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Red Bowl & Oranges

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

The painting features a brown table setting filled with an assortment of objects that have been thoughtfully arranged. This includes a red bowl, a bottle, and some fruit.

Areas of impasto are visible, where the paint has been painted thickly and we can see the directional strokes of the artist’s brush, creating a painterly effect. The texture of the painted surface also adds a three dimensional quality, as well as highlights the effect of light on the painting.

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

Size: 49 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Serene Nature

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A soothing mid-century landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition depicts a tranquil and uplifting natural forest scene, dominated by verdant trees and lush greenery.

The soft, muted greens, browns, and touches of warm tones create a harmonious palette, evoking the calm and peacefulness of nature. The brushwork is flat, with a gentle, almost abstract approach to form, emphasising a serene quality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has slight scuffing, as well as slight widening to its corners.

Size: 36 x 41.5 cm (including frame)

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Southern Farmers

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A subdued and soothing mid-century modernist style composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

Two figures in yellow sombreros punctuate the foreground of the painting. Their slender dark silhouettes contrast slightly against a brown earthy landscape, and we can discern they could be farmers. The surrounding environment behind them portrays white buildings of differing heights, stretching out into the distance under a grey sky.

The artist has used muted blocks of brown, white, and grey. These earthy colours create a subdued atmosphere, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The brushstrokes in the painting are gentle and smooth, creating a sense of calmness throughout the artwork.

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

Size: 41 x 49 cm (including frame)

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The Breakfast Table

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A large and very detailed mid century modernist interior composition, painted in oil onto panel and dated 1940.

The painting depicts a drum table with several objects on it including a teapot, assortment of fruit, various vessels and a potted plant. The interior has a homeliness to it, capturing details like a calendar on the wall, as well as pictures and plants.

The painting has been executed in an expressionist style, with broad and visible brushstrokes that add texture and vibrancy to the piece. The colours are rich and vivid, and the overall composition has a wonderful liveliness to it.

This large oil on board is housed in a lovely gilt frame. The painting has some small losses and surface marks as shown in the close ups, but due to the amount of detail in the piece these imperfections are not immediately noticeable. The frame has scuffs and paint losses to tis gilt surface as shown.

Size: 77.5 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Chartres in Evening Light

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A small yet impactful landscape composition that evokes a serene atmosphere of Chartres in France, depicted at a distance under a soft, light yellow evening sky. Executed in oil onto board and dated 1975, the painting is 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 scene is characterised by its rich colour palette, as well as expressive brushstrokes, particularly evident in the dark greens and earth tones used to shape the landscape. The brushwork is loose yet deliberate, conveying the quiet beauty of the town, while the soft, yellow hues of the sky create a sense of calm and tranquility.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs and small losses to the corners, commensurate with age.

Size: 26 x 34 cm (including frame)

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Coup de Foudre

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A bright and playful semi abstract painting, presented within a card mount and a wood frame, and framed behind glass.

The painting is titled ‘Coup de Foudre’, which translates to ‘thunderbolt’ or a ‘lightning strike’ in English. In this case it also refers to the sudden unforeseen event of ‘love at first sight’. In the composition we see two circles merging into one another, with a lighting bolt across the top of them. The artist has used the contrasting colours of red, blue and white, creating this striking modernist interpretation of a fateful meeting between two souls.

The painting and frame are in very good condition. Please note that there is some glare and reflection in the photos due to the presence of the glass.

Size: 42 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Cows in Field

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A charming mid-century landscape composition that captures the idyllic beauty of the countryside, executed in oil onto board.

Three black and white cows on a vast green field punctuate the center of the composition. In the background, barn houses and a windmill are nestled within vibrant greenery, providing a charming backdrop to the pastoral scene.

The rich colour palette that includes varied shades of greens enhances the uplifting atmosphere of the painting.

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

Size: 38.5 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Emerging Shapes

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An emotive and striking mid-century abstract oil composition 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 features a striking arrangement of rich and earthy colours and dynamic shapes.

A large black shape occupies the left, transitioning into warm orange followed by olive green to the right. The respective shapes have been divided by irregular lines.

Created with a masterful technique, the artist has skilfully employed broad gestural brushstrokes, applying layers of colours to build up texture and dimension to the work. The brushwork is confident and expressive, with visible strokes that give the artwork a lightly textured quality.

This oil on board is accentuated by a very dark wood frame with an outer and inner gold border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has a slight scuff to its lower right corner of its inner border.

Size: 34.5 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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A Cold Autumn Day

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A very well executed mid century landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

Painted in a subdued palette of earthy green and brown, this painting perfectly captures the landscape of a moor surrounded by grasses and sedges. The artist depicts the mellow light of this cold autumn day wonderfully, really giving us a sense of the chill in the air and the hum of the greenery in the wind.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited silver painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some very light scuffing.

Size: 35.5 x 77.5 cm (including frame)

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Farmhouse in Distance

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A serene mid-century modernist style landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition features a wide, straight road bordered by a line of rounded trees leading toward a farmhouse in the distance.

The artist has used a limited but effective colour palette dominated by cool, muted shades of blue and green, contrasted by warm browns. The sky is an expansive blue, adding a sense of calm and openness to the piece.

The brushstrokes are smooth, imbuing the work with a sense of tranquility.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited hessian-lined frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 59.5 x 68 cm (including frame)

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Figures by the Harbour

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Characterised by bold lines, vivid colours and distinct forms, this painting carries a modernist ethos. We see three figures standing by a harbour, but the artist has chosen instead to focus on the formal elements of the picture. reducing the scene before him down into blocky shapes and bold black lines. Broad brushstrokes in thick paint give this piece its textural effect. The palette is rich and vivid, enhanced further by the use of complementary colours.

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

Size: 34 x 64 cm (including frame)

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Fowey Harbour

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A striking harbour town scene, painted in mixed media onto board, by British artist Elaine Allender.

Depicting a view of Fowey Quay in Cornwall, a quaint little sea town that clings along one steep side of the harbour. The artist has created lots of texture in this harbour scene, by building up collaged layers of paint and paper and sealing it with varnish, adding depth and interest to the composition. Elaine is inspired by the Cornish coastline, and her paintings wonderfully capture the character of the beautiful region.

This painting is housed in a white wooden frame that draws the eye inward towards the painting due to its deep profile. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 27 x 27 cm (including frame)

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Fresh Garden

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A mid-century landscape composition that exudes a serene and uplifting atmosphere, painted in oil onto canvas.

The scene features lush, green foliage with various shades of green that blend harmoniously together. The composition is centered around large, leafy plants, set against a backdrop of a light beige wall and a distant blue door that hints at a tranquil garden setting.

The artist’s brushwork is soft and delicate, creating a sense of calm and fluidity throughout the piece. The colour palette is both refreshing and soothing, featuring a mix of cool greens and blues alongside gentle earth tones. The muted background contrasts softly with the vibrant greens in the foreground, giving depth to the scene while maintaining an overall lightness.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary white painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs and light marks.

Size: 62 x 70 cm (including frame)

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Fruit in Focus

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An outstanding mid-century modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting features two greenish-yellow fruits set against an abstract backdrop. The background consists of blocks of contrasting colours, including whites, deep and sky blues, and muted grays.

The artist has applied bold, expressive brushstrokes, layering different tones to give a sense of depth. The interplay of contrasting shades, especially darker colours on and around the fruits, enhances the visual weight of the objects.

The painting is housed in a complementary wide-profiled gilt frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 36.5 x 43.5 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Abstract Collage

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A very unique original artwork 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,

Size: 37.5 x 20 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Landscape

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A confidently executed mid-century modernist style landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1960.

The composition is built from simplified geometric forms, offering an interpretive depiction of a landscape.

The artist has used a palette of muted earthy tones like sand, blue, green, with deeper contrasting hues such as black and dark green, providing a sense of balance to the composition.

The brushwork is expressive and textured, with visible strokes adding depth to the surface. This combination of loose, gestural brushstrokes and geometric shapes creates a dynamic and striking visual experience.

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

Size: 35.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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Hidden Nature Town

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An expressive and dynamic mid-century abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas and laid onto board.

Leaning towards abstraction, the painting captures a nature landscape setting in the foreground, and perhaps hints of a townscape in the background.

The artist has used expressive, sweeping brushstrokes, creating dynamic movement across the canvas.

The colour palette is muted and subdued, featuring gentle earthy shades of greens, whites, and greys. These choices lend a tranquil yet atmospheric quality to the piece.

This oil on canvas laid onto board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 36 x 44 cm (including frame)

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In Motion

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A large and wonderfully textured abstract oil composition 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.

Created with a masterful technique, the artist has skilfully employed broad gestural brushstrokes, applying layers of colours to build up texture and dimension to the work.

The artwork’s colour palette is dominated by black, white, blue, and hints of red, green, and yellow. Thick layers of paint create a sense of depth, with the black area strategically placed, giving weight to the composition. The surrounding blue and white colours provide a dynamic contrast, creating a well-balanced painting.

The textured surface, achieved through the impasto technique, adds a tactile quality to the painting, creating a visual feast for the eyes.

Close to a meter in height, this painting will make a statement piece in any interior.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary hessian lined frame. The painting has some areas of craquelure present due to thickness of the paint, but it is not immediately noticeable and the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has some marks on its inner border.

Size: 96 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Kenneth

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An emotive and wonderfully executed mid-century modernist figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The painting presents a seated male figure clad in a black shirt, sitting against a striking yet subdued abstract backdrop of red, cream, and muted tones.

The artist has deliberately chosen to omit the facial features of the figure, and there is a strong focus on energetic brushstrokes and colour.

The unrestrained and gestural application of paint enhances the expressive and emotional intensity of the composition.

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

Size: 67 x 56 cm (including frame)

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Knitting at Home

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A mid-century modernist painting that captures a serene and homely moment, executed in oil onto board.

A figure, dressed in a maroon sweater, is seated on a green chair in a cosy home setting, engaged in the task of knitting. Behind the figure is a small flower pot by the window, contributing to the overall warmth and comfort of the interior.

Modernist in ethos, the colours have been applied in blocks of contrasting shades and expressive brushwork. The gentle muted palette — with earthy tones of beige, maroon, and olive — exudes a calming atmosphere and the respective shades harmonise wonderfully together.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner coloured border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor age marks.

Size: 56 x 48 cm (including frame)

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Lone

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A very well done mid century modernist portrait composition, executed in oil onto board.

A single seated figure sits alone, looking out as us viewers. Her expression is gentle, yet there seems to be a sternness about her – her hands sit clasped atop a table. Her elongated figure is reminiscent of Modigliani, but overall composition also brings to mind the painting ‘Whistler’s Mother’. She has that same steady gaze as well as an air of infinite patience.

Above her is a monochrome portrait of a male figure, which could be her late husband. Perhaps one of the most brilliant aspects of this painting is what is to her right – the netted voile curtains. The artist has captured the texture of it wonderfully, and we also see little plant pot on the window sill which adds a homeliness to the painting.

Overall, the painting is brilliantly executed and exudes such a distinctive character.

This oil on board is housed in a dark gilt frame which suits it wonderfully. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition .

Size: 52 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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Lunastal

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An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.

Lunastal is a continuation of a series of mini abstracts responding to the colours of particularly times of the year based on the Celtic calendar.

Lunastal is the second half of summer, celebrated usually on August 1st. For Daws, this is a season of deep rich blues found in the skies and sea, that is why the presence of blue is dominant overlapping the softer pinks and yellows. Lunastal is joyful in its juxtaposition of form and use of bright colours.

This acrylic on board is framed within a white St Ives frame. tray frame, capturing the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

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

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

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Lyrical Abstraction

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A 20th century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto board.

This painting is reminiscent of the British Modern artist Peter Lanyon, who painted landscape both from many points of view, many visual perspectives, but also conceptually from different perspectives. Although it is unclear what this particular piece is inspired by (perhaps it not meant to be representative of anything at all!), it is clear that the artist is focused on the rhythm and meeting of forms. We see a mix of both harder and softer forms, built up in layers of colour, where lines and shapes meet and intersect on planes of colour behind it.

This oil on board is presented in a wide walnut veneered frame that suits it well. Both the painting and frame are in good vintage condition, with some very minor wear to the frame commensurate with age.

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Size: 65 x 85 cm (including frame)

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On the Red Chair

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A large and very well executed mid century modernist oil composition, painted onto canvas and dated 1962.

In this study of a nude figure, the artist has painted in an expressionist style, using broad and sweeping brushstrokes. The nude figure rests on a seat with a red covering, and echoed behind her is the same red fabric, presumably a curtain. The artist has intentionally left out any realistic details, focusing instead on the formal elements of colour, shape and form. The composition is very well balanced, and lighter pastel colours of the nude figure juxtapose brilliantly with the deeper and richer colours that surround her.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a very effective silver frame with an inner linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 71.5 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Pink Terrain

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

The composition features a prominent pink plot of land, that has been simplified into broad blocks of colour. Scattered trees are represented by green and blue geometric forms, contrasting with the pink terrain. The sky in the background is a solid blue, creating a serene atmosphere.

Abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted – only minimalistic shapes and layered contrasting shades, which add depth and intrigue to the scene.

The painter’s use of soft yet vibrant hues gives the composition a harmonious yet dynamic feeling, drawing attention to the interplay of colour and form.

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

Size: 71 x 87.5 cm (including frame)

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Polperro Harbour

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A charming harbour town scene painted in oil onto canvas, by British artist Elaine Allender.

The painting depicts Polperro Harbour, a quaint and picturesque fishing village on the coast of Cornwall, England. Rows of charming, white buildings are nestled closely together on a hill that slopes gently toward the water. The artist has chosen to portray these houses with gentle, clean lines, emphasising their rectangular windows and doors, lending a sense of harmony and order to the scene.

The brushstrokes are varied – with smooth, controlled strokes used for the buildings, and looser, more textured strokes for the water and hillside. The use of texture in the water creates a lively contrast with the stillness of the town, capturing the timeless charm of Polperro Harbour.

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

Size: 28 x 28 cm (including frame)

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Quiet Interior

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A brilliantly executed mid-century modernist style painting that depicts a serene and minimalist interior scene, painted in oil onto board.

The composition centers around a table, with simple furnishings. A lamp hangs from the ceiling, and the painting captures only parts of the room – focusing on small details like a blue cushion, a container with pencils, and a partial view of a painting on the wall in the background.

Drawing on a distinctly modernist ethos, the scene is rendered in blocks of soft, muted colours—light blues, soft creams, and earthy browns—creating a sense of tranquility and a calm atmosphere. The brushstrokes are textured yet subtle, evoking a peaceful, uncluttered space.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting has a tiny pinhole at its lower left, which is only visible upon close inspection. Otherwise, the painting is in good vintage condition.

Size: 52 x 74.5 cm (including frame)

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Stacked Objects on Red

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A captivating original mid century modernist composition, painted onto board and dated 1969 by the established Swedish artist Gunnar Hållander (1915-1980), whose artworks have represented in public collections including the National Museum and Moderna Museet in Stockholm, the Sundsvall Museum and the Institut Tessinin in Paris.

A group of unidentified objects including vessels with circular tops are set against an off white surface with a splash of striking red. This still life leans towards abstraction, with the artist focusing on the forms of the objects and how the elements interact with one another. There is an invisible tension between the objects, as they push and pull against one another. However, there is a very balanced rhythm through the picture, encouraging us viewers to weave our view in and out, up and down and around the composition to explore the form of each object. The artist has used a relatively monochrome palette with pops of colour including the green and yellow circles and red backdrop, which draw our eye to the centre of the picture. There is a wonderful depth to the composition, as well as a very satisfying matte finish to the overall surface.

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

Size: 61 x 71.5 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Objects

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A brilliantly executed mid-century modernist style still-life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1958.

The painting presents a thoughtful arrangement of everyday objects, including plates, cups, some fruit and a knife, laid across a tabletop. The composition is defined by strong, simplified forms and an emphasis on shape and balance, characteristic of modernist abstraction.

The artist has used a muted colour palette dominated by cool and warm earthy tones—grey, beige, brown, with touches of blue and orange-red that provide subtle contrast. The colours are layered in blocks, creating a sense of depth while maintaining the flatness of the canvas.

The brushwork is broad and visible. The edges of the shapes are soft rather than sharply defined. The composition captures the essence of the objects without focusing on intricate details, allowing the viewer to appreciate the play of shapes and colours.

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

Size: 42 x 72 cm (including frame)

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Stillness of Dawn

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An atmospheric and serene mid-century modernist style composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

The painting depicts 2 female figures standing in front of a row of houses, under a moody blue sky at dawn. Thoughtfully revealing only the upper half of the figures’, the figures’ coloured clothing contrasts against the otherwise restrained palette of blue and brown tones, allowing them to stand out as the focal point.

Painted with a modernist ethos, the artist has reconstructed and simplified the forms of the houses down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth.

The artist’s brushstrokes are gentle and precise, reflecting a careful attention to detail and a desire to capture the quiet beauty and stillness of the moment. Intentionally working with a limited colour palette comprising subdued shades, the painting creates a nostalgic and atmospheric ambiance.

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

Size: 41 x 49.5 cm (including frame)

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