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Twilight Coast

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An atmospheric and serene mid-century semi-abstract coastal landscape composition, executed in oil onto board

The painting presents a shoreline and a distant horizon where the land meets the sea, with a gentle gradation of light on the water, evoking a sense of calm as the day transitions into twilight.

The artist has selected a restrained palette dominated by black, grey, and soft blues, creating a tranquil yet somber atmosphere. The use of long, sweeping brushstrokes imbue the work with a soothing quality.

This oil on board is housed in complementary wood frame. The painting has some very small paint losses, but is overall in good vintage condition. The frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 27 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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Dusk on the City Street

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A mid-century street scene painting that evokes a sense of nostalgia and beauty in a fleeting moment of city life, executed in oil onto board.

The painting captures a busy street street with architectural silhouettes at dusk. Taking an impressionistic approach, there is a focus on atmosphere and light over detailed precision. Through the use of loose, expressive, and gestural brushstrokes, the artist has skilfully captured a fleeting moment in time.

A moody palette dominated by dark tones of blue, black, and grey for the shadows and buildings have been used. In contrast, the warm yellows, oranges, and subtle reds of the lights and sunset offer a striking counterpoint, drawing the viewer’s eye through the scene. This subdued palette imbues the painting with a nostalgic quality.

This oil on board is housed in complementary original mid century wood frame with an inner gold border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some marks as well as surface gilt loss at its inner gold border.

Size: 56 x 64 cm (including frame)

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Morning Conversations

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An excellent mid-century semi-abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting presents three figures engaged in an activity while appearing to be in conversation.

The artist has deliberately omitted realistic details, opting for a semi-abstract approach that places emphasis on rich colour and expressive brushwork.

The composition showcases the artist’s masterful ability to confidently apply and layer contrasting shades through the use of short and swift brushstrokes, creating a dynamic interplay that conveys both depth and visual interest.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very complementary wood frame with an inner and outer linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has as scuffing, as well as some wear to its linen border at the corners (as shown).

Size: 62 x 82 cm (including frame)

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Cubist Forest

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A visually striking mid-century forest landscape painting that masterfully combines elements of geometric abstraction and cubism, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1965.

The composition presents a nature landscape setting with trees, that has been thoughtfully deconstructed into a harmonious interplay of geometric shapes.

The artist has used a rich and vibrant palette of greens, purples, blues, and orange. These contrasting colours help to demonstrate a sense of depth, while maintaining the flatness of the canvas.

The repetition of colours and shapes creates a rhythmic puzzle-like composition, and the painting invites the viewer to explore the intricate relationship between shapes and colours.

This oil on canvas is been housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 51 x 59 cm (including frame)

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Nude in Colour

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A brilliantly executed, large and characterful mid-century abstract nude figurative portrait composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1964.

The painting presents a seated female figure, rendered in expressive brushstrokes. Abstract in nature, the figure has been skilfully deconstructed into blocks of contrasting pastel shades, evoking a harmonious yet fragmented human form. Set against a backdrop of deep blues and greens with hints of earthy browns, the figure contrasts vividly with the surrounding darker tones.

By leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the form of the figure. drawing our attention to her distinct presence.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 76.5 x 59 cm (including frame)

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Winter River

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A serene semi-abstract mid-century winter landscape painting, executed in oil onto board.

The composition showcases a frozen river that leads the viewer’s eye into the distance, bordered by trees with reddish-brown foliage and small cabins in the background that are partially obscured by snow.

Semi-abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted and there is a strong focus on colour and expressive brushwork.

The artist has used a muted and cool colour palette dominated by blues and greys, capturing the chilly atmosphere of winter. The brushstrokes are bold and visible, adding vitality to the stillness of the snowy scene.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner red window. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 51 x 59 cm (including frame)

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Facade and Form

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A calm and introspective mid-century composition of an urban setting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a quiet town with a stretch of houses located near a body of water, that adds depth and tranquility to the scene.

Leaning towards abstraction and with an emphasis on simplicity and structure, intricate details have been omitted. The houses and rooftops have been deconstructed into geometric shapes and blocks of contrasting colour, and the painting is composed with a strong sense of balance and order.

The brushstrokes are thoughtful and deliberate, and the artist has used a restrained and muted colour palette dominated by shades of blue, green, and grey, suggesting a subdued mood and possibly a specific time of day like dusk or dawn.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 55.5 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Fragments of Being

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A striking mid-century abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1964.

A group of figures stand against an abstract, muted backdrop composed of earthy tones such as olive green, brown, blue, and hints of mustard yellow and clay.

The artist has skilfully reduced the figures and background into blocks of contrasting colours that harmonise and overlap, creating a sense of depth.

Bold black outlines emphasise the figures’ silhouettes, yet they seem to blend into the background, suggesting a unity between the human forms and their environment.

Expressive, short brushstrokes give the composition a dynamic, lively energy, as though the scene is constantly shifting, reflecting the interplay of movement and stillness.

This oil on canvas is housed in complementary slim wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 75.5 x 81 cm (including frame)

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Matador & Bull

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An emotive painting that captures the dramatic spectacle of a matador and a bull, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1970 on reverse.

The subject matter focuses on the intense interaction between the two figures, with the matador standing confidently in his vibrant red attire and the bull charging forward with energy and strength.

The painting exhibits an impressionistic style, emphasising mood and movement over precise details. The loose, gestural and dynamic brushstrokes lend an expressive quality to the work, drawing attention to the motion and emotion of the scene.

The colour palette is warm and earthy, dominated by shades of red, pink, sand, and black. The red of the matador’s cape contrasts strikingly with the dark tones of the bull, creating a focal point in the composition.

This oil on canvas is housed in complementary gilt frame with an inner cream border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 50 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Walk to Town

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A brilliantly executed mid century modernist figure scene, painted in oil onto board by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

In this vivid and richly coloured composition that is brimming with energy, we see a group of three figures walking together in the same direction, and can discern a townscape in the backdrop.

Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the scene have been simplified and abstracted down to painterly and expressive brushstrokes as well as juxtaposing saturated colours. The figures are position against a richly coloured background consisting primarily of yellow shades, and the contrast in tones further enhances the striking colours of the figures.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffs, and paint loss at its left edge as shown in the close up.

Size: 80 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Forest Echoes

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A brilliant abstract landscape painting executed in oil onto canvas in 1989, that features a composition that hints at natural elements while embracing an expressive and non-representational style.

The composition captures the essence of nature and the sense of a landscape distilled into abstract forms. The shapes are abstracted, resembling the forms of leaves. The scene is dominated by a mix of earthy tones, including shades of greens and browns, which resemble a forested area. These colours are balanced by lighter hues of blue, grey, and touches of beige, suggesting the sky and natural light filtering through foliage.

The brushwork is vigorous and dynamic, with visible strokes that create a sense of movement and energy across the canvas. The artist’s technique uses broad, sweeping gestures that overlap and intersect, giving the piece a layered and lightly textured feel.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 53 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Robert

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A confidently executed and emotive mid-century abstract portrait, painted in oil onto canvas.

Abstract in nature, the features of a face have been fragmented and simplified into geometric shapes and blocks of colour, with overlapping planes that distort the natural proportions.

The artist has used a restrained colour palette with shades of yellow, beige, brown, and black. The occasional interplay of black adds structure and contrast.

The brushstrokes are expressive and textured, with a visible, gestural quality that contributes to the painting’s boldness.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 35.5 x 24.5 cm (including frame)

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Boats by the Lighthouse

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A visually engaging mid-century modernist style composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959 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.

Combining elements of abstraction with recognisable forms, the artist has used geometric shapes as well as bold, simplified lines to depict a lighthouse, some boats, and surrounding structures. The careful arrangement of shapes and colours results in a dynamic yet serene composition, whilst emphasising the forms of the main subjects.

The brushstrokes are smooth and deliberate, with clean transitions between blocks of colour. The colour palette is composed of cool tones like shades of blues and purples, juxtaposed with rich yellow and white. These colours create contrast and depth to the composition. Overall, there is a strong focus on form and structure over detail.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 63 x 78 cm (including frame)

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Curves & Colours

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A vibrant and dynamic mid-century geometric abstract composition, painted in oil onto board.

Although abstract in nature, the painting hints at a landscape with architectural structures. The interlocking geometric shapes and curves resemble arches or bridges, with rounded shapes suggesting hills or natural elements.

The palette is vivid and diverse, with dominant hues of blue, green, and warm tones like orange, and pink. These colours interact in harmonious contrast, and enhances the depth and the three-dimensional quality of the piece.

The brushstrokes are clean and precise, and the smooth paint application emphasises the geometric and structured quality of the piece.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wide profile frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has a small loss at its back corner as shown in the close up, however this is only visible when viewed from a side angle.

Size: 39 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Golfers

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A brilliantly executed semi-abstract modernist oil composition, painted in 1974 by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum and Jönköping Museum.

Small yet impactful in its composition, the painting draws our attention to two figures with golf bags, set amidst a sprawling golf course with lush greenery. The artist’s deliberate omission of detailed features encourages viewers to focus on the overall atmospheric ambiance as opposed to their individual characteristics.

Painted in a semi-abstract style, there is a strong focus on expressive and textured brushstrokes, as well as rich colours. The use of painterly and dynamic brushstrokes create a sense of energy and movement throughout the painting, and the clever use of a rich colour palette dominated by various shades of greens and yellow with hints of blue helps to unify the composition and emphasise the beauty and lushness of the natural surroundings.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame with red undertones. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 22.5 x 20.5 cm (including frame)

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Coup de Foudre

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A bright and playful semi abstract painting, presented within a card mount and a wood frame, and framed behind glass.

The painting is titled ‘Coup de Foudre’, which translates to ‘thunderbolt’ or a ‘lightning strike’ in English. In this case it also refers to the sudden unforeseen event of ‘love at first sight’. In the composition we see two circles merging into one another, with a lighting bolt across the top of them. The artist has used the contrasting colours of red, blue and white, creating this striking modernist interpretation of a fateful meeting between two souls.

The painting and frame are in very good condition. Please note that there is some glare and reflection in the photos due to the presence of the glass.

Size: 42 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Emerging Shapes

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An emotive and striking mid-century abstract oil composition by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

The painting features a striking arrangement of rich and earthy colours and dynamic shapes.

A large black shape occupies the left, transitioning into warm orange followed by olive green to the right. The respective shapes have been divided by irregular lines.

Created with a masterful technique, the artist has skilfully employed broad gestural brushstrokes, applying layers of colours to build up texture and dimension to the work. The brushwork is confident and expressive, with visible strokes that give the artwork a lightly textured quality.

This oil on board is accentuated by a very dark wood frame with an outer and inner gold border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has a slight scuff to its lower right corner of its inner border.

Size: 34.5 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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A Cold Autumn Day

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A very well executed mid century landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

Painted in a subdued palette of earthy green and brown, this painting perfectly captures the landscape of a moor surrounded by grasses and sedges. The artist depicts the mellow light of this cold autumn day wonderfully, really giving us a sense of the chill in the air and the hum of the greenery in the wind.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited silver painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some very light scuffing.

Size: 35.5 x 77.5 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Abstract Collage

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A very unique original artwork constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

The work seeks to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

The artwork is presented in wood frame that suits it very well. It has been constructed with professional grade adhesive and is shipped with robust fixings, ready to hang,

Size: 37.5 x 20 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Landscape

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A confidently executed mid-century modernist style landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1960.

The composition is built from simplified geometric forms, offering an interpretive depiction of a landscape.

The artist has used a palette of muted earthy tones like sand, blue, green, with deeper contrasting hues such as black and dark green, providing a sense of balance to the composition.

The brushwork is expressive and textured, with visible strokes adding depth to the surface. This combination of loose, gestural brushstrokes and geometric shapes creates a dynamic and striking visual experience.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs.

Size: 35.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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Hidden Nature Town

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An expressive and dynamic mid-century abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas and laid onto board.

Leaning towards abstraction, the painting captures a nature landscape setting in the foreground, and perhaps hints of a townscape in the background.

The artist has used expressive, sweeping brushstrokes, creating dynamic movement across the canvas.

The colour palette is muted and subdued, featuring gentle earthy shades of greens, whites, and greys. These choices lend a tranquil yet atmospheric quality to the piece.

This oil on canvas laid onto board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 36 x 44 cm (including frame)

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In Motion

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A large and wonderfully textured abstract oil composition by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

Created with a masterful technique, the artist has skilfully employed broad gestural brushstrokes, applying layers of colours to build up texture and dimension to the work.

The artwork’s colour palette is dominated by black, white, blue, and hints of red, green, and yellow. Thick layers of paint create a sense of depth, with the black area strategically placed, giving weight to the composition. The surrounding blue and white colours provide a dynamic contrast, creating a well-balanced painting.

The textured surface, achieved through the impasto technique, adds a tactile quality to the painting, creating a visual feast for the eyes.

Close to a meter in height, this painting will make a statement piece in any interior.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary hessian lined frame. The painting has some areas of craquelure present due to thickness of the paint, but it is not immediately noticeable and the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has some marks on its inner border.

Size: 96 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Lunastal

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An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.

Lunastal is a continuation of a series of mini abstracts responding to the colours of particularly times of the year based on the Celtic calendar.

Lunastal is the second half of summer, celebrated usually on August 1st. For Daws, this is a season of deep rich blues found in the skies and sea, that is why the presence of blue is dominant overlapping the softer pinks and yellows. Lunastal is joyful in its juxtaposition of form and use of bright colours.

This acrylic on board is framed within a white St Ives frame. tray frame, capturing the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

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Pink Terrain

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A serene mid-century abstract landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition features a prominent pink plot of land, that has been simplified into broad blocks of colour. Scattered trees are represented by green and blue geometric forms, contrasting with the pink terrain. The sky in the background is a solid blue, creating a serene atmosphere.

Abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted – only minimalistic shapes and layered contrasting shades, which add depth and intrigue to the scene.

The painter’s use of soft yet vibrant hues gives the composition a harmonious yet dynamic feeling, drawing attention to the interplay of colour and form.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary blue painted wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 71 x 87.5 cm (including frame)

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Stacked Objects on Red

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A captivating original mid century modernist composition, painted onto board and dated 1969 by the established Swedish artist Gunnar Hållander (1915-1980), whose artworks have represented in public collections including the National Museum and Moderna Museet in Stockholm, the Sundsvall Museum and the Institut Tessinin in Paris.

A group of unidentified objects including vessels with circular tops are set against an off white surface with a splash of striking red. This still life leans towards abstraction, with the artist focusing on the forms of the objects and how the elements interact with one another. There is an invisible tension between the objects, as they push and pull against one another. However, there is a very balanced rhythm through the picture, encouraging us viewers to weave our view in and out, up and down and around the composition to explore the form of each object. The artist has used a relatively monochrome palette with pops of colour including the green and yellow circles and red backdrop, which draw our eye to the centre of the picture. There is a wonderful depth to the composition, as well as a very satisfying matte finish to the overall surface.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with carved patterns. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 61 x 71.5 cm (including frame)

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Tabletop Abstraction

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A visually striking and lively mid-century modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting features an array of objects including a bottle, jug, bowl, book, and cup, arranged on a table. Masterfully containing elements of abstraction and cubism, the artist has skilfully reconstructed and simplified the scene down to geometric shapes in contrasting colours to demonstrate a sense of depth to the painting.

The brushstrokes are visible and expressive, imbuing the work with energy. The colour palette is rich yet muted, dominated by cool tones like blues and greens, with warm accents in the yellows and reds. The juxtaposition of these tones brings depth and contrast to the piece.

Overall, the painting has been brilliantly executed, and the focus lies on the interplay of form and colour over realism.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with black edges. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 72 x 66 cm (including frame)

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The Atrium

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An outstanding mid-century modernist style interior scene that has an abstract architectural composition, executed in oil.

The scene seems to depict an atrium with archways, columns, and perhaps a staircase, rendered in simplified, geometric forms. The composition is fragmented, with intersecting lines and overlapping planes that create a sense of depth and movement. At the right foreground, we can also spot a figure is entering the room.

The colour palette is muted and cohesive, dominated by soft greys, blues and green. The artist has used these subdued shades to convey a calm atmosphere, with the occasional pop of a slightly warmer hue adding subtle contrast. The repeated use of colours draws attention to the shapes and the structure itself rather than vivid detail.

The brushwork is expressive yet controlled, with broad blocky strokes that emphasise form over detail. Each section is carefully delineated, showing a balance between abstraction and structure.

This oil is housed in a well-suited wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 53 x 36 cm (including frame)

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The Dance

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This acrylic on board is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 47 x 39 cm (including frame)

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The Journey

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A skilfully executed mid-century modernist style abstract composition with simplified forms, executed in oil onto board by Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The composition appears to depict an outdoor scene with architectural elements. On the left, a human figure stands atop a series of geometric shapes, possibly suggesting steps or platforms. The figure is heading towards a structure resembling a building in the background.

Modernist in its ethos, the artist has skilfully abstracted the composition down to blocks of contrasting colour, demonstrating a sense of depth to the composition.

The colour palette is a mix of earthy and muted shades. The artist’s brushstrokes are broad and lightly textured, giving the painting a tactile quality.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has some losses at its top edge, otherwise it is in good vintage condition.

Size: 30.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)

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The Library

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A fantastic mid-century geometric abstract composition titled ‘The Library’, dated 1966 and painted in oil onto board.

The composition features a meticulous arrangement of rectangular shapes and lines, evoking the structured complexity of a library’s architecture.

The painting uses a palette of monochrome tones, such as greys, whites, and browns, punctuated with vibrant pops of colour—reds, yellows, greens, and blues—that add energy to the otherwise subdued composition.

The work plays with balance and asymmetry, creating a sense of depth and spatial rhythm through its overlapping blocks and grids.

The precise lines and angles give the piece a dynamic yet controlled appearance, reminiscent of the orderly arrangement of bookshelves.

This large oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame painted black. The painting and frame have some marks and imperfections as shown in close ups.

Size: 61 x 76 cm (including frame)

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