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A very pleasant and scenic modernist coastal landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Richard Björklund (1897–1974) whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Malmo Museum, Ystads Art Museum, and others.
This picturesque composition presents a beautiful sea view, and a row of houses surrounded by lush trees that line a coast.
The artist has worked under a largely modernist ethos, using blocks of colour in contrasting tones to create depth within the picture.
Painterly brushstrokes and a very uplifting colour palette comprising shades of green, blue and purple have been used, wonderfully capturing the lively spirit of this coastal neighbourhood.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary deep profile gilt frame. The frame has some very minor scuffing, which is commensurate with age and the vintage appearance. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 62 x 80 cm (including frame)
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A mid century modernist cubist still life in oil, painted onto board and dated 1955.
This oil on board is housed in a well suited light wood frame with a gilt border and an inner linen-lined slip, Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 38.5 x 46 cm (including frame)
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A lively and expressive winter landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004), whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum and The Swedish Modern Museum, to name a few. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.
Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, this striking painting emphasises rich colours and decorative pattern as it presents a snow-filled landscape of a trail running through a lush forest and a view of mountains in the background.
A array of rich and uplifting colours as well as distinct energetic and intuitive brushstrokes fill the canvas, imbuing the work with a sense of dynamism.
This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited ridged gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.
Size: 41.5 x 49.5 cm (including frame)
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A wonderfully executed and emotive mid-century figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas.
Painted in an expressionist style, a male figure playing the piano takes center stage in the composition and he is set against a delicate pastel blue and pink backdrop.
The artist’s virtuosity is evident in the dynamic and confident execution of each brushstroke, which imbues the artwork with a sense of vibrant movement and emotion, as well as adding an outstanding light textural quality.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. There is some craquelure and paint loss to the figure’s head as shown in close ups. Otherwise, the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 44 x 38.5 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed mid-century townscape, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.
The composition depicts a tranquil town, with rows of white buildings stretching out into the distance. In the foreground, two tall and slender figures portrayed with minimal detail, stand as silhouettes against the town. The artist has purposely simplified the architectural details of the town, reducing it to simplified blocks of contrasting muted colours.
The colour palette of the painting is limited to muted shades of white, grey, and brown. These gentle monochrome colours create a subdued atmosphere, evoking a sense of nostalgia and tranquility. The brushstrokes in the painting are soft and gentle, creating a sense of calmness throughout the artwork and enhancing the overall soothing aesthetic of the work. The overall minimalistic feel of the artwork makes it an easy piece to fit into a wide variety of interior settings.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner silver and canvas window. There is an area of craquelure present in the painting, as shown in the images, however the paint layer is stable and the painting is in good vintage condition overall. The frame has very minor areas of scuff.
Size: 59 x 68 cm (including frame)
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An atmospheric modernist style composition executed in oil onto canvas by the well-established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989).
The painting presents a night scene with a moon shining brightly in the background of the painting, lighting up a view of building facades. A row of hills spread across in the distance, and tall and slender cypress trees punctuate both sides of the painting, with the artist skilfully capturing their shadows cast onto the ground.
Painted with a modernist ethos, the artist has reconstructed the scene down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth. The painting has a tranquil quality to it, brought forth though the use of soft and gentle brushstrokes as well as a soothing colours of blue and brown shades.
This oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The silver border on the frame has some light scuffing and its linen border has some age toning to the top edge.
Size: 51 x 59 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed modernist night street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.
Two figures by a street punctuate the foreground of the painting, and the artist has thoughtfully painted just their silhouettes and omitted realistic details. The figures are surrounded by blocks of houses under a moonlit sky, and the artist has presented a unique angle for the viewer to get a glimpse of just the rooftops of the houses.
The painting has a strong focus on geometric shapes, line and colour, and there is an aura of misery which the artist has achieved through the use of multiple elements such as the dark and moody earthy colour palette, as well as bold silhouettes of the respective forms. Furthermore, the artist displays his painterly abilities as he skilfully captures the illuminating glow from the moonlight, as well as the effects of light and shadow through creating an effective colour gradient.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with linen border. The painting and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 53 x 68 cm (including frame)
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A very lively and playful mid century modernist figure scene, painted in oil onto board by the established female Swedish artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).
In this vivid and richly coloured composition, a group of figures are depicted gathered together, and are set against a brightly painted background. There is an area of blue in the background of the painting, which possibly alludes to a body of water, suggesting that the figures are by the beach.
Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has thoughtfully chosen not to reveal the details of the figures, and has instead simplified and abstracted them down to painterly and expressive brushstrokes as well as blocks of contrasting saturated colours.
This oil is painted onto thick canvas paper laid to board and is housed in a gilt frame with linen border. There is some craquelure present, mainly to the left hand side as shown in the close ups, but the paint layer is stable. There is some slight undulation to the surface, and the frame has some light scuffing. Overall the appearance is very good.
Size: 34 x 46 cm (including frame)
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An expressive and very picturesque modernist landscape oil composition, painted in 1920.
Through the use of an earthy colour palette and expressive painterly brushstrokes, this panoramic lush landscape view captures the spectacular beauty of nature, as we see a lake flowing through a valley under a rich vast sky.
The balance and harmony of this composition is very well done, and the artist clearly has a fine mastery of his medium.
This oil painting has been executed on canvas that has been laid onto board. It is housed in its original deep-profiled wood frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some areas of scuff, commensurate with its age.
Size: 42 x 56 cm (including frame)
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A subdued and soothing mid-century landscape composition, executed of oil onto board and dated 1956.
Drawing on a distinctly modernist ethos, the artist has masterfully reduced this vast expanse of open fields down to blocks and planes of contrasting colour, and explores the use of colour and brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and space in this painting.
Short and expressive brushstrokes have been deliberately executed in a rhythmic manner, adding a touch of liveliness, and the use of subdued and muted pastel shades add a soothing quality to the artwork.
This oil on board is housed in its original mid-century gilt framed with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has a small area of discolouration to its linen border on the right side.
Size: 48 x 65 cm (including frame)
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A gentle and elegant modernist style floral still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1952.
The painting depicts a group of roses, set against a coloured backdrop that picks up colours from the flowers.
Painted in a modernist style, the artist has used contrasting shades as well as visible multi-directional brushstrokes to depict the scene.
The overall colour palette comprises muted and pastel hues of greens, pinks, and yellow, evoking a soft and uplifting atmosphere.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with visible grain. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there are some scuffs and nicks to the frame as shown.
Size: 50 x 69 cm (including frame)
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A soothing and very well-executed modernist mid-century landscape painting, executed in oil onto board.
This landscape composition depicts a panoramic view of a 2 cows grazing in a vast open pasture, and set against a background of lush greenery.
Using an array of soothing colours that complement each other very well, the artist has confidently used short dabs of paint to give rise to the various forms as well as to demonstrate depth and width to the painting.
Using a colour palette in earthy tones of greens, blues, and yellow, the artist has applied and layered energetic and expressive painterly brushstrokes in a swift manner to compose this scenic composition and imbue it with an uplifting feel.
This oil on board is housed in a deep-profile gilt frame with a slim green window that pairs very well with the painting. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs and light wear, which is in keeping with its style.
Size: 61 x 71 cm (including frame)
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A quaint and charming mid-century oil composition, depicting potted plants sitting on on windowsill.
The artist has worked in an expressive manner, using loose and distinct brushstrokes to compose the scene. There is an illustrative and sketch-like quality to the painting as the objects have been delineated with thin expressive outlines, giving us some insight into the artist’s method of working.
By leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the shapes of the plants and objects,, drawing our attention to their distinct form.
This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 74 x 63 cm (including frame)
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A fun and playful mid-century geometric abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
This painting focuses our attention on non-objective artistic elements such as colour, line, shape and form.
Working with a lively colour palette comprising shades of yellow, blue, black and green, an array of geometric forms in different shapes and sizes have been playfully arranged across the canvas, imbuing the painting with dynamism.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has some light scattered craquelure, but the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has a small loss to its right edge as shown but this is not obvious when the painting is viewed from front on.
Size: 46.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)
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A very striking mid century oil composition, presenting a landscape scene where a woman in a red and blue dress and a hat is touching a large elephant, that is back-facing the viewer.
A rich and saturated colour palette has been used, and bold and expressive brushstrokes have been executed in an invigorating and confident manner, imbuing the painting with liveliness.
This oil on board is housed in a beautiful wide-profile gilt frame with an inner deep-red velvet lined window that pairs perfectly with the painting. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has areas of minor scuffing.
Size: 34 x 45 cm (including frame)
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This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame.The painting has some minor marks, but the overall appearance is good. The frame has some scuffing to its edges.
Size: 50.5 x 42.5 cm (including frame)
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A gorgeous and bright floral still life painted in oil onto board. Red and white blooms sit within a delicate blue and white ceramic vase, all set against a painted sky blue background. The painting is wonderfully balanced, and has areas of texture and impasto.
The painting is housed in very complementary light cream and gilt frame with an inner green window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 69 x 57cm (including frame)
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This oil on board is housed in an attractive gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scratches and scuffs as shown in close ups.
Size: 53 x 62 cm (including frame)
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A wonderfully executed and soothing modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated MCMLI (1951).
The painting presents a group of objects including a white pitcher and a bowl of apricots sitting patiently on a window sill.
Through the use of an array of muted and uplifting colours, soft and gentle brushstrokes, as well as thin black outlines to define and draw our attention to the individual forms of the respective objects, the painting invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of everyday objects.
The oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner window. The painting has tiny pinhole marks to its corners from a previous frame, but this is only visible on close inspection. Otherwise, it is in very good vintage condition.
Size: 43 x 56 cm (including frame)
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An emotive and engaging modernist style figurative composition, executed in oil onto card and dated 1964.
The painting depicts the silhouettes of 2 slender figures that are seemingly engaged in a conversation, under a beaming sun. Juxtaposed against a lighter cream background, the figures create a focal point for our eyes with their darker shades.
Painted in a semi-abstract manner, all realistic details have been omitted, drawing our attention instead to painterly elements such as the expressive and painterly brushstrokes as well as the restrained colour palette.
This oil on card is housed in a complementary wood frame with a linen lined border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs.
Size: 60 x 41 cm (including frame)
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A charming and homely modernist composition, painted in oil on canvas.
The composition presents an interior setting where a blue table with a vase of flowers takes center stage, first capturing our attention. The flowers, rendered in rich colours, add a lively touch to the setting. As our eyes move towards the background, we get a glimpse of a scenic view through a window, where rolling green fields with grazing cows and some houses are in the distance.
The painting has a very charming ‘Naïve’ quality to it, and there is sincerity to its simplicity, making it an absolute delight to look at.
This oil on canvas is housed in a slim gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 58.5 x 49 cm (including frame)
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A very striking mid century oil and gouache figurative composition, executed onto board.
The composition presents 3 figures in a landscape setting, and with a basket of goods placed beside them in the left foreground on the painting.
The painting has an expressive quality to it, as the artist has confidently executed this artwork with distinct and energetic brushstrokes and a used rich colour palette comprising shades of red, brown, orange and blue.
This oil and gouache on board is housed in a beautiful wide-profile gilt frame with an inner deep-red window that pairs perfectly with the painting. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 35 x 67.5 cm (including frame)
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An exquisite and elegant floral still life composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1943.
Featuring a simple yet captivating arrangement of delicate yet uplifting flowers in a vase, this painting exudes serenity and timeless beauty.
The painting is dominated by a soft, calming sage green background that provides a gentle contrast to the colours of the floral arrangement. Beneath the vase, a cool blue table adds a subtle touch of contrast, grounding the composition and providing a sense of balance.
This oil on board is housed in a beautiful cream frame that suits the painting very well. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs but its overall appearance is good.
Size: 72 x 65 cm (including frame)
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A brilliant mid-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.
The painting captures a scene of standing figures, with the sun shining above them. On the left, we see a close-up of a female figure with a straight-faced expression. She is adorned in a patterned dress, and her face is partially cast with a shadow. On the right, two slender and elongated male figures are depicted walking toward the direction of the female in the foreground.
The artist’s brushstrokes are gentle, soft, and precise, reflecting a careful attention to detail. The overall muted and earthy colours create a subdued and warmth atmosphere. The lady’s small and striking red lips and the large, flat, curved shapes in the composition are typical of the artist Lundqvist’s style.
This oil on canvas come unframed, and is in very good vintage condition.
Size: 39 x 46.5 cm (including frame)
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A calm and restful mid-century cityscape, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.
The composition portrays rows of white buildings of differing heights, stretching out into the distance. In the right side of the foreground, we can discern a tall and slender silhouette of figure portrayed with minimal detail, standing against the town. The artist has purposely simplified the architectural details of the town, reducing it to simplified blocks of white shades with varying intensities.
The colour palette of the painting is limited to muted shades of white, grey. These gentle colours create a subdued atmosphere, evoking a sense of tranquility. The brushstrokes in the painting are gentle and smooth, creating a sense of calmness throughout the artwork.
The painting’s minimalistic feel makes it an easy piece to fit into a wide variety of interior settings.
This oil on canvas is housed in a ridged frame with multiple profiles, that pairs beautifully with the painting. Both the painting and frame have some marks as shown in the close ups, but they are in good vintage condition overall.
Size: 41 x 60 cm (including frame)
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A striking and brilliantly executed geometric abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas in 1958.
Rows of houses of different colours and sizes are neatly presented and aligned. Painted with a distinctly modernist ethos, the artist has reconstructed this scene down using flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth, beautifully composing an almost puzzle-like composition with different sized geometric shapes fitting together.
Working with a restrained palette with a mix of light white tones contrasting against darker shades of red, purple and blue and arranged structurally, the painting is very well balanced and has a harmonious feel.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. The painting has some very light craquelure to its lower half (as shown in close ups), but the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has some minor scuffing, commensurate with age.
Size: 48.5 x 64 cm (including frame)
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An emotive mid-century figurative portrait, executed in oil onto board.
A figure, positioned at the center of the composition, is depicted in a sitting pose with a slight slouch, conveying a sense of introspection or contemplation.
Using spontaneous and uninhibited brushstrokes, the artist has skilfully layered colours to reveal depth and interest. The use of a muted palette as well as darker shades of brown and black intensifies the somber mood of the piece.
The painting is housed in a wide-profiled wood frame with a distressed finish, which adds an additional layer of depth and character to the piece.
This oil on board is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some losses to the inner corners as shown in close-ups, with some light scuffing to its outer edges.
Size: 65 x 47 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed and characterful mid-century still life in oil, painted by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.
In this excellent composition, three pears are laid out on a white bowl. Working with a rich and saturated colour palette, the objects appear illuminated. They are set against a backdrop of darker shades including blue, red, black, and green that intermingle, creating a visually striking contrast that makes the bowl of pears stand out more.
The artist’s masterful use of the impasto technique adds another layer of depth and texture to the painting. Thick, expressive brushstrokes and layers of paint create a tactile quality, and the impasto technique not only enriches the visual experience but also imparts a sense of dynamism and vitality to the composition.
This oil on board is housed in its original mid century silver frame with an inner linen lining. The painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 33 x 42.5 cm (including frame)
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