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Form & Field (Set of 2)

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A striking mid-century set of abstract paintings that presents a dynamic exploration of geometry, movement, and texture, executed in oil onto board.

One panel is anchored by overlapping arch forms that slice through fields of green and magenta, intersected by rectilinear blocks in turquoise, purple, and orange. The other panel contrasts this with an organic constellation of amoeba-like shapes in plum, teal, and periwinkle, suspended over a rich patchwork of angled planes.

Rendered in a meticulous crosshatch technique, the surface of each panel vibrates with energy. The artist has used fine, directional brushstrokes to build a complex tactile field, imbuing the composition with a sense of movement and dimensionality. The colour palette is both earthy and vibrant.

Together, the panels evoke the duality of logic and intuition, with the left panel leaning toward structured geometry and the right into fluid abstraction, making this set a compelling addition to any art collection.

These oils on board come as a pair, and are each housed in a complementary wood frame. Both paintings and frames are in excellent vintage condition.

Size of each painting: 42 x 31.5 cm (including frame)

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Fragmented Dwellings

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A bold and brilliantly executed mid-century modern painting that presents an abstracted interpretation of architectural forms or structures, executed in oil onto paper and framed behind glass.

The composition is dominated by two geometric figures, reminiscent of houses or buildings, rendered in an intersecting grid of warm earthy tone of burnt orange and deep brown – accented with bold strokes of cobalt blue and black outlines. The background is divided into muted blocks of black, grey, and off-white, grounding the figures in a minimal yet evocative setting.

The style is distinctly abstract, drawing influences from Cubism, with an emphasis on geometric fragmentation and balance. The brushstrokes are deliberate and textured, with visible layering that adds depth and richness to the composition. The interplay of sharp angles and curved segments within the forms creates a dynamic contrast, inviting the viewer to interpret the spatial relationships and underlying forms.

This oil painted on card is framed behind glass, and is presented within a card mount. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffing.

Size: 38.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Collage in Raw Umber

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A very unique original artwork by British artist Dave Boyd, constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

The background is composed of a richly textured, raw umber surface made from aged book cloth, divided horizontally at its midpoint, enhancing the piece’s sense of structure and symmetry. The material bears the worn, mottled patina of time, evoking a tactile warmth and nostalgic depth.

Centrally placed is a vertical arrangement of nine small rectangles, each made from a different swatch of book cloth. These blocks vary in hue—soft blues, warm reds, ochres, deep burgundy, and neutral beige—and are carefully aligned to form a grid-like column. Their tight geometry contrasts with the organic wear of the background, creating visual tension and balance.

The artwork is presented in wood frame that suits it very well. It has been constructed with professional grade adhesive and is shipped with robust fixings, ready to hang, Both artwork and frame are in excellent condition.

Dave’s artistic practice focuses on the juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural and the human experience of geometric forms, surfaces and materials. Paintings and collages often embody a built or constructed aesthetic and are strongly influenced by architecture and the built environment, with the aim of suggesting visual encounters with structures and landscapes. Utilising and repurposing materials, with a focus on minimal composition, surface and colour, Dave’s work seek to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

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Size: 34.5 x 27.5cm (including frame)

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Geometric Street

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An evocative mid-century modernist composition that presents a stylised street scene rendered in bold geometric forms and a muted yet richly tonal palette, executed in oil onto board.

Clustered angular buildings are set against a flattened, near-monochrome sky. The artist has used sharp contour lines and sculptural blocks of colour to abstract the rural environment into a rhythmic interplay of shapes.

The palette is dominated by muted browns, dusty greys, charcoal, and olive green, punctuated with subtle brick-red and off-white accents. The expressive, deliberate brushstrokes reveal a textured surface, while the edges of forms are outlined in dark pigment, heightening the structural effect and anchoring the composition with a graphic solidity.

This oil on board is housed in a distressed wood frame. The painting has an area of paint loss at the middle of its top edge. The frame has areas of wear as shown.

Size: 23.5 x 60 cm (including frame)

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Hot Day at Prussia Cove

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An expressive contemporary Cornish coastal abstraction painting, executed in oil on board and dated 2023.

Abstract in nature and titled ‘Hot Day at Prussia Cove’, the painting captures the essence of Prussia Cove, a secluded and rugged coastal area in Cornwall, on a sweltering summer’s day. The composition is a striking interplay of geometric forms and gestural marks, evoking the interplay of land, sea, and sky under the intensity of the sun.

Executed in a highly textural impasto style, the brushstrokes are thick and expressive, lending the work a tactile, almost sculptural quality. Areas of scraped-back paint reveal underlying layers, adding depth and a sense of weathered, organic movement reminiscent of the Cornish coastline.

The piece features a coastal-inspired palette dominated by cool blues, sandy beiges, and off-whites, contrasted with bold strokes of black and vibrant orange accents. These colours suggest the shimmering seawater, sunlit rocks, and other elements.

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

Size: 48 x 48 cm (including frame)

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Interplay

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A large, striking and very well balanced abstract composition, painted in oil with areas of collage.

This painting features a dynamic interplay of geometric shapes and layered textures, rendered in a muted, earthy palette with bursts of colour.

The dominant tones are cool greys and greens, softened with washes of white and dusty blue, punctuated by vibrant rusty oranges, ochres, and pale pinks. Angular shapes interlock and overlap, creating a sense of movement and fragmentation. There is a textural richness to the surface, likely from mixed media or layered paint application—some sections are soft and diffused, others sharp and defined.

The painting fits within the realm of modernist abstraction, echoing influences from Cubism and Abstract Expressionism. It evokes a sense of organic structure and emotional intensity, while remaining non-representational—there are no identifiable objects, allowing the viewer to explore form, space, and rhythm freely. The mood is contemplative and complex, suggesting inner tension or transformation.

This is a piece that invites close viewing and personal interpretation, offering new shapes and meanings the longer one looks.

The painting is presented in white tray frame, which suits it perfectly. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 72 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Man on a Bench

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A brilliantly executed semi-abstract oil composition painted in 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.

Here we have a semi abstract composition of a man seated on a bench. Morsing has used a restrained palette- focusing mainly on blue, green, yellow and black. He has juxtaposed the lighter colours against the darker colours in order create depth and perspective within the composition. Realistic details have been intentionally left out, but we get a palpable sense that the figure is surrounded by trees and dappled light. Swift and expressionist brushstrokes have been applied to the canvas, giving this pieces its textured and painterly qualities.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some light age wear.

Size: 45.5 x 41 m (including frame)

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Matrix (Very Large)

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A very large and striking 21st-century abstract geometric painting, executed in oil on canvas.

This mesmerising painting is composed entirely of triangular shapes arranged in a tight, grid-like pattern. The triangles are painted in a restricted but bold palette of black, dark brown, white, and a soft cream, which creates a strong visual rhythm and contrast across the canvas. There is a visual order but the subtle shifts in orientation and colour prevent it from becoming monotonous.

The stark contrast between deep browns, black, and crisp white creates strong visual impact, but the occasional soft cream triangle adds warmth and breaks the binary, giving the eye a place to rest.

From afar the painting looks clean, precise and monotone. But as you move toward it and study its intricacies, you begin to realise the range of colours and the visible brushstrokes, which further enhances the fact that this is indeed a hand painted piece with more subtle details that are not immediately obvious at first glance.

The restrained colour scheme enhances sophistication. It feels modern and timeless, making it versatile in a range of settings from minimalist homes to design-forward spaces.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited black frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing present.

Size: 80 x 120 cm (including frame)

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Port Construct

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A striking mid-century abstract painting that explores the structural rhythms of a harbour or port cityscape, rendered through a bold interplay of geometric forms and mirrored reflections, and executed in oil onto board.

Angular shapes and intersecting planes suggest industrial architecture – perhaps cranes and bridges – set against a waterfront backdrop. The lower half of the canvas evokes the surface of water, softly reflecting the rigid structures above.

Executed in thick, expressive brushstrokes, the artist has used a restrained yet dynamic palette of cool sea-blues, teal greens, soft greys, and sandy browns, punctuated by touches of deep navy and burnt orange. The paint is applied with a wide brush, producing a ridged texture that adds dimension and movement to the flattened forms.

Reminiscent of the modernist abstraction of the 1950s and 60s, the work captures the tension between nature and industry, fluidity and form – an evocative study in balance and reflection.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited wood frame with a linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 53 x 69.5 cm (including frame)

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Reflections at the Grove

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A very pleasant modernist abstract landscape oil composition dated 1974, and painted by the established Swedish artist Ture Fabiansson (1910-1994), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, The Museum of Art in Gothenburg, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and many others.

The painting transforms natural forms into a meditative study of shape and colour. Bold, rounded abstractions suggest a grove of trees or boulders mirrored in a pool of still water, their reflections rendered with gentle distortion across the lower half of the composition.

The palette is earthy yet expressive – muted browns, mossy greens, and greys are punctuated by vivid blues and soft lavender. The use of flattened perspective and blocked-in colour fields is emblematic of modernist abstraction, while the brushwork is firm and intuitive, with visible strokes lending texture and movement to the otherwise serene setting.

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

Size: 59.5 x 69.5 cm (including frame)

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Shadowed Ascent

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A brilliantly executed and compelling abstract landscape with figure oil composition painted in 1953 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 painting presents silhouetted forms ascending against a fractured, mountainous backdrop. The figures – three discernible shapes rendered in deep charcoal- emerge in the foreground moving through a fragmented terrain, evoking themes of journey, endurance, or spiritual pilgrimage.

Executed in a subdued palette of earthy and muted tones, the painting achieves a rich tonal harmony while emphasising contrast between light and dark. The angular planes and hard-edged abstraction suggest influences of Cubism and Modernist figuration, with geometric simplification shaping both figures and landscape.

Thick, directional brushstrokes lend the work a tactile surface, especially in the earthy sky and rock formations. This adds depth and texture, reinforcing the sense of movement within an otherwise still and solemn scene.

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

Size: 46.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Gathering in Motion

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A striking mid-century abstract figurative painting that captures a dynamic group scene with bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich, layered composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

Abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted, and the figures, though loosely defined, appear to be engaged in a communal activity. Their forms are suggested rather than explicitly outlined, lending a sense of movement and depth to the composition.

Executed in a rich palette of blues, purple, light yellow, brown and black, the painting consists of a harmonious contrast of darker and lighter tones.

The artist has used a gestural and impasto technique, using heavy, angular strokes to render forms and suggest depth. The fragmented yet rhythmic brushwork adds spontaneity and raw energy to the piece, inviting the viewer to interpret the scene through its interplay of form and colour.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited wood frame with with an inner linen border. The painting has some areas of craquelure and paint loss present, as shown in the close ups. The frame has some scuffing.

Size: 68 x 79 cm (including frame)

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Red Thoughts

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An engaging and powerful abstract composition by British contemporary artist Lloyd Durling, painted in oil onto linen board. 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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The Letter Writer

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A contemplative and rhythmic mid-century abstract figurative painting captures a quiet, intimate moment of reflection, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1957.

The central figure – suggested through simplified, sculptural forms – rests their head on one hand while writing or drawing on a blank page, immersed in thought. The face and body are deliberately obscured, inviting the viewer to project their own narrative onto the scene.

Executed in a muted yet warm palette of mustard, brick red, and soft peach, the work is layered with earthy tones and bold linear accents. The artist has used broad, expressive brushstrokes and lightly textured brushstrokes, contrasting with smoother, pale passages of light to create rhythm and emotional weight.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary white painted wood frame. The painting has a small bit of paint loss at its top edge, as well as some craquelure present (as shown) but the paint layer is stable overall. The frame has minor scuff marks.

Size: 40.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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The White Boat

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A compelling minimalist coastal landscape painting that captures a moment of quiet isolation from a high vantage point, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2006.

At the heart of the composition, a lone white boat gently floats in a muted blue-grey body of water, its tilted angle adding a sense of drifting movement. The scene is bordered above by a dense expanse of deep greens – evoking rich, overgrown coastal foliage – which dramatically meets the waterline in a jagged edge, suggesting a tree-lined cliff or forested headland.

The painting is executed in a modernist style with thick, textured brushwork. The artist has applied broad, horizontal strokes to the water, allowing tonal shifts of grey, blue, and muted green to emerge. The foliage is rendered in expressive, layered swathes of dark greens, creating a weighty contrast against the pale expanse on the left – possibly a suggestion of open sand.

Despite its minimal detailing, the work conveys a powerful narrative of solitude.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary white frame. The painting has minor craquelure present at its upper right area, but the paint layer is very stable and it is only noticeable upon close inspection.

Size: 57 x 63.5 cm (including frame)

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Twilight Flowers

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

The surface is thick with textured impasto, giving the work a tactile, almost sculptural presence. The composition is divided into vivid colour blocks—warm corals, sunny yellows, soft aquas, and hints of mint—intersected by expressive black and blue marks that suggest floral forms.

Lloyd’s use of thick paint application invites a physical response—you can almost feel the surface just by looking at it. This rich texture adds depth and dynamism, engaging the senses beyond the visual.

The loosely defined forms gives us viewers just enough to begin imagining flowers or figures without being literal. Its small size encourages close, personal viewing. It feels like a private experience—something to be studied and absorbed in a quiet moment. A perfect example of how small artworks can carry a big impact.

This impasto painting is mounted a dark stained oak frame. 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: 14.5 x 19.5 cm (including frame)

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Black & White House

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A brilliantly executed and richly textured modernist oil composition, painted by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

Containing elements of abstraction, we can discern a house setting that has been simplified and reduced to blocks of contrasting colours and outlines that help define the contours of the surrounding environment and objects.

The artist has deliberately used a restrained palette that allows for a harmonious and balanced color scheme – with predominantly black and white hues with subtle hints of purple undertones in certain areas.

The masterful use of the impasto technique adds depth and dimension to the painting as well as a textile quality. Each textured and powerful stroke is imbued with a palpable sense of movement and emotion, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene.

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

Size: 47 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Echoes of the Land

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A striking mid-century modernist abstract landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a stylised interpretation of nature through bold form and gestural brushwork. Two dark, vertical trees anchor the composition, their forms fragmented into thick, angular blocks of olive green, mustard yellow and inky black. The landscape is rendered as interlocking planes of colour – deep green hills, brown patches of earth, and a slate-toned pathway – leading the eye toward a serene body of pale blue water, all beneath a moody, indigo sky.

Executed in a distinctly modernist style, the work distills the natural environment into geometric abstraction. The brushstrokes are broad and intentional, layered with visible texture that suggests movement and depth. The palette is earthy and subdued, yet infused with a quiet vibrancy, reflecting the artist’s affinity for structure and form over literal representation.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. There are some minor marks at the top central top of painting, but it is otherwise in very good vintage condition.

Size: 39.5 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Fluid Forms

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A dynamic mid-century abstract painting that captures the essence of fluid motion through its bold, intertwined shapes, executed in oil onto board and dated 1966.

The composition features sweeping curves and organic forms that intersect and flow seamlessly, evoking a sense of continuous movement and transformation.

The colour palette has vibrant hues of burnt orange, sky blue, stark white, and deep black set against a muted greyish-blue background. The contrasting colours are both harmonious and striking, creating a visually compelling balance between warmth and coolness.

The artist has used broad, confident brushstrokes that are slightly textured, giving the painting a light tactile quality. The layering of colours and forms suggests depth, while the curvilinear lines guide the eye through the composition in a rhythmic, almost dance-like manner.

This oil on board is housed in a very unique linen-lined frame with decorative moulding. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 40.5 x 30.5 cm (including frame)

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Paysage Abstract

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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 impasto painting is mounted a dark stained oak frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

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Size: 14.5 x 19.5 cm (including frame)

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Shadowed Huts

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A brilliantly executed and richly textured modernist oil composition that distills an architectural scene into a series of angular forms and geometric planes, painted by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

The composition appears to depict clustered huts rendered in an abstracted, cubist manner – each structure fragmented into simplified blocks of light and dark. The overlapping rooftops and stark verticals guide the eye across a village that feels both familiar and surreal.

The palette is moody and minimal, dominated by deep charcoal, blue, and cream tones with hints of peach. These shades add an atmospheric quietude to the scene, suggesting dusk.

Thick, directional brushstrokes carved into impasto layers give the painting a tactile depth. The artist’s hand is evident in the textured surface, with strokes laid down in rhythmic, almost architectural patterns. The style draws on both Cubist abstraction and the expressive materiality of mid-century modernism, offering a bold yet contemplative visual experience.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary black frame. The painting has some craquelure present, and the frame has some scuffs.

Size: 43.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)

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Dual Horizons (Set of 2)

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A striking mid-century pair that captures a bold interplay of form and colour across two abstract compositions, painted in oil by 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.

One panel features a cool-toned palette of slate grey, deep navy, teal, and pale blue, punctuated by a vertical yellow accent and small geometric whites and blacks. A strong horizontal composition grounds the piece, evoking a minimalist seascape or terrain without literal reference. The brushwork is confident yet restrained, layering flat blocks of colour with subtle texture.

In contrast, the other panel warms the viewer with earthy browns, burnt orange, ochre, charcoal, and a flash of cobalt blue. Its broader, blockier forms appear as abstracted architecture or landscape, with rugged edges and expressive brushstrokes suggesting motion and depth. The juxtaposition of these two works reveals Oswald’s mastery in balancing contrast – between cool and warm, geometry and gesture, stillness and energy.

Each oil on board is housed in a very well suited frame with an inner linen lining and a gilt border. Both paintings are in excellent vintage condition, and the frames have very minor scuffs.

Size of each painting: 45 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Nature’s Abstraction

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A wonderfully executed minimalist abstract landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 2012.

Although abstract in nature, the painting appears to depict a loosely defined nature setting, with elements suggesting trees, foliage, and perhaps a pathway.

All realistic details have been omitted, and the artist prioritises mood and atmosphere and she presents an abstract interpretation of nature.

The palette consists of soft, muted tones, including whites, pale pinks, creams, and yellows, contrasted by darker blacks and greens. These colours suggest tranquility and balance, reinforcing the serene mood of the painting.

The brushwork is loose and varied, with areas of thicker application and visible texture contrasting with smoother, more blended sections. The expressive, gestural strokes create movement and depth, while the layering of paint adds a tactile quality.

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

Size: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (including frame)

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Verdant Echoes

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A striking and emotive mid-century abstract composition painted in oil onto canvas, by 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 invites the viewer into a dynamic interplay of layered greens, icy blues, and deep emerald hues. Sweeping diagonals and overlapping forms create a sense of movement and quiet tension, evoking natural forms without direct representation. At its core, the painting pulses with organic vitality – its soft jade and moss tones offset by the smoky depth of midnight green and slate.

The brushstrokes vary in texture and direction, with areas of thick impasto contrasting with smoother, almost scraped-back planes. Textural accents and faint gestural arcs emerge through the surface, suggesting a hidden geometry or memory. With a palette both cool and contemplative, Verdant Echoes reflects the era’s fascination with abstraction as emotional landscape.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting has some areas of craquelure due to the thickness of paint but the paint layer is very stable overall.

Size: 79 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Beyond the Fields

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An expressive and dynamic mid-century modernist abstract composition of nature that distills a vast landscape into bold planes of colour and a textured palette, painted in oil onto canvas.

The painting is structured around angular swathes of earth-toned fields – deep green, blues, whites and rust – intersected by a meandering dark line that evokes a path or stream. A central ridge of forested trees anchors the horizon, silhouetted against a brooding sky rendered in diagonal strokes of lavender, mauve, and blue.

Painted with vigorous, impasto brushwork, the surface is alive with energy. The artist’s crosshatched marks lend a sense of movement and seasonality, as though capturing the wind’s passage across the land. Edges are intentionally rough, revealing areas of white and giving the work an almost tactile sense of spontaneity.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited distressed wood frame with an inner white border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 40.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)

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Cubist Instruments

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A fun and playful large 20th century cubist composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1975 by Belgian artist Pierre Goossens.

This painting is a vibrant and structured cubist-style still life, featuring a table densely packed with musical instruments and domestic objects, rendered in flattened geometric forms and bold, contrasting colours.

At the centre is a large guitar, overlapping with a mandolin or lute, both abstracted into simplified, stylized shapes. A pair of green glasses or vessels, a red beret, and a bottle or vase are also identifiable among the layered elements. The tablecloth is covered with various patterned fabrics, adding texture and complexity. Behind the scene, an open window reveals a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds, bringing depth and a suggestion of an exterior world.

The overall palette combines warm earthy tones (browns, reds, and ochres) with cool blues and blacks, creating dynamic visual contrast. The artist uses strong outlines and flat planes to define the forms, typical of the cubist and synthetic cubist approaches influenced by Picasso and Braque.

This painting is lively and rhythmic, celebrating form and colour through a stylised representation of everyday objects in a domestic or café-like setting.

This large oil on canvas is presented in a stepped black wood frame with an inner pale blue slip, which suits it well. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some surface wear and scuffing but is in a good and stable condition.

Size: 65 x 95.5 cm

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Figures in Flux

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An emotive and dynamic figurative composition that captures two abstracted figures side by side, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1984.

The forms are rendered with dynamic, gestural lines that suggest movement and companionship, while their elongated silhouettes hint at a dramatic flair, possibly inspired by flamenco or fashion. Set against a vivid yellow background, the scene radiates warmth and energy, contrasting with the dark, bold outlines of the figures.

Executed in an expressive modernist style, the artist has used broad, confident brushstrokes and a semi-abstract approach to form. The palette is dominated by yellow, orange, and black tones, softened with earthy pinks and pale blues. The brushwork is fluid yet textural, lending the surface a raw, spontaneous quality that enhances the emotional immediacy of the scene.

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

Size: 50 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Abstract Collage in Pink

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A very unique original artwork by British artist Dave Boyd, constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

The work seeks to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

The artwork is presented in wood frame that suits it very well. It has been constructed with professional grade adhesive and is shipped with robust fixings, ready to hang,

Dave’s artistic practice focuses on the juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural and the human experience of geometric forms, surfaces and materials. Paintings and collages often embody a built or constructed aesthetic and are strongly influenced by architecture and the built environment, with the aim of suggesting visual encounters with structures and landscapes. Utilising and repurposing materials, with a focus on minimal composition, surface and colour, Dave’s work seek to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

Size: 35 x 27 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Abstract Collage in Rose

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A very unique original artwork by British artist Dave Boyd, constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

The surface is covered in faded rose-hued cloth, visibly aged with subtle textures, creases, and discoloration that speak to its previous life as part of a book cover. A horizontal seam running across the midline subtly divides the work, adding a sense of structure and time-worn narrative.

At the centre is a vertically oriented, geometric element: a column of interlocking trapezoid-like shapes made from different tones of book cloth—warm creams, deep burgundies, and soft pinks. These shapes form a slightly curved band, suggesting movement or tension, and are carefully aligned to echo the handmade precision of textile patchwork or marquetry.

Dave’s artistic practice focuses on the juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural and the human experience of geometric forms, surfaces and materials. Paintings and collages often embody a built or constructed aesthetic and are strongly influenced by architecture and the built environment, with the aim of suggesting visual encounters with structures and landscapes. Utilising and repurposing materials, with a focus on minimal composition, surface and colour, Dave’s work seek to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

Size: 28.5 x 23.5 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Abstract Collage in Sienna

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A very unique original artwork by British artist Dave Boyd, constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

The background is composed of a richly textured, burnt orange surface made from aged book cloth, divided horizontally at its midpoint, enhancing the piece’s sense of structure and symmetry. The material bears the worn, mottled patina of time, evoking a tactile warmth and nostalgic depth.

Centrally placed is a vertical arrangement of nine small rectangles, each made from a different swatch of book cloth. These blocks vary in hue—soft blues, warm reds, ochres, deep burgundy, and neutral beige—and are carefully aligned to form a grid-like column. Their tight geometry contrasts with the organic wear of the background, creating visual tension and balance.

Dave’s artistic practice focuses on the juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural and the human experience of geometric forms, surfaces and materials. Paintings and collages often embody a built or constructed aesthetic and are strongly influenced by architecture and the built environment, with the aim of suggesting visual encounters with structures and landscapes. Utilising and repurposing materials, with a focus on minimal composition, surface and colour, Dave’s work seek to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

Size: 31.5 x 25.5 cm (including frame)

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