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Anastasia AureumSmiling Faun
$8,444.09
£6,187.96
€7,000
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CHF 6,586.33
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About the Item
figure, portrait, smile, woman, man, boy, girl, figurative art.
Artsit: Anastasia Aureum
Framed
100x70cm unframed dimensions
hand signed
certificate of authenticity.
ABOUT THE PAINTING:
Title: Smiling Faun— Contemporary Expressionist Portrait
Palette: Blue, grey, yellow, peach, purple, and teal accents
Ideal For: Living rooms, creative studios, high-end interiors, collectors of expressive and emotionally rich portraiture.
Mood: Dreamy, introspective, intimate, modern.
Original Contemporary Painting.
Style: Expressionism / Figurative Modern Art.
Medium: Acrylic, oil, tempera on Canvas.
One-of-a-kind statement artwork
DESCRIPTION:
This portrait features a reclining androgynous figure rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes.The figure’s relaxed posture, half-smile, and closed eyes evoke a sense of confidence, mystery, and inner serenity, drawing the viewer into a private moment suspended in time. It is a contemporary portrait of everyone and enyone in the 21st century, naked ,smiling bold trurth about dare being ourselves.
The background shifts between smoky greys and fluid blues, creating a dramatic contrast with the luminous yellow of the extended legs, subtly marked with star motifs. Layers of texture and painterly gestures add depth and movement, while unexpected color accents—such as blush pinks, cool teal tones, and deep violet shadows—reveal the artist’s mastery of expressive color theory. The overall composition balances elegance and abstraction, making the piece captivating from both near and far.
This artwork stands out as a statement piece, ideal for collectors who appreciate figurative expressionism, bold contemporary portraiture, and emotionally charged modern art. Perfect for upscale interiors, art-driven homes, boutique hotels, and curated spaces seeking a powerful focal point.
KEYWORDS:
A contemporary figurative painting, modern expressionist portrait, bold colourful wall art, large original artwork for collectors, expressive reclining figure, contemporary canvas art, unique statement piece, modern interior decor art, and emotional figurative painting.
The item is located in central Rome, Italy
The painting will be FRAMED, wooden frame+glass,
About the artist:
Collectors highly regard Anastasia Aureum's work for its sophisticated fusion of realism, surrealism, and abstract expressionism. Often described as a "passionate art dance," her style bridges the gap between traditional fine art and high-luxury aesthetic, making her a frequent choice for large-scale architectural and elite residential spaces.
Artistic Philosophy
Style
Aureum’s work is characterized by a "personal interiorization"—a desire to move beyond the surface of reality to capture the inner nature of her subjects.
The "Art Dance": She fluidly merges genres, allowing figures to dissolve into abstract forms or emerge from surreal, dreamlike landscapes.
Themes: Her portfolio frequently explores vulnerability, intimacy, identity, and transformation. Common motifs include fragmented human figures, circus/theater elements, and horses, often set against muted earth tones or vibrant, emotive palettes.
Mediums: She is a multi-disciplinary artist working in oils, acrylics, watercolors, and even terracotta sculpture. Her large-scale canvases are particularly sought after for their "tactile" quality, achieved through meticulous layering and blending.
Market Value
Collector Appeal
For art buyers, Aureum represents a blend of established prestige and contemporary growth:
Institutional Presence: Her work is held in prestigious permanent collections, most notably the Vatican Museums. She has also been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Price Range: Original works typically range from $3,000 to over $15,000, though her large-scale masterpiece "Circle of Life" has been valued at over $100,000. Limited edition prints and works on paper offer an entry point for newer collectors, often priced between $1,000 and $2,500.
Global Reach: Her pieces are held in private collections across the UK, USA, Italy, Singapore, and France.
Brief bio:
Art education:
2018 Sorbonne University, Paris, France
2014 – MA Fine Art at the Academy of Fine Arts of Rome;
2012 – Academy of Fine Arts of Rome;
Collections:
Vatican Museums, Nina lobanova-Rostovskaya (London), National Museum of Art Humor of Tolentino, National Museum of Sacred Art of Nonantola (Italy), Marchese Sacchetti(Rome), National Centre for Manzoni’s Studies (Milan);
Private collections in Italy, UK, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Singapore, USA, Croatia
Collective exhibitions:
2025 art MUC contemporary art fair in Munich, Germany.
2024 The Hari Art Prize, London,UK;
2024 shortlisted for the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, London,UK;
2024 preselected for the Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts, London,UK;
2023 – London Biennale 2023, Chelsea Old Hall Town, London,UK;
2023 -YICCA Contemporary Art Prize finalists exhibition, Venice, Itlay;
2023-Royal Society of British Artists Bicentennial Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London,UK;
2023 - London, UK, Sunny Art Award exhibition finalist, Sunny Art Center;
2019 – London, UK Royal Watercolour Society’s Contemporary Watercolour Competition, Bankside gallery;
2018 – Edinburgh, UK, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, BP Portrait Award;
2017 – Vatican, Vatican Museums, “AnticoPresente” exhibition;
2017 – London, UK, Sunny Art Award exhibition, finalist Sunny Art Center; 2017 – Exeter, UK, Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, BP Portrait Award;
2017 – London, UK, National Portrait Gallery, BP Portrait Award;
2017 – London, Works on paper Art Fair, Royal Geographic Society;
2016 – Rome, live painting at Brasilian Embassy at Simone Ghera’s “Dance inside Brasil” exhibition;
2016 – Oxford, UK, Oxford International Art Fair;
2015 – Mexico, MUMEDI Mexican Museum of Design;
2015 – Cambridge, UK, Cambridge International Art Fair;
2015 – Rome, Museum of Contemporary art MACRO;
2015 – Finalist of ‘The best of the 4th International Emerging Artists Award” in Dubai;
2013 – Los Angeles, La luz de Jesus Gallery;
2013 – Shanghai, International Art Fair of Contemporary Art;
2013 – Rome, Embassy of Iraq, Embassy of Egypt;
2013 – Venice, Arte Laguna Prize’s exhibition at Venice’s Arsenal;
2012 – Rome, «Green blood» at Dorothy Circus Gallery;
2011 – Museum of Roman Civilization in Rome;
2010 – Naples, “Biennial of the artist’s book”;
2009 – La Paz, Bolivia, 4°Bienal Internacional Siart;
2008 – Bari, 28th International Fair of modern and contemporary
Art; Collections:
Awards:
2017 – Rome, I prize of the national award “Arte&sport” of the AONI (National Italian Olympic Academy);
2015 – Rome, Adrenalina prize I prize;
2013 – Rome, Adrenalina prize under 35 and prize of the public, Museum of Contemporary Art MACRO;
2013 – Chieti, Milan, Golden Medal of«Illustrate Manzoni»award, Chieti-Milano Manzoni’s Museum, Italy;
2012 – Milan, Winner of the scholarship for the artistic research of Socetà Umanitaria of Milan;
2011 – Tolentino, I prize “City of Tolentino” of the 26 th edition of the International Bienniale of Art Humor of Tolentino;
2008 – Modena, I prize “Under 25” of the national Competition of Contemporary Sacred Art “Familia Sancta“.
Personale exhibitions:
2018 –Milan, Zanuso Gallery; 2017 –Luzern, Switzerland, International Comic Festival;
2016 – Porto Cervo, Sardinia,MDM Museum of Contemporary Art;
2016 – Rome, American Embassy;
2013 – Tolentino (MC), International Art Museum of Tolentino;
- Creator:Anastasia Aureum (1987, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Condition:
- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2144217504672
Aureum is an internationally renowned visual artist with the background in fine art and interior design. Antique and vintage furniture, contemporary and modern art and accessories inspire her. Anastasia's creations are characterized by a wide range of styles. Surrealism, realism and abstraction are merged in a passionate art dance. Embracing, discovering and penetrating each other, they take on new forms and shades in every new painting. The artist reflects on the relationship between space and forms, where colour is an emotional response to the way they intersect Collections: Vatican Museums, Nina lobanova-Rostovskaya (London), National Museum of Art Humor of Tolentino, National Museum of Sacred Art of Nonantola (Italy), Marchese Sacchetti(Rome), National Centre for Manzoni’s Studies (Milan); Private collections in Italy, UK, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Singapore, USA. Collective exhibitions: 2024 selected for The Hari Art Prize, London,UK;
2024 shortlisted for the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, London,UK;
2024 preselected for the Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts, London,UK;
2023 – London Biennale 2023, Chelsea Old Hall Town, London,UK;
2023 -YICCA Contemporary Art Prize finalists exhibition, Venice, Itlay;
2023-Royal Society of British Artists Bicentennial Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London,UK; 2023 - London, UK, Sunny Art Award exhibition finalist, Sunny Art Center;
2019 – London, UK Royal Watercolour Society’s Contemporary Watercolour Competition, Bankside gallery;
2018 – Edinburgh, UK, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, BP Portrait Award; 2017 – Vatican, Vatican Museums, “AnticoPresente” exhibition; 2017 – London, UK, Sunny Art Award exhibition, finalist Sunny Art Center; 2017 – Exeter, UK, Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, BP Portrait Award; 2017 – London, UK, National Portrait Gallery, BP Portrait Award;
2017 – London, Works on paper Art Fair, Royal Geographic Society;
2016 – Rome, live painting at Brasilian Embassy at Simone Ghera’s “Dance inside Brasil” exhibition; 2016 – Oxford, UK, Oxford International Art Fair;
2015 – Mexico, MUMEDI Mexican Museum of Design;
2015 – Cambridge, UK, Cambridge International Art Fair;
2015 – Rome, Museum of Contemporary art MACRO;
2015 – Finalist of ‘The best of the 4th International Emerging Artists Award” in Dubai;
2013 – Los Angeles, La luz de Jesus Gallery;
2013 – Shanghai, International Art Fair of Contemporary Art;
2013 – Rome, Embassy of Iraq, Embassy of Egypt;
2013 – Venice, Arte Laguna Prize’s exhibition at Venice’s Arsenal; 2012 – Rome, «Green blood» at Dorothy Circus Gallery;
2011 – Museum of Roman Civilization in Rome;
2010 – Naples, “Biennial of the artist’s book”;
2009 – La Paz, Bolivia, 4°Bienal Internacional Siart;
2008 – Bari, 28th International Fair of modern and contemporary Art; Collections: Awards: 2017 – Rome, I prize of the national award “Arte&sport” of the AONI (National Italian Olympic Academy);
2015 – Rome, Adrenalina prize I prize;
2013 – Rome, Adrenalina prize under 35 and prize of the public, Museum of Contemporary Art MACRO; 2013 – Chieti, Milan, Golden Medal of«Illustrate Manzoni»award, Chieti-Milano Manzoni’s Museum, Italy;
2012 – Milan, Winner of the scholarship for the artistic research of Socetà Umanitaria of Milan; Personale exhibitions: 2018 –Milan, Zanuso Gallery; 2017 –Luzern, Switzerland, International Comic Festival;
2016 – Porto Cervo, Sardinia,MDM Museum of Contemporary Art;
2016 – Rome, American Embassy;
2013 – Tolentino (MC), International Art Museum of Tolentino;
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