All – Page 11 – The Discerning Palette

Showing 301–330 of 1495 results

Enclosure
£890
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A large, rich and vivid abstract composition, executed in oil onto board by contemporary British artist Ian Mood.

This vivid abstract composition is defined by bold colour fields and energetic gesture, evoking the sensation of boundary, structure, and containment within nature or memory.

It is dominated by a large central mass of deep red, bordered by a sharp vertical white line on the left and a curved pale blue line sweeping across the middle. To the right, a vibrant orange block contrasts with cooler greens and earth tones in the lower and left portions. The composition is off-center and dynamic, with the eye pulled toward the intersection of curves and edges.

The brushstrokes are expressive and textural, with areas of scraped paint, blending, and layering giving a sense of physical depth.

The painting could allude to land boundaries, personal space, or emotional states—open to interpretation but rich in atmosphere. There’s a sense of tactile exploration and spatial ambiguity, making the piece both visceral and contemplative.

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

Size: 70 x 70 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

About the artist:

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

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

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

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

Add to cart
Southern Shore
£740
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 65.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

About the artist:

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

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

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

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

Add to cart
Zennor
£890
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 70 x 70 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

About the artist:

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

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

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

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

Add to cart
Chair by the Wall
£765
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A striking mid-century modernist style composition of an interior scene, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1948 by the established Swedish artist Rune Janson (1918-2004), who’s artworks have been displayed at the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Gothenburg Art Museum and other museums in Sweden and the National Gallery in Oslo and the Centre Georges Pompidou Paris.

The painting captures a simplified interior scene anchored by a solitary wooden chair, rendered in bold, gestural strokes. Positioned against a backdrop of abstracted architectural forms, the composition distills a domestic setting into its essential shapes and tones.

Modernist in its ethos and executed in an expressive style, the artist has used wide, confident brushstrokes and a palette of muted shades including purple, orange and blue. The chair – angular and minimally detailed – is positioned diagonally, its presence both grounded and abstract, inviting the viewer into a contemplative space.

The painting’s flat planes and rhythmic blocks of colour speak to the influence of European modernism, where figuration merges seamlessly with abstraction. The brushwork is raw and tactile, allowing the texture of the paint and canvas to resonate with emotional immediacy.

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

Size: 42 x 35cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Village Across the Water
£550
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A very atmospheric mid century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto board and dated 1957.

This painting features an abstracted coastal village scene, likely seen from across a body of water. The forms are geometric and simplified, with visible palette knife texture and thick impasto paint application, giving the surface a tactile quality.

The rooftops are rendered in soft peach and pinkish tones, contrasted against cooler shades of grey, blue, and violet that suggest the sky and sea. The artist uses layered horizontal bands and angular structures to define the architecture and landscape, while the brushwork and impasto emphasize a modernist, impressionistic abstraction. The buildings are mostly blocky and flat, but their arrangement and the subtle changes in colour imply depth and perspective.

The overall mood is tranquil and muted, evoking a foggy or overcast day in a quiet seaside village. Despite the abstraction, there’s a clear sense of structure and place, with the rooftops forming a cosy cluster amidst the misty surroundings.

This is a serene and sophisticated landscape, abstracted to emphasize form, tone, and texture over realism, likely by an artist influenced by modernist and post-impressionist sensibilities.

The painting is housed in a very well made and complementary frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 40.5 x 59 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Interior & View
£695
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A vibrant mid-century modernist still life oil painting that captures a calm interior moment with a strong sense of geometry and structure, by Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The composition depicts a sculptural white chalice and a cluster of green apples arranged on a deep-set window ledge, overlooking a lush countryside scene.

The composition is both minimal and expressive, with bold simplifications of form and an emphasis on flat planes of colour. The palette is rich and harmonious – cool greens and blues dominate the landscape beyond the window, while warm yellows and lime greens bring depth and contrast to the foreground. The sky is rendered in a serene powder blue, adding an atmosphere of quiet clarity.

The brushwork is confident and textured, with visible strokes that provide a tactile quality to the foliage and surfaces. The artist has used broad, sweeping motions for the background trees, and more sculptural, deliberate application for the chalice and fruit. The overall effect is one of elegant stillness, where the boundary between inside and outside is both physical and painterly.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs and marks present.

Size: 47.5 x 61 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
The Bustling Market
£445
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A charming and lively 20th century modernist composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1994.

This painting is a lively, stylised market scene. The composition is structured with clear spatial organization and bold colour blocks, using a bird’s-eye view to depict the bustling activity.

Market stalls and vans are arranged throughout the square, painted in vivid colours like green, red, and orange. Figures of vendors and shoppers are loosely rendered with minimal detail, emphasizing movement and atmosphere over realism. At the centre is a small circular fountain, anchoring the composition. The paved plaza is painted in cool shades of blue and white, contrasting with the warm, saturated tones of produce and vehicles.

Brushwork is loose and expressive, with a soft handling of light and shadow.

The scene conveys a sense of sunny midday energy and community life, blending structure with spontaneity. Despite the simplified style, it captures the essence of a busy open-air market, full of colour, activity, and everyday charm.

The painting is presented in a very well made gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 46.5 x 54 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Afternoon Stroll
£495
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A vibrant and charming mid-century modernist style landscape oil painting by Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The composition captures a quiet moment in the countryside. Two loosely rendered figures stroll down a path, flanked by a rustic cart and surrounded by cottages within a landscape setting.

Painted in an expressive style, the composition is constructed with broad, confident brushstrokes and an emphasis on blocks of colour rather than intricate detail. The palette is soft yet vibrant, blending pastel pinks, greens, blues, and browns.

The simplified forms give the painting a nostalgic, almost storybook quality – evoking the rhythm of slow village life under a pale, serene sky.

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

Size: 50 x 59 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Procession of Shadows
£580
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 39.5 x 53 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Seaside Stroll
£445
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A small and very impactful mid-century figurative painting that captures a serene moment by the sea, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1976.

The composition features two figures set against a vast, tranquil backdrop of sky and ocean. The central figure, dressed in a flowing white garment, carries a patterned bag, exuding a sense of calm and contemplation. A smaller figure, rendered in lighter hues, walks nearby, emphasising a sense of companionship or familial connection.

The painting’s style is distinctly modernist, characterised by minimalistic forms and a textured, almost naïve approach to rendering figures. The use of a muted, pastel colour palette – predominantly soft blues, whites, and sandy beiges – enhances the ethereal quality of the piece.

The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture and layering, imparting a sense of movement to the otherwise quiet scene.

This oil on canvas is creatively housed in a white painted rustic wood frame. The painting is in good vintage condition. There is some age wear to backing frame panel but this is in keeping with its style.

Size: 28.5 x 24.5cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Rural Abstraction
£525
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 46.5 x 78.5cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Watermelon & Pot

Sold

SOLD

A wonderfully textured mid-century still life composition that presents a vibrant arrangement of everyday objects rendered with bold character, painted in oil onto board and dated 1973.

At the heart of the composition is a sliced watermelon, surrounded by ripe green pears, a rustic earthenware jug, and a warm-toned plate. These elements are laid out on a richly textured white cloth, draped dramatically to heighten the sense of depth and realism.

fusing realism with expressive, impasto brushwork, there is an emphasis on form and materiality rather than fine detail. The brushstrokes are thick and confident, creating dynamic surface movement and a palpable sense of texture.

The artist has used a warm and earthy colour scheme, and the stark contrast between the dark background and the light cloth enhances the visual impact of the fruit and vessels.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary wood frame with an inner silver window. The painting has some scattered craquelure present but paint layer is very stable overall. There is also some paint loss around the signature area at the bottom left. The frame has some losses to its outer edges, but this is not noticeable from the front.

Size: 68.5 x 81.5 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Read more
The Boathouse
£525
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A large and serene modernist painting that captures a quiet waterfront scene with minimalistic charm, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1991.

The composition features two docked boats beside a boathouse, nestled against a backdrop of stylised green trees. A lone figure stands near the entrance of the boathouse, adding a subtle human presence without disrupting the painting’s calm ambiance.

Modernist in its ethos, the composition has been rendered in a flat, geometric style. The artist has skilfully deconstructed and simplified the scene into blocks of contrasting colours using expressive yet flat brushstrokes through horizontal layering that demonstrates depth to the painting. A muted yet harmonious palette of dusty greens, soft greys, beige, and pale blue have been used, imbuing with work with a soothing quality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited frame with an inner white border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing as shown.

Size: 65 x 77 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Quiet Season
£535
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

This serene and atmospheric mid-century landscape painting that captures the quiet stillness of a snow-covered shoreline, executed in oil onto board.

A gentle path winds through the foreground, flanked by patches of exposed earth and subtle hints of foliage. Sparse trees – both evergreen and bare-branched – rise gracefully across the scene, while a frozen lake and distant forested hills fade softly into a muted grey sky.

Rendered in an almost abstract style, the composition emphasises simplicity and mood over realistic detail. The artist has used a muted palette dominated by subdued greys, whites, pale yellows, and earthy browns, with soft green and red accents adding quiet contrast.

Brushstrokes are short, expressive, and lightly textured – applied in a loose, painterly manner that creates a gentle rhythm throughout the piece. This approach conveys both the crispness and the quietude of a winter day.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary white frame with yellow tints. The painting has some very small surface marks to the left side as shown in the close ups, but it is in very good condition overall. The frame has some slight age wear but is also in good condition overall.

Size: 50 x 63.5cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Sailor
£640
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A very well executed mid century modernist figurative composition of a sailor, painted in oil onto card.

This painting features a stylized, abstracted figure of a sailor seated on a chair. The sailor is depicted using bold, geometric shapes and flat areas of colour, reminiscent of the Cubist and Modernist styles.

The figure sits in a relaxed, slightly angular posture, with crossed legs and arms folded, giving a composed yet confident air. The colour palette is dominated by navy blues, blacks, greys, and reds, contrasting with the earthy brown background. White and grey tones highlight the sailor’s trousers and accessories.

The painting features strong geometric abstraction, using flat planes, sharp lines, and minimal detailing, heavily influenced by Cubism and Constructivism, evoking artists like Fernand Léger or Jean Metzinger.

Overall, the painting offers a striking, modern interpretation of a classic maritime subject, blending strong lines, simplified forms, and a well-balanced colour scheme.

This oil on card is housed in a complementary maroon wooden frame which pairs wonderfully with the red tones of the painting. It is framed behind a perspex. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 51 x 36 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Apple & Dancing Forms
£650
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 59 x 78 cm (including frame)

To view more artworks in this collection by Enos Lovatt, click here.

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Children at Play
£650
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 85 x 60 cm (including frame)

To view more artworks in this collection by Enos Lovatt, click here.

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Figure in Dark Landscape
£650
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 83 x 63 cm (including frame)

To view more artworks in this collection by Enos Lovatt, click here.

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Mrs Jackson
£650
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 83.5 x 63 cm (including frame)

To view more artworks in this collection by Enos Lovatt, click here.

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Pears & Glass Vase
£1,050
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A brilliantly executed and characterful surrealist still life composition, executed in tempera on board in 1965 by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

Small yet impactful in its composition, the painting presents a carefully arranged tabletop composition featuring a glass vase adorned with delicate white floral patterns, a collection of green pears—some resting on a blue dish and others scattered on the wooden surface—and a gracefully curved branch with a golden autumn leaf. The background includes an arched doorway leading to a softly lit room, with a checkered floor adding a geometric contrast to the organic shapes of the fruit and vase.

Inviting viewers to revel in the simple beauty of everyday objects, the artist masterfully captures the essence of surrealism and realism through his meticulous brushwork and keen attention to detail, as well as by simplifying the objects into bold, flat shapes.

The colour palette is rich, and the artist has skilfully used subtle gradations of tone to suggest volume, particularly in the glass vase and pears.

The brushstrokes are precise, smooth and clean – emphasising the flatness of the shapes and contributing to the tempera medium’s characteristic of flatness and opacity. This technique lends the painting a polished, clean aesthetic.

This tempera on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has water marks and wear across its inner border, and has some light scuffing present as well.

Size: 29.5 x 37 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Echoes of the Coast
£400
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

Size: 31 x 35.5 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Rural Tranquility
£445
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A large and tranquil mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1946.

The painting captures a serene rural landscape with a country road leading through a cluster of houses nestled among lush trees and rolling fields. The composition guides the viewer’s eye through the pastoral scene, with distant farmsteads adding depth to the background.

The artist has used a loose, expressive style with thick, textured brushstrokes that emphasise movement and atmosphere. The colour palette consists of earthy greens, warm yellows, and muted browns, complemented by pops of red in the rooftops, which provide contrast and visual interest. The brushwork is gestural and expressive, lending the painting a tactile, dynamic quality.

This large oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner black window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffing present.

Size: 60.5 x 72 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Interior with Painting
£490
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

An expressive and uplifting mid-century modernist painting that showcases a richly decorated interior scene, executed in oil onto board.

The composition features a still life arrangement in the foreground and a vibrant seaside painting adorning the wall. The scene is anchored by a patterned tablecloth draped over a round table, which holds a bowl of fruit, a ceramic dish, and a guitar. Surrounding the table are striped upholstered chairs, adding an inviting atmosphere to the space. In the background, a framed painting of a lively harbour with colourful sailboats adds a lively quality to the scene.

Executed in a Fauvist-influenced, post-impressionist style, the painting embraces bold colour choices, flattened perspective, and an expressive, spontaneous approach to form. The composition plays with pattern and contrast, reminiscent of Henri Matisse’s interior scenes, where objects and décor hold as much visual weight as the background elements.

The brushwork is lively and gestural, with painterly strokes adding texture and vibrancy. The artist has used a loose, expressive technique, giving the composition an energetic and dynamic feel.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing present.

Size: 57 x 45cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Geometric Gathering

Sold

SOLD

A striking mid-century modernist semi-abstract figurative painting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1964.

The composition captures a dynamic and abstracted scene of three figures engaged in daily activities. It suggests a communal or domestic setting, possibly depicting women preparing food or engaged in household chores. The artist has used geometric forms and angular lines to construct the figures, giving them an expressive presence.

Rendered in a bold, textured technique, the painting showcases an earthy, muted palette dominated by yellows, deep blues, browns, and warm neutrals. The brushstrokes are heavily applied, creating a layered, almost sculptural surface that enhances the raw energy of the composition. The background features a loosely defined architectural or patterned element, adding depth while maintaining the abstract nature of the piece.

Strongly influenced by Cubist and modernist traditions, this work exemplifies the mid-century aesthetic with its fusion of abstraction and figurative storytelling, making it a compelling addition to any collection of modernist art.

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

Size: 43 x 72 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Read more
The Expectant Nude
£495
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 55.5 x 70.5 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Lemon & Pears
£1,000
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A brilliantly executed and characterful surrealist still life composition, executed in tempera on board and dated 1980, by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

The artwork captures an arrangement of bright yellow lemons and rich purple grapes resting in a blue bowl, complemented by green pears placed on a deep red tabletop. A brown pitcher stands in the background, along with patterned wallpaper and a blue wall, adding depth and contrast to the scene.

Inviting viewers to revel in the simple beauty of everyday objects, the artist masterfully captures the essence of realism through his meticulous brushwork and keen attention to detail, as well as by simplifying the objects into bold, flat shapes.

The colour palette is rich, and the brushstrokes are precise, smooth and clean – emphasising the flatness of the shapes and focusing on clarity and boldness rather than texture or intricate detail.

This tempera on board is housed in a well-suited gilt frame and and inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is scuffing to corners and edges of the frame, as shown in the close ups.

Size: 34 x 39 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Mountain Monastery
£550
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

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)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Sunlit Tree
£490
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

A striking and surreal mid century modernist landscape that blends abstraction and symbolism, painted in oil onto canvas.

The focal point is a tree with a twisted, expressive form that resembles a almost resembles a human hand reaching upwards. Delicate, swirling lines extend from the trunk, evoking movement and energy. The tree stands alone on rolling hills, adding to the sense of isolation and resilience.

The dark blue-green tree contrasts sharply against the bright backdrop, making it a dramatic focal point. The sunlight is depicted as geometric rays, creating a stylized effect reminiscent of cubism or modernist abstraction. The gradation of warm colors suggests a sunset or sunrise, symbolizing hope, transformation, or renewal. The contrast between warm and cool tones enhances the dreamlike atmosphere.

This painting conveys a sense of resilience, transformation, and interconnectedness between humanity and nature. The hand-like tree reaching toward the radiant sun could symbolize growth, struggle, or enlightenment, while the contrasting colors create a dramatic and emotional effect. The blend of surrealism and abstraction makes this piece visually striking and deeply symbolic.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well made wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffing.

Size: 38 x 53 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart
Old English Longhorn

Sold

SOLD

A small and engaging animal composition , painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

The painting features a black and white longhorn cow standing on a softly rolling green hill against a light, muted sky. The cow is shown in side profile, with a calm expression and simple, expressive eyes. Its large curved horns give it a distinctive presence, emphasizing its strength and elegance.

This painting is a charming, rustic folk-art piece that celebrates rural life with a focus on simple forms and earthy colours. The calm presence of the cow, combined with the soft landscape, creates a warm, nostalgic feel, making it a beautiful and timeless representation of pastoral life.

This oil is painted onto panel which although unframed, is meant to be hung as is. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

To view the other paintings in this collection, click here.

Size: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Read more
Grazing Cows
£435
Available

Free shipping to UK, Europe and Singapore.

An expressive and charming landscape painting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1982.

The artworks captures a peaceful rural scene with black-and-white cows grazing near a rustic wooden fence, set against a backdrop of colourful farmhouses, lush greenery, and vibrant trees.

The painting is executed in a naïve or folk-art style, characterised by bold, expressive brushstrokes and simplified, almost childlike forms. The artist has used a rich, lively colour palette, including deep greens for the grass and trees, warm earthy tones for the farmhouses, and a soft greyish sky that adds a subdued contrast. The trees burst with dabs of orange, red, and green, creating a striking focal point.

The brushstrokes are textured and expressive, lending a tactile quality to the composition, adding movement and a lively quality to the scene.

This oil on board is housed in a well-suited silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffing but is in good condition overall.

Size: 49 x 53.5cm (including frame)

We take great care in ensuring our listings are accurate and true to life. To read reviews by customers who have recently purchased artworks from us, click here.

Add to cart