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A soft and lovely work of art rendered in oil, dated 1954.
A group of men are depicted carrying bags of sand on their head, as they transport the goods from one end of a terrain to the next.
The artist has executed the work with gentle brushstrokes; and the selection of the neutral earthy colour palette consisting of green, purple blue and clay imbues the work with a subdued feel of lightness.
The painting is in good condition overall. There are tiny pin holes and losses to the edges on both sides of the painting (as depicted in the images), but in our opinion this does not detract from the work.
It is housed in a very complementary grainy wood frame that is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 25.5 x 40 cm (including frame)
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A fantastic modernist painting rendered in oil, giving us a glimpse of a mother and son walking along a cobbled pathway.
There is a strong play on geometrical shapes – as the artist has used blocks of contrasting cool pastel colours to create this compositionally well-balanced work of art.
The painted border gives us that sense that we are inside, looking out, passing time and watching the world go by. The scene of a mother walking her child, and him pulling his toy along, imbues the painting with a comforting sense of the every day.
The painting is housed in a very complementary wood frame. Both frame and painting are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 42 x 49.5 cm (including frame)
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We have here a really unique piece that has been painted in oil on both front and back, both still lifes equally stunning. The artist has applied the vibrant tones in an expressive and dynamic manner, accentuating the patterning to the wall and table cloth. This heightens the texture and form of the composition giving the painting an impressionistic and nostalgic feel. There is an additional study on the reverse, showing a breakfast spread complete with butter, rolled napkin and open book.
This vintage painting has accrued patina and areas of losses and scuffing (as seen in the photos) from its journey thus far, but we think it really adds character to the painting(s).
The painting is unframed and is on board, and can be displayed without a frame (allowing you to be flexible about which side you choose to display), but should you wish assistance with framing we are always happy to help. You can drop us a message here or email us at info@discerningpalette.com
Size: 50 x 60 cm
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A bold and striking landscape view of Stockholm, painted in oil onto canvas. It is evident from the dynamism within the painting that the artist was very captivated by the landscape before him, expressing his own sensations through line and colour. The bold earthy tones of the houses and buildings communicates its physical man-made hardness against the softer, cooler palette of the river running through the city. An artwork like this one is distinctly reminiscent of the landscape paintings by the Modernist artist Paul Cézanne.
The painting is housed in an excellent distressed wood and gilt frame, which has a deep and robust profile. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 59 x 68 cm (including frame)
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An expressive and powerful mid century abstract composition that explores the beauty of colour, form, line and texture within a set space.
Rich earthy tones of red, blue, green and black wonderfully dominate the canvas; and the gestural and textured brushstrokes that have been executed so boldly emphasises the emotive aspects of this painting.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a thin wood frame, that has minor areas of scuff marks (as shown in the images).
Size: 48 x 63 cm (including frame)
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A striking expressionist oil of a moored boat. Thick, bold, and unrefined brushstrokes imbue this painting with palpable energy and dynamism, and we are able to feel the artist’s spontaneity and energy coming through the canvas. It is quite likely that this artwork has been painted en plein air (where the artist works outdoors and has to therefore capture the landscape quickly). Areas of the canvas surface can be seen, and it is precisely this roughness and rawness that gives this painting its character.
The painting is housed in a gilt frame which complements it very well. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffs but this certainly does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the painting.
Size: 41.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding impressionist style work depicting an artist painting the beautiful scenery before him on his canvas, en plein air.
This work is certainly a visual pleasure to the eye. The short, swift and energetic brushstrokes are beautifully textured – giving the painting a sense of three dimensionality and invigorating it with much liveliness.
Furthermore, the artist demonstrates a deep understanding of the relationship of colours. Not only has he been able to effortlessly mix and layer colours as they harmonise so well together; but he has also been able to displayed a strong sense of depth in the painting through the use of contrasting shades.
This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is well presented in a wooden frame, with an inner white and gilt mount that further accentuates its beauty.
Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)
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A uniquely textured mid 20th century seascape of a beach lined with colourful huts, with a cliff nearby.
The artist has skillfully rendered each brushstroke with a grainy-like texture – one that wonderfully simulates the granular nature of sand, giving the painting an overall three dimensional feel. Despite its coarse nature, the work has been executed in a muted pastel colour palette that imbues it with softness and creating a sense of balance.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary vintage gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 38 x 48 cm (including frame)
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A quaint and lovely Swedish mid century still life, painted in oil. Potted floral pots sit on a kitchen window sill, with a backdrop of a snowy street scape with a vivid red building. The artist alludes to the fact that it is warm and cosy inside by including the thermometer that sits on the right side, juxtaposing this against the cold landscape outside of the window. There is a distinct homeliness and cosiness to this painting, created by both the subject matter as well as the colour palette.
The painting is housed in a simple white grey frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 37 x 56 cm (including frame)
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Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this painting 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, contact us and we will see what we can do.
A very large, striking modernist Swedish artwork painted in oil onto canvas. A minimalist composition of trees on either side of a path forms this picture, painted in a very restrained palette. This piece is perhaps a preparatory study for a final painting – there is a distinct rawness to the almost monochrome palette, where paint has been applied very thinly to the canvas. Yet there remains a palpable beauty to this rawness – the distinct outlines and simplicity of the paint application allow us to focus our attention on the balance of the shapes and forms, including the way the branches of the trees weave in and out of each other, creating structure and pattern within the picture.
This original oil is housed in a beautiful distressed greenish-grey frame, which has a rough and unrefined look to it which we think suits the painting very well. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame is in a ‘distressed’ style and so has imperfections that are intentional. The frame is slightly big for the canvas and so there is a slight gap between the canvas and the frame but this gap is very minimal.
Size: 75.5 x 85.5 cm (including frame)
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Painted in 1959, this seascape in oil has a typically mid century modern feel. Geometric shapes rendered in warm tones of red, blue, and grey form this compositionally balanced nautical seascape. Bold brushwork and palette make up the foreground of the piece, with the paint getting thinner and cooler in tone as it recedes into the background, even allowing the substrate to show through in areas. There is a real tactile quality to this almost abstract painting.
Size: 38 x 52 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding oil painting that explores the concepts of minimalism and abstraction.
The artwork depicts a group of sheep situated in between 2 large trees in an orangey yellow landscape setting, where all forms presented are spontaneously outlined in thin black lines.
Upon first glance, this work may be recognised for its childlike simplicity. However as we take time to explore the painting further, we notice that the artist has thoughtfully chosen to eliminate non essentials – focusing our attention to the beautiful essence of colour as well as the qualities of lines that may come across as simplistic but inherently powerful enough to give rise to forms.
This oil on canvas is housed in a grey frame that complements the painting wonderfully. Both artwork and painting are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 60 x 71.5 cm (including frame)
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The beauty of the natural landscape is already wonderfully magnificent, but what the artist has done in this painting is to take a step further.
He or she has managed to take a mountain – what is usually deemed to be strong, steady and stable in form – and has filled it with life and activity, so much so that it is as active as sky and water surrounding it. The vitality of the brushstrokes – so many of them large, strong and independent, forming patterns and textures all on their own – enlivens the mountains and its immediate surroundings. The artist’s has used his own personal vision and has transformed it into a part of the landscape of the mind.
The painting in good vintage condition. There is a tiny hole on each of the 4 outermost corners from the previous frame but these do not detract from the painting.
It comes in a beautiful fabric-lined wood frame, and there are some marks around the outermost edges of frame.
Size: 45 x 55cm (including frame)
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A large and striking oil painting of boats docked at a quiet harbour, painted in 1958. There is a palpable serenity to this painting without it being too still – dockside buildings sit quietly in the background while a group of ducks glide serenely in the water and seagulls hover above. Nature continues to do its thing, at its own pace.
The artist has used an array of contrasting colours and multidirectional brushstrokes to create depth in the painting. This painting is full of details for us to pick out and notice – a picture that opens up to us slowly and steadily and continues to offer something new each time we decide to look.
The oil painting is housed in a large rustic wood frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 71 x 83cm (including frame)
Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this painting 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, contact us and we will see what we can do.
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A vibrant landscape scene of a lush forest, executed in oil.
Depicted in the background of this painting are tall evergreen pines growing sky high, as 2 lumberjacks are seen transporting logs in the foreground.
What’s striking is the unique selection of different shades of green used – including forest, lime, emerald and pine green, as the play of these colours are simply stunning.
Furthermore, the brushworks are confident and expressive, imbuing the work with a sense of movement and freedom.
This oil on board is housed in a beautiful wood frame with multiple borders. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 72 x 52.5 cm (including frame)
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A quaint picture in a modernist style with sweeping brushstrokes in oil, creating flat blocks of colour. The combination of the semi abstract composition and textured surface make this vintage picture a lovely statement piece that would suit a shelf or a gallery hang perfectly.
The painting is housed in a wide profile wood frame which imbues it with even more character. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 39 x 48 cm (including frame)
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A stunning mid century Swedish oil on board, painted in 1964. A group of 3 bedouins sit to the right, with a single standing figure forming the focus of the composition to the right. In a typically modernist style, the artist has abstracted both the figures and the landscapes, using blocks of contrasting colour to create depth and a sense of space. The striking blue of the figures’ headscarves and robes contrast beautifully against the sandy browns and greys of the desert landscape. There is a wonderful stillness to the piece which adds to its striking composition.
The painting is housed in a very complementary gilt frame with an inner fabric lined window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 31.5 x 53 cm (including frame)
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An absolutely stunning and delicate coastal cityscape of La Rochelle in France, executed in oil and dated 1963. This artwork has been painted in a semi-abstract manner, as the city skyline reflects wonderfully in the waters surrounding it.
Composed with a restrained colour palette comprising subtle shades of light blue, grey and yellow – the work is imbued with a sense of calmness and tranquility.
The artist shows off his painterly skills, displaying both the use of fine brushwork as well as the use of a palette knife – giving the work a lightly textured and smooth surface.
Additionally, there is also a thin layer of varnish that coats the surface of the painting. This gives it a layer of shine, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary gilt frame with a linen lining. There are some scuffs and marks on the painting are typical for a mid century painting.
Size: 48 x 60 cm (including frame)
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A quaint and colourful evening street scene, set in Paris. Several figures roam the city streets, probably on their way to an evening meal. A warm light shines from a restaurant to the right of the picture, which has a striking red roof. To the lower left of the picture a colourful phone booth stands next to a street lamp. In the background, steps lead toward a clock tower. Despite the ‘busy-ness’ of the painting, there is an air of calm and familiarity.
This expressive painting is housed in a deep profile gilt frame with an inner linen and cream border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 57.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)
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A thoroughly atmospheric landscape scene, depicting a man walking in solitude through a nature trail. He is disconnected from everything else, and is absorbed in the tranquility of his sanctuary.
The artist has used a range of painterly and expressive brushstrokes, and a cool colour palette.
The size of the man portrayed pales in comparison to his surrounding; perhaps serving as a reminder of the insignificance of human life against the scale of the universe, and how we should not hold on to our worries too deeply.
Apart from some light stains on the canvas (as shown in the images), this oil painting is overall in good vintage condition.
It is housed in a beautiful robust silver-grey wood frame that is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 66 x 77 cm (including frame)
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A blissful and serene painting executed in oil, depicting a flight of geese soaring across the sky at twilight, above blue oceans and grassland.
Fine and light brushstrokes have been executed delicately, which wonderfully captures the tenderness of this moment- as the sunlight softly diffuses, before nightfall prevails.
This oil on board is in good vintage condition, although there appears to be some marks from the previous frame that is visible on the outer edge of one side of the board. The work is housed in a thick gilt frame that has areas of marks and scuffs (as shown in the images)
Size: 43.5 x 50.5 cm (including frame)
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This distinctly mid century abstract composition features a childlike play of form and lines that appear to be entirely un-representational of reality, and are therefore perhaps are a nod to the subconscious or nonconscious mind. Abstract pictures like these remind us of freedom, imagination and creativity. The artist has chosen not to be bound by the limits of reality, and has instead turned to ‘automatism’, which in art speak refers to creating art without conscious thought, accessing material from the unconscious mind as part of the creative process. This painting is reminiscent of the works by Joan Miro, who was also an artist who delved into ‘automatism’ in his works.
The wonderful thing about paintings like these is that we can have wholly subjective views on what we see. For instance, this painting could remind us of planets, comets and stars dotted across the universe, and yet on the other hand perhaps we could instead be reminded of more earth bound materials such as fossils and rock striations.
Size: 68.5 x 58.5 cm (including frame)
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A striking oil painting of a wine lodge in Ibiza, painted in 1952. A neutral palette of sandy brown, limestone white, blue and grey has been used, accurately capturing the landscape of Ibiza in Spain. The artist has painted in a modernist style, using geometric blocks, bold outlines and distinct brushstrokes to paint this detailed composition. The painting has a beautifully matte texture, which gives this painting a tactility and a raw quality which is typical for mid century modernist paintings. Figures can be seen scattered throughout the composition, adding a narrative element to this interesting picture.
The painting is housed in a stunning and robust champagne coloured wood frame, with a an inner fabric lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 57 x 65 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding modernist style landscape scene executed in oil. Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the work depicts a vast open land with a red house sitting in the background.
Beautiful and rich earthy tones fill the canvas, enriching the painting with a calming and soothing aesthetic.
Short, painterly and lightly textured brushstrokes are evident; and the artist has so wonderfully layered contrasting shades to create a sense of depth in the painting.
This oil on canvas is housed in a honey pine wood frame with visible grain. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 46 x 52 cm (including frame)
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A lovely mid century painting featuring a townscape of Tenerife, in Spain.
Lush flora is set amidst a row of houses, as a woman carrying a basket filled with fresh produce on her head in depicted coming down a pathway.
Short and broad painterly brushstrokes that have been applied in a confident manner fill the canvas; and the artist has executed the work in a bold yet muted earthy colour palette.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary cream wooden frame that has some marks and scuffs, which do not detract from the overall charm of the painting.
Size: 42 x 81 cm (including frame)
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A calm and serene view of a hidden landscape, rendered in oil.
Fine and soft brushstrokes have been executed so thoughtfully and delicately, complementing the tranquility of this outdoor scene; and painting is very well balanced with equal visual weight between the land and sky areas.
The spaced out houses and trees in the middle ground have clear silhouettes but have been uniquely painted with a ‘misty glaze’ , further imbuing the work with an air of mystery.
This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful wood frame with an inner cream and gilt window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some marks and scuffs (as seen in the photos).
Size: 36 x 45 cm (including frame)
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A fantastic miniature still life portrait, executed in oil.
Depicting a middle aged man dressed in a blue coat seated on a chair, the artist has consciously chosen not to represent his facial features. The power of faceless portraits allows one to shift focus to explore more within the frame such as the brushstrokes, colours and composition. In this case, the light and cool colours used as well as the smooth brushstrokes are reflective and well-aligned to the man’s calm and composed nature.
This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary gilt frame with red undertones, that is overall in good condition.
Size: 33 x 27 cm (including frame)
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This calm and mellow landscape in oil is reminiscent of the pointillist works by George Seurat, where distinct dots of colour are applied in patterns to form an image. Although not strictly pointillist, this painting certainly has elements of the technique. Short and distinct strokes that have been created with just the tip of the paint brush have been used to form this composition. However, there is an added complexity – each individual stroke, though small and short, has various colours mixed and blended within the one stroke. Each stroke of paint has been applied thickly, adding a wonderful textural effect and sculptural quality to the painting. The artist has also managed to convey a distinct sense of light and dark within the picture, capturing the shadows of the winter sun within the layered composition.
The painting is housed in a beautiful distressed brown-beige wood frame with a deep profile and an inner linen slip. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 48 x 56 cm (including frame)
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A fantastic mid century modernist oil painting, painted in 1960. Here, geometric forms make up the rural landscape, with planes of contrasting colours creating a sense of space and depth. The artist’s brushstrokes remain distinct and visible, with some areas of the canvas showing through, giving this painting that raw and typically mid century modern feel.
The painting is housed in the original 60s wood frame which suits the painting beautifully. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs all the way around, typical for its age, but adds to the charm of the overall painting.
Size: 53 x 70 cm (including frame)
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A really unique semi-abstract oil painting of a hare in an autumnal landscape. One could be forgiven for missing the hare on first glance, as it almost blends into the grassy landscape. The artist has managed to convey the reality of catching a fleeting sight of a hare leaping through the grassy meadow – one blink and you’ll miss the little creature. Expressive brushstrokes in earthy colours of orange, rusty browns and reds, and greys and greens form the majority of the picture, with the stunningly painted hare starkly in the middle – its white ears and tail stand out from the background, drawing our attention lest we miss it.
The painting is housed in an simple wood frame, which suits it wonderfully. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame appears to have had some restoration work done to upper left and lower left corners, as shown in the photos.
Size: 52 x 63 cm (including frame)
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