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Southern Shore
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A very atmospheric and expressive abstract landscape painting, executed in oil onto board by contemporary British artist Ian Mood.

It captures the emotional essence of a coastal environment rather than a literal depiction, using abstract forms and a painterly style to evoke the energy, complexity, and richness of the scene.

Earthy tones of red, brown, black, and orange dominate the central form, possibly alluding to rock formations, cliffs, or human structures. The bottom area is awash with cool greys, off-whites, and hints of gold, possibly representing a beach or tidal flat.

The atmosphere is introspective yet vigorous, echoing nature’s forces—wind, water, erosion—while remaining grounded in abstract expressionism.

The style is gestural and semi-abstract, reminiscent of mid-20th-century European modernism, where landscape becomes a conduit for emotional expression.

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

Size: 65.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

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Ian Mood is a contemporary artist with an international reputation, having shown work with Saatchi London, Brooklyn Art Library, Battersea Art Fair & Manchester Art Fair – as well as being represented by numerous established galleries in the UK and US. He recently held his first solo show in New York.

In 2019, he collaborated as artist in residence with The National Theatre (Madness of George III with Mark Gatiss) and The Royal Exchange Manchester (Mother Courage with Julie Hesmondhalgh).

Ian is a member of Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Society Of Staffordshire Artists and the Artist Association of Nantucket (USA) where he regularly lectures as part of their summer arts programme. He was awarded the Artists Association of Nantucket Frank Swift Chase Plein Air Award in 2014.

Ian grew up in Stoke on Trent and studied Fine Art at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

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Zennor
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A large and very atmospheric landscape painting, painted onto board by contemporary British artist Ian Mood.

This semi-abstract landscape powerfully captures the wild, changeable atmosphere of the Cornish coast, likely inspired by the moody environment near the village of Zennor in southwest England.

The sky dominates the composition with a bold expanse of turquoise blue, suggesting a clearing or break in weather. A large, dark grey cloud mass occupies the centre, rendered with sweeping, smudged strokes that create a sense of motion and tension. Deeper greens, browns, and black at the bottom evoke moorland or rugged earth, painted with energetic brushwork and scraped textures.

The painting exudes a dramatic, elemental energy, evoking the feeling of standing exposed to the sky on coastal high ground, just before or after a storm. It feels both expansive and intimate, caught between serenity and threat—hallmarks of Cornwall’s raw natural beauty.

This painting is housed in a complementary white frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 70 x 70 cm (including frame)

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Ian Mood is a contemporary artist with an international reputation, having shown work with Saatchi London, Brooklyn Art Library, Battersea Art Fair & Manchester Art Fair – as well as being represented by numerous established galleries in the UK and US. He recently held his first solo show in New York.

In 2019, he collaborated as artist in residence with The National Theatre (Madness of George III with Mark Gatiss) and The Royal Exchange Manchester (Mother Courage with Julie Hesmondhalgh).

Ian is a member of Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Society Of Staffordshire Artists and the Artist Association of Nantucket (USA) where he regularly lectures as part of their summer arts programme. He was awarded the Artists Association of Nantucket Frank Swift Chase Plein Air Award in 2014.

Ian grew up in Stoke on Trent and studied Fine Art at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

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Procession of Shadows
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A striking and richly textured mid-century abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

Although abstract in nature, the painting captures a densely clustered mass of vertical forms that suggest a gathering of figures in motion.

The artist has used thick impasto and gestural, almost sculptural brushstrokes to create a palpable sense of depth and emotional intensity. Faces and bodies seem to emerge from the paint, rendered with a raw immediacy that is both haunting and poetic.

The palette is earthy and muted – browns, greys and beige – with punctuations of orange, evoking both the solemnity and vitality of the human condition. The work feels deeply emotive, bordering on the surreal, and invites contemplation on themes of community, anonymity, and collective memory.

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

Size: 39.5 x 53 cm (including frame)

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Rural Abstraction
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A large and captivating mid-century landscape painting that presents a dynamic interplay between abstraction and representation, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting presents a rural landscape dominated by an angular, white structure – likely a house or barn – set against rugged terrain. The composition balances organic and geometric forms, emphasising the contrast between man-made and natural elements.

The piece embodies elements of abstract expressionism, blending gestural and textured brushstrokes with semi-representational forms. The fragmented, layered approach to the structure hints at collage techniques, while the landscape itself is rendered through broad, sweeping gestures.

Earthy tones dominate the palette, with yellows, browns, and deep greens forming the background and landscape. The structure itself is highlighted with whites and light greys, accented by touches of muted blue.

The artist has used expressive, textured brushwork, layering thick and thin applications of paint. Loose, bold strokes define the landscape, while the structure features more deliberate, angular marks, emphasising the contrast between organic scenery and constructed form. The brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and depth, giving the impression of a weathered, windswept setting.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some minor scuffs to bottom left frame corner, but it is in good condition otherwise.

Size: 46.5 x 78.5cm (including frame)

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Apple & Dancing Forms
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A brilliantly executed abstract composition drawn in biro onto paper, by British artist Enos Lovatt (1937-2018).

This intricate composition has a dynamic, surreal quality, filled with abstract forms and stylised figures. The cross-hatching and dense linework typical of biro drawings are skilfully used to create depth, contrast, and texture. The artist plays with positive and negative space, using white areas effectively to highlight the main forms amidst the dark, densely filled background.

The drawing has strong influences from Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism, with its dream-like imagery and focus on fluidity, symbolism, and subconscious forms. There’s a sense of narrative, though it remains open-ended and abstract, encouraging personal interpretation.

Overall, the piece is bold, intricate, and highly textured, showcasing the meticulous potential of the humble biro pen in the hands of a skilled artist.

Both the drawing and frame are in excellent vintage condition. The painting is presented within a card mount and a stained black wooden frame, and is protected behind perspex.

Enos Lovatt (1937–2018) studied at Burslem School of Art and the Royal College of Art (1959–1962) before becoming Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Staffordshire Polytechnic until 1992. A prolific artist, he worked in oils, gouache, acrylics, ceramics, and biro, leaving behind thousands of works. He exhibited sporadically, including solo shows in City Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, one man shows at the Paton and Woodstock Galleries in London and at Stafford Museum and Art Gallery.

In the early 1990s, Enos lost most of the three middle fingers on his dominant right hand in a lawnmower accident. The biros allowed him to navigate his vivid and unique imagination and bring the thoughts and images in his head to life in their purest form of magic realism. This drawing was created in the early 2000s.

Size: 59 x 78 cm (including frame)

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Children at Play
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A large mid century modernist composition in gouache, by British artist Enos Lovatt (1937-2018).

This expressive gouache painting features a collection of abstract, stylized human figures, arranged vertically against a bold turquoise background. The figures are outlined with heavy black lines, giving them a graphic, almost childlike quality. Each character has a distinct presence but is rendered with simplified forms and exaggerated facial features.

The gouache medium allows for bold, opaque colour application, giving the painting a vibrant, matte finish. Visible brushstrokes and unrefined edges enhance the raw, expressive energy.

Overall, this piece feels dynamic and full of personality, with a playful yet intense aesthetic that invites viewers to interpret the relationships and emotions of the figures.

The painting is presented within a card mount and a ochre wooden frame with silver leaf detailing, and is protected behind perspex. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Enos Lovatt (1937–2018) studied at Burslem School of Art and the Royal College of Art (1959–1962) before becoming Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Staffordshire Polytechnic until 1992. A prolific artist, he worked in oils, gouache, acrylics, ceramics, and biro, leaving behind thousands of works. He exhibited sporadically, including solo shows in City Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, one man shows at the Paton and Woodstock Galleries in London and at Stafford Museum and Art Gallery.

Much of Enos’ work on paper from the 1950s to 1970s uses gouache, often in tandem with other media. Gouache allowed his joy and passion for colour to shine. Enos’ work straddled the worlds of figurative and abstracted art as he dipped into both with equal enthusiasm.

Size: 85 x 60 cm (including frame)

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Figure in Dark Landscape
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A large and very striking mid century modernist composition in gouache, by British artist Enos Lovatt (1937-2018).

This vibrant gouache painting showcases an abstract, expressive portrait of a figure, executed with energetic, gestural lines and a vivid colour palette.

Dominated by electric blues, purples, reds, greens, and black, with accents of yellow, pink, and white. The intense use of colour creates a dynamic, almost chaotic atmosphere. The central figure is constructed with a loose, overlapping web of continuous, scribbled lines. The facial features—particularly the eyes—are more defined yet still fragmented, conveying a sense of complexity and introspection.

The painting exudes intensity and vulnerability, inviting viewers to engage with the emotional landscape behind the fragmented human figure.

The painting is presented within in a card mount and a ochre wooden frame with silver leaf detailing, and is protected behind perspex. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. The painting has very small losses to upper corners of paper as seen in the photos.

Enos Lovatt (1937–2018) studied at Burslem School of Art and the Royal College of Art (1959–1962) before becoming Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Staffordshire Polytechnic until 1992. A prolific artist, he worked in oils, gouache, acrylics, ceramics, and biro, leaving behind thousands of works. He exhibited sporadically, including solo shows in City Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, one man shows at the Paton and Woodstock Galleries in London and at Stafford Museum and Art Gallery.

Much of Enos’ work on paper from the 1950s to 1970s uses gouache, often in tandem with other media. Gouache allowed his joy and passion for colour to shine. Enos’ work straddled the worlds of figurative and abstracted art as he dipped into both with equal enthusiasm.

Size: 83 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Mrs Jackson
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A large and vibrant mid century modernist composition in gouache, by British artist Enos Lvoatt (1937-2018).

This gouache painting presents an abstract, expressionist portrait of a human face. The figure is stylised, with exaggerated features and bold, energetic lines that convey a sense of intensity and emotion.

Dominated by deep shades of red, purple, black, and blue, with accents of vibrant yellow and cyan. These contrasting colours create a strong visual tension. Colourful lines, particularly a yellow loop and bold blue stroke, cut across the face and neck, adding dynamic movement and further abstracting the form.

Overall, the painting feels charged with emotional intensity, inviting viewers to interpret the subject’s inner world through its bold, non-traditional portrayal.

The painting is presented within in a card mount and a ochre wooden frame with silver leaf detailing, and is protected behind perspex. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Enos Lovatt (1937–2018) studied at Burslem School of Art and the Royal College of Art (1959–1962) before becoming Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Staffordshire Polytechnic until 1992. A prolific artist, he worked in oils, gouache, acrylics, ceramics, and biro, leaving behind thousands of works. He exhibited sporadically, including solo shows in City Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, one man shows at the Paton and Woodstock Galleries in London and at Stafford Museum and Art Gallery.

Much of Enos’ work on paper from the 1950s to 1970s uses gouache, often in tandem with other media. Gouache allowed his joy and passion for colour to shine. Enos’ work straddled the worlds of figurative and abstracted art as he dipped into both with equal enthusiasm.

Size: 83.5 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Echoes of the Coast
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A dynamic yet serene mid-century modernist coastal landscape painting, executed in oil onto board.

The composition captures a tranquil seascape with a bold yet abstracted and simplified approach. A vivid blue sky stretches above a deep azure ocean, with small landmasses appearing in the distance. The foreground presents rocky terrain with dynamic, gestural strokes of earthy tones—rich browns, and hints of purple and white—contrasting with the bright greens of greenery.

Executed in a modernist style, the painting embraces expressive and slightly abstracted forms rather than realistic details. The colours are vibrant, with a strong emphasis on blues and greens, juxtaposed against warmer, muted earth tones. The brushwork is loose, gestural, and confident, with visible, textured strokes adding movement and depth to the composition. The sky exhibits smooth, blended transitions, while the land and sea are defined by more spontaneous, energetic marks, reflecting the raw beauty of a windswept coastal environment.

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

Size: 31 x 35.5 cm (including frame)

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The Expectant Nude
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A brilliantly executed and emotive mid-century modernist figurative portrait of a reclining pregnant nude figure in a relaxed yet expressive pose, executed in oil onto canvas.

The subject’s form is simplified and abstracted, rendered in warm, earthy tones with gestural brushstrokes that emphasise movement and texture.

The artist has used a loose, expressive technique with visible, confident brushwork, creating a sense of raw energy. The muted palette consists of beige, brown, and soft blues, harmonising the composition while highlighting the play of light and shadow across the figure. The background remains abstract, with atmospheric swathes of paint suggesting an interior space without rigid definition.

Overall, the dynamic lines, swift and energetic brushwork, and emotive colour application contribute to an evocative portrayal of maternity and the female form.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner cream border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffing.

Size: 55.5 x 70.5 cm (including frame)

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Mountain Monastery
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A large and captivating mid-century modernist geometric abstract painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition features three nuns dressed in black and with triangular orange faces, walking down from an abstracted mountainous landscape. Their simplified geometric forms give them a strong sense of movement, guiding the viewer’s eye toward the background, which consists of rolling green hills, a blue sky, and a large, stark white and black architectural structure on the right.

Containing elements of geometric abstraction and cubism, the painting emphasises bold, angular forms and a structured composition. The artist has skilfully used a simplified, almost stained-glass-like approach to render the scene, with thick black outlines segmenting each shape.

The brushwork appears smooth and controlled, lending the painting a polished and deliberate aesthetic. The combination of geometric stylisation and minimal detail creates a contemplative yet dynamic composition that is visually engaging.

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

Size: 74 x 52.5cm (including frame)

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Bullfight in Motion
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An emotive and dynamic mid-century modernist composition that captures the dramatic spectacle of a bullfight scene, executed in oil onto canvas.

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

The painting exhibits an impressionistic style, emphasising mood and movement over precise details. The brushwork is loose, gestural, and impasto-rich, with visible, dynamic strokes that convey the raw energy of the bullfight. The artist has applied thick, expressive dabs of paint in the background to portray the crowd in the bustling arena, creating a sense of distance and excitement. In the foreground, the figures are defined by swift, directional strokes that capture the tension and motion of the moment.

The colour palette is warm and earthy, dominated by shades of reds, browns, and sand. The red of the matadors’ capes contrasts strikingly with sand tones and with the darker shade of the bull, creating a focal point in the composition and emphasising the intensity of the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the linen border of the frame has some marks as shown.

Size: 43.5 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Moonlit Sea
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An atmospheric mid-century abstract coastal landscape, executed in oil onto board.

The composition presents a seascape with angular landforms in the foreground, shimmering under the moonlight. Two ships, one dark and another in a vivid orange hue, navigate the distant horizon, adding a sense of movement and narrative to the scene.

Executed in an abstracted yet expressive style, the artist has used a restrained yet evocative palette dominated by cool blues, grey, and whites, punctuated by darker shades from browns from the rocks, as well as a black and orange from the boats.

The brushstrokes are broad and gestural, adding a dynamic quality to the scene. The soft glow of the moon, reflected on the waters, adds a sense of tranquility and mystery.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary grey-painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some surface paint loss.

Size: 34 x 47 cm (including frame)

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Winter’s Edge
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An expressive and atmospheric mid-century winter landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition features a snow-covered path leading toward a partially frozen river, flanked by slender birch trees. In the background, a distant forest fades into a cool, atmospheric sky, where hints of pink and yellow suggest the warmth of a low winter sun.

Rendered in a bold expressionist style, the painting employs a dynamic palette of icy blues, deep navy, earthy browns, and soft pastels. The artist’s confident, impasto brushstrokes create depth and movement, particularly in the crisp reflections on the water and the rugged texture of the snow-covered ground.

This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful wood frame with visible grain, and an inner gilt border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 48 x 55.5 cm (including frame)

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Light Hearted Conversation
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A striking contemporary Cornish abstract painting, executed in oil on board and dated 2024.

Abstract in nature and titled ‘Light Hearted Conversation’, the composition is a delicate interplay of geometric and organic forms, evoking a sense of quiet dialogue between shapes and tones.

Rendered in a soft, muted palette of pale greys, off-whites, subdued blues, and muted greens, the painting exudes a calm and introspective atmosphere. Thin black outlines define the shapes, suggesting architectural or landscape influences, while also reinforcing a subtle graphic quality.

The brushstrokes are controlled yet expressive, with areas of smooth application juxtaposed against textured sections where the artist’s hand is more evident. Vertical and curved elements interweave harmoniously, suggesting movement and interaction—perhaps an abstracted representation of figures in conversation.

This oil on board is housed in a simple yet elegant white frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 39 x 39 cm (including frame)

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Three Painted Forms I
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An engaging and powerful abstract composition by British contemporary artist Lloyd Durling, executed in graphite, oil pastel, and oil stick on Arches paper, and dated 2022.

This painting is a beautifully restrained and contemplative work, blending abstract and minimalist elements. The soft color palette, organic textures, and balanced composition create a peaceful, introspective atmosphere. Its simplicity invites viewers to engage with the subtle details and textures, making it a quietly compelling piece.

Lloyd is based in London and his practice is painting-based. His first international solo show was in 2010 at Golden in Chicago and he has exhibited widely throughout Europe, Asia and the US. In 2017 he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. Lloyd’s works are held in public and private collections worldwide, including the Whitworth Art Gallery and Museum, Progressive collection, America and Nomura Bank, Japan.

This painting is mounted and presented in a light wood frame, behind glass. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 32 x 39 cm (including frame)

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Rising Grey Green
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An engaging and powerful abstract composition by British contemporary artist Lloyd Durling, painted in oil onto linen panel. Signed, titled and dated 2024 on reverse.

Central to this painting is an intense engagement with oil on linen that explore the interface between painting, drawing and collage. There is a balance between expressive play and tight control and with this comes an expanse of associations that push beyond simple categorisations of abstraction or scale. The information in each painting, given by gesture or mark, is reduced to a fleeting register on the surface, as if each mark has to count.

The idea of topography is of central importance and is explored through continuing walking projects. These serve as opportunities to gather diverse source material through physical and emotional interactions with whichever environment chosen to traverse. It amounts to a kind of urban and rural wandering where the information gathered is reinterpreted or reimagined feeding into a deep connection with landscape, arrangements of ancient monuments, light, shadow and forgotten histories – all of these elements find a way into the work.

This oil on linen board is housed in a complementary walnut stained oak frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 50 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Rhythmic Red
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An engaging and dynamic mid-century abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1965.

Abstract in nature, the painting focuses on form, colour, and texture over realistic depiction.

The palette is harmonious – with the dominant colour being a deep, earthy red, complemented by pale yellows, muted beige, white, and shades of grey. Black lines and forms provide contrast, adding structure and depth to the composition.

The brushstrokes are dynamic and varied, ranging from thick and textured to lighter and smooth strokes. This technique creates a sense of depth and movement, emphasising the tactile quality of the paint. The strokes in some areas are energetic and loose, suggesting spontaneity, while others are more deliberate, indicating a thoughtful layering process.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a small mark of paint to the lower left corner but is in very good condition overall.

Size: 54 x 49 cm (including frame)

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As Dusk Sets
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A tranquil and atmospheric mid-century semi-abstract landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting portrays a row of houses with steep roofs, nestled amidst a nature landscape with grass and foliage, and under an overcast sky or at dusk.

The artist has used a semi-abstract style – simplifying the various forms and capturing the mood of the scene rather than focusing on realistic details.

The brushwork is loose and expressive- with a blend of short, sharp dashes in the foreground and houses that add a dynamic quality, and softer and gentler strokes used to paint the sky.

The colour palette is subdued and atmospheric, dominated by shades of grey, blues, and greens, with touches of white and soft yellows. These muted tones lend a somber mood to the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary hessian lined frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some light scuffing.

Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame)

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Orbiting Forms
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A vibrant and dynamic mid-century abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The composition features an arrangement of bold, geometric shapes layered against a a mustard-yellow background. Abstract in nature, there is an emphasis on form, colour, and balance rather than direct representation.

The colour palette is rich and striking, imbuing the work with an uplifting quality.

The thick application of paint gives the forms a tactile quality, making the colours appear more vivid and engaging. This texture enhances the perception of the shapes as layered and interacting with one another.

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

Size: 37 x 44 cm (including frame)

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To Work
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A mid century modernist sculpture in iron, attached to an off-white granite base.

The sculpture features a tall, slender, abstract human figure. The figure is simplified into geometric shapes with sharp, angular lines, giving it a modern and stylized appearance.

The figure is crafted from dark, oxidized iron, giving it a textured, industrial look. It stands on a solid, light-coloured granite stone base, providing contrast to the dark metal.

This iron sculpture embodies elegance through simplicity, using abstract geometric forms to evoke the essence of the human figure. The contrast between the raw, dark iron and the smooth, light stone base creates a striking balance, making it a visually compelling piece with a modern, industrial edge.

It is in good vintage condition.

Height: 28 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 5cm

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White, Yellow, Blue, Black
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A striking contemporary abstract still life composition that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of everyday objects, painted in oil onto board and dated 1991 by British artist Romi Behrens (1939-2019).

The painting captures an abstract, minimalist arrangement of two distinct objects – a white pitcher and a violin – placed on a bright yellow bench and under a blue surface. With its striking colour, the yellow bench dominates as a focal point, energising the composition and contrasting against the dark black background.

The presence of grid lines in the background suggests a tiled wall, and it adds depth as well as enhances the geometric nature of the composition.

Containing elements of abstraction, the artist has deliberately reduced the objects into bold, simplified shapes and flat planes of colour. The use of thin black outlines further emphasises their shapes.

The brushstrokes are visible and lightly textured, giving the work an expressive feel. The overall intentional lack of intricate details invites the viewer to contemplate the form, colour, and symbolism of everyday objects.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary tray frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some minor age wear but is in good condition overall.

Size: 29 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Terracotta Rhythms
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A striking mid-century abstract composition characterised by geometric shapes and dynamic forms, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1957.

Although abstract in nature, the painting could suggest an architectural theme, as indicated by the overlapping arches, blocks, and angular lines that may resemble bridges, rooftops, and structures. Nevertheless, the painting invites viewers to interpret its abstract qualities through the interaction of colour and form.

The colour palette is warm and muted, dominated by shades of terracotta, salmon pink, red, and soft white, punctuated by darker accents in navy blue and deep brown. These hues create a harmonious yet vibrant contrast, evoking a sense of movement and depth.

The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with visible texture and layering. The artist has applied paint in a manner that feels spontaneous but deliberate, emphasising the dynamic interplay between shape and colour.

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

Size: 55 x 78 cm (including frame)

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Urban Landscape
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A brilliantly executed semi- abstract landscape composition, painted in oil onto board by contemporary British artist Ian Mood.

The artist works in broad, expressive strokes, filling in the urban scene with a cacophony of colour. We see areas of the canvas as well as the artist’s outlines, giving it a very raw quality, emphasising the uncompromising nature of the urban landscape.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary light blue frame with an inner white window that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 38.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)

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About the artist:

Ian Mood is a contemporary artist with an international reputation, having shown work with Saatchi London, Brooklyn Art Library, Battersea Art Fair & Manchester Art Fair – as well as being represented by numerous established galleries in the UK and US. He recently held his first solo show in New York.

In 2019, he collaborated as artist in residence with The National Theatre (Madness of George III with Mark Gatiss) and The Royal Exchange Manchester (Mother Courage with Julie Hesmondhalgh).

Ian is a member of Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Society Of Staffordshire Artists and the Artist Association of Nantucket (USA) where he regularly lectures as part of their summer arts programme. He was awarded the Artists Association of Nantucket Frank Swift Chase Plein Air Award in 2014.

Ian grew up in Stoke on Trent and studied Fine Art at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

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Dual
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A playful and captivating still life painting, executed in acrylic onto linen canvas by contemporary Irish artist Jenny Belton, and dated 2024 on reverse.

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.

The painting has 3 other ‘companion’ pieces which depict a similar setting, which can be seen in the photos. Details of those paintings are available to view here.

The painting is painted onto stretched linen canvas that can be hung as is. The painting is in excellent condition.

Size: 40 x 30cm x 20mm

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Half Life
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A playful and captivating still life painting, executed in acrylic onto linen canvas by contemporary Irish artist Jenny Belton, and dated 2024 on reverse.

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.

The painting has 3 other ‘companion’ pieces which depict a similar setting, which can be seen in the photos. Details of those paintings are available to view here.

The painting is painted onto stretched linen canvas that can be hung as is. The painting is in excellent condition.

Size: 30 x 40cm x 20mm

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Plateau
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A playful and captivating still life painting, executed in acrylic onto linen canvas by contemporary Irish artist Jenny Belton, and dated 2024 on reverse.

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.

The painting has 3 other ‘companion’ pieces which depict a similar setting, which can be seen in the photos. Details of those painting are available to view here.

The painting is painted onto stretched linen canvas that can be hung as is. The painting is in excellent condition.

Size: 30 x 40cm x 20mm

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Into the Wild
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A unique abstract monotype by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, dated 2022 and beautifully presented in a white card mount and framed behind glass.

Into the wild is a monotype which creates a sense of a stormy sea, using chine-collé against the black ink. This was made using dampened paper and etching ink, whilst the lokta paper for the chine-collé attached using a rice paste as it is rolled with the plate through the press. This process has given the monotype great depth and texture.

Size: 29 x 23.5 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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Goes Up, Comes Down
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A playful and captivating still life painting, executed in acrylic onto linen canvas by contemporary Irish artist Jenny Belton, and dated 2024 on reverse.

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.

The painting has 3 other ‘companion’ pieces which depict a similar setting, which can be seen in the photos. Details of those paintings are available to view here.

The painting is painted onto stretched linen canvas that can be hung as is. The painting is in excellent condition.

Size: 30 x 40cm x 20mm

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Tales from the Sea
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A soothing and tranquil mid-century semi-abstract seascape, executed in oil onto board.

This composition captures the serene beauty of a coastal landscape at low tide. In the foreground, we can discern boats in the sand, and in the background, the ocean and sky stretch endlessly into the horizon, creating a sense of infinite calm.

Semi-abstract in nature, realistic details have been intentionally omitted and the painting is characterised by planes of contrasting colours as well as sweeping, fluid brushstrokes.

The artist has used an interesting palette of sandy tones with subtle touches of green and pink, adding a nostalgic, almost dreamlike quality to the piece.

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

Size: 44 x 81 cm (including frame)

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