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A fantastic abstract landscape, painted in oil onto canvas. This expressive painting beautifully and effectively captures the ‘essence’ of a wooded landscape. The artist has chosen not to paint in realistic details, and instead chooses to convey the feel of walking through the woods on what seems to be a rainy day. He has captured the life and dynamism of the natural landscape – his quick and expressive brushstrokes create a hazy, blurry feel, capturing the effect of wind and rain on the trees, bushes and ground.
The painting is housed in a painted gilt frame, which suits it perfectly. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some paint losses around its edges, but this does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the picture, and if anything adds to its character.
Size: 44 x 79 cm (including frame)
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A typically modernist mid century portrait of a man, painted in oil onto canvas. Reminiscent of the colourist works of the Fauvist painter Henri Matisse, this painting emphasises flattened and simplified forms, as well as expressive and non naturalistic colours. Planes of bright, contrasting colour have almost been ‘arranged’ on the canvas like a puzzle, creating the portrait that we see. This striking modernist portrait would make a real statement in any interior, but would also fit in with a ‘gallery wall’ style hang wonderfully.
The painting is housed in a dark wood frame with a bronze inner window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 54 x 34cm (including frame)
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A beautifully executed and framed mid century landscape scene, painted in oil on to canvas.
The artist has mastered his medium (oil), applying layers of colour that are luminous and fluid. There is a distinct sense of playfulness here, where non naturalistic colours have given the landscape scene life, vibrancy and expression. We are able to analyse the application of the paint, layer by layer, giving us a glimpse into the artist’s process.
The painting is very uniquely framed in its original mid century frame, which has a lovely wide profile. The outer and inner gilt windows are separated by a beautiful deep blue fabric lined border. The frame complements the painting wonderfully and really makes it stand out.
The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some very minor scuffs to the frame, but it does not detract from the attractiveness of the painting.
Size: 56.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)
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A dynamic mid century oil of an autumnal scene painted in an expressionist manner. The artist has used large, expressive, multi-directional brushstrokes in a vibrant range of non-naturalistic colours to create the composition we see before us. Set under a blue and white sky with streaks of red, we see a row of houses surrounded by autumnal coloured trees. The artist has focused on the shape, form and line, intentionally leaving out realistic details. For example, the trees have been paired down to brushstrokes of orange, red, yellow and brown, and no individual leaves can be seen. Flattened blocks of colours and thick bold lines have been used to create to a sense of space within the picture.
The painting is housed in a gorgeous mid century wood frame with visible grain, and both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 47 x 54 cm (including frame)
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An energetic and emotive mid-century oil landscape painting, that contains elements of fauvism and abstraction.
In this forest town, rows of houses are presented in the midst of lush greenery; and we can see 2 figures taking a stroll in the foreground.
The painting not only highlights the artistic beauty of colour and brushstroke, but also acts as a projection of the artist’s inner emotional state.
There is an explosion of colours in the canvas – with bold and vibrant shades of green, blue, red and yellow dominating and imbuing the painting with liveliness.
There is also a gestural application of paint – where swift and unrestrained brushstrokes have been executed to create the various forms, adding dynamism to the work.
This oil on canvas is house in a lovely gilt frame with red undertones. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 34.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)
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A striking and typically modernist oil still life, painted onto board. The artist has used swathes of expressive brushstrokes and thick bold outlines in this composition. The background is indistinct, with flat planes of colour used to create a sense of depth. A yellow lantern sits in the centre of the composition, and a potted plant to the right. There is certainly an element of abstraction in this picture, with the artist focusing on forms, lines and shapes instead of realistic details to create this still life.
The painting is housed in its original mid century gilt frame, with an inner fabric lined border. The painting has a small area of surface paint loss to the upper right corner, and some light surface marks overall (as shown in photos), but these do not detract from its overall attractiveness and if anything adds to its vintage charm. The frame has some minor areas of discolouration and scuffs but again this is typical for its age.
Size: 37 x 47 cm (including frame)
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An expressive and visually striking modernist style portrait of a female figure, executed in oil in a semi-abstract manner.
This well-balanced portrait comprises both soft and rich pastel shades of blue, purple and beige, evoking both a gentle yet lively touch feel to the painting.
Upon closer inspection of the canvas, we can see that the layering technique has been used as deep layers of contrasting colours have been applied over one another in a swift yet precise manner to form this beautiful composition.
The artist has also used the impasto technique fervently, creating a visual feast for the eyes as thick and creamy layers of paint stand proud and form a raw textural and three-dimensional effect.
This oil on canvas is housed in a thin wood frame. There are some areas of craquelure due to the thickness of the paint, but the paint layer is in very stable condition overall.
Size: 68 x 48 cm (including frame)
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A striking and energetic mid-century still life composition, executed in oil on canvas.
The focal colour in this painting is blue, and the artist has used a wide range of shades in this colour to paint the background and foreground.
Placed atop a table are a group of objects including a plate of fish, fruit, a jug and some bottles.
There is dynamism to this composition which can be strongly reflected through the urgent and powerful multi-directional brushstrokes.
This oil on canvas is housed in a slim wooden frame. Both frame and painting are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 60.5 x 67cm (including frame)
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An outstanding and expressive mid-century abstract painting, rendered in oil.
A restrained palette of warm and rich earthy and naturalistic tones of green and yellow fill the canvas – transitioning so seamlessly as well as enriching the painting with a calming and soothing aesthetic.
Despite its abstract nature, the colour palette and composition of this stunning work could allude to the natural landscape of grassy sand dunes on a beach.
The artist has used long sweeping lightly-textured brushstrokes that not only lend a dynamic touch to the work, but also resembles movement brought forth by the forces of nature including currents or wind.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary grainy wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 61 x 61 cm (including frame)
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A wonderful pen and ink study of three ladies under an archway. With a limited yet distinctive palette of rusty browns and rich blues, this painting holds a feeling of quiet contemplation.
Housed in a white mount and dark wood frame, the painting is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 49 x 65cm (including frame)
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An outstanding large painting featuring the Old Port of Marseille, France, painted in 1962.
Soft, short and swift brushstrokes have been used to paint this charming scene where boats and yachts fill the port, with buildings depicted faintly in the distant background.
This artwork draws on a range of modernist concepts and influences including cubism and abstraction. Blocks of contrasting colours harmonise perfectly, giving to the various forms while creating a sense of depth and space.
The muted palette of this painting with its soft greys and blues create a gentle and pleasant effect on our senses, while at the same time reflecting the bustling heart of Marseille.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with a fabric lines border and an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition, with some typical ageing to the frame as shown in photos.
Size: 60 x 93 cm (including frame)
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A small but brilliantly executed abstract cityscape in oil of the city of Jerez in Southern Spain, by Swedish artist Ivar Morsing, painted in 1958. A deep, rich and earthy palette of browns, dark greys and greens give this picture its punch. Contrasting blocks of saturated colour have been applied to the surface, illustrating the artist’s cubist influences, which he is most known for. This gorgeous semi-abstract painting in oil would certainly stand out in any interior, whether traditional or modern.
The painting is housed in its original mid century greyish-brown wood frame with an inner fabric lined window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 28 x 48 cm (including frame)
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With a playful colour palette and a semi abstract composition, this vivid oil on board depicts two figures lazing on the grass, with what appears to be hills/meadows behind them. Both figures appear comfortable and relaxed, with the one on the left holding a flower in her hand, and the figure on the right lying down beside her caught up in his own thoughts. There is a sense of time passing slowly – neither figure is in a rush to leave, and yet it looks like they have been there for a while.
This painting could almost be a reminder or keepsake of the memories of lockdown, when sitting in a park or field was the only outdoor activity one could do!
The painting is housed in a hessian lined frame with an inner white border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffing to the edges.
Size: 33 x 53.5cm (including frame)
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This ink study on board is set within a wooden mount and a simple light wood frame. There are visible imperfections, such as age spots and surface discolouration and marks as shown in the photos. We think it is these imperfections that add to the charm of the piece and give it its character!
Size: 51 x 38cm (including frame)
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A striking watercolour of three figures in watercolour, painted in a distinctly modernist style. The figures have been simplified down to shapes and lines – the artist has used simple forms such as circles, rectangles and triangles to render the figures, combined with bold outlines in black, and planes of coloured forms. This painting is reminiscent of the style of work by modernist artists such as Pablo Picasso.
The painting is housed in a white cared mount and an oak frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 58 x 48 cm (including frame)
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An ambient and tranquil mid century abstract painting, executed in oil onto canvas. Rhythmic brushstrokes and subtle transitions in the layers of colour create a sense of ‘quiet’ within the picture. Although largely abstract in composition, the artist has still skilfully alluded to a calm coastal landscape, which adds to the sense of calm in this moody painting.
The painting is housed in its original mid century gilt frame, which illuminates the painting beautifully. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 33.5 x 60cm (including frame)
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A lively and endearing large mid 20th century oil portrait of 2 children seated side by side, against a striking red background.
Blocks of rich and saturated colours in contrasting shades fill the canvas, to give rise to the various forms. The artist has used several layers of colour, and has skilfully revealed these layers beneath to add depth, texture, and interest.
The artist has depicted just the silhouettes of the children, using bold outlines and distinct brushstrokes to create a portrait with a modernist ethos.
This oil on board is housed in a frame with a gilt front border and black edging. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor scuffs that don’t detract from the overall attractiveness of the painting.
Size: 70 x 63 cm (including frame)
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An earthy, rustic picture of a rural landscape painted in oil onto board. The artist shows off his painterly technique, using broad, expressive, and textured brushwork to paint the rural landscape in all its glory. He has managed to capture the raw quality of the provincial scene through his use of colours, strokes and textures.
Our eyes are at first drawn to the cottage, but are then directed upwards to the sky and then to the green trees on the left. Finally we are left to rest on the lower section of the picture, where the artist has softened the palette and loosened the sections, creating an almost abstract composition.
The painting is housed in its original wide profile mid century frame, which is of as much character as the painting itself. It has a linen covered border and and inner gilt and wood window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The gilt edging on the frame has some minor scuffing but otherwise the frame is in good and stable condition overall.
Size: 43×54 cm (including frame)
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A very striking abstract composition of a group of silhouetted figures, painted in 1972. The artist has used a restrained palette of blues, purples and greens to render this composition in oil. Setting the dark figures against the lighter blue background, the artist has created a palpable rhythm within the picture, encouraging our eyes to follow the alternating upward and downward curved outlines of the figures. There artist has included a tiny pop of yellow to the right side of the painting, which punctuates the painting wonderfully.
This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. The painting is currently unframed, and is painted onto sturdy board. It could be displayed in its current state on an easel or leant against a shelf. Should you wish to have it framed and would like our assistance, you can contact us via email info@discerningpalette.com.
Size: 51.5 x 61cm
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A visually striking abstract watercolour, painted in 1963. The artist has used a myriad of deep, rich, warm colours to create this balanced composition, but has juxtaposed the variegated purple and red tones with pops of bright yellow.
The painting is housed in a white mount card and an elegant gilt frame. It is also glazed (there is a sheet of glass between the frame and the painting). The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffs to its edges.
Size: 61 x 73 cm (including frame)
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A gentle and tranquil modernist style oil painting of a scenic coastal scape – presenting a row of huts laid in between the vast sea and a lush forest.
Rhythmic and multi-directional brushstrokes fill the canvas; and there is a seamless transition of light texture from the left of the canvas to a smooth surface to paint the sky and sea on the right.
A light and soft colour palette with a touch of muted pastel tones have been used, instilling a sense of calm in the work. There is an outstanding play of colours where the artist has skilfully used contrasting shades to create depth and width in this panoramic painting.
The painting is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary wood frame with a linen lining that has some minor scuffing to the corners and age toning to the fabric but otherwise is in good and stable condition overall.
Size: 35.5 x 77.5cm (including frame)
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A vibrant and expressive mid century oil on board, painted in 1961. In the foreground the artist has used long thin strokes to depict a grassy landscape, which appears to have a lake. Beyond this, we see a row of houses and trees set under a light coloured sky. There is a wonderful dynamism to this painting, created through the use of energetic brushstrokes in bright, intense colours. The artist has skilfully used a myriad of layering techniques to give this panoramic panting depth and texture.
The painting is housed in its original wide profile mid century gilt frame, which has an inner hessian border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 34 x 70 cm (including frame)
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A skilfully executed mid century abstract painted in oil onto canvas. It features a combination of broad brushwork and fluid paint applied both thinly and thickly, creating differing textures and overlays. A soft palette of yellows, greys, blues and whites have been used, creating a calming composition of colours to rest our eyes on.
This mid century oil is reminiscent of the abstract expressionist works by the artist William de Kooning, whose painting style came to be known as ‘action panting’.
It is housed in its original mid century distressed gilt frame, which complements it perfectly. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffs, and a small loss to the the upper right corner (as shown), but this is not obvious when looking at the painting front on.
Size: 38 x 47 cm (including frame)
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A typically modernist mid century large abstract oil, painted onto board in 1960. The artist has created a completely abstract picture, playing with form, line, shape and colour. He has used a fairly restrained palette, working mostly in brown, black and white. This painting is very remiscnent of the works by British Modern St Ives artist Ben Nicholson, whose abstract drawings and paintings featured flat shapes and lines and an absence of ornament. Nicholson would also often use a razor blade to scrape back the paint so that the pictures look weather beaten and old, as if they have been eroded by time, much like the artist has done here in the white section of the painting, creating varied areas of both textured and flat surfaces.
The painting is housed in a simple but very well suited black slip. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 55 x 77 cm (including frame)
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A tranquil and well executed mid century oil painting, rendered in an abstract and geometric style.
The artist has skilfully abstracted a hilly landscape scene down to geometric forms and angular shapes.
The work has a thoroughly calming effect that arises from the smooth brushstrokes as well as the restrained colour palette of neutral pastel tones.
This oil on canvas is housed in a wood frame with a gilt border that illuminates the painting beautifully. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 52 x 59 cm (including frame)
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An interior scene painted in a muted and earthy palette, showing a shadowy interior with a group of figures painted in a modernist style. The artist has used the medium of tempera to paint this picture, which is the technique of painting with pigments bound in a water-soluble emulsion, such as water and egg yolk, or an oil-in-water emulsion such as oil and egg. Tempera dries to a hard, fairly translucent film, which in this case enables us to see the drawing beneath the painting, giving us a rare view of the artist’s workings.
The painting is very beautifully presented in a pine box frame, and is in good vintage condition. There are some minor surface paint losses to the right side but these do not detract from the overall charm of the picture.
Size: 36.9 x 55.4cm (including frame)
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Size: 50.5 x 72.5 cm(including frame)
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A large and semi abstract mid century oil on canvas, painted in 1966.
We can be forgiven for not being able to see the subject pictured here as the artist has simplified the forms into flattened shapes so dramatically that the painting looks almost fully abstract at first glance. He has used large blocks of juxtaposing colour in a multi-directional, expressive style to create this lively composition. As our eyes begin to get accustomed to the view before us, a river bridge slowly begins to reveal itself. This transitional effect between abstraction and reality and vice versa makes this painting wonderfully interesting to look at, and encourages us to move between different viewing modes.
The painting is housed in a robust wood frame which suits it perfectly. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 61 x 76 cm (including frame)
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A lovely mid century oil painting depicting 2 figures, seemingly in conversation, in a quiet neighbourhood.
The painting has been executed in a semi-abstract manner through the use of visible and painterly multi-directional brushstrokes.
The artist has thoughtfully selected contrasting colour palettes – from light pastel shades in the foreground, to vibrant greens and blues in the background. This build up of colours balances the painting very well – instilling both a sense of calm as well as excitement.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a champagne coloured frame that has some slight scuffing, typical for its age.
Size: 43 x 72 cm (including frame)
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A soulful abstract painted in oil onto canvas, featuring rich azure blues and a deep palette. Though largely abstract, we are able to discern elements of the natural landscape. The artist has used distinct and expressive brushstrokes, creating wonderful texture through the medium of oil. The painting has a very emotive effect, due to the colour palette used as well as the dynamism of the strokes. The artist has made a concerted effort to capture the spirit and essence of the landscape, as opposed to its realistic features.
The painting is housed in a very complementary silvery grey frame with a very unique inner velvet lining in blue which picks up on the palette of the painting beautifully. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 45 x 55 cm (including frame)
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