• Seaside Passage

    Seaside Passage

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    A striking modernist style coastal landscape with figure oil painting, 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 painting presents a solitary figure walking through an archway toward a sunlit terrace overlooking the sea. The composition is rendered in bold, flattened planes of colour – sand, blue, soft cream, and oceanic blue – evoking both architectural space and emotional stillness.

    The artist has used a minimalist palette and simplified forms to reduce the scene to its essential elements, allowing light and shadow to define the narrative. Brushstrokes are broad and deliberate, with slight texture in the ground planes suggesting the warmth of a Mediterranean setting. This evocative work captures a fleeting, almost cinematic moment of solitude and transition.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs at its corners.

    Size: 40 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • What the Mirror Saw

    What the Mirror Saw

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    A quietly arresting figurative painting that captures a fleeting, introspective moment seen through a reflection of a mirror, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.

    A solitary figure stands before the mirror, partially obscured by reflection and shadow, dissolving into the textured surface of the paint. The viewer becomes part of the act of looking, drawn into the layered spatial tension between the real and the reflected.

    The mirror reveals a richly hued interior behind the subject – a warm orange -toned room with a red chair tucked casually to one side – hinting at the domestic life unfolding just beyond view. The cool white wall outside the mirror’s edge contrasts with the golden glow within, creating a striking division between inner and outer worlds.

    Executed in a bold, gestural style, the painting features expressive brushstrokes and texture. The palette balances cool with warmer earthy tones, while the confident abstraction of form imbues the scene with both intimacy and ambiguity.

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

    Size: 53 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Harbour View

    Harbour View

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    A soothing mid-century modernist painting that captures an abstracted waterfront scene rendered with bold geometric blocks and restrained tonal contrasts, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1968.

    The viewer’s perspective is elevated, possibly from a balcony or overpass, looking out across a harbour populated with moored boats and a white ferry gliding through calm waters.

    The artist has used a flattened, semi-cubist approach to space and form, using simplified shapes and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to construct the architecture and landscape. A palette of muted greys, brown, rust, and soft blues evokes an overcast or wintry atmosphere, while the warm orange of the lower rooftops adds grounding contrast.

    This oil on canvas 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 scuffing.

    Size: 39.5 x 45.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Southern Shore

    Southern Shore

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    A very atmospheric and expressive abstract landscape painting, executed in oil onto board by contemporary British artist Ian Mood.

    It captures the emotional essence of a coastal environment rather than a literal depiction, using abstract forms and a painterly style to evoke the energy, complexity, and richness of the scene.

    Earthy tones of red, brown, black, and orange dominate the central form, possibly alluding to rock formations, cliffs, or human structures. The bottom area is awash with cool greys, off-whites, and hints of gold, possibly representing a beach or tidal flat.

    The atmosphere is introspective yet vigorous, echoing nature’s forces—wind, water, erosion—while remaining grounded in abstract expressionism.

    The style is gestural and semi-abstract, reminiscent of mid-20th-century European modernism, where landscape becomes a conduit for emotional expression.

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

    Size: 65.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

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    About the artist:

    Ian Mood is a contemporary artist with an international reputation, having shown work with Saatchi London, Brooklyn Art Library, Battersea Art Fair & Manchester Art Fair – as well as being represented by numerous established galleries in the UK and US. He recently held his first solo show in New York.

    In 2019, he collaborated as artist in residence with The National Theatre (Madness of George III with Mark Gatiss) and The Royal Exchange Manchester (Mother Courage with Julie Hesmondhalgh).

    Ian is a member of Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Society Of Staffordshire Artists and the Artist Association of Nantucket (USA) where he regularly lectures as part of their summer arts programme. He was awarded the Artists Association of Nantucket Frank Swift Chase Plein Air Award in 2014.

    Ian grew up in Stoke on Trent and studied Fine Art at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

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  • Chair by the Wall

    Chair by the Wall

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    A striking mid-century modernist style composition of an interior scene, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1948 by the established Swedish artist Rune Janson (1918-2004), who’s artworks have been displayed at the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Gothenburg Art Museum and other museums in Sweden and the National Gallery in Oslo and the Centre Georges Pompidou Paris.

    The painting captures a simplified interior scene anchored by a solitary wooden chair, rendered in bold, gestural strokes. Positioned against a backdrop of abstracted architectural forms, the composition distills a domestic setting into its essential shapes and tones.

    Modernist in its ethos and executed in an expressive style, the artist has used wide, confident brushstrokes and a palette of muted shades including purple, orange and blue. The chair – angular and minimally detailed – is positioned diagonally, its presence both grounded and abstract, inviting the viewer into a contemplative space.

    The painting’s flat planes and rhythmic blocks of colour speak to the influence of European modernism, where figuration merges seamlessly with abstraction. The brushwork is raw and tactile, allowing the texture of the paint and canvas to resonate with emotional immediacy.

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

    Size: 42 x 35cm (including frame)

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  • Village Across the Water

    Village Across the Water

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    A very atmospheric mid century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto board and dated 1957.

    This painting features an abstracted coastal village scene, likely seen from across a body of water. The forms are geometric and simplified, with visible palette knife texture and thick impasto paint application, giving the surface a tactile quality.

    The rooftops are rendered in soft peach and pinkish tones, contrasted against cooler shades of grey, blue, and violet that suggest the sky and sea. The artist uses layered horizontal bands and angular structures to define the architecture and landscape, while the brushwork and impasto emphasize a modernist, impressionistic abstraction. The buildings are mostly blocky and flat, but their arrangement and the subtle changes in colour imply depth and perspective.

    The overall mood is tranquil and muted, evoking a foggy or overcast day in a quiet seaside village. Despite the abstraction, there’s a clear sense of structure and place, with the rooftops forming a cosy cluster amidst the misty surroundings.

    This is a serene and sophisticated landscape, abstracted to emphasize form, tone, and texture over realism, likely by an artist influenced by modernist and post-impressionist sensibilities.

    The painting is housed in a very well made and complementary frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 40.5 x 59 cm (including frame)

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  • Seaside Stroll

    Seaside Stroll

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    A small and very impactful mid-century figurative painting that captures a serene moment by the sea, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1976.

    The composition features two figures set against a vast, tranquil backdrop of sky and ocean. The central figure, dressed in a flowing white garment, carries a patterned bag, exuding a sense of calm and contemplation. A smaller figure, rendered in lighter hues, walks nearby, emphasising a sense of companionship or familial connection.

    The painting’s style is distinctly modernist, characterised by minimalistic forms and a textured, almost naïve approach to rendering figures. The use of a muted, pastel colour palette – predominantly soft blues, whites, and sandy beiges – enhances the ethereal quality of the piece.

    The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture and layering, imparting a sense of movement to the otherwise quiet scene.

    This oil on canvas is creatively housed in a white painted rustic wood frame. The painting is in good vintage condition. There  is some age wear to backing frame panel but this is in keeping with its style.

    Size: 28.5 x 24.5cm (including frame)

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  • Arches of the Sea

    Arches of the Sea

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    A mid-century modern painting that features a dreamlike coastal landscape, defined by its geometric abstractions and surreal composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1948.

    The dominant visual motif consists of overlapping, translucent arch shapes that rise from a calm blue sea, reminiscent of towering, otherworldly rock formations or monumental arches. In the background, stylised islands emerge, silhouetted against a deep blue sky. A small, solitary boat in the foreground adds a human element, emphasising the scale and solitude of the scene.

    The style of the painting blends elements of abstraction and surrealism. The use of clean, overlapping shapes creates a sense of depth and dimension, while the simplified forms hint at both architectural and natural inspiration.

    The brushwork is meticulous and controlled, emphasising sharp edges and smooth colour transitions. The palette is dominated by cool tones, including deep navy blues, teal, and soft mint greens, creating a tranquil and contemplative mood. The interplay of lighter and darker shades enhances the layering effect, while subtle highlights suggest reflections on water.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with ridges. The painting has some very minor marks, but is in good condition overall. The frame has some scuffing.

    Size: 59 x 51 cm (including frame)

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  • The Boathouse

    The Boathouse

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    A large and serene modernist painting that captures a quiet waterfront scene with minimalistic charm, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1991.

    The composition features two docked boats beside a boathouse, nestled against a backdrop of stylised green trees. A lone figure stands near the entrance of the boathouse, adding a subtle human presence without disrupting the painting’s calm ambiance.

    Modernist in its ethos, the composition has been rendered in a flat, geometric style. The artist has skilfully deconstructed and simplified the scene into blocks of contrasting colours using expressive yet flat brushstrokes through horizontal layering that demonstrates depth to the painting. A muted yet harmonious palette of dusty greens, soft greys, beige, and pale blue have been used, imbuing with work with a soothing quality.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited frame with an inner white border.  The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing as shown. 

    Size: 65 x 77 cm (including frame)

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  • Echoes of the Coast

    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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  • Geometric Harbour

    Geometric Harbour

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    A gentle and brilliantly executed mid-century modern painting that features an abstracted harbour scene, painted in oil onto board and dated 1960.

    The composition likely depicts a small fishing village with moored boats and angular buildings nestled along the shore. Containing elements of geometric abstraction, the forms of the boats and  architectural elements have been deconstructed and simplified into an arrangement of sharp lines and faceted shapes.

    The colour palette is an elegant blend of muted earth tones, including yellow, deep green, soft blue, and beige, creating a harmonious, atmospheric effect. The boats are rendered in stark white, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the center of the composition.

    Executed in a restrained yet confident manner, the brushstrokes are smooth and blended, with subtle textural variations that enhance depth and structure.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen lining and white border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some surface marks at the bottom right of its inner border.

    Size: 40 x 64.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Moonlit Sea

    Moonlit Sea

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    An atmospheric mid-century abstract coastal landscape, executed in oil onto board.

    The composition presents a seascape with angular landforms in the foreground, shimmering under the moonlight. Two ships, one dark and another in a vivid orange hue, navigate the distant horizon, adding a sense of movement and narrative to the scene.

    Executed in an abstracted yet expressive style, the artist has used a restrained yet evocative palette dominated by cool blues, grey, and whites, punctuated by darker shades from browns from the rocks, as well as a black and orange from the boats.

     The brushstrokes are broad and gestural, adding a dynamic quality to the scene. The soft glow of the moon, reflected on the waters, adds a sense of tranquility and mystery.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary grey-painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some surface paint loss.

    Size: 34 x 47 cm (including frame)

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  • Coastal Abstraction

    Coastal Abstraction

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    A striking and brilliantly executed mid-century modernist abstract composition that captures a rugged coastal landscape through a geometric interplay of angular shapes and layered textures, painted in oil onto board and dated 1959 by Swedish artist Gustaf Skoglund (1923-2003).

    Rendered in an abstract, almost cubist manner, the artist has skilfully deconstructed and fragmented the natural scenery into overlapping planes of earthy browns, muted blues, and soft greys, evoking the rocky shoreline, rolling dunes, and distant waters.

    The palette consists of subdued, earthy hues that imbue the work with a soothing yet nostalgic quality. The brushstrokes vary—some areas exhibit smooth, blended applications, while others feature expressive, swift horizontal strokes that emphasise the tactile nature of rock formations and land contours.

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

    Size: 36.5 x 49.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Harbour Front

    Harbour Front

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    A charming harbour town scene painted in 2023 , by British artist Elaine Allender.

    This quayside scene has been built up in layers of paper and paint. We see the village houses tumbling down to the quay, the old harbour walls and a couple of boats moored up on the sea. The painting is full of texture, and has some of the charming roughness associated with real harbours.

    The upper half is dominated by rows of houses with varied shapes and sizes, featuring pitched roofs and small windows. The colour palette of the buildings includes soft blues, earthy browns, and muted creams, adding a rustic and weathered charm. The architectural details, like chimneys and rooflines, are rendered with textured brushstrokes, enhancing depth and realism. The water reflects the dock and buildings above, rendered in soft, blended tones of blue, peach, and grey, creating a shimmering, rippled effect. The sky occupies the top portion of the painting, featuring dynamic swirls of soft blues and creamy yellows, suggesting a bright, breezy day.

    Bright orange buoy-like accents and lifebuoys add pops of colour, drawing attention to specific elements in the scene. The painting’s layered textures and varied strokes add a tactile quality that conveys the atmosphere of a working harbour.

    Overall, the painting beautifully captures the essence of a quaint seaside village, with its blend of rustic charm, lively textures, and serene maritime elements.

    The painting is bordered by a clean, lime-waxed wooden tray frame that complements the coastal theme. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 46 x 46 cm (including frame)

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  • Dancing Waves

    Dancing Waves

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    A unique abstract monotype by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, dated 2021 and beautifully presented in a white card mount and framed behind glass.

    The composition features a mini seascape, using a rich Prussian blue against handmade papers and finished with gold. Dancing Waves is a small monotype, exploring how the process of monotype and particularly the removing and layering of ink can form semi recognisable seascapes. Although not based on a specific place, the movement of the ink makes this imaginary seascape remind you of dancing waves. This monotype is 1/1 , making it entirely unique.

    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.

    The monotype is framed behind glass. Both artwork and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 23 x 17 cm (including frame)

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  • Into the Wild

    Into the Wild

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    A unique abstract monotype by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, dated 2022 and beautifully presented in a white card mount and framed behind glass.

    Into the wild is a monotype which creates a sense of a stormy sea, using chine-collé against the black ink. This was made using dampened paper and etching ink, whilst the lokta paper for the chine-collé  attached using a rice paste as it is rolled with the plate through the press. This process has given the monotype great depth and texture.

    Size: 29 x 23.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Blue Coast

    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. The painting has some small areas of paint loss as well light craquelure. The frame has minor signs of age but is stable.

    Size: 54 x 107.5 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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  • Tales from the Sea

    Tales from the Sea

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    A soothing and tranquil mid-century semi-abstract seascape, executed in oil onto board.

    This composition captures the serene beauty of a coastal landscape at low tide. In the foreground, we can discern boats in the sand, and in the background, the ocean and sky stretch endlessly into the horizon, creating a sense of infinite calm.

    Semi-abstract in nature, realistic details have been intentionally omitted and the painting is characterised by planes of contrasting colours as well as sweeping, fluid brushstrokes.

    The artist has used an interesting  palette of sandy tones  with subtle touches of green and pink, adding a nostalgic, almost dreamlike quality to the piece.

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

    Size: 44 x 81 cm (including frame)

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  • Sail Boats & Flowers

    Sail Boats & Flowers

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    A fantastic and confidently executed expressionist mid-century composition, painted in oil onto board.

    A large brown vase filled with striking orange and yellow flowers punctuates the foreground of the painting, and with a view of a vast sea with sailing boats behind it. Tucked away on the left-hand side of the composition stands a small orange hut. Its striking hue contrasts beautifully against the darker blue ocean.

    Executed in an expressive manner, the artist demonstrates strong emotion in the piece through the use of rich colours that infuses the scene with energy, as well as bold and confident brushstrokes that create a textural visual impact.

    This oil on board is housed in a deep-profiled wood frame with an inner gilt and cream window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  43 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Sea Catch

    Sea Catch

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    A brilliantly executed and lively mid-century modernist composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

    In this scene, we see a group of three fishermen in a boat out at sea. They appear to have a net in their hands, awaiting for the catch of the day.

    The painting has been executed in an expressionist manner – the brushstrokes are visible and dynamic, moving in a myriad of directions and imbuing the painting with a sense of energy

    This painting would look perfect in a nautical-themed interior, or perhaps in a setting that is close to the sea.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a unique dark blue – green frame with an inner gilt border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 54.5 x 87 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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  • Watching the Waves

    Watching the Waves

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    An expressive and beautifully textured mid-century seascape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Executed in rich colours and confident brushstrokes, this artwork depicts a lone male figure sitting by coastal huts, overseeing the ocean. The figure is looking out towards the choppy waters, admiring the beauty of nature set before his eyes as strong tidal waves crash in the vast ocean.

    With areas of thick impasto creating texture and three-dimensionality – the work is imbued with a strong sense of movement, as one can almost feel the energy of the breaking waves.

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

    Size: 66 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Boats in Pastel

    Boats in Pastel

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    A large and atmospheric mid 20th century modernist pastel and gouache composition,  depicting boats docked at a harbour.

    Using a restrained colour palette comprising shades of black, blue and yellow, the mellow and muted tones  create an air of nostalgia in this piece.

    Loose brushstrokes though executed in a seemingly swift and unrestrained manner, are thoughtful and precise – wonderfully capturing the transient conditions of light and water.

    This pastel and gouache composition is housed beautifully in a wide-profiled light gilt (champagne) and silver frame. It is also glazed (there is a sheet of glass between the frame and the painting). The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some areas of scuffing commensurate with its age. Please note that due to the glass there are areas of reflection in the photographs.

    Size: 59.5 x 86 cm (including frame)

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    Reverie

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    This modernist style painting strikes a fine balance between realism and abstraction. We see a calming and dreamy riverscape on the one hand, but the combination of bold lines, subjective use of colour and  distinct forms and shapes adds an element of abstraction to the piece. We’re unable to tie the landscape to any particular place or moment in time, which lends a sense of mystery to the piece. It allows us to let our minds wander, transporting us to a distant place faraway, away from the stresses of everyday life. The post-impressionist elements of this painting would make it a good fit for a contemporary interior.

    This oil on board comes unframed, and has minor surface marks on the edges that would be easily hidden by a frame.

    Size: 44 x 36cm

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  • The Waterway

    The Waterway

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    A calm and tranquil watercolour artwork that would stand out in any interior.

    A waterway is presented in front of a row of houses in a suburban neighbourhood. The sky is blue, and in full fall glory, the leaves on the trees have started turning orange.

    The artist has chosen a unique and limited colour palette, yet has managed to capture the scene effortlessly by playing with the intensity of the respective hues.

    This watercolour on paper is in excellent vintage condition. There are some un-obvious pinhole marks at the corners.  It comes with a beautiful grey wooden frame, and is covered with glass.

    Size: 43.2 x 31.7cm (including frame)

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  • Icy Winter

    Icy Winter

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    A beautifully ethereal mid century modernist winter landscape scene, painted in oil onto canvas.

    This semi abstract landscape features a pertinently restrained colour palette, with the artist showing off his mastery and skill in using a limited palette to create a composition with such depth and profundity. To the bottom of the composition with see fragmented lines and hard-edged forms that captures the essence of the icy ground. Amongst the sea of blue and white we see a flicker of yellow, where the sun and its reflection is visible. The artist has use both brush and palette knife, creating different layers, both softer and gentler sections as well as more angular, textured areas.

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

    Size: 44 x 52 cm (including frame)

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  • Boathouse

    Boathouse

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    A soothing and restful modernist style river landscape composition, executed in oil and dated 1971.

    The composition presents a boat shed situated in lush greenery, and resting by a river where a boat is docked.

    The use of a cool and earthy colour palette including shades of blue, green, and brown imbues the painting with a calming feel. Containing impressionist qualities, distinct painterly brushstrokes have been dabbed swiftly across the surface, beautifully capturing the nature landscape and transient conditions of reflection and rippling effect of the water.

    This oil on canvas has been laid onto board, and is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. A tiny sliver of the backing board is visible to the top right corner. There is age toning to the linen border, as well as light wear to some of the frame corners.

    Size:  54 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • A Moment at Sea

    A Moment at Sea

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    A serene and minimalist mid-century seascape that distils the vastness of the ocean into a moment of quiet contemplation, executed in oil onto canvas.

    A single, small vessel floats gently across an expansive field of calm water, its presence subtle yet poetic against the open horizon. The composition is deliberately minimal, inviting the viewer to linger on atmosphere rather than narrative, and evoking a sense of solitude, balance, and slow passage of time.

    Executed in a restrained modernist style characteristic of mid-century painting, the work favours simplicity of form and clarity of mood over detail. The palette is dominated by soft blue-green and grey tones, gently modulated to suggest shifting light across the sea’s surface. Muted earth hues anchor the lower edge, subtly grounding the composition.

    The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, with fine textural variations visible across the painted surface. Delicate tonal transitions create depth and movement within the otherwise tranquil plane of water, while the small, darker accents of the boat provide a quiet focal point. Altogether, the painting embodies the fascination with reduction, atmosphere, and the emotional power of understatement.

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

    Size: 54 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • Beluga Whale at Sea

    Beluga Whale at Sea

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    A charming and whimsical naïve style contemporary painting of a maritime scene, executed in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.

    A white beluga whale glides through rich blue waters, while above the horizon a tall sailing ship drifts beneath a soft pink sky dotted with small clouds.

    Executed in a contemporary naïve style, the painting embraces clarity over realism. Perspective is intentionally flattened, proportions are stylised, and forms are reduced to their essential shapes. This simplicity enhances its whimsical, almost folkloric quality. The composition is clean and balanced, with strong horizontal divisions that give the work a calm, meditative rhythm.

    The palette is bold yet harmonious: deep blues contrast beautifully with the warm rose-pink sky, while the pale whale stands out as the focal point. Brushwork appears smooth and controlled, with areas of flat, opaque colour that emphasise the graphic quality of the composition.

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

    British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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    Size: 31.5 x 37.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Great White Shark at Sea

    Great White Shark at Sea

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    A striking naïve style contemporary painting of a dramatic maritime scene, executed in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.

    The painting depicts a monumental shark gliding through calm, cerulean waters while, above the surface, a tall-masted sailing ship drifts serenely under a rose-tinted sky.

    Executed in a contemporary naïve style, the work embraces flat perspective and bold simplification. Forms are clearly outlined, proportions intentionally exaggerated for emphasis, and spatial depth is suggested through horizontal bands of colour rather than traditional modelling. The shark’s commanding scale is dramatically larger than the distant ship, enhancing the dreamlike, storytelling quality of the piece, lending it a subtly surreal charm.

    The colour palette is both playful and harmonious. Layers of blue shift from deeper tones below to lighter hues near the surface, while the sky transitions through warm blush and coral pinks. The dark charcoal body of the shark anchors the composition, contrasted by its pale underbelly and small accents of red in the mouth. The restrained palette heightens visual clarity and impact.

    Brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, with areas of flat, even application that emphasise shape over texture. Subtle tonal variations within the water suggest gentle movement, while the sky’s gradient appears softly blended. The overall finish is clean and deliberate, reinforcing the naïve aesthetic while maintaining a confident contemporary edge.

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

    British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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    Size: 32.5 x 50.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Lesser Spotted Dogfish

    Lesser Spotted Dogfish

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    A visually engaging contemporary naïve style painting depicting two Lesser Spotted Dogfish gliding in quiet formation beneath gently rippling waters, executed in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.

    Set against a softly modulated blue sea, the pair move horizontally across the composition, their elongated bodies and distinctive spotted markings rendered with clarity and playful precision.

    Executed in a naïve style, the work embraces simplified form and flattened perspective. The fish are presented in profile, their proportions slightly stylised to emphasise pattern and silhouette over anatomical realism. The repetition of the two figures creates a pleasing sense of rhythm and balance, lending the composition a calm, almost decorative quality.

    The palette is harmonious and restrained. The cool blue water is built from subtle tonal variations, with light, horizontal strokes suggesting surface movement. In contrast, the dogfish are painted in warm sandy tones, scattered with rhythmic brown spots that animate their forms. Fine linear details define the fins and gill markings, adding gentle texture without disrupting the painting’s graphic simplicity.

    Brushwork is smooth and controlled, with flat, even applications of paint enhancing the bold outlines and clean silhouettes. Delicate, feathered strokes in the background provide atmosphere while allowing the spotted patterning to remain the focal point.

    This oil on board is presented in a dark wooden frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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    Size: 35 x 45 cm (including frame)

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