Coastal & Seascapes – Page 4 – The Discerning Palette

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Coastal Horizons

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A serene mid-century modernist coastal landscape that captures the essence of a tranquil shoreline, executed in oil onto board and dated 1977 on the reverse.

The work exhibits an abstract, yet expressive style, characterised by a loose, painterly approach, and focuses on the interplay of form and colour as opposed to realistic details.

The artist has used broad and gestural brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The use of short expressive dabs used to paint the landscape and sky contrasts with the smooth, almost ethereal handling of the water and sand, which adds character to the painting.

A harmonious palette of soft blues, whites, and muted earth tones dominate the work, infusing the scene with a calming aesthetic. The cool blues of the water contrast gently with the muted sands, while touches of olive green and yellow along the shore evoke the natural beauty of the scene.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary solid wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing as shown.

Size: 46 x 58.5cm (including frame)

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Coastal Cafe

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A very atmospheric mid century modernist composition in oil, painted onto board.

This painting depicts a sunlit café terrace beside the harbour in Paphos, Cyprus, rendered in a loose, impressionistic style. The scene exudes Mediterranean warmth and leisure, with golden light dominating the palette.

The buildings behind the terrace are painted in soft pastel tones—lavender, peach, and ochre—with subtle shadows suggesting the intensity of the midday sun. A line of round-topped trees stretches into the distance along the promenade, creating a rhythmic, almost sculptural element. On the right side, the calm, blue harbour is visible, with moored boats, gentle waves, and sunlit reflections adding a tranquil touch. In the background, rolling hills and headlands suggest the rugged Cypriot coastline fading into a hazy, sun-washed distance.

The brushwork is loose and expressive, focusing on form and light over fine detail. Figures and objects are suggested rather than defined, giving the scene a dreamy, almost timeless quality.

This work captures a moment of peaceful coastal life, where locals and visitors enjoy the simple pleasure of sitting at a café by the sea. The painting reflects the relaxed elegance of Cyprus and conveys the hazy beauty of Mediterranean light, inviting the viewer into its idyllic atmosphere.

The painting is set in a sleek, gold-toned frame that complements the warm tones and enhances the classical Mediterranean ambience. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 41.5 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Lakeside Village

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A large and vivid mid century modernist landscape scene in oil, painted onto canvas.

It depicts a lakeside village with two houses flanking a winding road that leads the viewer’s eye down to a shimmering body of water. In the background, dark rolling hills or mountains form a dramatic horizon beneath a streaked, lightly clouded sky tinged with orange.

The artist employs bold, impasto brushstrokes, giving the surface rich texture and dynamic movement. The strokes are visible and directional, shaping elements like trees, rooftops, water, and hills. The painting captures the rustic charm and quiet drama of nature. Its swirling strokes and vibrant yet moody palette evoke a feeling of nostalgia, solitude, and emotional connection to place.

The painting is housed in a wide profile frame which suits it well. The painting is in good vintage condition. There is some general age wear to the frame, but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 66 x 75 cm (including frame)

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Still Shores

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A serene and minimalist modernist style coastal landscape oil painting dated 1972, 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.

Small in size yet impactful, the composition captures the quiet harmony between land, sea, and sky in a distilled coastal scene. The composition is divided horizontally, with a cool expanse of pale blue water occupying the lower half, gently meeting a strip of muted earth tones – browns and greens – that represent a distant, tree-lined coast. Rounded, blocky foliage punctuates the landscape, offering visual rhythm and balance.

Executed with flat planes of colour and simplified shapes, the style reflects mid-century modernist sensibilities — favouring form and mood over detail. The brushwork is smooth and restrained, emphasising the clean geometry of the scene and lending it a meditative stillness.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing but is in good condition overall.

Size: 26 x 33.5cm (including frame)

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Boulders

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A very well executed mid century modernist semi-abstract landscape depicting a rocky shoreline with water reflecting the rugged terrain, painted in oil onto canvas.

The scene features large rock formations in both the foreground and background, possibly part of a coastal or lakeside setting. The water is calm, reflecting the shapes and colours of the rocks, creating a mirror-like effect. In the background, hills or cliffs rise up, depicted in broad, angular shapes.

The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a textured, layered appearance. The artist uses both soft blended areas and sharp, angular strokes, which adds a dynamic, almost cubist-like abstraction to the rocks. The water is rendered with fluid, sweeping strokes, capturing the movement of light and reflection.

This painting conveys a sense of tranquillity and natural beauty, focusing on the interplay of light, texture, and form. The bold, simplified rocks contrast with the fluid reflections in the water, creating a dynamic yet harmonious composition. The artist’s expressive brushwork and modernist approach make this piece feel both timeless and contemporary, evoking the serenity of a quiet coastal landscape.

This oil on canvas is housed in a well suited silver frame, complementing the cool tones of the sky and water while maintaining a contemporary aesthetic. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffs but is in good condition overall.

Size: 45.5 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Boats on the Shore

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 43 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Dramatic Coast

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A richly textured and coloured mid century modernist seascape in oil, painted onto canvas and dated 1985.

The artist has very effectively captured the dramatic nature of the coastline – from the moody atmospheric skies and choppy waters, to the dark rocks and sand. There is a real sense of depth and power that emanates from the painting, notwithstanding its modest size.

Areas of impasto where the paint has been applied very thickly gives the painting its textural effect, capturing the rawness of the natural landscape.

This oil on canvas is housed in a simple wood frame which suits it very well. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 30 x 44 cm (including frame)

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Naval Steamship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Size: 42.5 x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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Resting Rowboat

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A large and tranquil modernist painting that features a solitary rowboat resting on the shore, with a calm and expansive sea stretching out to the horizon, executed in oil onto board and dated 1981.

The rowboat, painted in muted whites and blues with earthy brown wooden supports, lies on a patch of grass, hinting at a moment of stillness and quiet reflection.

The painting is executed in a modernist style, employing geometric simplification and flat planes of colour to depict the scene. The brushstrokes are textured and deliberate, creating a tactile quality that enhances the sense of depth despite the otherwise flattened perspective.

The artist has used a restrained colour palette dominated by soft blues, pale whites, and earthy browns, evoking a serene coastal atmosphere. The subtle blending of sky and sea, contrasted with the distinct white of the boat, draws attention to the central subject while maintaining a harmonious balance.

Overall, this artwork beautifully captures the nostalgic essence of a quiet coastal moment.

This large oil on board is housed in a complementary cream frame with an inner cream border. The painting has some light marks on its outer border, but is in good vintage condition overall. The frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 57 x 74.5 cm (including frame)

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Submarine and Sperm Whale

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A very engaging nautical whale scene, painted in a naïve style in oil onto canvas, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting features a stylised sperm whale in a whimsical, folk art style. Painted in a flat, matte black, the whale has a massive rectangular head and a curled, expressive tail. The whale’s mouth is open, revealing a row of sharp, exaggerated triangular red teeth, adding a touch of humour. It has a prominent white eye that gives it a quirky, alert expression.

Near the top of the painting, a small grey submarine floats on the ocean surface. It has a simple form with yellow-lit portholes, a periscope, and a rotating propeller indicated by motion lines. The inclusion of the submarine adds a playful narrative element, possibly hinting at a humorous or surreal underwater encounter.

This is a whimsical and narrative-driven artwork that juxtaposes a majestic sperm whale with a tiny submarine in a humorous and imaginative way. The flat, graphic quality and minimal detail suggest a light-hearted tone, while the bold shapes and clear composition make it visually striking.

This oil on canvas is housed in a black frame which suits it well. Both painting and frame are in very good 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: 53 x 43.5 cm (including frame)

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Coastal Serenity

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A soothing and tranquil coastal landscape composition presented through an abstracted perspective, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1973.

The composition features a calm coastal scene with sandy shores, distant greenery, and an expansive sky that adds depth and atmosphere.

Rendered in a modernist style, the painting embraces simplification and abstraction, the artist has skillfully deconstructed the scene into planes of contrasting colour. Overall, there is a focus on form and colour harmony rather than intricate realism.

The colour palette consists of muted pastel tones – soft blues, pale yellows, gentle greens, and warm beige—creating a serene and contemplative mood.

The artist has used expressive yet smooth brushstrokes with visible directional movement, adding energy and a dynamic quality to the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has very minor scuffs.

Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Ethereal Sea

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A soothing and beautifully textured mid-century abstract seascape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

Although abstract in nature, the painting is characterised by a tranquil depiction of a seascape.

The subtle and muted palette of blues, soft greens, and off-whites suggests a serene, atmospheric scene, possibly of a sea horizon merging into a cloudy sky.

The brushstrokes are layered, fluid and dynamic, hinting at waves. The impasto technique adds depth and tactile quality to the painting.

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

Size: 48 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Narwhal

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A small and engaging nautical whale composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting features a charming, folk-art-style depiction of a narwhal swimming in the ocean, with a steamship sailing above the waves in the background. The narwhal, known as the “unicorn of the sea,” is painted in soft, muted beige tones, with a long, straight tusk extending from its head. Its tail curls gracefully, adding a whimsical touch to the composition. The narwhal’s small, round eye gives it an expressive and peaceful demeanour.

The ocean is depicted in layered shades of blue, creating a simple yet effective sense of movement in the water. Above the waves, a small black steamship with a red-flagged smokestack is seen puffing grey smoke into the sky. The sky is a soft, aged beige, lending the painting a weathered, nostalgic feel.

The artwork is framed in a black wood frame, which contrasts nicely with the lighter tones of the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage 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: 33.5 x 28.5 cm (including frame)

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Quiet Coastline

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A calm and serene mid-century coastal landscape composition that captures a quiet coastline, executed in oil onto canvas.

The work leans towards an impressionistic style, focusing more on atmosphere rather than realistic detail. The artist has captured the essence of the nature landscape through loose and expressive brushstrokes.

The colour palette is soft and natural, dominated by earthy tones and muted blues that imbue the work with a soothing feel.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has marks, and some surface wear at its lower left corner.

Size: 41.5 x 71 cm (including frame)

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Thoughts by 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 by coastal huts, overlooking the ocean with strong tidal waves. The figure is looking out towards the choppy waters, standing deep in thought.

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 cream wood frame with an inner linen border and brown window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 53 x 56 cm (including frame)

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Abstract Pair

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A striking pair of mid-century modernist abstract compositions, executed in oil onto canvas and sold as a set.

The artworks showcase a dynamic interplay of geometric forms in a vibrant, structured arrangement. The works are set against a bold yellow background, with carefully placed circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles in vivid primary and secondary colours. The compositions create a sense of balance and movement, reflecting the influence of Bauhaus and Constructivist principles.

The colour palette is rich and vivid, adding a lively and energetic quality to the works.

The brushstrokes appear smooth and deliberate, indicative of a precise and clean application of paint, with a focus on sharp edges and defined shapes rather than gestural or expressive marks.

These oil on canvas paintings are housed in complementary gilt frames. The painting on the left has a small loss at the top edge of the canvas as shown in close up. The painting on the right has a very small loss along the top edge of canvas as shown, but this is only noticeable upon closer inspection. Otherwise, both paintings are in very good vintage condition.

Size of each artwork: 74 x 64 cm (including frame)

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Blue Chairs

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A minimalist and inviting composition that presents a tranquil seaside setting, painted in oil onto board and dated 1982.

Two empty blue chairs punctuate the composition, and are subtly placed on a sandy shore. The horizon line delicately separates the soft pink sky from the muted blue ocean, evoking a dreamlike stillness. Executed in a minimalist and semi-abstract style, the composition emphasises simplicity, and conveys a sense of quiet anticipation and nostalgia, as if capturing the remnants of a conversation or an intimate moment left behind.

The artist has used a restrained palette dominated by pastel tones—muted pinks, warm beige, and soft blues. The gentle contrast between these hues enhances the overall sense of calm and harmony, with the blue chairs standing out as focal points against the subdued background.

The brushwork is delicate and layered, blending colours to create an impressionistic haze that blurs the boundaries between sky, sea, and sand, and reinforcing the ethereal mood of the scene.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a small area of paint loss at its lower edge as shown.

Size: 56 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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Coastal Splendour

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A mesmerising mid-century abstract coastal landscape where earth, sea, and sky converge in a harmonious splendour, painted in oil onto board.

Through sweeping brushstrokes and rich contrasting colours, the scene comes alive with vibrant energy.

In the foreground, hints of brown and green suggest rugged coastal terrain. Moving towards the middle ground, a boat emerges within the expanse of a striking plane of azure blue that resembles the sea. Finally, in the background, the sky stretches out in a captivating display of atmospheric hues, blending seamlessly with the distant horizon.

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

Size: 35 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Fading Tide

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A soothing and evocative mid-century abstract coastal landscape that captures the quiet beauty of a shoreline, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1960.

The composition is divided into layered horizontal bands, suggesting the sea, sky, and land. The horizon line is subtly softened, creating a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective.

The artist has used a muted palette, comprising of cool blues and greys dominating the upper section to represent the sky and distant sea, while the middle ground features off-whites and sandy beiges, suggesting a shoreline. The foreground contrasts with deep browns and blacks, adding depth and grounding the composition.

The painting embraces an abstract, impressionistic approach with expressive and gestural brushwork. The emphasis is on texture and layering rather than fine details, allowing the viewer to interpret the landscape with a sense of emotion and mood rather than realistic details.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with an inner linen lining. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing at its top left corner.

Size: 38 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Normandy Harbour

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A large, lively and energetic harbour scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1953 by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum, the Swedish Modern Museum, and also in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

The painting captures the vibrant charm of Honfleur, a historic port town in Normandy, France. The composition depicts a lively harbour scene with a stylised green boat in the foreground, a fortified structure with red-roofed towers, and a collection of white buildings lining the coastline. Figures dressed in white stroll along the streets, and a bold tree frames the right side of the image, providing contrast to the cool blues of the sky and water.

Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, this striking painting emphasises rich colours, decorative pattern, and a flattened perspective.

A palette of rich earth tones and cool blues defines the scene. The sky and water are rendered in a bright turquoise, creating a sense of depth, while the brown hues of the foreground add warmth. The bold use of red in the rooftops and small accents throughout the piece adds a dynamic contrast.

The has used confident, expressive brushstrokes that add texture and movement to the scene. The artist’s technique suggests spontaneity, with thick, gestural marks that convey both structure and fluidity.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a very robust distressed frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some paint losses, as shown.

Size: 66 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Drifting in Blue

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A mid-century painting that captures a serene yet dynamic beach scene, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1967.

The composition depicts six figures wading and swimming in the ocean, appearing to be leisurely enjoying the gentle waves. A rhythmic movement of waves dominates the background, lending a sense of motion to the composition.

The artist has used a loose, expressive style reminiscent of mid-century modern impressionism, using bold and gestural brushstrokes as well as focusing on colour as opposed to realistic details.

The colour palette consists of cool blue shades as well as darker navy blue for the water and sky, juxtaposed with yellows from the figures, creating a vibrant yet harmonious contrast.

The brushwork is fluid and dynamic, with painterly strokes that capture the texture of the waves and the shimmer of sunlight reflecting on the water.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary frame with a hessian lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 60 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Resting Boats

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A brilliantly executed modernist style harbour scene with several sailboats moored at the dock, executed in oil onto board and dated 1930.

The composition is divided into three main areas: the sandy foreground, the deep blue water, and the distant hills under a muted sky. The boats have been simplified into geometric shapes, emphasising form over intricate detail.

The artist has used a restrained but evocative colour palette dominated by earthy browns, deep blues, and cool greys, creating a sense of harmony and balance.

The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with visible texture adding depth and movement to the scene. The linear rigging of the boats provides a striking contrast to the more fluid rendering of the water and sky, reinforcing the structured yet dynamic nature of the composition.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. There are scattered surface marks and small losses to the paint surface. The frame has paint losses to its edges and corners.

Size: 49 x 57cm (including frame)

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Ship and Humpback Whale

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A very engaging nautical whale scene, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting is a folk-art-style maritime scene, depicting a large black whale and a sailing ship, using a simple and stylized composition.

The whale appears calm and serene, possibly symbolizing the grandeur and mystery of the ocean. The ship’s forward motion and red flags contrast with the whale’s stillness, possibly suggesting themes of human exploration versus nature’s quiet power.

The artwork uses a muted, earthy colour palette of blues, blacks, and browns, giving it a vintage, weathered look. The sea and sky are painted in soft gradients, creating a subtle atmospheric effect. The ship and whale are rendered in a flat, graphic style, typical of folk or naïve art, which prioritizes storytelling over realism.

The painting is set in a simple, rustic off-white wooden frame, enhancing its folk-art aesthetic and vintage appeal. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage 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: 52.5 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Ship and Sperm Whale

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A very engaging nautical whale scene, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting is a folk-art-style maritime scene, depicting a sperm whale and a sailing ship in a simple, stylized manner.

The whale, depicted with a large, boxy head and small eye, seems to have a playful yet ominous presence. The ship’s full sails and forward movement contrast with the whale’s calm, drifting pose, possibly hinting at the relationship between humans and nature, or exploration.

The artwork uses a muted, earthy colour palette of blues, blacks, and browns, giving it a vintage, weathered look. The sea and sky are painted in soft gradients, creating a subtle atmospheric effect. The ship and whale are rendered in a flat, graphic style, typical of folk or naïve art, which prioritizes storytelling over realism.

The painting is set in a simple, rustic off-white wooden frame, enhancing its folk-art aesthetic and vintage appeal. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage 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: 52.5 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Dockside Dwellings

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A subdued and tranquil mid-century modernist style coastal scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1956.

The painting presents a quiet dockside setting, where boats rest along the shoreline against a group of angular architectural forms.

The artist has used a restrained colour palette dominated by darker earthy tones – deep browns, blacks, and greys, contrasted with soft beige, off-white, and muted blue-green hues. The darker shades contribute to the subdued atmosphere of the scene.

The brushwork is expressive yet controlled, with a mix of broad, flat areas of colour and more gestural, textured strokes.

Overall, there is an emphasis on form and structure, with a simplified, almost abstracted representation of the elements, characteristic of mid-century modernist aesthetics.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited wood frame with a silver tint. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 60 x 83.5 cm (including frame)

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Polruan Quayside

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A large and very well executed contemporary harbourside composition, painted in acrylic onto canvas and presented in a very well suited lime-waxed wood tray frame, by British artist Elaine Allender.

This painting depicts a picturesque view of Polruan Quayside, capturing the charm of the coastal village with a soft, serene atmosphere. We see a layering of the harbourside houses with their gables and slate roofs, painted in a palette of blues, neutrals and terracottas, with pops of orange. A stone quay runs horizontally across the lower part of the painting, connecting the village to the water.

The water reflects the buildings and sky above in soft, blurred strokes, creating a mirror-like effect. Several small boats, including black and orange ones, are moored near the quay, adding a touch of activity and maritime character.

The sky features a gentle gradient of light blue and soft peach, adding warmth to the scene.

The painting has a semi-abstract, impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes, especially in the water and sky. This work beautifully captures the tranquility and charm of Polruan, emphasizing its connection to the sea and its quaint, timeless character.

This large acrylic on canvas is housed in a well crafted lime-waxed wood tray frame which gives it a contemporary feel. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 55 x 80 cm (including frame)

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Coastal Boats

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A soothing and subdued mid-century seascape composition, executed in oil onto board.

The painting presents a serene coastal scene with boats resting on calm waters near a shore, with small red huts visible in the background. Rendered in an expressive style, the painting is characterised by loose and sweeping brushstrokes that capture the essence of the scene rather than realistic details.

The colour palette is soft, dominated by cool tones such as pale blues and greys, which convey a tranquil atmosphere. These cool muted shades are contrasted with subtle hints of warmer colours, like the earthy reds of the huts and the orange accents on the boats, creating a balanced and harmonious composition.

The artist’s brushwork is dynamic and textured, with visible strokes that bring an energetic quality to the painting.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited wood frame The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has minor wear and scuffs, but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 36.5 x 45 cm (including frame)

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Port View

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A large and vivid mid century modernist townscape composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

In this port scene, the artist has reduced the buildings and structures down into planes of non naturalistic colour, creating segmented areas of contrasting colour that form this vivid scene. In the distance, the sea is visible, with a monument in turquoise punctuating the composition. The brushstrokes are largely horizontal, except for the trees (painted in brown), as well as the sky. There is a palpable energy and movement to the piece, and a lovely rhythmic effect flowing through the painting.

The painting is housed in a wood frame which complements it very well. The painting has a small loss to the top edge as shown in the close ups, but is otherwise in good condition.

Size: 59.5 x 72 cm (including frame)

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Sea Solitude

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A moody and atmospheric mid-century seascape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The subject matter appears to be a coastal scene featuring a tumultuous sea. At the center of the composition is a small, bright red sailboat, providing a striking focal point amidst the otherwise somber palette.

The style leans toward expressionism and abstraction, focusing on emotion over realistic details. The artist has used a loose, impasto technique, where thick layers of paint create dynamic textures that give the sea and sky an almost tactile quality.

The palette is restrained, predominantly composed of monochrome shades of grey which dominate the sea and sky, conveying a stormy or overcast mood. The splash of red in the sailboat contrasts sharply, drawing the viewer’s eye.

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

Size: 53 x 64 cm (including frame)

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Houses by the Port

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A captivating composition with a view of a port with an expressive and dynamic energy, executed in oil on board and dated 1955.

The painting presents a boat moored by the water at a port. Surrounding the water’s edge, an array of buildings stretch across, their forms rendered with a confident hand.

The artist’s brushstrokes are assertive and distinct, each one contributing to the overall rhythm of the scene. The forceful application of paint creates an expressive quality, bringing a sense of movement.

The colour palette is rich yet subdued, featuring shades of green, yellow, brown, and blue. These hues meld together to form a cohesive composition with an almost nostalgic atmosphere.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited wood frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has a small scuff to the top right corner but this does not detract.

Size: 47.5 x 56 cm (including frame)

The sculpture seen in the photos is also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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