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Standing Form

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An evocative mid-century modernist abstract painting that presents a standing human figure that has been deconstructed into geometric and organic forms.

The artist has used a mixed-media approach to create a textured, layered composition, evoking a sense of depth and contemplation. The figure emerges subtly from an interplay of muted tones—soft greys, whites, beiges, and deep blues—contrasted with an irregular dark shape at its centre which has been collaged in, possibly symbolising an internal essence or emotional core.

Executed in an abstract figurative style, the composition features dynamic brushstrokes that shift between structured, block-like applications of paint and fluid, gestural marks. The juxtaposition of hard-edged forms with softer, blended areas enhances the painting’s sense of movement and spatial ambiguity. The overall effect is both contemplative and expressive, making it a compelling piece.

This mixed media on card is presented within a white mount. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is some scuffing to the frame.

Size: 56 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Glass Bottle

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A brilliantly executed and gentle mid-century modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

A glass bottle, a green apple, a lemon, and a blue bowl are carefully arranged on a table.

Modernist in its ethos, the artist has skilfully reduced the forms into blocks of contrasting colours to create depth, while maintaining the flatness flatness of the board.

The scene is rendered in a beautiful palette of muted pastel shades—soft blues, gentle yellows, pale greens and subdued greys—that lend a calm and soothing quality to the painting.

Short, expressive brushstrokes add energy to the scene, emphasising the artist’s hand in creating the work.

Overall, the painting has a wonderful balance between form and colour, simplicity and expression. And the composition invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of everyday objects.

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

Size: 67.5 x 77.5 cm (including frame)

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Summer Reader

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A radiant mid-century figurative painting that captures a moment of leisure by the beach, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1947.

A woman sits comfortably atop a vibrant orange towel, dressed in a blue bathing suit and shaded by a straw hat, completely absorbed in her book. Behind her is a lush coastal landscape scene, where a few distant figures stroll along the beach.

The brushwork is lively and expressive, with confident, loose strokes that convey texture and movement. Bold splashes of colour—especially the warm orange of the towel and the verdant greens of the surrounding landscape—create a dynamic contrast with the cooler blue tones of the woman’s outfit and the sandy, coastal hues in the background.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary frame with an inner and outer gilt window. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some paint losses, but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 47.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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The Blue Vest

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An excellently executed modernist oil on canvas, painted by Bo Hultén (b.1945), whose works have been presented in the Modern Museum of Art, and the Swedish National Museum in Stockholm. His work is also presented at the Gripsholm Gallery in Stockholm and the Municipal Museum in Malmö.

This painting by Bo Hultén is a relatively early work. His style is reminiscent of the modernist tradition in which figures are deconstructed into basic shapes and surfaces. The geometric structure has parallels to Cubism and Post-Cubism, in which volumes and perspectives dissolve into flat fields of colour. The face is anonymous and unspecified, which enhances the abstract expression and directs the viewer’s focus to the shapes of the body and the colour composition.

The blue garment in the centre acts as a central colour point, while the dark and light contrasts create a balanced composition. The orange element in the lower left corner breaks off and adds dynamism to the painting. The background is minimalist and neutral, which makes the figure appear more clearly.

Hultén’s work can be placed within Scandinavian modernism, where an austere but poetic simplicity often occurs. His way of simplifying human figures into almost iconic forms is reminiscent of artists such as Fernand Léger or Swedish modernists such as Olle Bærtling (although Bærtling was more pronounced abstract).

The painting is presented in a wood frame which suits it perfectly. There are some marks and general age wear to painting, but it is in good condition overall. The frame has some scuffs, but is also in good condition.

Size: 64.5 x 54 cm (including frame)

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Billy Goat

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

This is a charming and stylized portrayal of a billy goat, celebrating rural or pastoral life. Its clean composition, soft tones, and expressive subject give it a warm and approachable feel.

The goat has prominent curved horns, black ears, and white facial features, with a calm and slightly bemused expression. Its legs are short and black, adding to the squat, sturdy appearance. The painting uses a limited and earthy color palette that gives it a rustic charm.

The painting is housed in a wood frame with gold trim. Both painting and frame are in very good 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.

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Size: 41.5 x 41.5 cm (including frame)

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Elise

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An emotive and impactful figurative portrait that presents a seated female figure depicted in a heavily textured, abstract expressionist style, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1974.

The subject is shown in profile, gazing toward the left side of the canvas, with indistinct yet evocative facial features. Her dark hair contrasts against a muted, atmospheric background. The figure’s posture suggests quiet contemplation, as her hands appear to rest gently in front of her, adding a sense of stillness to the composition.

Rendered with a cool and moody palette dominated by deep blues, greys, and earth tones, the painting conveys an introspective or solemn tone. The background consists of layered, loosely applied greys, white and blues, allowing the figure to subtly emerge from the surroundings.

The brushwork is thick and gestural, with expressive impasto lending depth and raw physicality to the canvas. The artist’s energetic application of paint, particularly in the rough yet deliberate strokes defining the face and clothing, contributes to the painting’s dynamic texture and emotional weight. The overall effect is one of movement within stillness, capturing both the physicality and the fleeting essence of the subject.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting has an area of paint loss at the lower half, as shown in close up. The frame has scuffs and some paint loss.

Size: 83 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Fruit & Bottles

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A captivating mid-century modernist still life painting that captures a carefully arranged composition of everyday objects, executed in oil onto canvas.

Presenting a tall cylindrical glass, a red rectangular box, a clear bottle, and pieces of fruit, the objects are set against a muted beige background and rest on a dark green surface, creating a striking contrast between form and colour.

The painting is rendered in a modernist style characterised by simplified geometric forms and strong use of light and shadow. The colour palette consists of deep reds, purples, and earthy greens, with subtle reflections adding depth to the transparent glass and bottle. The brushstrokes are visible yet controlled, giving the painting a textured quality while maintaining a structured and deliberate composition. The interplay of solid shapes, reflections, and shadows highlights the artist’s attention to spatial relationships and abstraction within realism.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffing to its corners, but is in very good condition overall.

Size: 39.5 x 47cm (including frame)

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Lemon & Pipe

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A very well executed mid century modernist still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

In this painting we see a lemon, a pipe, a matchbox and lemon juicer, all set against a rich green background. The yellow of the lemon pops against the green, and it is this contrast in colour that draws the eye in first. From there our eyes are lead around the different forms which are wonderfully balanced. The juniper green in this painting is rich and vivid, and really sets a deep, restful tone for the painting.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary grey stained wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some wear as well as a small loss at its lower right corner as shown.

Size: 29 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Morning Dressing

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A serene and intimate composition of a figure in an interior setting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1991 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 nude figure standing beside a bed in what appears to be a bedroom The figure is viewed from the back, with arms raised as she is getting dressed. Beside her is a chair draped with a striking patterned fabric, and there is a widow in the left background framing a view of the outdoors.

The colour palette consists of a mix of rich shades including darker forest green and navy blue tones, contrasting harmoniously with lighter shades of yellow and blue.

The brushwork is smooth and gentle, contributing to the quiet mood of the scene.

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

Size: 46.5 x 41 cm (including frame)

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Nanny Goat

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

This is a charming, characterful portrait of a nanny goat. The nanny goat is depicted in profile, with her head turned toward the viewer, creating a slight three-quarter pose. Her head is narrower, with large expressive eyes, a prominent chin beard, and curved, asymmetrical horns that sweep outward in an exaggerated, whimsical fashion.

The setting is simple and pastoral, with green rolling hills and a softly textured grey sky. Two stylized white clouds float gently overhead, emphasizing the calm, rustic atmosphere.

The quirky horns and direct gaze give it a personality beyond a simple animal depiction, evoking storytelling and rural life with a playful, timeless appeal.

The painting is housed in a wood frame with gold trim. Both painting and frame are in very good 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.

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Size: 41.5 x 41.5 cm (including frame)

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Pair of Abstract Figures

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A set of mini mid-century abstract figurative paintings that exude a subtle yet captivating presence, painted in oil onto canvas and sold as a pair.

The artworks feature semi-abstract figures rendered in soft, muted tones. The compositions are characterised by minimalistic and expressive forms, highlighting the human figure through simplified shapes and subtle contouring.

The left painting presents a solitary figure standing against a light, neutral background, with muted pinks and grey tones. The right painting features a seated figure set against a darker, contrasting background, with similar hues and strokes of yellow complemented by deeper shades of black and blue. The figures, though abstracted, convey a sense of poised tranquillity.

The artist’s brushstrokes are loose and textured, creating a raw, organic quality that enhances the sense of movement and form. The layered application of paint, particularly in the figures, lends depth and a sense of abstraction, while the bold, yet soft, contours define the shapes without overwhelming the composition.

These oil on canvases are each housed in complementary wood frames. Both paintings and frames are in excellent vintage condition.

Size of each painting: 26 x 21.5 cm (including frame)

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Potbelly Pig

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

This painting portrays a large pink pig standing on a patch of earth, with a soft rolling green landscape and a muted sky with a few wispy white clouds in the background. The pig is depicted in a folk-art style, characterized by its simplified, rounded form, gentle expression, and minimal yet expressive details.

The pig’s plump body is painted in warm peachy-pink tones, with subtle shading that adds depth and texture to its form. It has small, pointy ears, a curled tail, and short, sturdy legs with dainty hooves. The facial features are minimal but effective, with a tiny black eye, a snout with small nostrils, and a calm, content expression.

The background is soft and understated, with earthy tones that complement the pig without distracting from it. The grass and sky are painted with a slightly weathered texture, giving the painting a rustic, timeless feel.

The artwork is framed in a rustic black wooden frame. Both painting and frame are 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.

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Size: 28 x 23 cm (including frame)

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Riverside Town

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A serene and charming mid-century modernist riverside townscape, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a scene of everyday life, featuring a figure in the foreground, carrying a large woven basket on her head, walking along a promenade. Behind her, another figure behind leans against the wall, gazing towards the river. In the background, a bridge with repeating arches connects the town, whose buildings are rendered in block-like forms with white walls and red roofs. A sailboat drifts on the calm blue waters, adding a sense of leisure.

The painting exemplifies a modernist aesthetic with its emphasis on bold, flattened shapes and a harmonious colour palette dominated by muted tones.

The brushwork is confident and visible, with broad, gestural strokes that give the scene an expressive feel. The play of light and shadow is suggested through tonal variations rather than strict realism.

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

Size: 42 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Cubist Violin

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A playful mid-century modernist style still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition features a stylised depiction of a violin, open book, apples, and a wine bottle with a glass, all arranged on a table.

Containing elements of cubism, the violin has skilfully been deconstructed into simplified forms. The artist has used bold, flat colours to outline shapes and create depth, allowing for an interplay of light and shadow.

The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, contributing to a clean quality. The colour palette is dominated by cool tones, primarily deep blues and greens, contrasting with touches of warm colours like the yellow and red of the fruits and the brown of the table.

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

Size: 69.5 x 80.5 cm (including frame)

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Stockholm Sunrise

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A bold and uplifting mid-century modernist painting of a cityscape, executed in oil onto board and dated 1940 in a handwritten letter attached to the reverse.

The composition features an urban setting of Stockholm in Sweden. In the foreground, we can spot a figure holding balloons and other pedestrians on a walkway. Beyond them lies an abstracted view of a bridge that leads to the city.

The painting is rendered in a loose, impressionistic style, characterised by visible, expressive brushstrokes. The style suggests spontaneity and vibrancy, emphasising the mood and atmosphere of the scene over intricate detail. The brushstrokes are textured and swift, adding character to the composition.

The artist has used a warm and harmonious palette dominated by a spectrum of rich shades including yellows and browns, and complemented by cooler tones of blue and green. The warm yellows of the sky suggest a sunset or sunrise, imbuing the work with an uplifting quality.

This oil on board is housed in a ridged gilt frame that is very solid. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 51 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Stretch of Houses

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A very charming modernist style mid-century street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.

The painting presents a lively neighbourhood lined with a stretch of houses of different sizes and colours, and some greenery at the opposite side of the street.

The combination of rich and uplifting colours as well as confidently executed expressive brushstrokes invigorates the painting with a very positive energy.

This oil on board is housed in an ornate frame that adds character to the piece. The painting has 3 tiny pinholes on the board, but this is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the overall piece. There is some craquelure present but the paint layer is very stable. The inner cream border on the frame has some marks.

Size: 60 x 68 cm (including frame)

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The Bouquet

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A very unique and vivid mid century semi abstract oil composition, painted on board and dated 1964 on the reverse.

In this composition we see a vase of flowers which have been painted in a semi-abstract modernist style. The artist has intentionally chosen now to focus on the realistic forms of the florals, and has instead drawn attention to the shapes, colours and lines of the bouquet. Its formal elements are echoed in the background which appears to be the framework of a window, creating a really fun and striking picture. The bright colours contrast against the bold, black outlines and the starkly white vase.

This brilliantly executed oil on board is housed in a wide profile wood frame with decorative carvings. The painting is in good vintage condition, and the frame has some minor scuffing as shown.

Size: 51.5 x 68 cm (including frame)

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The Old Stove

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A large and very well executed mid century interior scene, painted in oil onto board and dated 1959.

This painting depicts a rustic kitchen interior, centering around an old-fashioned wood-burning stove with a tall, curved chimney pipe. The artwork is executed in an impressionistic style, with thick, textured brushstrokes that emphasize form and light rather than precise detail.

The colour palette consists of soft pastel hues, with shades of blue, cream, and earthy yellows, which give the scene a nostalgic, cosy atmosphere. The artist uses light and shadow effectively to highlight the warmth of the setting, as sunlight filters into the room, casting a glow on the stove and surrounding objects.

The painting captures the simplicity and warmth of a traditional home, evoking a sense of nostalgia and domestic comfort. The expressive brushstrokes and layered paint application give it a rich texture, making the surfaces feel almost tangible.

It housed in a very well made mid century frame, with a wood outer border, a linen lined section and an inner gilt border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some marks to its linen border as shown in the close up photos.

Size: 65 x 74 cm (including frame)

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Tulips in Bloom

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An energetic and confidently executed mid-century floral still life composition, painted in oil board onto and dated 1953.

A dynamic arrangement of tulips punctuates the center of the composition.

Containing elements of post-impressionism, the painting is characterised by rich colours as well as loose and expressive brushwork that evoke emotion rather than merely represent the flowers.

The artist has used a rich palette is rich dominated by deep reds, vibrant pinks, and subtle greens, all contrasted against a dark muted backdrop. The darker tones of the background highlight the vibrancy of the flowers, drawing the viewer’s attention to them.

The brushstrokes are bold, energetic, and textured – contributing to the painting’s dynamic as well as emotive quality.

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

Size: 41.5 x 34.5 cm (including frame)

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Wintery Horizon

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An emotive and atmospheric mid-century abstract landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The subject matter appears to be a snow-dappled field with scattered trees and a distant horizon. The painting has a gestural, impressionistic abstraction style, with an emphasis on mood and movement, rather than realistic representation.

Broad, expressive, and textured brushstrokes dominate the canvas, adding a sense of dynamism and immediacy.

The artist has used a muted earthy palette comprising shades of grey, green, and beige, with subtle hints of pink. These shades add a moody and nostalgic atmosphere to the composition.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited green frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 63 x 74 cm (including frame)

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Abstract Horizon

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A mid-century modernist abstract landscape painting that captures a rugged, windswept terrain through expressive and gestural brushwork, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition evokes an expansive natural scene, possibly an autumnal field or rocky desert, with layered horizontal bands of colour suggesting depth and movement. The artist has used bold black forms scattered across the canvas, which could represent geological formations, shadows, or abstracted land contours.

Rendered in a striking palette of earthy ochres, deep rusts, and burnt yellows, the warm hues contrast dramatically against the bolder black strokes. The upper section features a pale beige sky, creating a sense of atmospheric openness that enhances the composition’s spatial depth.

The painting is executed with raw, gestural brushstrokes and areas of impasto, adding an energetic and dynamic quality.

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

Size: 72 x 91.5 cm (including frame)

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Abstract Structures

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A mid-century abstract oil painting that features a collection of block-like forms, creating a structured yet minimalist composition.

The artist has used expressive brushstrokes, as well as a muted palette – with subdued greys, warm yellow and orange that stands out as a focal point. The forms appear stacked or aligned side by side, evoking a sense of urban or architectural abstraction, possibly referencing buildings against a backdrop.

Overall, the painting has a strong focus on simplicity and form.

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

Size: 25.5 x 32 cm (including frame)

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Apples & Saucer

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A mid-century modernist still life painting that presents a serene composition of apples, a plate, and a knife arranged on a table draped with a white cloth, executed in oil onto canvas.

The artist employs a restrained yet harmonious colour palette, primarily consisting of soft blues, muted greens, and warm earth tones, lending the work a sense of quiet elegance.

Modernist in its ethos, there is a focus on simplified forms and a slightly abstracted perspective. The brushstrokes are loose yet deliberate, creating a lightly textured surface that conveys depth and light. Shadows and highlights are subtly blended, contributing to a subdued yet atmospheric quality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well made wood frame that suits it beautifully. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a scuff to its right edge, as shown in the close ups.

Size: 43.5 x 59.5cm (including frame)

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Coastal Serenity

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A soothing and tranquil coastal landscape composition presented through an abstracted perspective, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1973.

The composition features a calm coastal scene with sandy shores, distant greenery, and an expansive sky that adds depth and atmosphere.

Rendered in a modernist style, the painting embraces simplification and abstraction, the artist has skillfully deconstructed the scene into planes of contrasting colour. Overall, there is a focus on form and colour harmony rather than intricate realism.

The colour palette consists of muted pastel tones – soft blues, pale yellows, gentle greens, and warm beige—creating a serene and contemplative mood.

The artist has used expressive yet smooth brushstrokes with visible directional movement, adding energy and a dynamic quality to the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has very minor scuffs.

Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Ethereal Landscape

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An emotive and tranquil mid-century abstract landscape, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition features rolling green hills, and a golden field in the foreground. The background is dominated by a vast expanse of sky in a light cool blue, evoking a sense of openness and calm.

Abstract in nature, the forms are suggested rather than explicitly defined. The artist has used a harmonious and restrained palette of blues, fresh greens, yellow, and subtle earthy tones, creating a dreamlike, almost ethereal quality.

Brushstrokes vary in technique, from broad, sweeping motions to smaller, deliberate marks, adding texture and depth. Some areas exhibit a tactile quality, emphasising the materiality of the paint, while others are blended with a soft, almost atmospheric effect.

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

Size: 41 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Ethereal Sea

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A soothing and beautifully textured mid-century abstract seascape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

Although abstract in nature, the painting is characterised by a tranquil depiction of a seascape.

The subtle and muted palette of blues, soft greens, and off-whites suggests a serene, atmospheric scene, possibly of a sea horizon merging into a cloudy sky.

The brushstrokes are layered, fluid and dynamic, hinting at waves. The impasto technique adds depth and tactile quality to the painting.

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

Size: 48 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Figure & Flowers

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A striking mid century composition painted in oil onto canvas.

This painting presents a bold, abstract composition with a strong use of geometric shapes and flat areas of vivid colour.

Two red flowers with green leaves are depicted—one upright on the left side and the other lying across the lower foreground. These flowers bring a natural, organic contrast to the otherwise structured, geometric scene. A large, stylized black and white form dominates the centre. The figure is abstract, adding a sense of mystery.

The painting has a modernist and abstract style, blending elements of cubism and minimalism, with clear outlines, strong contrasts, and a focus on form and colour rather than detailed realism.

Overall, it’s a striking, visually balanced work that merges geometric abstraction with organic floral motifs, creating a sense of both order and liveliness.

Size: 61 x 51.5cm (including frame)

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Figures in a Dream

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 55 x 74 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Townscape

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

The painting appears to evoke a town with abstract shapes resembling architectural elements. The lower portion of the canvas incorporates geometric forms that may suggest structural blocks like buildings, while the upper portion opens into a more fluid, sky-like expanse of blue.

The painterly brushstrokes are highly expressive, with an emphasis on texture and layering. This impasto technique gives the painting a sense of depth, and a wonderful tactile quality. The colour palette is rich, imbuing the work with a lively feel.

Overall, the composition has a harmonious balance between order (via its geometric forms) and spontaneity (through expressive, textured strokes).

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

Size: 42 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Girl at the Table

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A large and very striking mid century modernist portrait composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1955 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.

This painting is a stylized and abstracted portrait of a seated woman in a minimalist, geometric interior. The composition emphasizes form, structure, and contrast, blending figurative and abstract elements.

The central figure is a girl with angular features, seated at a table with a few simplified objects in front of her. Her hair is short and dark, framing her face. She wears a yellow dress with bold, blocky shapes, adding a pop of colour against the muted background.

The room is divided into sharp geometric shapes, with black, grey, and white tones creating a stark, cubist-like interior. Bold, thick black outlines define the figure and objects, contributing to the graphic quality of the painting. The colours are minimal, dominated by shades of black, grey, white, and beige. The yellow of the girl’s dress provides the only vibrant colour, drawing attention to her figure.

The style is modernist with cubist and expressionist influences, focusing on abstraction and simplicity. Brushwork is flat and controlled, with an emphasis on bold lines and colour blocks over fine details. The deliberate simplicity and sharp contrasts focus attention on the female figure as the emotional and structural centrepiece of the artwork.

The artwork is presented in a simple, light wooden frame, complementing the painting’s minimalist aesthetic. There is a very tiny spot of paint loss along the right side of the painting, as shown in close up, but this does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece. There is some general wear to the vintage frame. commensurate with age.

Size: 82 x 67 cm (including frame)

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