["esart_drawings","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":600,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:35.927Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac800 - 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wear. unframed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n a luminous meditation in color and motion, *abstract composition* (1961) by beauford delaney radiates vibrant harmonies of violet, yellow, and green. each gestural stroke pulses with emotional intensity\u2014layered pigment that glows with spiritual resonance. this rare, mature-period work captures the essence of delaney\u2019s abstraction: intuitive, lyrical, and profoundly human. it is not just a painting, but a space for breath, memory, and light\u2014a modernist poem that continues to resonate."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"15","title":{"en":"abstract composition, 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is well-preserved with no visible damage to the artwork itself. minor signs of age on the paper edges and reverse, consistent with handling and archival storage. frame in good condition with light wear.   shipping:  aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent).   --   an intimate floral study by a modern master executed with elegant clarity and confident line, *flowers* (1954) by renato guttuso captures a moment of quiet intensity. the black floral forms, suspended in space, vibrate with the energy of postwar italy \u2014 expressive, personal, and politically charged in spirit. this signed and dedicated work is more than a study of blooms. it is a drawing rich in intimacy and historical nuance, gifted by guttuso to a friend, inscribed in rome, and preserved across generations. a rare opportunity to acquire an artist\u2019s gesture of beauty, friendship, and time."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"flowers, 1954"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17367/view","tags":["esart_drawings","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:35.930Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac2,500 - 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condition with some signs of wear. unframed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n a vision of the eternal city step into the sacred geometry of *benares*, 1961, a masterful composition by ram kumar\u2014where the spiritual landscape of varanasi dissolves into meditative abstraction. ochres and umbers form quiet grids of memory, rhythm, and stillness, evoking the weight of stone, ritual, and time. rendered in layered earth tones and fractured geometry, this pivotal work from kumar\u2019s benares period distills the essence of india\u2019s holiest city. neither map nor monument, the painting offers a passage inward\u2014where textured planes whisper of presence and transcendence. a cornerstone of 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\u201cmother\u2019s child\u201d, n.d. \n watercolor on paper \n \n signed lower right \u201cmother and child \u2013 i\u201d. \n \n dimensions: \n frame: 83.8 × 63.5 cm | 33 × 25 in \n artwork: 73.7 × 55.6 cm | 29 × 21.9 in \n \n provenance: \n acquired by the current owner at the auction \u201920th & 21st century paintings & works on paper\u2019 by potomack company, lot 4039. \n \n condition: \n good vintage condition with some signs of wear. framed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n a tender universe in watercolor in *mother\u2019s child i*, gurcharan singh distills a world of quiet intimacy into a single, lyrical composition. the gentle curve of the child\u2019s body, nestled against the mother\u2019s warmth, speaks not just of physical closeness, but of ancestral memory\u2014of protection passed down through generations. rendered in warm ochres and golden transparency, the scene glows with a meditative stillness. this is not mere portraiture but a moment suspended in time: a lullaby in line and color. at once deeply personal and archetypal, the painting honors motherhood as sacred presence\u2014where gesture becomes legacy and tenderness holds timeless weight."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"18","title":{"en":"mother\u2019s child"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17369/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esinternational_southasian","esart","esinternational","esinternational_all","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:35.933Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac2,000 - 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dimensions: \n frame: 47.5 × 38.5 cm | 18.5 × 14.1 in \n artwork: artwork: 37.5 × 28.5 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in \n \n provenance: \n private collection, uk. \n \n condition: \n good vintage condition with some signs of wear. framed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n the language of the primitive and the sublime in *three forms*, swaminathan distills vision into essence. his ink gestures appear like ritual diagrams\u2014part seed, part symbol, part energy field. the eye is drawn into the precision and softness of ink, into forms that are as intuitive as they are intentional. calligraphy of the mythic mind swaminathan\u2019s mark-making fuses modernist abstraction with tribal echoes and tantric rhythm. here, abstraction becomes a visual chant: not meant to describe, but to invoke. with its stark presence and symbolic clarity, *three forms* is more than drawing\u2014it is a metaphysical relic from one of india\u2019s most original thinkers."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"19","title":{"en":"three forms, c. 1980s"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17370/view","tags":["esart_drawings","esinternational_southasian","esart","esinternational","esinternational_all","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":1900,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:35.934Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac3,000 - 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condition with some signs of wear. framed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n a lyrical composition by le pho, *women with flowers* gently merges figure and flora in a dreamlike harmony. executed in delicate tones on silk, the scene evokes serenity, femininity, and le pho\u2019s distinctive fusion of eastern and western aesthetics. soft pastels and diffused light create an atmosphere of quiet intimacy. the painting is a refined example of le pho\u2019s paris period, where stillness and emotional depth meet timeless grace."},"estimateMax":18000,"lotNumber":"20","title":{"en":"women with 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(inscribed in pencil, lower margin). \n \n dimensions: \n artwork: 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in \n \n provenance: \n private collection, marbella. acquired by the current owner at a spanish auction around 10 years ago. \n \n condition: \n good overall condition. minor handling marks and toning consistent with age. slight irregularities around edges due to original sketchbook binding. no major tears, stains, or repairs observed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n an intimate portrait from mid-century spain attributed to mariano bertuchi, this elegant 1950 watercolor study captures a poised female figure seated outdoors, confidently dressed in a plum-colored suit beside a small table. the handwritten inscription \u201cava gardner\u201d situates the work within a mid-century cultural context, referencing the hollywood icon known for her commanding screen presence. this portrait exemplifies bertuchi\u2019s observational precision and his sensitivity to contemporary fashion, personality, and gesture. a rare glimpse into character and style the artwork forms part of a rare private collection of character portraits and genre scenes believed to have been executed in spain during the 1940s\u201350s. the sheet, with visible perforation along the edge, suggests it was originally part of a sketchbook\u2014a quiet fragment of the artist\u2019s creative process and cultural imagination."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"ava gardner, 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collection, marbella. acquired by the current owner at a spanish auction around 10 years ago. \n \n condition: \n good overall condition considering age. light paper discoloration, small edge tears, and scattered foxing visible. original binding perforations preserved. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n a triptych of mood and memory this delicately rendered watercolor on paper attributed to mariano bertuchi presents a visually engaging triptych on a single sheet. on the left, a smiling bride in a luminous white dress evokes theatricality and vintage glamour. to the right, two scenes unfold in vertical alignment: a moonlit landscape with shimmering reflections and, below it, a contemplative figure seated among vegetation. blending narrative and atmosphere these intimate vignettes demonstrate bertuchi\u2019s sensitivity to character and setting, merging portraiture and narrative with stylistic cohesion. executed with expressive strokes and a gentle tonal palette, the work reflects mid-century visual storytelling in both mood and composition. once part of a bound sketchbook, this piece offers a rare glimpse into the artist\u2019s personal study of beauty and solitude."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"22","title":{"en":"scenes of beauty and solitude, 1950"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17373/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:37.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac200 - \u20ac300","currency":"EUR","id":17373,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17374/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17374/002/002.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"mariano bertuchi (1884-1955)"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"attributed to mariano bertuchi (1884\u20131955) | spain \n \u201cdual portrait of women\u201d, 1950 \n watercolor on paper \n \n double-sided sheet. front: graphite and watercolor portrait of two women \u2014 one smiling, the other in classical repose. reverse: woman with telephone in fluid brushstrokes. \n \n dimensions: \n artwork: 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in \n \n provenance: \n private collection, marbella. acquired by the current owner at a spanish auction around 10 years ago. \n \n condition: \n good overall condition considering age. light paper discoloration, small edge tears, and scattered foxing visible. original binding perforations preserved. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n two visions, one sheet this double-sided work attributed to mariano bertuchi captures two distinct yet complementary moods. on the front, a delicate graphite drawing presents a dual portrait of women\u2014one radiant and smiling, the other serene and poised. subtle chromatic shading and refined contours suggest a study in contrast and expression, rendered with intimate care. spontaneity and stillness the reverse offers a cinematic moment: a woman speaking into a rotary phone, wide-eyed and expressive. bertuchi\u2019s fluid brushstrokes and muted tones evoke immediacy, drama, and spontaneity. together, these two sides reveal the artist\u2019s intuitive grasp of form, gesture, and narrative\u2014hallmarks of his mid-century sketch work."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"23","title":{"en":"dual portrait of women, 1950"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17374/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:37.329Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac200 - \u20ac300","currency":"EUR","id":17374,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17375/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17375/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17375/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/auroraathena/cloned-images/17375/004/004.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"mariano bertuchi (1884-1955)"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"attributed to mariano bertuchi (1884\u20131955) | spain \n \u201cportraits of actresses\u201d, c. 1950 \n watercolor on paper \n \n two female portraits inscribed \u201cnancy sinatra\u201d and \u201cava gardner\u201d, rendered in delicate washes. signed and dated 1950. executed on a single sheet. \n \n dimensions: \n artwork: 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in \n \n provenance: \n private collection, marbella. acquired by the current owner at a spanish auction around 10 years ago. \n \n condition: \n good vintage condition with some signs of wear. unframed. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n starlight on paper this captivating double portrait attributed to mariano bertuchi captures two luminous figures of mid-century cinema\u2014nancy sinatra and ava gardner\u2014with refined delicacy. soft watercolor tones bring emotional immediacy to each likeness, blending realism with poetic impression. elegance in every line executed during bertuchi\u2019s travels in 1950, the portraits reflect a fascination with celebrity and femininity. the handwritten inscriptions and expressive brushwork offer a rare glimpse into the artist\u2019s sensitivity to character, light, and contemporary culture."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"24","title":{"en":"portraits of actresses, c. 1950"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17375/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:37.330Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac200 - 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cuts\u201d. executed with fine brushwork and coloured pencil highlights. \n \n dimensions: \n artwork: 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in \n \n provenance: \n private collection, marbella. acquired by the current owner at a spanish auction around 10 years ago. \n \n condition: \n overall good condition consistent with age. slight paper yellowing and minor edge wear, including pinholes from original sketchbook binding. no restoration traces. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n fashion and wit in watercolor this lively double-sided study attributed to mariano bertuchi blends character, humor, and elegance in compact visual episodes. on one side, a woman and child labeled \u201cbête bours\u201d exude parisian flair, while the reverse features a spirited portrait titled \u201crita doesn\u2019t like short cuts\u201d \u2014 suggesting narrative and personality with minimal line. a glimpse into the sketchbook drawn with confident brushwork and coloured pencil, these scenes offer insight into bertuchi\u2019s process\u2014mixing fashion illustration, caricature, and emotional nuance on a single sheet. the result is both playful and refined, revealing the artist\u2019s light hand and sharp observational eye."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"bête bours / rita doesn\u2019t like short cuts, 1950"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17376/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:37.332Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac200 - 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captioned: \u201cthese gi\u2019s who escaped red massacres, are flown to rear homes.\u201d the work juxtaposes glamour and historical trauma with remarkable sensitivity. \n \n dimensions: \n artwork: 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in \n \n provenance: \n private collection, marbella. acquired by the current owner at a spanish auction around 10 years ago. \n \n condition: \n very good condition overall. minor age-related toning and edge wear consistent with the period. the sheet remains structurally sound and both recto and verso are clearly legible and visually impactful. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n glamour and aftermath in a single glance this exceptional sheet attributed to mariano bertuchi juxtaposes the luminous charm of ingrid bergman with the sobering reality of postwar survival. rendered in watercolor and pencil, the artwork captures two worlds\u2014cinema and conflict\u2014on either side of the page. a rare narrative duality few drawings convey such emotional range in so compact a format. the joyful spontaneity of the actress contrasts with the quiet gravity of the returning soldiers, creating a powerful diptych of human experience. it is a work that reveals the artist\u2019s documentary instinct and his empathetic eye for both the famous and the forgotten."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"ingrid bergman and gi survivors, 1950"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17377/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:37.334Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac200 - 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*coastal landscape / jeanmarie*, mariano bertuchi demonstrates his dual fluency in landscape and figure, bringing to life two distinct atmospheres on a single sheet. on one side, the breeze of the coast; on the other, the stillness of a poised performer. versatility in vision from the gestural solitude of the male figure at sea to the formal elegance of the ballerina, this piece captures bertuchi\u2019s sensitivity to place, posture, and personality. the juxtaposition of scenes\u2014earthy and theatrical\u2014offers a rare glimpse into the artist\u2019s observational range and mid-century cultural aesthetic."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"27","title":{"en":"coastal landscape / jeanmarie, c. 1950"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17378/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:37.335Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac200 - 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dimensions: \n artwork: 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in \n \n provenance: \n private collection, marbella. acquired by the current owner at a spanish auction around 10 years ago. \n \n condition: \n very good overall condition. minor age-related toning. edges with perforation holes typical of sketchbook sheets. no visible tears or restoration. \n \n shipping: \n aurora & athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. estimated delivery: within the eu: 3\u20137 days | outside the eu: approx. 2\u20134 weeks (destination-dependent). \n \n -- \n \n theatrical reverie in watercolor in *ballerina*, mariano bertuchi captures the lyrical poise of a dancer suspended between movement and stillness. the figure\u2019s delicate posture and translucent palette evoke not only the discipline of ballet, but the emotional grace it embodies. a glimpse into bertuchi\u2019s imagination the handwritten note \u201chugh laing\u201d adds a layer of intrigue, suggesting inspiration drawn from stage and performance. whether symbolic or associative, the inscription connects this work to a wider world of artistic imagination, where gender, gesture, and beauty blend in quiet harmony."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"ballerina, 1950"},"url":"https://es.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/auroraathena/source/catalog/auction/62364/lot/17379/view","tags":["esart_moderncontemporarypainting","esart","esart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-07-01T02:32:37.337Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"\u20ac200 - 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