• Inner Dialogue

    Inner Dialogue

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    A mid-century artwork that features a surreal and minimalist composition that plays with the concept of introspection.

    The painting depicts a large, dark silhouette of a head on the left side,  with an overlapping, pale pink profile on the right. The silhouette and the profile share the same facial outline but contrast in colour, creating a sense of depth and symbolic layering of identity.

    On the far right, a narrow vertical strip introduces a textured, deep blue and green background, resembling a forest scene at night. Within this area, two small figures are visible, standing by a tree. This detail adds an intriguing narrative element, perhaps symbolising relationships, or the journey of self-discovery.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting has a horizontal mark at its lower half, and a tiny area of scuffing on its right, as shown in close ups. The frame has some scuffing present.

    Size: 49.5 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • Layers of Summer

    Layers of Summer

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    A emotive and atmospheric contemporary abstract landscape painting, executed in oil onto panel and dated 2003.

    Combining expressive brushwork and bold abstraction, the composition unfolds in luminous fields of greens, yellows and a pop of red, leading the viewer toward a distant horizon beneath a vast blue sky.

    The artist has used thick brushstrokes and painterly scrapes, creating movement and texture across the canvas. Flecks of red, white, and pink in the lower section suggest wildflowers in bloom, adding vibrancy and life to the landscape.

    The upper half is dominated by a dynamic sky – sweeping strokes of blue interlaced with subtle scraping and palette knife marks, giving the illusion of wind or cloud drift

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

    Size: 46 x 50.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Lithia II

    Lithia II

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    An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.
    This painting is part of a series of mini abstracts responding to the colours of particular times of the year based on the Celtic calendar. Lithia’s soft blues and pinks, wistful greens are all reminiscent of the sweetness in the air and the suns warmth, of flowers in full bloom and resting under the coolness of the shade from the trees.

    This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture 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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  • Pale Horizon

    Pale Horizon

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    A serene and meditative composition that exemplifies minimalist abstraction with a quiet, contemplative presence, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1988.

    The painting is rendered in thickly textured oil, with the surface dominated by layered horizontal bands of off-white, cream. A subtle curvature in the lower third of the canvas rendered in muted olive green with a tinge of blue suggests a distant landscape or rising form, gently interrupting the otherwise expansive plane.

    The artist has used broad, deliberate brushstrokes that sweep across the canvas with visible ridges and variations in pressure, creating a tactile surface that rewards close inspection. The restrained palette and gestural simplicity evoke a sense of stillness, space, and light, and there is a strong focus on texture rather than detail.

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

    Size: 49 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Quiet Pastime

    Quiet Pastime

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    A mid-century modernist figurative painting that features a serene depiction of a female figure engaged in the quiet and focused act of sewing, painted in oil onto board.

    The subject is seated, partially turned away, with her head bowed slightly as she concentrates on her task. Modernist in its ethos, the painting emphasises simplified forms and abstraction over realistic details.

    The colour palette is dominated by soft, muted tones of grey, blue, green, and pink. These subdued shades lend the piece a soothing quality and reinforcing the quiet atmosphere.

    The brushstrokes are broad and gestural, and have been confidently executed. The layering is evident, with overlapping strokes suggesting depth and dimension to the painting.

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

    Size: 43 x 37.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Sidewalk Gathering

    Sidewalk Gathering

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    A wonderfully textured mid-century modernist style figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

    The painting depicts three women standing together in conversation at a sidewalk, dressed in cloaks and long skirts, each holding objects like baskets or vases. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged in a manner that draws the viewer’s eye through each figure sequentially.

    Modernist in its ethos, the forms are simplified, and there is a focus on shapes and texture rather than intricate details. This allows the viewer to appreciate the overall composition and mood.

    The painting exhibits a heavy impasto technique, with thick, textured brushstrokes that create a tactile quality on the canvas. The earthy tones and muted colour palette adds an introspective mood to the piece.

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

    Size: 64 x 80.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Soft Skies

    Soft Skies

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    A soothing and restful mid century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto board and dated 1966.

    This painting is a textured, impressionistic landscape, capturing a broad expanse of countryside under a soft, partly cloudy sky. The composition showcases a rural landscape with fields stretching into the horizon, interspersed with patches of green vegetation and a light-coloured path or stream that cuts diagonally through the terrain. Earthy tones dominate—soft browns, greens, ochres, and muted purples—suggesting late summer or early autumn. The sky is rendered in pale blues and creams, giving a calm, open feel. The view is wide and slightly elevated, leading the eye from the foreground into the hazy distance, evoking a sense of openness and tranquillity.

    This painting conveys a peaceful, contemplative mood, with a focus on natural beauty and the rhythms of the land. The expressive brushwork and muted colour scheme suggest a deep connection to the landscape, while the impasto adds energy and texture, making the scene feel alive and immediate.

    This oil on board is housed in a very complementary wood frame with a linen border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 49 x 54 cm (including frame)

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  • Sow on Pasture

    Sow on Pasture

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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 features a stylised black pig standing on a softly undulating green hill against a pale, textured sky with fluffy white clouds. The pig is rendered in a folk-art style, with a solid, rounded body, a curled tail, pointed ears, and small white eyes that give it a whimsical, slightly surprised expression.

    The painting is minimalist and flat in perspective, emphasizing simple shapes and strong outlines rather than depth or detail. The pig’s expression and isolated placement give the scene a quiet, slightly humorous or contemplative tone.

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

    This is a charming, whimsical piece that blends folk art simplicity with a touch of personality, turning a humble farm animal into a central, expressive figure in a peaceful rural landscape.

    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: 30.5 x 30.5cm (including frame)

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  • Stoic

    Stoic

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    A small yet very impactful mid-century modernist composition that captures the essence of a face, abstracted into geometric and textured forms, executed in oil onto board.

    The composition is structured yet expressive, presenting a vertical figure with a strong, stoic presence.

    Rendered in a rich palette of mustard yellow, deep brown, and black, the painting exudes warmth and depth. The thick, impasto brushstrokes create a heavily textured surface, enhancing the raw, tactile quality of the work. The expressive layering of paint contributes to its dimensionality, making it a visually and physically engaging piece.

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

    Size: 32.5 x 24 cm (including frame)

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  • Summer Light

    Summer Light

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    A vibrant and expressive mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting captures a landscape scene with dappled summer light filtering across a patchwork of fields and trees. The foreground features golden yellows, suggesting sunlit fields, contrasted beautifully by the green tones of clustered trees and dense forest in the distance. A tall, elegant tree anchors the composition on the left, its foliage rendered in a rhythmic pattern of leafy brushstrokes.

    The work embraces bold, expressive brushwork as the artist has used visible, confident strokes to layer paint in thick, flat planes, giving the landscape a textured quality. The colour palette is rich yet natural, with a dynamic interplay of warm yellows and cool blues and greens that evoke a peaceful yet vivid summer day.

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

    Size: 56.5 x 64.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Tender Affection

    Tender Affection

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    A large and brilliantly executed mid century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto board 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 composition captures an intimate scene of two figures, likely a mother and child or siblings, portrayed in a semi-abstract style. The figures are rendered with simplified, almost block-like forms, emphasising the connection between them rather than intricate details. One figure, dressed in a deep blue dress, cradles a dark form that resembles a small animal or a toy, while the other, smaller figure, appears to be reaching out or gesturing.

    The painting balances representational elements with a geometric abstraction, and there is a focus is on shape, colour, and form, rather than realistic details.

    The palette is predominantly muted with cool, earthy tones – soft greens, dark blues, deep blacks, and off-whites. The occasional pop of yellow adds warmth and contrast to the composition, highlighting the central figures.

    The artist has used thick, textured brushstrokes, building up areas of layered pigment that give a tactile quality to the painting. The brushwork is bold and expressive, with visible strokes that enhance the raw, unpolished aesthetic. This technique adds depth and movement to the otherwise serene and contemplative scene.

    This oil on board is accentuated by a white painted wood frame with an inner gilt and linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some losses to its gilt edges, but is in very good condition overall.

    Size: 71.5 x 86 cm (including frame)

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

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  • The Arrangement

    The Arrangement

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    This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited hessian lined wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs. 

    Size: 37 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • The Artist's Worktop

    The Artist’s Worktop

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    A very well executed mid century modernist still life composition, painted in oil on board.

    This painting is a still life composition featuring an arrangement of bottles, jars, and vessels on a tabletop. It is probably an artist’s table , as we can see used paint brushes and palette knives in the bottles.  Rendered in a loose, painterly style, it captures the textures and forms of everyday objects with expressive brushwork and a subdued yet rich colour palette.

    The colour palette is primarily earthy tones—browns, muted greens, and soft blues—contrasted against a neutral grey-beige background. The light source is subtle, creating soft highlights and shadows, giving volume and depth to the bottles. The strokes are confident and expressive, emphasising form over detail, typical of a modern impressionist or post-impressionist approach.

    The atmosphere is calm and introspective, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty in simple, overlooked objects. The painting carries a sense of quiet domesticity and artistic reflection, possibly referencing the workspace of a painter or craftsperson.

    This oil on board is presented in a beautiful hessian lined frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 50 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • The Basket Bearer

    The Basket Bearer

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    A striking mid-century modernist painting depicting a stylised female figure carrying a basket in each hand, executed in oil on canvas.

    The composition is pared down and geometric, with the figure rendered in flat planes of colour and minimal facial detail, emphasising form, posture, and colour over realism. The subject exudes quiet strength, and is framed against a softly abstracted background.

    The artist has used a restrained yet expressive palette – muted purples and orange, olive greens, pale blues, and warm creams – imbuing the scene with a serene, earthy quality. Bold, confident brushstrokes define the figure’s silhouette, while textured layering and visible brush marks add a tactile depth to the surface. There is a gentle rawness in the unfinished edges and rough outlines that lend the piece a distinctly modern, handmade character.

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

    Size: 67 x 56.5cm (including frame)

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  • The Blue Table

    The Blue Table

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    An atmospheric mid-century modernist painting that captures a sparse architectural scene bathed in muted sunlight, executed in oil onto board and dated 1963.

    Rendered with a serene, minimalist sensibility, the composition features simple, block-like structures with flat facades, a striking blue table set beneath a deep, shadowy doorway, and distant mountains on the horizon. The empty, expansive courtyard evokes a sense of stillness and quietude, suggesting a deserted village or a Mediterranean landscape.

    Modernist in its ethos, the painting emphasises geometric abstraction and minimal detailing. The use of simplified architectural shapes and flattened perspective gives it a contemplative, almost dreamlike quality.

    The palette is restrained yet evocative, featuring muted creams, soft greys, sandy beiges, and subdued blues. The brilliant, slightly more saturated blue of the table serves as the composition’s focal point, standing out against the otherwise subdued tones.

    The surface is textured with visible, deliberate brushstrokes, applied in short, consistent movements that build subtle variations in the flat planes of colour. The brushwork reinforces the painting’s tactile quality and quietly emphasises the play of light across the walls and ground.

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

    Size: 46 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Red Dance

    The Red Dance

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    A large, vibrant and rhythmic mid-century figurative painting capturing a moment of communal movement and connection executed in oil onto board.

    Three female figures, rendered in bold, simplified forms, appear to be engaged in a swirling dance or ritualistic gesture. Their bodies, clothed in fiery red garments, are interwoven in a circular motion, conveying both unity and dynamism.

    Executed in an expressive modernist style, the composition is defined by sweeping brushstrokes and a palette of saturated reds, peachy oranges, dusty pinks, and muted blues. The background hums with warm sandy tones, intensifying the sensation of heat and motion.

    This large oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs. 

    Size: 64.5 x 76 cm (including frame)

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  • Barn at Dawn

    Barn at Dawn

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    A beautifully ambient and soothing modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Featuring a rich colour palette in cool as well as earthy tones, the composition depicts a view of a farmhouse in a landscape setting. To the left of the composition, a tree stands tall in the foreground, giving the painting a sense of balance.

     A wonderful morning light settles on the farmhouse, creating a soft glow particularly across the middle of the painting. The artist has captured the qualities of the light so effectively, using expressive and fluid brushstrokes that lend texture and depth to the work. The transition of colours in the painting is gentle and soothing – from the soft blue-ish grey sky, to the rustic colours of the farmhouse, followed by the darker shades of the landscape and pond in the foreground.

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

    Size: 45 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Beltane

    Beltane

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    An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.
    Entitled Beltane, the painting encapsulates a season when colour starts to become abundant, where deep purples intertwine with sage greens. Though still muted, bright colours emerge. These colours are found in a garden at the start of its journey to full bloom.

    This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture 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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  • Boats on the Shore

    Boats on the Shore

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    A rich and bold mid century modernist composition, painted in oil on board and dated 1952.

    This painting depicts two stylised boats resting on a sandy shore, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The hulls of the boats are painted in shades of green with dark horizontal bands, giving them a sculptural, almost abstract quality. They are surrounded by rounded, rock-like shapes in warm earth tones—rust, ochre, brown, and deep red—suggesting pebbles or boulders on a beach.

    The background is composed of geometric patches of colour: the sandy shore in pale yellow, a soft blue-grey sky, and darker land masses or shadows in the distance. The boats’ exaggerated shapes and placement suggest a symbolic or decorative interpretation, rather than strict realism.

    The painting carries a calm, grounded energy, blending modernist abstraction with the nostalgic imagery of coastal life. It emphasizes shape and colour harmony over fine detail, creating a dreamlike and contemplative atmosphere. The work feels both playful and meditative, inviting the viewer to interpret the scene in multiple ways.

    This oil on board is housed in a very well made and complementary frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is some scuffing to the edges of the frame, but it is in good condition overall.

    Size: 43 x 51 cm (including frame)

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  • Cafe Conversations

    Cafe Conversations

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    An energetic mid-century figurative painting where a lively cafe scene unfolds, executed in oil onto canvas.

    In this vibrant composition, groups of figures gather around small tables, engaged in animated conversation and casual leisure. The composition is bustling yet intimate, capturing the social rhythm of everyday life. A standing figure in a dark suit and hat contrasts with seated patrons, while a background teeming with more guests adds depth and atmosphere.

    The style is distinctly modernist, characterised by loose, expressive brushwork and bold, simplified forms. The artist has applied broad, confident strokes that blend and overlap, giving the scene a lively, almost improvisational energy.

    The palette is rich and earthy, dominated by warm browns, cream, and flashes of yellow. Highlights of vibrant green add freshness and draw the eye across the composition. There’s a harmonious tension between structured figures and abstracted surroundings, creating a dynamic yet nostalgic portrayal of cafe culture.

    The brushstrokes are thick and gestural, imparting a sense of immediacy and movement. Overall, the layers of colour and visible texture bring the canvas to life.

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

    Size: 57 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • Cafe Terrace

    Cafe Terrace

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    A mid-century modernist painting that captures a charming, whimsical scene from the vantage point of a cafe terrace, overlooking a lush, tree-filled park, executed in oil onto board.

    The composition is framed by two vertically striped curtains rendered with loose red and pink brushstrokes. The cafe setting features a light blue table accompanied by vivid red chairs, hinting at a relaxed outdoor. Beyond the striped curtains, the view opens up to a vibrant park, where a small, striped tent sits amidst patches of greenery, surrounded by leaning palm trees. The park scene appears almost dreamlike, painted with loose, impressionistic strokes that convey a sense of spontaneity.

    The pastel colour palette – featuring soft greens, pale yellows, muted reds, and cool blues – reinforces the calm, leisurely mood of the scene. The brushwork is fluid and unrestrained, enhancing the casual, sunlit feel of a cafe moment blending seamlessly with nature. Overall, the painting has a playful use of striped patterns and gentle, flowing lines.

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

    Size: 53 x 61 cm (including frame)

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  • Courtyard Serenity

    Courtyard Serenity

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    A serene mid century modernist composition that depicts a courtyard scene with two figures standing on a deep green lawn, framed by architectural and natural elements, painted in oil onto board.

    A building with a large arched entrance sits to the left, while a stone wall and chimney rise on the right. The background features rolling ochre hills dotted with small yellow highlights, and a blue sky with stylised, curved clouds. A bouquet of flowers in a blue vase adds a delicate touch to the foreground.

    The painting exhibits a naïve or folk-art influence, characterised by flattened perspective, geometric abstraction, and a dreamlike sense of space. The composition is structured yet playful, with sharp angles and simplified forms creating a harmonious balance between architecture and landscape.

    The artist has used a combination of smooth, blended areas and stippled or dotted details, particularly in the hills and floral elements. The brushwork is deliberate and precise, giving the piece a graphic, almost illustrative quality. The textures vary subtly, with a slight impasto in some areas that enhance the tactile quality of the painting.

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

    Size: 33 x 40.5 cm (including frame)

     

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  • Flowers & Tomatoes

    Flowers & Tomatoes

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    A charming mid-century interior still life painting that captures a quiet domestic scene rendered with warmth and texture, executed in oil onto board and dated 1948.

    At the heart of the composition, a simple white plate holding three ripe tomatoes sits atop a table draped with an emerald-green cloth. To the side, a blue vase overflows with delicate white daisies, their soft forms contrasting against the bold backdrop of rich green drapery. Behind, a glimpse of an interior window or framed opening deepens the spatial complexity of the piece.

    The brushwork is expressive and textured, with visible strokes that build a tactile surface. The colour palette is earthy yet vibrant: deep greens, muted whites, warm reds, and blues create a harmonious yet dynamic visual rhythm. The artist skilfully balances structure and spontaneity, infusing the everyday with a timeless, almost contemplative beauty.

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

    Size: 77.5 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • Geometric Abstract Collage in Brown

    Geometric Abstract Collage in Brown

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

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

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

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

    Size: 29 x 23.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Geometric Abstract in White

    Geometric Abstract in White

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

    The checkerboard design is asymmetrically positioned, drawing attention to its placement within the larger composition. The use of muted greens and neutral tones adds a natural, organic feel, bringing attention to the age of the fabric.

    This piece reflects influences from Bauhaus design, wabi-sabi aesthetics, and modernist abstraction, celebrating simplicity, balance, and the beauty of imperfection. Its quiet elegance makes it a contemplative and visually soothing work.

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

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

    Size: 30 x 25 cm (including frame)

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  • Lithia I

    Lithia I

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    An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.
    This painting is part of a series of mini abstracts responding to the colours of particular times of the year based on the Celtic calendar. Lithia’s soft blues and pinks, wistful greens are all reminiscent of the sweetness in the air and the suns warmth, of flowers in full bloom and resting under the coolness of the shade from the trees.

    This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture 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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  • Low Horizon

    Low Horizon

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    A mid century modernist landscape composition in oil, painted onto board and dated 1958.

    This painting is a minimalist landscape, capturing a solitary figure walking down a wide, pale path—possibly a country road—toward a low horizon.

    The solitary figure, painted in dark tones, is central and walking away from the viewer, creating a sense of distance, journey, or introspection. The path is a broad, almost white expanse that dominates the foreground and narrows toward the horizon, drawing the eye into the depth of the scene. On either side of the path, blocks of green fields and light brown earth subtly divide the composition. The horizon line is low, with a few small, dark farm buildings or trees silhouetted against a pale blue-grey sky.

    The style is impressionistic and minimalist, with loose, broad brushstrokes and a limited colour palette. The use of soft blending and lack of sharp detail gives the painting an atmospheric, serene mood. The ambiguity of the figure’s form adds to the emotional and poetic quality of the scene.

    This is a quiet, evocative painting that suggests solitude, rural simplicity, and the passage of time. The lone figure on a vast path invites viewers to ponder themes of journey, memory, or homecoming, all conveyed through understated yet emotive brushwork.

    This oil on board is housed in a very well suited distressed gilt frame, with a linen inner border. enhancing its classic and contemplative feel. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some paint losses to the frame as shown in the photos.

    Size: 30 x 47 cm (including frame)

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  • Mackerel & Lemon

    Mackerel & Lemon

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    A bold and striking mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting presents two mackerel laid on a plate, accented with a lemon wedge and a backdrop of simplified, abstracted elements, and a stark blue tabletop. The fish are rendered in vibrant blues and greys, with expressive yellow eyes that draw immediate attention.

    There is a strong emphasis on simplified forms and expressive brushwork. The palette is restrained but impactful, dominated by cool tones—deep navy, cobalt blue, teal—offset by earthy beige and a pop of lemon yellow. Thick, confident brushstrokes and impasto application give the surface a rich texture, adding dimensionality and dynamism to the otherwise static subject.

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

    Size: 51.5 x 68.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Marie

    Marie

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    A contemplative mid-century portrait rendered in an expressive style,  painted in oil onto canvas.

    Rendered in a distinctly expressive style, the artist pares back detail in favour of emotive resonance. The elongated neck and stylised face evoke the influence of Modigliani, while the abstracted features and bold colour accents nod toward early Expressionism.

    The artist uses a softened yet emotive palette of dusty mauves, pale blues, creamy whites, and warm blush tones, giving the composition a hushed, almost tender atmosphere. The brushwork is broad and gestural, particularly in the background, where smudges of colour dissolve into one another, creating an ambient sense of space. On the face, the strokes are more delicate, lending a quiet intensity to her expression.

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

    Size: 44.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Naval Steamship

    Naval Steamship

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    A very characterful naval steamship composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

    This painting depicts a historic steam-powered paddle ship sailing on calm blue waters under a soft, muted sky. The ship is painted in a folk art style, with simplified forms and a restrained colour palette dominated by black, beige, and soft blues.

    A small red flag with a Union Jack in the corner is flown at the stern, suggesting that this ship may be of British origin. Thin black lines illustrate the ship’s rigging, adding to its structured appearance.

    The sky is painted in soft, washed-out tones of beige and pale blue, giving the scene a weathered, vintage aesthetic. A few wispy clouds add depth, while the sea is a flat, uniform blue, reinforcing the folk art style’s simplicity.

    Presented in a thin gilt frame, the painting has a nautical, old-world charm. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

    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: 42.5 x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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