• Found within the Hills

    Found within the Hills

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    An impactful abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2023.
    This painting shows the complexity of the colour within the English Landscape, as shades of green layer upon one another and compliment each other.

    This acrylic on board is housed in a complementary wood frame. 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: 43 x 43 cm (including frame)

    Click here to watch a video where Saira, co-founder of The Discerning Palette, talks about her connection with this collection of paintings by Frances Daws.

    The sculpture seen in the photos is also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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  • Kurt (Large)

    Kurt (Large)

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    A large and brilliantly executed semi-abstract figurative portrait composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1953.

    A seated male figure punctuates the center of the composition. He is reading and absorbed in the pages of a book. The background, a soothing blend of light beige and white, is rendered abstractly, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain on the central figure with more striking colours.

    The painting’s expressive and scribble-like brushwork, executed with confidence and vigour, creates a dynamic texture that brings the scene to life. Overall. the interplay of colours and vigorous strokes adds depth and movement

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary distressed style wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has paint losses as shown.

    Size: 92 x 72 cm (including frame)

    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this artwork is very large, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

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  • Pearl

    Pearl

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    A unique and captivating oil on canvas by contemporary Irish artist Jenny Belton.

    Featuring a single pearl on a box under a spotlight, this painting by Belton is a comment on the rarity of wisdom. The phrase ‘pearls of wisdom’ comes to mind , and in Belton’s words, “The chances of finding a perfect round pearl in a clam are 100,000 to 1. Wisdom is as rare.”

    Belton has a real knack for creating playful and experimental artworks, and this artwork and its irony is just brilliant. The painting has a ‘sister’ piece which depicts a clam shell in a similar setting, which can be seen in the photos. Details of that painting are available to view here.

    The painting is unframed but can be hung as is. It is in very good condition.

    Jenny Belton is artist based in Dublin, Ireland and has been painting, drawing and making from a young age. Her main inspiration is mid-century art, sculpture, design and architecture in addition to abstract expressionism and the fauvist movement . She drawn to art that is accessible, inclusive and nostalgic and hopes to capture this in her own work.

    Size: 40 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • Sunlit Shore

    Sunlit Shore

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    A captivating mid-century abstract composition that evokes the serene beauty of a coastal landscape, painted in oil onto canvas.

    The canvas is dominated by large swathes of light blue, beige, and light yellow, which flow seamlessly across the surface, suggesting the warmth of sunlight on the sea and on the shoreline. Within these lighter tones are bold accents of darker brown and dark blue, adding depth and contrast to the piece.

    Adding a unique tactile dimension to the painting, a sand-like aggregate is embedded within the composition. This textured element brings a physical presence to the artwork, enhancing the viewer’s sensory experience and further emphasising the coastal theme.

    The overall effect of the painting is both calming and invigorating, reminiscent of a peaceful day by the sea.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver coloured floater frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor scuffs.

    Size: 73 x 73 cm (including frame)

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  • Bestow

    Bestow

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    An emotive and beautifully textured mid-century abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1964.

    Abstract in nature, the artwork epitomises the emotive power of expressive brushstrokes and colour.

    The piece features powerful and distinct strokes of grey, pink, red, white, and yellow overlaying each other in a dynamic interplay. The grey tones serve as a grounding backdrop, while the pink, red, and yellow add bursts of intensity and warmth.

    The artist’s vigorous application of paint conveys a sense of movement and textural quality, inviting the viewer to feel the raw energy and depth of expression embedded within the artwork.

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

    Size: 64 x 80cm (including frame)

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  • Autumn Abstraction

    Autumn Abstraction

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    A dynamic mid century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas board.

    In this expressive painting we see intense colouring, free brushwork, and areas of impasto where the paint has been applied thickly. There is a wonderful sense of spontaneity and energy in this picture – we can almost image the artist with his brush sweeping over the canvas in a free and gestural motion. The palette is rich and vivid, featuring deep greens, reds, yellows and black.

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

    Size: 37 x 44 cm (including frame)

    The sculpture seen in the photos is also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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  • Illuminate

    Illuminate

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    A brilliantly executed mid century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    The painting is beautifully presented in a gilt frame with an inner linen lined border. The painting has light scattered craquelure commensurate with age, but paint layer is very stable. The gilt frame has some areas of paint loss as shown.

    Size: 88 x 68 cm (including frame)

    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this artwork is very large, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

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  • Imbolc I

    Imbolc I

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    A small yet engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto canvas board and dated 2024.
    Part of the ‘Imbolc’ series, the painting has been created by responding to the colours of local landscapes through the seasons of the traditional Celtic Calendar.
    The early days of the year, treading muddy fields, grey lifeless skies. Warm pinks and soft yellow hiding in the midst of sepias, umbers and russets, this is the colour of Imbolc. A season of waiting, reflection, cosy jumpers, bitter cold puddles as big as ponds, impatience and planning.

    This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture 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)

    Click here to watch a video where Saira, co-founder of The Discerning Palette, talks about her connection with this collection of paintings by Frances Daws.

    The sculptures seen in the photos are also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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  • Ostara I

    Ostara I

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    An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto canvas board and dated 2024.
    This painting has been created by responding to the colours of local landscapes through the seasons of the traditional Celtic Calendar.
    Hints of sun, breaking though showers of rain. Take a breath and welcome Ostara, with its delicate snowdrops, Narcissi in bright yellows jumping out against the dark evergreen pines and trees which have stood strong through winters icy cover.

    This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture 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)

    Click here to watch a video where Saira, co-founder of The Discerning Palette, talks about her connection with this collection of paintings by Frances Daws.

    The sculptures seen in the photos are also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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  • Coastal Fragments

    Coastal Fragments

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    An outstanding mid-century abstract composition depicting a coastal scene with boats, painted in oil onto canvas.

    The artwork embodies hints of cubism, with all realistic details omitted, emphasising a play of geometric shapes and colours.

    The artist has expertly deconstructed what we can discern to be a coastal scene with boats into blocks of contrasting colours that interlock with one another, creating a harmonious balance among them.

    The colour palette predominantly features rich reds, pale yellows, mellow whites and beige, and deep blacks, each block merging with the next through a process of layering that adds depth and interest to the composition.

    The use of these rich colours brings warmth and energy to the scene, while the unique blue outlines that trace the silhouettes of some blocks add a distinctive touch, drawing the eye to key elements of the composition.

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

    Size: 62 x 74 cm (including frame)

    The sculpture seen in the photos is also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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  • Place Setting

    Place Setting

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    A brilliantly executed mid century modernist semi abstract composition in oil, painted onto board.

    Reminiscent of the Modern British St Ives painter Ben Nicholson who was also fascinated with table top scenes, this composition features a real interest in cubist techniques. The artist here uses a still life composition of plates, mugs and a bottle on a table with a flattened perspective while still suggesting their three dimensional forms. This composition is executed in a warm colour palette, with a smooth finish.

    The painting is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing. 

    Size: 40 x 55 cm (including frame)

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  • Terrace

    Terrace

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    A large and very striking mid century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Although largely abstract, we can just about discern a scene of several terraced houses. The artist has reduced this townscape scene into abstract forms and shapes, using contrasting colours to create a sense of depth within the composition. He has used a warm and rich palette of terracotta red, orange and black. The paint has been applied thickly, creating areas of impasto and texture throughout the composition.

    The painting is on stretched canvas and can be hung unframed. There is some scattered craquelure and general age wear that is commensurate with age, but the painting is stable and looks good overall.

    Size: 85 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Vibrant Flowers

    Vibrant Flowers

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    A lively and vibrant mid-century still life painting that conveys a sense of life and dynamism through its abstract style, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1963.

    The central focus is an orange vase, positioned on a surface, filled with an explosion of flowers. Abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted, and the painting is characterised by its vivid use of rich colour as well as bold, expressive brushstrokes.

    Through the use of sweeping broad strokes that have been confidently executed, swathes of bright orange, deep purple, golden yellows, and vibrant blues and greens blend and overlap, creating a sense of movement and energy that suggests the lively vibrancy of a floral arrangement in full bloom.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a wood frame with an inner gilt window that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 69.5 x 81.5 cm (including frame)

    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this artwork is very large, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

    The sculpture seen in the photos is also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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