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  • Gathering in Motion

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    A striking mid-century abstract figurative painting that captures a dynamic group scene with bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich, layered composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted, and the figures, though loosely defined, appear to be engaged in a communal activity. Their forms are suggested rather than explicitly outlined, lending a sense of movement and depth to the composition.

    Executed in a rich palette of blues, purple, light yellow, brown and black, the painting consists of a harmonious contrast of darker and lighter tones.

    The artist has used a gestural and impasto technique, using heavy, angular strokes to render forms and suggest depth. The fragmented yet rhythmic brushwork adds spontaneity and raw energy to the piece, inviting the viewer to interpret the scene through its interplay of form and colour.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited wood frame with with an inner linen border. The painting has some areas of craquelure and paint loss present, as shown in the close ups. The frame has some scuffing. 

    Size: 68 x 79 cm (including frame)

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  • Echoes of the Coast

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

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

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

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

    Size: 31 x 35.5 cm (including frame)

     

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  • Modernist Tabletop

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    A striking mid-century modernist style painting of a still life interior setting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1954.

    The composition presents a table scene with objects that include a jug and an artist’s palette, laid upon a green tablecloth.

    Rendered in a distinctly modernist style and leaning towards abstraction, the artist as simplified the various forms into blocks of contrasting colours – focuses on the interaction of shapes and colour as opposed to realistic details. There is an emphasis on flat planes and distorted perspectives, creating a dynamic and somewhat cubist feel.

    The palette is earthy yet muted, featuring browns, greens, greys, and touches of purple. These colours are balanced with areas of light, creamy white, which lend the piece a sense of contrast and depth.

    The brushwork is expressive, with visible strokes that are broad and sweeping, adding a sense of movement and energy.

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

    Size: 63 x 75.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Behind the Mask

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    A bold and enigmatic mid-century figurative portrait, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

    The composition depicts a simplified and abstracted figure with a frontal, mask-like face. The facial features are distorted, emphasising expressive shapes and tones rather than realism. Containing elements of expressionism and abstraction, there is a strong emphasises on emotional resonance, as opposed to detailed representation.

    The artist has used a palette that is earthy yet muted, with dominant tones of green, pink, and brown contrasting against a textured, light sky-blue background.

    The brushwork is bold and expressive, with thick, impasto strokes that create a textured surface.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner cream border. The painting has some marks on its left side, as shown in close ups, and the frame has some scuffs to its edges. 

    Size: 43 x 35 cm (including frame)

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  • 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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  • Figures in Motion

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    A brilliantly executed abstract figurative oil composition painted by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum, and Jönköping Museum.

    Small yet impactful in its composition, the painting features a group of figures rendered in a simplified and indistinct manner, suggesting movement or interaction in a serene, almost dreamlike environment.

    Abstract in nature, the figures are obscured, and their forms are perceptible only through carefully applied brushstrokes and contrasting colours which hint at their structure.

    The muted palette is dominated by soft tones of beige, cream, and light blue, accented by darker shades of black. These colours create a harmonious and calming composition while adding a sense of warmth and nostalgia.

    The brushstrokes are textured and expressive, applied with a sense of spontaneity and emotion.

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

    Size: 29 x 33.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Geometric Pathway

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    A bold and striking mid-century abstract landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1958.

    The painting presents an interpretation of trees and a pathway, set against a backdrop of sky and fields. Containing elements of cubism as well as geometric abstraction, this landscape scene has been skilfully deconstructed and reduced into angular and geometric shapes, as well as bold lines.

    The colour palette is restrained – with earthy shades of greens contrasting with cool tones of blues.

    The brushstrokes are deliberate and flat, emphasising form and shape, and allowing the viewer’s eye to focus on the interplay of colour and geometry.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited light blue painted wood frame. The painting has very small areas of paint loss on its left side as shown in the photos, but this is only noticeable upon close inspection. The frame has some general scuffing  as shown in the close ups.

    Size: 64 x 81 cm (including frame)

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  • Lemon & Pipe

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

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

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

    Size: 29 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • Summer Fruits, Summer Flowers

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    A bright and cheerful modernist style still life, painted onto canvas.

    In this composition we have two patterned jugs filled with flowers, a single pear to the left and a bowl of grapes in the centre. The palette is restrained, focusing on white and mustard, with pops of pink, red and purple. The paint application is textured, giving the piece its painterly quality. The painting is a homely reminder of bright sunny mornings, and will certainly cheer up an interior space.

    The painting is unframed but it has white painted sides so there is no need for framing unless preferred. The painting is in very good condition.

    Size: 31 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • Expressionist Still Life

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    A brilliantly executed 20th century expressionist still life, painted in oil onto canvas and dated ’93.

    This still life composition depicts an array of objects on a table in an expressionist style, using loose and gestural brushwork as well as non naturalistic colours. The initial focal point is a white vessel sitting atop a blue fabric, following which the viewer’s eye is lead around the composition. The expressionist brushstrokes imbues the painting with a sense of spontaneity and energy, giving the sense that the artist was painting quickly and with emotion.

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

    Size: 54 x 43 cm (including frame)

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  • Plant Pot & Apples

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    A brilliant mid-century modernist style still life composition that focuses on the simplicity of everyday objects, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting features a potted plant and two green apples placed on a flat surface by a window. The arrangement is simple and balanced, with the plant situated to the left and the apples placed together on the right, allowing each element space to stand out while maintaining a sense of harmony.

    The colour palette is dominated by cool greens and blues, creating a serene atmosphere. The brushstrokes are expressive and have been confidently executed, imbuing the painting with an uplifting feel.

    This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited wood frame with an inner blue border that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 49.5 x 36.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Quiet Days on the Farm

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    A wonderfully textured and tranquil mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting features a farmhouse in the middle ground, with a pathway leading towards it. In the foreground, we can spot elements like a wooden cart and milk canisters on a table, adding a narrative to the painting.

    The colour palette is soft yet earthy, dominated by shades of light blue, muted greens, and light yellow. The artist has used loose, expressive and textured brushwork, which adds a tactile quality and gives the painting a sense of depth.

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

    Size: 63 x 88 cm (including frame)

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  • Grounded

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    A wonderfully executed mid century modernist abstract composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

    In this atmospheric composition, the artist has applied the paint thickly, creating lots of areas of impasto (where the paint stands proud from the surface) and variation in texture. Depicting what appears to be a rural landscape, the lower section of the painting has richer, earthier colours in broad sweeping brushstrokes . This juxtaposes against the lighter top half of the painting which has been painted in a mixture of white and lilac, with hints of blue underneath, alluding to the depth of layers within the painting.

    There is a really earthy quality to the piece, and its abstract subject makes it an easy fit into most interiors.

    The painting is housed in a silver leaf wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 40 x 40 cm (including frame)

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  • Jugs & Funnel

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

    Simple yet very effective in its composition, the painting features 2 jugs and a funnel arranged atop a black cloth on a table.

    The colour palette is restrained, employing muted shades of cream, beige, and black, imbuing the work with a soothing yet nostalgic feel. By applying subtle shifts in tone, the artist skilfully uses colour gradients to enhance the three-dimensional quality of the objects.

    The brushstrokes are expressive yet controlled, giving texture and depth to the scene.

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

    Size: 64.5 x 45 cm (including frame)

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  • Afternoon Conversation

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    A very pleasant mid-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting depicts 2 figures seated on wooden chairs outside a minimalist white house, who appear to be in conversation.

    The scene is serene and conveys a sense of lightheartedness. The brushstrokes are gentle and delicate, emphasising a subtle softness in the scene. The outlines of the various forms are drawn with fine darker lines, lending the composition with a delicate, illustrative quality.

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

    Size: 44.5 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Fresh Fields

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    A lively mid-century post-impressionist landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

    Small yet impactful, the painting showcases a vibrant and abstracted depiction of nature, where lush fields with rolling hills in the background have been deconstructed and simplified into blocks of contrasting shades.

    Post-impressionist in nature, the artist has selected a saturated and rich palette – using colours to evoke emotion rather than merely representing the landscape. The use of expressive brushstrokes, combined with a lightly textured surface, contribute to the painting’s dynamic and emotive quality as well.

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

    Size: 24 x 29 cm (including frame)

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  • Blue Coast

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    A large and gentle mid-century coastal landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    This restful painting stretches horizontally, offering a panoramic view of a house nestled on a lush hill by the sea.

    The expressive brushstrokes create a lightly textured surface, and the artist has thoughtfully used a restrained palette comprising gentle and light shades of blues and greens.

    The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquillity and restfulness, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of nature.

    This large oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited wood frame with an inner silver window as well as a inner linen lining. 

    Size: 54 x 107.5 cm (including frame)

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  • All at Once

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    A beautifully textured and confidently executed mid-century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

    Executed in a semi-abstract manner, five figures of differing heights are depicted standing together. All realistic details have been intentionally left out, focusing our attention instead on colour, form and texture.

    The artist has worked boldly in his medium of oil, confidently executing expressive brushstrokes, and has used the impasto technique to create a wonderful textural quality. Each colour has also been thoughtfully selected and layered to give rise to this beautiful composition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary linen-lined frame with an inner wooden window. The painting has some minor craquelure present but this is usual for such thickly painted canvasses, and the paint layer is stable overall.

    Size: 77 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • The Grove

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

    This atmospheric landscape scene depicts a wide terracotta coloured path in the middle of green grass on either side. The composition is punctuated by a group of trees to the left.  The sky is overcast, and the rich and earthy palette adds to the moody and atmospheric effect of the painting.

    This oil on board is housed in a very complementary black and silver frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 48 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • Forest Ponder

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    A brilliantly executed abstract landscape oil composition painted by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum, and Jönköping Museum.

    In this abstracted composition, we can discern a lone figure sitting amidst  a forest setting and surrounded by trees. 

    The scene is bathed in a restrained palette of muted greens, cream, and yellows, creating a soft and gentle atmosphere. The artist employs expressive strokes and small swirls of paint, imbuing the artwork with a sense of movement and dynamism.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary wide profiled silver frame with gold tinted borders. Both the  painting and frame are in in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 35 x 37 cm (including frame)

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  • Fish and Lemons

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    A refreshing and expressive mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting depicts a still life scene of fish on a round brown plate accompanied by two vibrant yellow lemons. The objects are placed on a muted, gray-toned surface, which contrasts with the vibrant colours of the fish and lemons, allowing them to stand out.

    The artist has confidently executed loose and expressive brushstrokes, creating an impression of spontaneity. The strokes are visible and swift, adding vibrancy to the scene.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame that has a beautiful subtle green inner border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 37 x 45 cm (including frame)

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  • Twilight Coast

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    An atmospheric and serene mid-century semi-abstract coastal landscape composition, executed in oil onto board

    The painting presents a shoreline and a distant horizon where the land meets the sea, with a gentle gradation of light on the water, evoking a sense of calm as the day transitions into twilight.

    The artist has selected a restrained palette dominated by black, grey, and soft blues, creating a tranquil yet somber atmosphere. The use of long, sweeping brushstrokes imbue the work with a soothing quality.

    This oil on board is housed in complementary wood frame. The painting has some very small paint losses, but is overall in good vintage condition. The frame has minor scuffs.

    Size: 27 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Vases & Jugs

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    A gentle and soothing mid-century double-sided painting with a still life at the front and a portrait on reverse, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

    The composition features an assortment of jugs and vases arranged on a flat surface. The objects include a green bottle, a beige round jug, a yellowish earthenware pot, and a teal vase, along with a small orange-brown form that resembles a piece of fruit.

    The background is divided into abstract sections of muted colours, such as pale grey. soft blues, and warm ochre, providing a neutral yet subtly textured backdrop.

    The overall colour palette is subdued, dominated by muted earthy greens, blues, and yellows, infusing the painting with a soothing quality.

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

    Size: 54 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • City Reflections

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    An atmospheric cityscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1982.

    The subject matter appears to be a European city, likely inspired by historic architectural styles. The artist has focused on the facades of buildings, highlighting tall structures with pointed rooftops and minimal detailing, which convey the essence of the buildings without intricate details.

    The colour palette is muted, dominated by shades of earthy greens, browns, and greys, which give the painting a nostalgic, somewhat melancholic feel.

    Loose brushstrokes have been dabbed across the canvas. The paint has been applied in broad, layered strokes, and this technique gives the cityscape an impressionistic feel.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffs but is in good condition overall.

    Size:  61 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Reader in Green

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    A serene and minimalist mid-century figurative portrait, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1962.

    The painting captures a portrait of a young girl reclining with a book in hand. Her posture is relaxed, partially lying  across a muted beige cloth and green surface, but her facial features are left undefined, leaving an air of mystery. The absence of facial details invites the viewer to focus on her posture and the quiet intimacy of the scene.

    A restrained palette of muted greens and soft beiges dominates the palette, evoking a sense of calm and enhancing the contemplative mood. The brushstrokes are soft and deliberate, giving the painting a soothing quality.

    The painting is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. There is a very tiny area of paint loss to the figure’s face, as shown in close up. Otherwise it is in very good condition overall.

    Size: 58 x 84 cm (including frame)

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  • Table Delights

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    A delightful mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1946.

    The composition presents a slightly elevated view of an orange table adorned with an array of objects including 3 luscious fruit, a blue bowl, and a striking vase overflowing with a bouquet of flowers. Beside the table, we get a partial glimpse of a red chair as well as the surrounding backdrop that has repetitive shades.

    The rich colour palette is uplifting, imbuing the painting with warmth and a homely feel. Through the artist’s skillful brushwork, each object comes to life, with expressive and detailed strokes capturing intricate details as well as reflections and shadows cast on the table.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary champagne-painted wood frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

    Size: 86 x 74 cm (including frame)

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  • Wildflowers

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    A vibrant and lively mid-century floral still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition centres around a lush bouquet of little wildflowers set in a large blue vase. They are set against a rich green backdrop, which complements the vivid bouquet and highlights its brightness.

    The artist has used expressive and playful strokes as well as layered dabs of paint, giving the flowers a textured, almost three-dimensional quality.

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

    Size: 62.5 x 67.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Pots in Impasto

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    A very well executed mid century modernist still life composition from the 1950s, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Featuring broad and loose brushstrokes and thickly applied paint, this expressionist still life is full of texture and depth. The artist has used blocks of non-naturalistic colour to build up the composition, leaving areas of impasto (where the paint stand prouds from the surface) which give this painting its raw and earthy quality. The palette is muted and restrained, focused mainly on nude, beige and brown with hints of blue and green.

    This oil painting is housed in a silver frame that suits it perfectly. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some general scuffing and marks.

    Size: 47 x 47 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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  • 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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