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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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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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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)

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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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Spanish Walks
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An outstanding semi-abstract oil composition, painted in 1958 by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum, and Jönköping Museum.

The composition presents 3 figures strolling through a town in Córdoba in Spain. Containing elements of abstraction, the artist has deliberately omitted realistic details, and has skilfully deconstructed the scene and figures down to blocks of contrasting colour.

The use of short and expressive brushstrokes creates a sense of energy throughout the painting as well as a light textural quality. The dominant use of rich brown and cream shades in various intensities create a warm and earthy atmosphere, and the variation in contrasting tones help to create depth and three-dimensionality.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary black frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs but this does not detract from the overall appearance.

Size: 24 x 37 cm (including frame)

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Senoritas
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An oustanding semi-abstract figurative oil composition, painted in 1957 by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum, and Jönköping Museum.

The artwork captures the poised and elegant presence of five Spanish ladies, all dressed in black outfits, seated side by side. Semi-abstract in nature, the painting omits realistic details, including facial features, to focus on the interplay of colour and brushwork. The artist has masterfully reduced the composition to blocks of contrasting colours, creating depth and form within the scene.

The backdrop is a subdued nude brown shade, providing a calm and neutral canvas that allows the figures to stand out. The overall colour palette is restrained, featuring shades of sand, brown, and black, with subtle hints of deep red and blue peeking through, adding an underlying complexity to the painting.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs and marks but they do not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

Size: 48 x 62 cm (including frame)

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In the Shadows
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An emotive and visually captivating abstract figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1973.

Small yet impactful, a standing abstracted figure punctuates the center of the composition. The figure is skilfully defined with subtle black outlines that emphasize its silhouette. The use of these outlines adds a sense of distinction to the composition.

The figure stands boldly against a backdrop of muted greys and blues, which has been executed with broad and expressive brushstrokes. These brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and emotion, and the limited and somber palette of greys and blues evokes a sense of melancholia.

This oil on canvas is housed in a slim silver frame which complements the painting very well. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor scuffs.

Size: 37 x 29 cm (including frame)

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Fleck
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A small but very engaging and brilliantly executed abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1973.

Set against a tranquil backdrop of muted taupe and white tones, the interplay of fluid shapes painted in distinct vibrant colours commands our attention and makes this painting a visual delight.

Rich shades of orange and red exuding warmth and liveliness dominate the canvas, together with pure white, black, and forest green shades. These colours are arranged in a dynamic yet harmonious manner, evoking a sense of balance and cohesion.

Furthermore, the painting features a smooth finish that enhances its overall aesthetic appeal.

This oil on canvas comes unframed. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

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Size: 31 x 34.5 cm

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Icy Winter
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A beautifully ethereal mid century modernist winter landscape scene, painted in oil onto canvas.

This semi abstract landscape features a pertinently restrained colour palette, with the artist showing off his mastery and skill in using a limited palette to create a composition with such depth and profundity. To the bottom of the composition with see fragmented lines and hard-edged forms that captures the essence of the icy ground. Amongst the sea of blue and white we see a flicker of yellow, where the sun and its reflection is visible. The artist has use both brush and palette knife, creating different layers, both softer and gentler sections as well as more angular, textured areas.

The painting is housed in a wood and gilt frame with an inner linen border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing.

Size: 44 x 52 cm (including frame)

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All at Once
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A beautifully textured and confidently executed mid-century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

Executed in a semi-abstract manner, five figures of differing heights are depicted standing together. All realistic details have been intentionally left out, focusing our attention instead on colour, form and texture.

The artist has worked boldly in his medium of oil, confidently executing expressive brushstrokes, and has used the impasto technique to create a wonderful textural quality. Each colour has also been thoughtfully selected and layered to give rise to this beautiful composition.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary linen-lined frame with an inner wooden window. The painting has some minor craquelure present but this is usual for such thickly painted canvasses, and the paint layer is stable overall.

Size: 77 x 66 cm (including frame)

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City Tour
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A lively and energetic city street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1998 by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum, the Swedish Modern Museum, and also in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, this striking painting presents a bustling street filled with people strolling the sidewalk. Behind them lies a street with blue cars, followed by a view of the city skyline.

An array of rich and uplifting colours as well as distinct energetic and intuitive brushstrokes fill the canvas, imbuing the work with a sense of dynamism. The artist has also used black outlines that provide a sketch-like quality that emphasises the silhouettes of the buildings, cars, and figures.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary robust frame with gold leaves, and with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs to its edges.

Size: 64.5 x 56 cm (including frame)

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Enigma
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An emotive and skillfully executed mid-century abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The piece features a figure seated on a chair, its form abstracted. Striking in its simplicity, all realistic details have been omitted, leaving only the essential elements of brushstroke and colour to evoke a sense of contemplative solitude.

The figure, painted in white with subtle pink undertones, sits with hands clasped together, subtly conveying a quiet moment of reflection. The silhouette is boldly outlined in a striking red, adding a dynamic contrast and accentuating the form’s presence.

The background, seamlessly merging with the figure, is a energetic blend of grey, white, and pink undertones. The brushstrokes used are expressive and loose, conveying a powerful representation of the artist’s emotional experience.

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

Size: 49 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Colour Composition
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A 20th century limited edition (111/230) coloured lithograph by Mary Anne Rose.

It is signed and numbered by hand in pencil to the lower edge. The print is in very good vintage condition.

Sheet size: 38 x 30 cm
Image size: 31 x 23.5 cm

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Two Faces
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A mid century limited edition (7/23) etching, signed to the lower edge and dated 1973.

It is signed, dated and numbered by hand in pencil to the lower edge. The print is in very good vintage condition. Please note that the photos contain some glare – the print is very evenly black, and has no faded areas!

Sheet size: 50 x 37 cm
Image size: 37.5 x 30 cm

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Behind the Mask

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A bold and enigmatic mid-century figurative portrait, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

The composition depicts a simplified and abstracted figure with a frontal, mask-like face. The facial features are distorted, emphasising expressive shapes and tones rather than realism. Containing elements of expressionism and abstraction, there is a strong emphasises on emotional resonance, as opposed to detailed representation.

The artist has used a palette that is earthy yet muted, with dominant tones of green, pink, and brown contrasting against a textured, light sky-blue background.

The brushwork is bold and expressive, with thick, impasto strokes that create a textured surface.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner cream border. The painting has some marks on its left side, as shown in close ups, and the frame has some scuffs to its edges.

Size: 43 x 35 cm (including frame)

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Crosscurrents

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A striking mid-century abstract composition rendered with a bold sense of colour, movement and spontaneity, painted in oil onto board by the established Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

The painting is built from broad, interlocking passages of colour, with sweeping forms layered across the surface to create a dynamic sense of rhythm and depth.

The composition is distinctly Abstract Expressionist in character, with an emphasis on gesture, colour and the physical act of painting rather than recognisable subject matter. Strong areas of red anchor the lower half of the work, while intense blues punctuate the upper and central passages. These vivid tones are balanced by expanses of cool grey, black and white, with flashes of orange, blush pink and earthy brown adding warmth and complexity.

The brushwork is wonderfully expressive and varied. Broad, vigorous strokes sweep diagonally through the composition, while areas of thicker, more textured paint sit alongside flatter passages of colour. Rough edges, visible layering and occasional flashes of underlying pigment give the work a wonderfully immediate, energetic quality. The dark, gestural forms cutting through the upper half provide a particularly strong counterpoint to the brilliant red below.

This oil on canvas is presented in a unique gilt frame with a deep-red fabric surround, finished with an inner gilt slip. The painting has some stable areas of craquelure present, consistent with the age and nature of the work, which do not detract from the overall appearance.

Size: 53 x 45 cm (including frame)

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