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A striking miniature landscape oil painting, executed in an abstract manner, painted in 1987.
Upon first glance we notice the broad, expressive and textured brushstrokes filling up the canvas of this lively composition.
As our eyes rest on the composition, we begin to take in the way in which artist has skilfully managed to abstract what appears to be a pleasant landscape (blue and purple skies in the background, lush greenery in the foreground) through the use of contrasting colours.
This oil on canvas housed in a white box frame would make a lovely statement piece that would suit a shelf or a gallery hang perfectly. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition. The pins that have been used to fix the canvas onto the frame are visible around the outside edges of the frame, as shown in photos.
Size: 29 x 33 cm (including frame)
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A small but brilliantly executed abstract cityscape in oil of the city of Jerez in Southern Spain, by Swedish artist Ivar Morsing, painted in 1958. A deep, rich and earthy palette of browns, dark greys and greens give this picture its punch. Contrasting blocks of saturated colour have been applied to the surface, illustrating the artist’s cubist influences, which he is most known for. This gorgeous semi-abstract painting in oil would certainly stand out in any interior, whether traditional or modern.
The painting is housed in its original mid century greyish-brown wood frame with an inner fabric lined window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 28 x 48 cm (including frame)
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A very striking abstract composition of a group of silhouetted figures, painted in 1972. The artist has used a restrained palette of blues, purples and greens to render this composition in oil. Setting the dark figures against the lighter blue background, the artist has created a palpable rhythm within the picture, encouraging our eyes to follow the alternating upward and downward curved outlines of the figures. There artist has included a tiny pop of yellow to the right side of the painting, which punctuates the painting wonderfully.
This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. The painting is currently unframed, and is painted onto sturdy board. It could be displayed in its current state on an easel or leant against a shelf. Should you wish to have it framed and would like our assistance, you can contact us via email info@discerningpalette.com.
Size: 51.5 x 61cm
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A uniquely framed oil depicting a trees by a lake. The frame truly brings the small landscape to life, with its inner beading drawing our eyes in toward the centre, where we notice small and fine brushstrokes in calming tones of green, white, grey and blue. The deep profile of the frame adds a ‘window’ like effect, and its silvery mottled edges outline the overall picture wonderfully.
The oil painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor paint loss and scuffs to the edges, most of which has been restored.
Painting size: 11 x 14.5 cm
Overall size: 23.5 x 27 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding miniature modernist style painting depicting 3 figures lying casually together, rendered in oil on canvas.
The women, adorned with jewellery, are set against a beautifully painted backdrop that picks up the colours of their traditional dresses. They sit together in a casual manner, with a distinct sense of carefree-ness.
The artist has executed the work with bold colours as well as expressive and energetic brushstrokes that imbue the painting with a sense of liveliness.
This painting is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in its original mid century dark grey frame with an inner linen lined border.
Size: 23.5 x 36 cm (including frame)
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A beautifully atmospheric miniature mid century oil, painted onto canvas. The artist has captured this lively evening scene of a group of figures having a dance, conveying a sense of carefree joy and celebration as people dance away into the night.
Despite this being an evening scene, the artist has skilfully imbued the painting with a luminosity, using a colour palette that successfully captures the feel of twinkling lights against an evening sky.
The painting is housed in a very complementary dark wood frame with an inner silver border which further illuminates the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 29 x 33cm (including frame)
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A row of bold scarlet red trees take centre stage – their fiery foliage attempt to obscure the landscape, but through their trunks we are given a glimpse of what is beyond. Colourful cottages dot the landscape, backed by green rich hills.
This painting may not be large in size, but it certainly does not lack intensity and punch.
The grey-green frame with hints of gold outlines the painting wonderfully – its evenly spaced divots draw our eyes in towards the picture.
The painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 29.5 x 26.5cm (including frame)
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This oil on panel depicts a quiet country road flanked by lush greenery, and views stretching far into the distance. A lovely reminder of peaceful country walks and fresh air, where each footstep relaxes our bod and clears our mind, as our daily stresses melt away.
The painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 34.5 x 41 cm (including frame)
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A soothing miniature abstract painting executed in oil, painted in 1964. This artist has used elements of abstraction to depict what appears to be a cityscape of buildings, with hints of greenery in the foreground, although this is a subjective interpretation.
Although the contrasting colour blocks of muted pastel tones of sand, grey, taupe imbue the with a sense of calm, the artist’s use of swift and energetic brushstrokes invigorate this work with subtle liveliness.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a gilt frame that has hints of red.
Size: 26 x 33 cm (including frame)
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A relaxing seascape, rendered in oil that radiates calm and serenity. This work of art that has hints of abstract qualities captures a seamless transition of the sand, sea and sky so beautifully; and one can almost hear the soft ocean waves and gentle wind blowing.
Soft and sweeping brushstrokes imbue the work with a sense of tranquility; and the way the selection of light pastel colours of yellow, blue and purple interact with one another is simply outstanding.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a silver frame that has some marks and areas of paint loss (as shown in photos).
Size: 31 x 44.5 cm (including frame)
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An absolutely delightful and delicate watercolour of a Bullfinch perched upon a branch. The light green oval mount and coloured frame with gold detailing suits the little watercolour perfectly.
This framed miniature is in excellent vintage condition. It is glazed (there is glass between the painting and the frame).
Size: 40 x 32cm (including frame)
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A delightful and very textured street scene painted in oil, depicting a group of houses in a village. The colour palette used parallels the natural world, with a mix of neutral tones such as white, earthy orange, and variegated greens. It is a highly textured work, with several areas of distinct impasto (where the paint has been applied thickly such that it stands proud from the surface) creating a three dimensional effect.
The painting is currently unframed, and is painted onto sturdy board. It could be displayed in its current state on an easel or leant against a shelf. It is in very good vintage condition. There is some surface paint loss to the outermost edges but this does not detract from the main image.
Size: 26 x 38.5 cm (unframed)
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A rather unique oil painting on board of a group of figures who appear to be intrigued by something happening outside the window. The painting is framed in a gothic style arch-shaped frame, which mimics the arch window that the figures are peering out of.
This excitingly unique picture is certainly not something we come across everyday, and both the subject and style of frame peaked our curiosity when we came upon it.
Size: 42.5 x 25.5 cm (including frame)
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A lively and dynamic artwork of an interior setting featuring an elderly couple sitting by a window and a young child.
It is a sunny day outside, and this little girl has come to surprise her grandparents living in the countryside with a visit. She has entered the living room in their cottage, and the air is filled with joy as they set sights on one another.
The house is well decorated with paintings hanging on the walls, some flowers in a vase placed atop a side table, and the floor is adorned with a colourful rug.
What is so captivating in this piece is the strong use of bold, distinct and linear brushstrokes, giving rise to the various forms in this picture.
This artwork is painted by Swedish artist Ake Wickström (b. 1927), who’s works are also displayed at Vikingsberg Museum, Helsingborg, and Broby Museum.
This mid 20th century oil painting is well preserved, and is in excellent vintage condition.
It comes with a brown wooden frame with gold trimmings that complements the artwork beautifully.
Size: 48 x 58 cm (including frame)
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Painted in 1974, this joyful oil painting depicts two magpies perched within a luscious green tree. The artist has combined textured layers of paint and a playful colour palette to create this delightful painting. Swirls of pastel blue, orange and brown contrast beautifully with the much quicker and heavier dabs of green and yellow of the leaves on the tree. As the well known nursery rhyme goes, sighting two magpies signifies the arrival of joy and good luck.
This painting is housed within a vintage style box frame that has been painted black. The frame has minor scuffs and the painting is in excellent vintage condition.
For those that may no longer remember, here’s the famous rhyme about magpies:
“One for sorrow,
Two for joy,
Three for a girl,
Four for a boy,
Five for silver,
Six for gold,
Seven for a secret,
Never to be told,
Eight for a wish,
Nine for a kiss
Ten for a bird
You must not miss.”
Size: 38 x 34 cm (including frame)
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A striking still life of fruit and flowers that is full of character.
The work has elements of abstract qualities to it, with the flowers painted in cube-like shapes, and in beautiful contrasting colours that harmonise well together.
There is a good sense of balance in this work, both in terms of colour and composition.
This squared oil on board is housed in a complementary silver frame with black outline detail.
Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 38 x 38 cm (including frame)
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A stunning impressionist oil painted on board, depicting an interior scene of a washerwoman at work. Visible brushstrokes in a earthy palette of blues, browns and greys have been used to capture this simple yet captivating composition.
The painting is currently unframed, and is painted onto sturdy board. It could be displayed in its current state on an easel or leant against a shelf. It is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 30 x 25 cm
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The overall atmosphere and character of this piece imbues us with thoughts of bright summer days, when everything, including the landscape itself, is full of life and activity. The vitality of the brushstrokes, so many of them large, bold and strong, enlivens the cottages and their surroundings by conveying a sense of movement – the leaves on the trees and the blades on the grass flutter lightly in the summer air.
Beautifully presented in a uniquely designed and complementary frame, this lovely oil painting transports us to a place far away, but yet somewhere homely and familiar, where we can put our feet up and watch the squirrels busying themselves running up the trees.
Size: 30 x 35cm (including frame)
In excellent vintage condition.
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An idyllic view of a country path curves to the left, obscuring our view of what lies just beyond the bend, tempting us to continue on in order to find out.
This picturesque miniature reminds us of the natural simplicity and beauty of what a simple country walk can offer. Flower lined paths and rolling hills beyond – such a small picture and yet so much captured within. Stamping its presence is a bold gilt frame, whose concave profile invite us to look closer and peer into the painting.
This wonderful miniature oil is in excellent vintage condition.
Painting Size: 7 x 7.5 cm
Overall Size: 16 x 17 cm (including frame)
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A well balanced and captivating still life that would add charm to any interior space.
Placed atop a table with a green checked tablecloth sits a vase with an assortment of poppies.
The red, white and blue flowers are painted so vibrantly, standing out beautifully against the lightly textured ash grey wall in the background.
Painted in 1939, the artwork is executed with confident and painterly brushstrokes, and the colours used harmonise beautifully.
This work is on canvas and stretchers and can be displayed without the need for a frame, as seen in photo. It is in excellent condition. Should you prefer to have it framed however, we would be happy to assist.
Size: 40.5 x 35.5 cm
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A lovely tiny but mighty landscape scene of a forest painted in an abstract style. The artwork depicts nature in all its glory- with tall pine trees growing in the background, streams of water flowing through land, and fallen leaves on the lush foreground.
Despite its miniature size this artwork is vibrant and striking, and can certainly add life to any corner in a home.
This oil on canvas board is uniquely framed – the painting is affixed to a linen lined backing with a wood frame, adding a three dimensional quality to the piece.
Painting size: 17 x 21cm
Overall Size: 30 x 33 cm (including frame)
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A stunning miniature seascape with lots of details to appreciate. Within this tiny picture we have 6 boats amidst calm waters, including a very finely detailed three-masted sailing vessel with soldiers on board. The artist has taken great care to include many different elements, from birds, to different types of vessels, to subtle changes between sea and sky.
The painting is housed within an ornately moulded, wide profile gilt frame.
Painting Size: 18.5 x 24cm
Overall Size: 30.5 x 35.5 cm (including frame)
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An absolutely stunning miniature impressionist painting of a view in Paris, most probably Montmartre. This original oil carries such confidence within its small frame. The artist shows off his skill, contrasting strong and heavily impasto-ed areas of thick paint (achieved through the use of a palette knife) with areas of detail and softer brushwork. The artist has managed to perfectly capture the sunlight pouring over the roofs of the grand buildings, and the city streets below.
Housed in a thin gilt and linen-lined frame, this miniature oil is in excellent vintage condition.
Painting Size: 16 x 13 cm
Overall Size: 20.5 x 17 cm (including frame)
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A charming miniature oil still life of unassuming apples and pears. This compact painting features rich colouring and texture, and is housed in a wonderful wood and gilt vintage effect frame.
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This original miniature oil is in excellent condition.
Size: 18.5 x 23.5 cm (including frame)
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A delicate oil depicting two female figures warming up in their dance studio. The composition of the painting is wonderfully balanced, and its palette features soft tones and creamy textures. The artist has refrained from painting in too much detail, focusing instead on the lines and forms of the figures and the bars behind them.
The artwork and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 19.5 x 26 cm (including frame)
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Through its exploration of lines and generating and defining of shapes such as the curve, circles, angles and arabesque, this painting picks up on the style and ideas of the Movement paintings of British St Ives School artist Sir Terry Frost, who explored concepts around creating rhythm, counterpoint, interruption and repetition.
A wonderful visual vocabulary of bright primary colours, shapes, and movement transforms what would normally just be a group of mugs and pitchers, and has given them a life of their own.
The magic in this is that the artist has taken ordinary objects, and has looked at them in a way that has removed all preconceived notions of visual experience in order to open up the possibility of recreating and reimagining that defies reality. There is an openness to serious play with colour and shape. This painting is simple and surprisingly subtle, but very satisfying to look at, and to enjoy.
This lovely oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. The complementary frame as seen in the photos is included with the painting.
Size: 36 x 36cm (including frame)
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With its sandy desert tones and visually pleasing composition, this small painting has a wonderful mellowness to it. This scene of one of the White Villages in Spain shows off the region’s old white lime walls and brown tiled roofs. In this region the climate is known to be mild, and the tones and hues used in this painting capture that mildness of this quiet village perfectly. To add interest, the artist has included a donkey cart and driver strolling casually along, about to make their way back into the village after a long day’s work.
This wonderful piece in oil is by Swedish artist Hans-Erik Öberg, painted in 1963. It is housed in a very well suited wood frame with a linen slip. The painting is in excellent condition, and there are minor scuffs to the frame.
Size: 37.5 x 45.5cm (including frame)
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An oil painting reminiscent of the famous expressionist works by Vincent Van Gogh, this Swedish oil bears striking colour, emphatic brushwork and contoured forms, telling a story with a paintbrush. The artist has used the impasto technique fervently, applying the paint thickly to the canvas so that it stands proud and creates a three-dimensional effect. Swirls of coloured paint lend a warm glow to this intimate night time scene.
This striking oil is painted on canvas on stretchers, and is framed in its original box frame which shows off its wood grain.
Painted in 1969, it remains in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 39 x 47.5 cm (including frame)
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A bustling and robust scene of a piazza set amidst buildings in an urban area.
The beauty of such a town square is that it encourages sociability and acts as a centre point for cultural life in the city.
The artist has managed to capture this essence so perfectly in this work, as this town square is so alive and buzzing with energy. Nightfall has set in, and a line-up of stalls are presented; people from all walks of life are coming together, socialising, checking out the interesting stalls, and taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Although the artist has chosen to use a darker colour palette to exemplify this night time scene, hints of orange have been used extensively to accentuate and highlight the distinct forms throughout the painting.
This mid 20th century painting is an original oil on canvas by female Swedish painter Gusty Olsson (1902 -1976), and is signed on the lower left.
The painting is presented in its original frame, which has some slight signs of ageing, more so to the upper edge. It is in good vintage condition overall.
Size: 57 x 66 cm (including frame)
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An absolutely stunning mid 20th century oil painting of a female nude on a lounge chair in a reclined position.
The female figure is well-composed and has an air of confidence. Her hair is styled in a bun, without a single strand out of place. At work, she is a woman of power, and she has just returned home after a long day of negotiating deals, wanting to unwind.
The viewer is unable to make eye contact, as she is faced away gazing to the distance, and appears to be caught up in her thoughts, and not wishing to be interrupted.
Her body recognises that it is time to unwind and leave one’s worries behind, as she is sat in a relaxed manner – with her slender legs stretched out, and her hands laid across the arm rests.
It is signed and dated 1943 to the lower left, and is complemented by its gilt frame.
Size: 33 x 56cm (including frame)
Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
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