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A modernist take on a city landscape featuring flat planes of colour and distinct outlines. Geometric shapes and forms in contrasting colour create depth, while retaining a tendency to abstraction. A combination of a pastel palette, a focus on form, and a matte surface texture in thin layers of oil emphasise a focus on materials, techniques and processes. The subject matter too is very much a modernist one, with a focus on modern industrial life, which at the time of this painting being painted would have been a new and innovative concept.
This oil painting is housed in a robust distressed gilt frame with a white inner border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 62 x 71cm (including frame)
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A wonderful set of 6 military officers and infantrymen delicately painted in watercolour. Painted in the early 1900s, these delicate vintage portraits in matching frames would make a real statement if displayed as a group in an interior setting.
Each watercolour portrait is housed in a thin black frame with gilt outlines. They have some age toning but this is typical for pictures of this age, and if anything add to their vintage charm.
Size: 45 x 30 cm each (including frame)
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A beautifully gentle woodland landscape scene, painted in oil onto canvas. Tall slender trees in contrasting shades of dark green and amber make up the main composition, yet the artist has made sure not to overcrowd the picture. A soft light falls washes over the painting, creating a warmth that seems to emanate from it. The spaces between the slender trees allow us to see both into the distance, as well as down to the forest floor, where the artist has used an array of colours in a cooler palette to convey a sense of depth. Working in short, soft brushstrokes, the artist has created both areas of flatter well blended colour as well as areas of textured impasto (where the paint is thick enough to stand proud from the surface).
The painting is housed in a light cream and grey wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 57 x 48 cm (including frame)
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A fantastic life drawing in oil, painted on canvas which has then been laid down to board. The artist has managed to capture the complexity of the human body, while keeping to the impressionist style. The curves, lines, and subtle undulations of the female model, as well as her weight, balance and tension have been conveyed through the use of brush and colour.
This well balanced, vertical composition has been framed beautifully in a silver wood frame. There is some very light craquelure to the figure’s upper torso, but the paint layer is very stable overall. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 59 x 33 cm (including frame)
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There is a concerted focus on the effects of the natural light on the water, trees, and sky in this painting. The artist shows off his skill and ability – somehow creating a palpable crispness, despite the loose brushwork. There is an overriding sense that here is a painting that is to be experienced, and not just looked at.
The artwork is housed in a deep light brown painted wood frame. Painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor marks and discolouration commensurate for its age, but this does not detract from the painting and if anything adds to its character.
Size: 42 x 50 cm (including frame)
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A rich palette of golden ochres, variegated greens, chocolate browns, blues and yellows, all contrasted and controlled with a sureness of touch. Bold and earthy layers of paint that form this abstract work of art parallel the rock structures and striations found on the ground and in the soil.
This stunning abstract work rendered in oil has been painted on canvas on stretchers and is in excellent vintage condition.
The painting is unframed and is on stretched canvas, but should you wish assistance with framing we are always happy to help. You can drop us a message here or email us at info@discerningpalette.com
Size: 55 x 46 cm
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A striking yet homely still life in oil, painted in a modernist manner. Bold and distinct brushstrokes, strong outlines and lots of texture make up this wonderful composition. Thick, creamy layers of oil paint have been applied generously by the artist, giving this painting a real tactility. There is a sense of harmony and balance within the picture – the triangular composition lead our eyes around the picture, each object worthy of attention, set against a rusty green background. The red apple to the bottom left of the flower pot adds a lovely punctuation to the overall picture.
The oil on board is in excellent condition. There are two small nicks to the frame (the top left and the far bottom right corner) but this is typical for an original frame of this age, and does not detract from the beauty of the piece.
Size: 43 x 45cm (including frame)
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This stunning abstract in oil is an excellent example of how simplicity can be beautiful. Splitting the composition horizontally into three separate sections (four if you look closely), the artist has captured the serene panoramic landscape of the ocean and sky. Perhaps you see something entirely different, but that is the beauty of the abstract. Regardless of whether you draw a connection to landscape or seascape or anything else for that matter, it is the qualities of colour here that is of importance. The lower section of cobalt blue draws our eyes in immediately, soaking us up in its richness. As we move our eyes upwards, strokes of darker greys and blacks guide us up into the lighter section of the painting, where sweeping strokes of soft pastel blues and greys carry us and our minds away into somewhere clear and calm.
The painting is housed in a gorgeous light grey frame that has a inner gilt and linen border that really makes the illuminates the painting.
The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffs and nicks to the outermost edges upon close inspection, but they are quite minor and certainly do not detract from the overall beauty of the painting.
Size: 56 x 64 cm (including frame)
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A bright and playful naïve composition in oil that captured our hearts instantly. Painted in 1984, there is a childlike quality and sincerity to this oil that has been achieved through the use of flattened perspective, thin detailed strokes, as well as a vibrant colour palette. Here a florist stands in the foreground arranging her bouquet, surrounded by beautiful buckets of flowers, as her assistant attends to an interested customer in the background. A row of colourful townhouses and the village hall line the top edge of the canvas, providing a sense of depth and space. The entire picture has been set against a lime green background, which brings the whole piece to life.
This oil is housed in a simple and modern white frame. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 68 x 68cm (including frame)
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A lusciously painted floral still life arrangement of cut flowers in a striking azure blue vase. Areas of creamy and smooth paint contrast beautifully with other areas where the paint has been more coarsely applied – delicate petals and leaves stand out against the rugged rust coloured background. The artist shows off his painterly skills, displaying both the use of fine brushwork as well as the use of a palette knife.
The oil painting is housed in a painted grey and white frame, which complements and brightens the painted picture. Frame and painting are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 51 x 43cm (including frame)
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This painting perfectly captures that moment we describe as ‘enjoying one’s own company’. We don’t see the sitter, as perhaps they have been called away, interrupted, but will return shortly to continue reading where they left off. This painting exudes charm and character, and is a reminder of the precious moments we allow ourselves in our busy lives, to have some time to relish peace and quiet, to read or write, and enjoy a period of calm.
Size: 38 x 47.5 cm (including frame)
In good vintage condition. Some age spots are visible, which add character and charm to this vintage oil.
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An outstanding impressionist style coastal scape featuring huts lined in the middle of a river, and dated 1973.
People in boats are returning back to the marsh ashore, as clouds fill the overcast sky, foreshadowing a storm.
The painting explores the powerful force and beauty of nature – evident through the use of strong, expressive and rhythmic brushstrokes – that wonderfully captures the energy of the wind over the rippling waters.
It is composed with a restrained earthy colour palette comprising shades of grey, brown and white – which sets an overall somber tone to the work.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a stunning grainy wood frame, with multiple gilt windows and an inner linen lining. There frame has some areas of wear (as shown in the images)
Size: 65.5 x 73.5 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding modernist style painting of a still and tranquil landscape of an open forest.
Painted in beautiful earthy and subdued colour tones, the painting is enriched with a calming aesthetic.
The flat and painterly brushstrokes are thoughtful and precise; and the planes of contrasting colour that have been well executed create a sense of depth in the painting.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a honey pine wood frame that has some minor markings but is in good condition overall.
Size: 51 x 66 cm (including frame)
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A outstanding winter landscape of a river passing through a snow-covered forest in Kivek, Sweden, and painted in 1955.
The work explores the powerful force and beauty of nature – evident through the use of strong, forceful and visible brushstrokes.
It is composed with a restrained muted colour palette comprising shades of grey, blue and green, which sets an overall somber and melancholic tone.
This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a gilt frame with an inner gilt window that has some areas of wear (as shown in the images).
Size: 60 x 69.5 cm (including frame)
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A stunning picturesque landscape scene dated 1979, of houses spread across lush hills, with mountains in the background.
The short, swift and textured brushstrokes that have been executed so confidently imbue the work with energy and movement, yet the painting has an overall air of bliss and serenity.
What’s striking as well is the vibrant colour palette of choice. The artist has beautifully painted blocks of contrasting green in both saturated and pastel shades; and has skilfully been able to execute the painting with flat planes of colour while still maintaining perspective within the picture.
This oil on chipboard is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary silver frame with slight areas of paint loss (as shown in the images).
Size: 55 x 66 cm (including frame)
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A cool palette of purples, greens and yellows render this semi abstract painting in oil. Pictorial details have been blurred and a suffused glow washes over the picture, eliminating visual clarity. We are still able to discern the street scene ahead as the two figures walk down the alley, which gives this painting its compositional depth. There is a haunting beauty to this harmonious picture, where forms and light and atmosphere blend into one resolved unity.
Housed in a complementary gilt and off white frame, it is in good vintage condition with some areas of surface paint loss to the frame, commensurate with its age.
Size: 37 x 51 cm (including frame)
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A wonderfully playful oil on canvas depicting a cheerful marching band playing their instruments as they walk along a neighbourhood street. A cross between folk art and Naïve, there is a sincerity in its depiction of this joyful event. The painting is awash with details, teasing us in and encouraging us to let out eyes explore all parts of the picture, and inviting us in to take part.
Painted in 1970, this original oil is housed in a dark wood frame with a gilded lining and a white border. The painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 59 x 74 cm (including frame)
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An energetic oil on board depicting a scene of a coastline. What’s most captivating is the painterly brushstrokes, that have been executed with much gusto and confidence.
Although the painting has a structured feel, the visible and expressive brushstrokes that have been painted in a horizontal, vertical and diagonal manner balance the overall work, and imbue it with a sense of movement. The artist has executed the painting with flat planes of colours while still maintaining perspective within the picture.
This painting comes housed in a complementary gilt frame, and is in good vintage condition.
Size: 38 x 47.5cm (including frame)
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A fantastic modernist still life rendered in oil in a cubist manner. Painted in 1962, the artist has used a vibrant palette and created areas of impasto (where the paint is applied thickly and stands proud from the surface) to create this striking composition. Distinct brushstrokes and bold outlines reminds us of a modernist ethos – the artist is experimenting with form (the shapes, colours and lines that make up the work) with a tendency to abstraction. The artist has moved away from traditional forms of perspective, and has used blocks and planes of contrasting colour to create a sense of depth within the picture.
The painting is housed a a very complementary wood frame with a painted white order. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 55 x 78 cm (including frame)
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An endearing mid 20th century portrait of a father and child in a dimly lit home setting.
Sitting on a chair in the middle of a decorated room, a man in an orange top holds an infant on his lap.
The artwork has elements of both impressionist and abstract qualities. This piece beautifully captures the transient essence of life, reminding us to make every moment count.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a robust gilt frame with a narrow linen lining. There are some marks on the frame that add to its charm (as shown in the images).
Size: 42.5 x 37.5cm (including frame)
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A beautiful mid century painting of sand dunes by an ocean, painted in an abstract manner.
The work explores the raw beauty of nature, colour and form, and is composed with a restrained palette comprising varying shades of cream white, black, and sand brown.
The colours blend and overlap seamlessly; and the soft brushstrokes make it seem as if the colours and merging together in slow motion, further imbuing the work with a tinge of melancholy.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary thin gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 51 x 66 cm (including frame)
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A subtle and calming panoramic view of a mountainous landscape scene. Soft brushstrokes in a mix of watercolour and gouache imbue this painting with texture and a sense of three dimensionality. The areas painted in the more opaque medium of gouache draw the eye through the layers of contrasting tones created by the artist. The painting is a wonderful reminder of the calming and restoring effect of nature and its surroundings.
The painting is housed in a washline off white card mount and a light wood frame, and is glazed, i.e. there is a sheet of glass between the frame and the artwork. There is some age toning to the card mount, typical for a picture of this age (1979). The frame and gouache are in good vintage condition.
Size: 47 x 65 (including frame)
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A heartwarming scene of a grandfather playing an accordian to his granddaughter as she sits in front of him listening in awe. The artist’s of colours and his soft strokes lends a sense of warmth and tenderness.
Apart from the narrative, there is technical skill and expertise in the artist’s handling of brush and medium. Despite the use of heavy layers of paint, the artist has managed to capture the translucency and diaphanous quality of the light curtain that hangs from the window. He has also managed to tread a fine balance between quick expressionist strokes and areas of finer detailing
This oil on canvas is housed in its original wood and painted gilt frame. It is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 47.5 x 55.5 cm (including frame)
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This 20th century gouache painting presents a glimpse of a boat that has just docked at the quayside. Passengers have disembarked the boat, and a sailor from the boat beside can be seen peering down. The stillness from this calm composition brings back nostalgic memories of one returning back from an exciting trip out to sea, where fun for the day has come to an end as nightfall descends.
Against the darkness of the midnight sky, the artist accurately captures nearby light being cast on water ripples through thick dabs of paint. Unlike most impressionist paintings, this work is unique as it is presents a night scene, instead of a usual daytime and vibrant scene one may mostly come across.
This gouache on thick card comes framed. Overall, it is in good vintage condition that is typical for its age. There are some wears to the edges, of which are mostly covered by the frame.
Size: 46 x 38cm (including the frame)
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A gorgeous 1950 still life, painted in a splendid array of colours.
Set in a well-decorated interior with a teal-coloured wall, we can spot a yellow chair, as well as a jug of fresh orange poppies and a cobalt blue plate placed atop a dining table.
The artist has involved various pattern types – from the polka dots on the red jug, to the multi-coloured chequered tablecloth, and blue chequered tiles on the floor.
The oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame with a linen lining. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 52.5 x 43 cm (including frame)
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A lovely study in oil pastel depicting two figures gathering crops, with rolling hills and a row of cottage behind them. There is a softness to this picture which the artist has achieved through the use of multiple elements such as the muted colour palette, the soft medium of oil pastel, and the exclusion of any hard angular lines. As a result, there is a wonderful rhythm and flow that has been achieved in this picture.
The pastel is framed in a triple card mount and a gilt frame. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 77 x 57cm (including frame)
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An iconic and attractive scene of a promenade in the marina of Alicante, Spain. Here, magnificent palm trees line the waterfront promenade, and beautiful catamarans and sailboats are docked by marina in the Mediterranean Sea. Featuring a brilliantly bold and fauvist-like colour palette, this painting is characterised by its fierce brushwork and simplification of forms. Complementary colours have been used side by side, injecting a real vibrancy and energy to the painting.
This oil on board was painted in 1951, and is by Swedish artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979). It is housed in an excellent vintage frame with several windows and a mix of different textures and colours. The painting is in excellent condition, and the frame has some marks and scuffs as seen in photos.
Size: 52 x 67 cm (including frame)
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A stunning and richly textured painting of a mountainscape. The brushwork and colour palette really convey a sense of power and strength within the natural landscape. Distinct blocks of colour and thickly applied paint with areas impasto show off the technical skill and confidence of the artist. The composition of the painting is punctuated by the double tree trunks which feature in the foregound, splitting the picture into 3 parts and thereby shifting our gaze from left to right. The sloping curve of the mountain simultaneously draws our eyes downward, encouraging us to move our attention from the mountain, to the sky, and then to the ground.
The painting is housed in a really complementary gilt frame with hints of red. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 65 x 49cm (including frame)
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A sweet painting depicting two figures on a village lane, painted in oil onto board. A very pleasant array of pastel tones has been used to create this scene, and a pink-ish purple hue seems to wash over the painting. Long and wide painterly brushstrokes draw our eyes in towards the painting and onwards to the landscape beyond. Two figures appear to be having a conversation on a country lane, perhaps saying their hellos or goodbyes, we do not know. There is a sense of nostalgia and sentimentality with this painting, created by a combination of factors including the dreamy colour palette as well as the way in which the figures have been painted. Modernist techniques of creating space within the picture can be seen, such as the use of contrasting planes of colour rather than traditional methods of perspective.
The painting is housed in its original mid century wood frame, with an inner linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 66 x 77 cm (including frame)
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This striking oil painting in a typically mid century cubist style and colour palette is reminiscent of the modernist works by artists such as Picasso and Braque. Here a series of objects atop a table have been depicted from multiple view points, resulting in a fragmented and abstracted composition. The artist has broken the objects down into distinct planes and shapes, emphasizing the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas instead of creating the illusion of depth, while at the same time suggesting their three dimensional forms.
This oil is housed in its original mid century wood & gilt frame with a linen lined border. The artwork and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 45 x 53.5 cm (including frame)
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