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  • Green Trees

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    An abstracted landscape of trees, painted in oil onto board. The artist has used a rich and earthy palette of greens, blacks and browns to create this semi-abstract painting. He has focused on form, shapes, patterns and lines, and consciously ignored the reality of a tree filled landscape. Leaves, branches and trunks have been reduced to flat planes of coloured shapes and bold lines. The visible brushstrokes in a matte finish give this painting its distinct mid century modern style, and would stand out in any interior.

    The painting is housed in a simple dark brown wood frame. There are some minor surface marks to both frame and painting, but these do not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece, and if anything add to its charm.

    Size: 35 x 49 cm (including frame)

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  • Lady in a Black Scarf

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    A very well executed mid century modernist portrait of a lady in a black headscarf, painted onto board in 1957.

    A restrained yet immensely well balanced colour palette has been used, drawing attention to the form of the subject.  Beautifully expressive brushstrokes sweep in and around the figure in pastel colours, creating a translucent, diaphanous effect. The black headscarf that wraps around the figure’s head acts as a focal point and draws the eye to the figure’s face first. Our attention is then drawn downwards  through the use of converging downward pointing brushwork in blue.

    The figure’s stern expression adds character and interest to the piece, and would make for a brilliant statement piece in any interior. The light, soothing colour palette and wood frame would blend in very well in both classic and modern interiors.

    The painting is housed in its original mid century frame with an inner white border. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The corner joints of the frame have widened slightly but are stable and do no detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

    Size: 65 x 54 cm (including frame)

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  • Meadow Houses

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    A pleasant and uplifting mid 20th century landscape composition, executed in oil.

    Painted in a semi abstract manner through the use of swift and painterly brushstrokes, the artist has skilfully simplified this composition of houses in a meadow down to blocks of contrasting colours.

    Using an array of lively shades including yellow, blue and green, the artist displays an excellent understanding of colour theory as layers and pairs of contrasting tones sit beside and on top of one another, blending together effortlessly and harmoniously whilst creating a lovely textural effect.

    This composition is highly well-balanced, with the area of the sky and the land having equal visual weight, as the houses gather in the middle of the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a simple light blue frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition overall. There is some very minor craquelure (fine cracks in the paint) present,  commensurate with its age, but the surface of the paint is stable. There is a thin string that wraps around the edge of the canvas (as seen in photos).

    Size: 40.5 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Modernist City

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    Size: 92.5 x 75.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Red House

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    This striking modernist oil painting features bold earthy colours and confident, painterly brushwork. There is an expressiveness in the way in which the artist has painted the landscape –  reflecting the ruggedness of the landscape and the old red houses.  Flat planes of contrasting colour create a sense of depth, and areas of the substrate have been left uncoloured – a reminder of the distinctly modernist ethos that a painting, before it is a landscape of houses and mountains, is first and foremost a set of colours and forms arranged in a certain order on a flat surface.

    The painting is housed in a typically mid century wood frame, with a lined lined border and a gilded inner window. It has some scattered areas of paint loss, as well as at the top corners of the board, but due to the style of the work the paint losses are not remarkable. The painting is otherwise in good vintage condition.

    Size: 30 x 37 cm (including frame)

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  • The Passage

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    A small but striking mid century abstract in oil, painted onto canvas.

    Although largely abstract in composition, we can just about discern a series of buildings, with tall trees dotted in and around them. To the lower left there appears to be a bridge or an aqueduct, where a small area of blue paint perhaps indicates the water running below it. The colour palette of this painting is largely restrained, with deep blues, greys and green taking centre stage. Vertical, downward, and distinct brushstrokes give this painting its modernist feel, and alternating light and dark tones create a sense of depth and space.

    The painting is housed in its original mid century wood frame, with an inner hessian border. There are small areas of paint losses to the right edge and lower edge of the painting, but these do not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece. The frame is in good vintage condition.

    Size: 42 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • The Wagon

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    A playful and vibrant scene of 2 figures with a donkey wagon, painted in a fauvist style. The artist has used an array of non-naturalistic colours in loose sections, and has simplified the subjects such that it leans towards abstraction. He has also applied the theory of complementary colours in this painting, where pairs of colours that are opposite each other on a colour wheel are used side-by-side in the painting,  making each other look brighter as a result. There is also a rejection of traditional three-dimensional space, as the artist has instead used flat areas of patches of colour to create a sense of pictorial space, drawing our attention to his use of bright emotive colours, simple shapes and painterly mark-making. We notice also that the artist has intentionally left areas of the canvas uncoloured and showing through.

    The painting is housed in its original mid century dark wood frame with an inner dark gilt border. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 43 x 61cm (including frame)

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  • Winter Blues

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    A small but impactful modernist style winter landscape, executed in oil on board.

    Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artwork depicts a panoramic snow-covered landscape street scene featuring a row of houses and barren trees.

    The artist has used the expressive qualities of colour and brushstroke to convey visual calm as well as the coldness of winter.

    A restrained palette of blue, white and black have been used, and this limitation of colours enables us to strengthen our focus on the various subject matter in the painting as our eyes progress through.

    Furthermore, the long and painterly sweeping brushstrokes add a wonderful textural feel, as well as create a sense of depth in the painting.

    This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in its original mid century hessian frame with an inner gilt window, and it complements the painting very well. There are some very minor marks on the frame as shown in the images.

    Size: 35 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • Abstract Composition

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    Size:  38 x 32 cm (including frame)

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  • The Nun

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    A brilliantly executed large mid century portrait of a nun, executed in oil.

    Displaying elements of abstraction, the artist has flattened and modified the form of the nun, reducing it down to distinct planes of contrasting colours.

    The artwork skilfully emphasises the two dimensional flatness of the canvas, and also displays the artist’s talents in harmonising geometric shapes and an array of muted pastel and earthy colours to create this beautiful work of art.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary dark grainy wood frame with an inner gilt and linen lining. There are minor marks and scuffs on the frame.

    Size: 82.5 x 47.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Forest Lake

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    This vibrant picturesque view of a forest lake draws on a range of modernist concepts and influences including abstraction, cubism and fauvism.

    As we spend time to study its colours and play on geometric shapes, there is more than meets the eye. The artist has thoughtfully used blocks of contrasting rich colours to give rise to the various forms – as we can make out a lush forest being reflected on the clear waters in the lake, with 2 young bare trees growing in the foreground.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 61 x 53 cm (including frame)

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  • Colour Blocking

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    An expressive and characterful abstract painting, executed in oil in 1973.

    This work of art explores the beauty of colour, line and brushstroke. Using a mix of earthy and rich colours, the artist has thoughtfully selected and painted the respective contrasting tones into blocks of varying shapes with bold outlines, to create this stunning abstract pattern.

    The multi-directional brushstrokes executed vertically, diagonally and in circular motion further adds a light rhythmic touch to the painting.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a gilt frame with an inner linen lining, that has some minor marks.

    Size: 58 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • Tango

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    A poetic and emotive abstract painting, executed in oil in 1987.

    This artwork embodies the spirit of movement through the use of colours and dynamic brushstrokes.

    Beautiful muted pastel and earthy colours dance around the canvas, imbuing the work with passion and energy.

    The artist has used an array of brushstrokes including soft and gentle strokes to more expressive and vigorous strokes, that could perhaps characterise the dramatic dance style of the Tango.

    This oil on canvas is housed in its original simple thin wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 48 x 52 cm (including frame)

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  • Vantage Point

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    A charming and picturesque modernist style oil painting, presenting a panoramic landscape composition.

    Executed in a semi-abstract manner, the artwork depicts 2 figures on a path way, stopping in their tracks to admire the scenic views of white houses on a lush and well-coloured hilltop.

    This composition has been abstracted down through the use of distinct blocks of lively colours that harmonise wonderfully together, and that also demonstrates a sense of depth and width to the painting.

    Lightly textured brushstrokes have been executed on the canvas gently; instilling an overall sense of softness and calm to the work.

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

    Size: 36 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • The Vibrant Island

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    A striking and energetic modernist style oil painting of Riddarholmen, a small island in central Stockholm, Sweden.

    Rendered in a semi abstract manner, the artist displays his artistic talents by using contrasting blocks of rich colours to give rise to the various forms in this charming landscape, and to create depth within the composition.

    Swift and energetic brushstrokes have been confidently executed, and we can feel feel the liveliness of this vibrant island.

    This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary robust gilt frame that has some scuffs (as shown in the images) but this is in keeping with its overall style.

    Size: 56 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • An Encounter

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    A large and striking mid century oil painting of a standing figure, painted onto canvas in a distinctly modernist style.

    The artist has focussed in on a single figure – a man stands in an alley, looking straight on at us. What would normally be quite confronting is softened and made friendly – the man stands casually with his hands in his pockets. Although his expression is undiscernible, we get a sense that this is a friendly and familiar encounter, someone we know, a father, a grandfather, an uncle.

    The figure is painted against an abstract background, but we can just about make out buildings on either side. There seems to be a luminosity and reflection in the way the artist has painted the background, perhaps a suggestion that it has just rained.

    This large and beautiful semi-abstract portrait is housed in its original mid century frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some age toning to the fabric, as shown in the photos, but this is commensurate with its age.

    Size: 87.5 x 60 cm (including frame)

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  • Blue Glass

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    A very elegant medium sized painting mid century floral in oil, painted onto canvas.

    Executed in a modernist style, the artist depicts a simple but very effective composition of flowers (lily of the valley) in a cobalt blue blown glass vase, sitting quietly on a window sill.  The artist has played with shape and form, depicting the vase of flowers against an abstracted background. The colours of the background cleverly correspond with the colours of leaves and vase, creating a wonderful sense of harmony within the picture.

    This abstracted floral oil is housed within its original mid century frame. The painting is in excellent condition. The frame has some very minor scuffs to its edges but this is in keeping with its style and age and does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

    Size: 50 x 45 cm (including frame)

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  • Ocean

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    A beautiful mid century coastal scape painted in oil, onto board. Deep, saturated blues and greens fill the composition, juxtaposed by white and black, and complemented by subtle tones of  pink. The painting exudes tranquillity and calm, and is a wonderful picture to rest ones eyes on to soothe the soul. As we look closer at the painting, we are able to discern the thistles of the paint brush moving in varied directions, creating the wonderful textures and colours that appear before us, and giving us an insight into the artist’s process.

    This really gorgeous painting is housed in its original mid century frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is a minor scuff along the left edge of the frame, but it is otherwise in very good condition.

    Size: 34.5 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • By the House

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    The first of its type to be added to our collection, this unique artwork has been made through the use of dye on fabric (also known as batik).  Handmade by the established Swedish painter and sculptor Fabian Lundqvist, this striking artwork features geometric sections in contrasting colours of a restrained palette. The artist has used varying forms and shapes to create an abstracted image of a figure by a village landscape. The distinctive style and composition of this piece is typical of the artist’s oeuvre.

    The board on which the fabric is attached to is slightly uneven. There are some minor scattered surface marks to the fabric, typical for its age. The artwork is housed in a silver frame which has some minor scuffs to its edges.

    Size: 44 x 50cm (including frame)

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  • Chic

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    A joyful and visually striking semi-abstract mid century oil portrait by Swedish painter Hans Osswald, whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm as well as the Malmö Museum.

    The painting depicts a silhouette of a stylishly dressed woman wearing tie, set against a well-coloured background.

    A myriad of rich and bold shades have been used to create this well-balanced composition; and the artist has skilfully used several layers as well as blocks of contrasting tones to reveal form, texture and interest.

    Broad and expressive brushstrokes that have been executed so confidently fill the canvas, adding a lovely texture and imbuing the work with liveliness. Furthermore, there is a layer of varnish that coats the surface of the painting. This gives it a layer of shine, enhancing its aesthetic appeal, whilst acting as a layer of protection to the artwork.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. There are scattered areas of craquelure, and also small areas of paint loss to the lower right corner of the painting. However, this is in line with its vintage feel and does not detract from the overall charm of the painting.

    Do note that some glare is evident in the photograph due to the varnish on the picture.

    Size: 88 x 71 cm (including frame)

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  • Mother

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    A large and very unique gouache painting of a mother feeding her baby, painted in a distinctly modernist style.

    The subject of the painting – a mother breastfeeding her child – is an intimate, personal one. Yet intriguingly, the style in which the artist had chosen to depict this scene seems to remove this element of intimacy, at least at first glance.  What we notice at first are the lines and shapes rather than the actual scene.  The artist has created a geometric effect within the picture, playing with shape, form, line, colour and pattern. Bold outlines in black demarcate each of the coloured sections, imbuing it with an architectural effect.

    The painting is housed in its original mid century gilt frame with an inner fabric lined slip.  The painting is in good vintage condition. There is some age toning to the inner section of the frame, and some minor scuffing to the outer edges. The painting is set behind a thick pane of glass.

    Size: 76 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with Mushrooms

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    A brilliantly executed and well-detailed modernist style still life composition, executed in oil in 1975.

    The artwork depicts a table top setting featuring a group of mushrooms, placed against a soothing green coloured background.

    Working with a modernist ethos in mind, the artist has intentionally chosen not to focus on realistic details, and instead explores the use of colours, brushstrokes, form and shapes to create a sense of depth and space.

    Swift and lively brushstrokes fill the canvas; and we are able to identify distinct areas of colours, where the artist has skillfully used contrasting flat areas of patches of colour to give rise to the various forms within this composition.

    This oil on board painting is in very good vintage condition. It is housed in a gilt frame with an inner linen lining, of which has some areas of marks and scuffs, as well as age toning to its inner section.

    Size: 54 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • Green Abstract

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    Painted in oil onto canvas, housed in a gilt frame. Painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 51.5 x 62 cm (including frame)

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  • Mother & Child

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    A wonderfully executed semi-abstract modernist style mixed media painting.

    The artwork presents figures of a mother and child, composed from cutout geometric and angular shapes to create the respective forms.

    The subject of the painting has an almost sculptural quality, reminiscent of the British Modernist artist Henry Moore, who is well known for his signature abstract forms derived from the human body in both sculptures and drawings.

    In addition to the medium of oil, the artist has used an aggregate on top of oil to create this striking artwork. This piece is brimming with character, as there is an added unique textural feel to its surface.

    The painting is very good vintage condition. It is housed in a gilt frame with red undertone, and of which has a distinct fractured patterning. That has some areas of minor marks and paint loss on the frame.

    Size: 54 x 44 cm (including frame)

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  • Colour Town

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    A wonderfully framed abstract oil on board.

    A landscape of a town is just discernible – the artist has reduced its forms down to coloured shapes and patterns. There is a very satisfying rhythm to the abstract composition, and the manner in which it has been framed adds to its character.

    It is housed in a wide profile creamy grey frame with pink notes added that complement the painting wonderfully. Both the frame and painting are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 32 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • Tempest

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    A moody, striking mid century landscape in oil, painted onto board. Painted in an expressive manner, we see broad and rhythmic brushstrokes applied to the surface to create this landscape scene. A loose flurry of brushstrokes to the upper half of the composition suggest temperamental overcast skies above – a storm beckons.  The artist has used a restrained palette and has left details of the landscape fairly obscure, which has resulted in this largely abstract composition.

    The painting is housed in a silver frame with visible wood grain, and both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 52.5 x 60.5cm (including frame)

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  • The Nuns

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    A lovely mid-century oil painting featuring a group of nuns walking through an alleyway between buildings, painted in 1955.

    Leaning towards abstraction, the artist has flattened and simplified the forms, reducing them down to planes of contrasting colour. Clearly working with a modernist ethos in mind, he has intentionally chosen not to focus on realistic details, and has played with shape, line, colour and form to create a sense of depth and space.

    This oil on board is housed in its original mid century wood frame with visible grain and an inner fabric lined window. Both frame and painting are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 50.5 x 43cm (including frame)

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  • Shapes

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    This mid century oil painting shows distinct elements of cubist influences:  what appears to possibly be fishing nets drying along the coast have been reduced to simplified coloured shapes from different angles, resulting in a picture that appears fragmented and abstracted. Following the cubist ethos, the artist has broken down the landscape and the objects within it down into distinct areas, or planes. This has emphasised the two dimensional flatness of the canvas instead of creating the illusion of realistic depth.

    This oil painting is housed in a wide profile gilt frame that brings out the colours of the painting wonderfully. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 45 x 53cm (including frame)

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  • Line Portrait

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    A cleverly executed, charming line portrait of a lady, draw in ink. Using the simple yet expressive power of the line, the artist has created this rather striking monochromatic, minimalist composition. Reminiscent of the line drawings of Pablo Picasso, this drawing reduces what would normally be a complicated image to powerful fluid lines.

    This ink study on paper is set within a white card mount, and in a black frame with a gilt inner lining. Both drawing and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 39 x 31cm (including frame)

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  • Abstract Landscape

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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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