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Waves
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A rhythmic and richly textured mid-century abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

Embracing the principles of movement and rhythm, this abstract composition showcases a dynamic mix of yellow, green, and blue horizontal wavy planes of colour. They flow across the canvas, resembling undulating waves, suggesting movement and fluidity, and creating a soothing visual experience.

The textured surface, achieved through the masterful implementation of the impasto technique, adds depth and tactility to the piece, inviting viewers to explore its intricacies.

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

Size: 48.5 x 67.5 cm (including frame)

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A wonderfully textured figurative composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1976.

A figure is captured in the act of serving a drink. The figure blends seamlessly into an abstract backdrop where shades of white, light blue, greens and brown overlay one another. He or she appears as a natural extension of this delicate environment, and by leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the figure’s form.

The subtle colours, applied with loose and unrestrained brushstrokes, create a textural and visually stimulating surface. Its expressive nature also evokes a sense of movement and depth, drawing the viewer into the scene.

This oil on board is housed in a well-suited gilt frame with multiple ridges. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 58 x 43 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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Dimension
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A simple yet very effective abstract composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

A set of bright abstract forms sit against a black background, teasing our eyes into an optical illusion. These elements excite the imagination – depending on the viewer various subjective interpretations can be made. Aside from any interpretation, the coloured forms are in themselves fascinating to look at due to the striking juxtaposition between them and the dark background.

The frame is housed in a simple red frame which adds to its striking effect. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

Size: 52 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Blue Tiger
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A bold and dynamic contemporary geometric abstract painting, executed in acrylic onto canvas and dated 2023.

Visually striking in its composition, the painting boldly explores the interplay of geometric shapes and the allure of rich and saturated colours.

The canvas comes alive as it presents an interplay of different shapes and sizes. Each shape has been meticulously rendered and thoughtfully coloured so that they harmonise well together to create a delicate balance between order and chaos.

This acrylic on canvas comes unframed, and is in excellent condition.

Size: 50 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Transference
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A captivating abstract triptych composition that unfolds across three individual panels, painted in acrylic onto panel and dated 2010.

Abstract in nature, the painting resembles the organic elegance of curved tree branches.

The artist has used a sophisticated colour palette where hints of black intertwine with warm tones of brown as well as delicate shades of grey. The colours weave into one another fluidly, and each panel is very well-balanced.

These acrylic in panels come in a set of 3, and are each fixed within a complementary wood frame. Both paintings and frames are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 43 x 23 cm each (including frame)

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Morning Blues
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A small yet impactful and very striking contemporary abstract painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2022.

The composition presents an interplay of geometric shapes in various sizes, skilfully arranged to create a harmonious visual experience.

The artist has employed a palette of saturated colours including vibrant blue, pink, purple, black, and white, each shade contrasting with the others to create a dynamic composition.

Smooth, flowing brushstrokes bring a sense of fluidity and cohesion to the piece, allowing the geometric shapes to seamlessly merge and interact.

This oil on canvas comes unframed, and is in excellent condition.

Size: 30 x 25 cm (including frame)

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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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Blue & Red
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A large and brilliantly executed 20th century composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 96.

Here we see large swathes of paint applied in a broad and sweeping manner. The palette is restrained, predominantly comprising shades of blue, white and red. The layers of paint create depth and texture and draw us viewers in. The palette is bright and vibrant, making a lovely pick me up to any interior.

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

Size: 75 x 75 cm (including frame)

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

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Abstract Pot
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A striking mid century Germany ceramic vessel, made in the 50s-70s.

Painted with an abstract pattern, this pot would make a lovely addition to a tabletop or shelf. The pattern is largely geometric in nature, with thick black lines and shapes set against a lighter speckled background. Reddish-orange patterning adds further interest to the vessel.

In good vintage condition.

Height: 19 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 11 cm

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Hooray
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A mid century modernist wrought iron sculpture mounted onto a wooden base, and dated 1980.

This very uplifting and well crafted wrought iron sculpture depicts two figures, one holding the other up. The upper figure appears to be suspended in the air from certain angles, but has one connection to the lower figure. There is playful experimentation with different shapes and forms, creating different points of interest depending on the viewing angle.

The subject of the piece is joyful, and hopeful – one figure is lifting the other presumably in celebration. It is a reminder of good times and being in high spirits.

The wooden base is monogrammed and dated.

Height: 50 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 16 cm

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

In this composition, a series of geometric shapes in red, orange, yellow and white are set against a black background. This juxtaposition of the bright colours against the black immediately captures our attention, encouraging us to analyse the shapes that have been cleverly applied to the canvas. A recognisable figurative shape appears, seemingly a parent cradling a baby. Although the shapes are distinctly large flat planes, within each of the planes there is visible texture. We see evidence of the artist’s palette knife, moving the oil paint around the surface and leaving areas of impasto.

There is very interesting contrast between focus on formal elements (shape, colour and line) and the tender subject which the artist has chosen to capture.

This large and masterful modernist oil with its clever composition and its rich and vivid palette would certainly make for a statement piece in any interior.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary black frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing but it suits the general style of the piece.

Size: 89.5 x 69 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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Modernist Ballerinas
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An outstanding mid-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

The painting captures a scene of two ballerinas surrounded by an abstract background. On the ballerinas, rhe artist’s brushstrokes are gentle and soft, reflecting a careful attention to detail. Intentionally working with a limited colour palette, the artist has reduced the area around the ballerinas to angular planes in different gradients of brown.. Details such as the small but striking red lips of the figures, as well as the layout of flat shapes and planes are typical of Lundqvist’s style.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with an inner linen-lined border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs as shown in the close ups

Size: 59.5 x 51 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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After the Bang
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A small yet impactful and very striking contemporary abstract painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2022.

The composition presents an interplay of geometric shapes in various sizes, skilfully arranged to create a harmonious visual experience.

The artist has employed a palette of saturated colours including vibrant blue, pink, red, yellow, and white, each shade contrasting with the others to create a dynamic composition.

Smooth, flowing brushstrokes bring a sense of fluidity and cohesion to the piece, allowing the geometric shapes to seamlessly merge and interact.

This oil on canvas comes unframed, and is in excellent condition.

Size: 30 x 25 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Duo

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An outstanding geometric abstract figurative composition that explores the interplay between form, colour, and perspective, exeucted in iol onto canvas.

Two figures stand in opposite direction against a backdrop of meticulously arranged geometric abstraction, and their forms have also been deconstructed down to angular shapes.

The geometric shapes composing the figures and backdrop interlock like pieces of a puzzle. Each shape contributes to the overall composition, its placement and colour carefully considered to achieve balance and cohesion.

The composition is a symphony of muted pastel hues – soft sage greens, mustard yellows, tranquil blues, delicate pinks, subtle greys, and warm peach. These colours contrast seamlessly, imbuing the composition with a serene and very pleasant feel.

This oil on stretched canvas comes unframed but can be hung as is, and is in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 41 x 33 cm (including frame)

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Summer Song for the Birds I

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A brilliantly executed contemporary abstract composition, executed in acrylic onto board, by British artist Frances Daws.

Summer song for the Birds’ is a gentle, expressive abstract that captures the quiet rhythm of nature in the peak of summer.

Layered brushstrokes in warm peach, clay, soft sages move across the surface like leaves stirred by a summer breeze. Organic, leaf-like forms emerge and dissolve, creating a sense of calm movement and light.

The palette is both earthy and uplifting, bringing warmth without overwhelming a space.

The painting is presented in a custom made St Ives frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

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Size: 35 x 35 cm (including frame)

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Summer Song for the Birds II

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A brilliantly executed contemporary abstract composition, executed in acrylic onto board, by British artist Frances Daws.

Summer song for the Birds’ is a gentle, expressive abstract that captures the quiet rhythm of nature in the peak of summer.

Layered brushstrokes in warm peach, clay, soft sages move across the surface like leaves stirred by a summer breeze. Organic, leaf-like forms emerge and dissolve, creating a sense of calm movement and light.

The palette is both earthy and uplifting, bringing warmth without overwhelming a space.

The painting is presented in a custom made St Ives frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

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Size: 35 x 35 cm (including frame)

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The Yellow Divide

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This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has light scuffing.

Size: 56.5 x 75 cm (including frame)

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Abstracted Presence

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A striking mid-century modernist abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas 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 presents a loosely defined human form, distilled into bold, expressive shapes. The figure emerges through a careful balance of abstraction and suggestion – its head and torso implied through layered blocks rather than precise lines, inviting the viewer to interpret posture and presence rather than fixed identity.

The composition is anchored by a warm, radiant palette. Rich browns and golden yellows dominate the background, evoking warmth and light, while deep charcoal and inky black forms carve out the silhouette. Soft passages of cream and off-white sweep across the figure, creating contrast and a sense of movement. A muted blush and earthy rose tone subtly punctuate the composition, adding depth and a quiet emotional resonance.

The brushwork is confident and gestural, with visible strokes that vary from broad, matte swathes to more textured, layered applications. Some areas reveal dry-brush techniques, allowing the underlayers to breathe through, while others are more densely applied, giving weight and structure. The interplay between rough and refined surfaces enhances the tactile quality of the piece.

This oil on canvas is presented in a frame that features a slim profile with a soft, brushed gold finish. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there are some scuffs to the corners of the frame.

Size: 84 x 63.5 cm (including frame)

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Construction 2

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This modernist ‘constructivist’ three dimensional work features cut out panels that have been painted in oil and assembled. The artist has used stripped down, geometric forms and modest materials. It is a fine example of technical mastery and the organisation of material. Here the role of the artist as ‘painter’ has been re-imagined – the artist is an engineer wielding tools instead of a painter holding a brush. The art has been ‘built’, rather than emerging from an expressive impulse or an academic tradition. As a result, the artwork is intriguing to explore from many angles, and would make a striking addition to any space.

Both artwork and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 38 x 48 cm (including frame)

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Difficult Tableau

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A small and visually impactful abstract composition in oil, painted by British artist Lloyd Durling,

This painting showcases Durling’s distinctive abstract vocabulary—tactile, spatially quiet, and emotionally charged through texture and colour. It feels like a visual diary entry composed of silences punctuated by vivid moments.

Durling introduces small blocks of intense, saturated colours including jet black, fiery orange, acidic yellow, and forest green, scattered throughout the pale background like thoughts breaking through quietude. Thick, painterly textures dominate the surface. The paint is almost sculpted, making the canvas a physical object as much as a visual one. This adds emotional depth—you sense that each mark carries intention and presence.

This impasto painting is mounted a dark stained oak frame. The dark wooden frame again complements the painting beautifully—earthy and solid, grounding the delicate and expressive content within.

Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

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.

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Size: 19.5 x 14.5 cm (including frame)

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Fading Horizon

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An atmospheric mid-century landscape that presents a sweeping, almost abstracted view of land meeting sky, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition is defined by a broad diagonal plane that draws the viewer’s eye into the distance, suggesting an open field or coastal terrain softened by mist. The forms are intentionally understated, allowing mood and atmosphere to take precedence over literal detail.

Painterly and expressive in style, the work leans toward modernist abstraction while still conveying a sense of place. The artist uses minimal definition, instead relying on tonal shifts and layered colour to evoke depth and quiet movement. The result is a calm, contemplative image imbued with a quintessential mid-century sensibility.

The palette is beautifully muted, composed of warm yellows, earthy browns, and deep moss greens that gradually transition into soft blue-greens, misty greys, and a luminous off-white sky. These colours blend seamlessly, creating the impression of early morning light or distant haze dissolving into the horizon.

The brushwork is gentle and fluid, with broad, blended strokes that form natural gradients across the landscape. Softer applications near the top of the canvas create a diffused, atmospheric quality, while more textured strokes in the foreground add a grounded sense of terrain. The overall effect is meditative and serene, inviting the viewer into a quiet, expansive space.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. There is a small mark visible in the light section of the sky and some areas of craquelure present, but the painting is in good vintage condition overall.

Size: 59 x 63.5 cm (including frame)

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Fruits in Firelight

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A vivid and vibrant semi-abstract still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1968.

This vibrant still life painting bursts with energy, colour, and texture. Executed in thick, expressive strokes of oil paint, it depicts a lively arrangement of fruit—a watermelon, pears, and an apple—set around a bold white jug or vessel.

The palette is dominated by fiery oranges and reds, offset by cool greens, blues, and earthy neutrals, creating a striking visual rhythm. The artist uses impasto technique, layering paint thickly so that the surface itself becomes dynamic and tactile, almost sculptural.

Forms are loosely defined and semi-abstract, with bold black outlines and simplified shapes that emphasise movement over realism. The objects tilt and overlap in a way that feels playful and spontaneous, reflecting the modernist influence of mid-20th-century European still life painting.

The overall effect is joyful, bold, and full of life—a painting that doesn’t just capture objects but transforms them into a celebration of colour and form. Its golden frame heightens the sense of richness and drama, making it a striking statement piece for any interior.

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

Size: 52 x 64 cm (including frame)

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Painterly Harvest

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A vibrant and painterly mid-century abstract still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

This composition captures a cluster of fruit, most prominently a glowing red apple and luminous yellow pears, arranged against a softly abstracted ground. The forms are simplified and gently rounded, their silhouettes emerging from a haze of colour rather than precise line, giving the work a poised yet spontaneous quality.

Executed in a modernist idiom, the painting balances figuration with abstraction. The fruit appears anchored by a dark, gestural base suggesting a tabletop, while the surrounding space dissolves into broad planes of muted grey, sage, and cream. A bold field of muted crimson in the upper right adds structure and counterpoint, framing the brighter central forms.

The palette is both earthy and expressive: warm reds, golden yellows, and fresh green are set against cool blue accents and smoky neutrals. This interplay creates depth without relying on strict perspective.

Brushstrokes are confident and painterly: at times thick and textured, at others scraped back or thinned to reveal underlying layers. Areas of visible underpainting and energetic, gestural marks lend movement and vitality, embodying the mid-century fascination with colour, balance, and expressive surface.

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

Size: 35.5 x 65 cm (including frame)

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Portrait of a Troubled Soul

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This mid-century expressive and emotive oil portrait delves into the depths of the human psyche with an intriguing depiction of a male figure in a brown shirt.

The face of the figure appears slightly distorted, contributing to an atmosphere of unease and ambiguity. Through the semi-abstract portrayal, the artist captures the complex and often contradictory nature of human emotions and thoughts.

The painting’s expressive brushwork is forceful and emotive, adding layers of intensity to the composition. Reminiscent of the works of Irish-born British figurative painter Francis Bacon (1909-1992), the piece explores themes of inner turmoil.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has light craquelure at its top right section but the paint layer is stable. The frame edges have some losses but this is in keeping with its overall distressed vintage style.

Size: 65.5 x 54 cm (including frame)

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