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Confident, expressionist brushstrokes in saturated colours and bold outlines depict this pensive picture of two figures standing at a railway crossing. We witness here an artist seeking oppositions of blue with orange, red and green, mustard and white, while skilfully combining these extremes without losing harmony within the picture. Within this almost ‘dirty’ palette, the artist and his energy comes through wonderfully.
The painting is housed in a distressed silver-grey wood frame with a deep profile, complementing the painting perfectly. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor areas of paint loss around the edges (as shown in photos) but because it is of a ‘distressed’ style these imperfections certainly do not harm the overall look of the framed picture.
Size: 51.5 x 60.5 cm (including frame)
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A semi abstract mid century oil painting depicting a sandy beachscape with a small boat docked on the shore. A mixture of contrasting creamy and earthy colours, as well as dynamic multidirectional brushstrokes create depth and width in this panoramic painting. A range of neutral tones and hues have been used, which would make it an easy piece to fit into many interior settings.
The painting is housed in a very complementary and elegant frame with an gilt window as well two fabric lined sections and a dark outer border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 37 x 72cm(including frame)
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A modernist take on a city landscape featuring flat planes of colour and distinct outlines. Geometric shapes and forms in contrasting colour create depth, while retaining a tendency to abstraction. A combination of a pastel palette, a focus on form, and a matte surface texture in thin layers of oil emphasise a focus on materials, techniques and processes. The subject matter too is very much a modernist one, with a focus on modern industrial life, which at the time of this painting being painted would have been a new and innovative concept.
This oil painting is housed in a robust distressed gilt frame with a white inner border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 62 x 71cm (including frame)
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A wonderful set of 6 military officers and infantrymen delicately painted in watercolour. Painted in the early 1900s, these delicate vintage portraits in matching frames would make a real statement if displayed as a group in an interior setting.
Each watercolour portrait is housed in a thin black frame with gilt outlines. They have some age toning but this is typical for pictures of this age, and if anything add to their vintage charm.
Size: 45 x 30 cm each (including frame)
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A beautifully gentle woodland landscape scene, painted in oil onto canvas. Tall slender trees in contrasting shades of dark green and amber make up the main composition, yet the artist has made sure not to overcrowd the picture. A soft light falls washes over the painting, creating a warmth that seems to emanate from it. The spaces between the slender trees allow us to see both into the distance, as well as down to the forest floor, where the artist has used an array of colours in a cooler palette to convey a sense of depth. Working in short, soft brushstrokes, the artist has created both areas of flatter well blended colour as well as areas of textured impasto (where the paint is thick enough to stand proud from the surface).
The painting is housed in a light cream and grey wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 57 x 48 cm (including frame)
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A fantastic life drawing in oil, painted on canvas which has then been laid down to board. The artist has managed to capture the complexity of the human body, while keeping to the impressionist style. The curves, lines, and subtle undulations of the female model, as well as her weight, balance and tension have been conveyed through the use of brush and colour.
This well balanced, vertical composition has been framed beautifully in a silver wood frame. There is some very light craquelure to the figure’s upper torso, but the paint layer is very stable overall. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 59 x 33 cm (including frame)
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There is a concerted focus on the effects of the natural light on the water, trees, and sky in this painting. The artist shows off his skill and ability – somehow creating a palpable crispness, despite the loose brushwork. There is an overriding sense that here is a painting that is to be experienced, and not just looked at.
The artwork is housed in a deep light brown painted wood frame. Painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor marks and discolouration commensurate for its age, but this does not detract from the painting and if anything adds to its character.
Size: 42 x 50 cm (including frame)
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This distinctly autumnal picture is imbued with a still melancholy. It features bold yet homely colours, tempting us to take an imaginary sniff of the earthly aroma. The bold lines and textured surface stand out within the hand crafted vintage effect frame.
Size: 47 x 56.5cm (including frame)
In good vintage condition. Some age toning present, typical for a vintage artwork of this age.
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A striking yet homely still life in oil, painted in a modernist manner. Bold and distinct brushstrokes, strong outlines and lots of texture make up this wonderful composition. Thick, creamy layers of oil paint have been applied generously by the artist, giving this painting a real tactility. There is a sense of harmony and balance within the picture – the triangular composition lead our eyes around the picture, each object worthy of attention, set against a rusty green background. The red apple to the bottom left of the flower pot adds a lovely punctuation to the overall picture.
The oil on board is in excellent condition. There are two small nicks to the frame (the top left and the far bottom right corner) but this is typical for an original frame of this age, and does not detract from the beauty of the piece.
Size: 43 x 45cm (including frame)
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An absolutely delightful and delicate watercolour of a Bullfinch perched upon a branch. The light green oval mount and coloured frame with gold detailing suits the little watercolour perfectly.
This framed miniature is in excellent vintage condition. It is glazed (there is glass between the painting and the frame).
Size: 40 x 32cm (including frame)
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Miniature paintings are often overlooked treasures. Their small size means they can fit into an array of small spaces, adding interest to nooks and crannies. They can be displayed on a bookshelf or kitchen shelf, either standing on a mini easel or leant against other objects/books. If added to a group display, these small pieces act as a wonderful contrast to bigger pieces, and can add ‘punctuation’ to the group hang.
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This stunning abstract in oil is an excellent example of how simplicity can be beautiful. Splitting the composition horizontally into three separate sections (four if you look closely), the artist has captured the serene panoramic landscape of the ocean and sky. Perhaps you see something entirely different, but that is the beauty of the abstract. Regardless of whether you draw a connection to landscape or seascape or anything else for that matter, it is the qualities of colour here that is of importance. The lower section of cobalt blue draws our eyes in immediately, soaking us up in its richness. As we move our eyes upwards, strokes of darker greys and blacks guide us up into the lighter section of the painting, where sweeping strokes of soft pastel blues and greys carry us and our minds away into somewhere clear and calm.
The painting is housed in a gorgeous light grey frame that has a inner gilt and linen border that really makes the illuminates the painting.
The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffs and nicks to the outermost edges upon close inspection, but they are quite minor and certainly do not detract from the overall beauty of the painting.
Size: 56 x 64 cm (including frame)
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A bright and playful naïve composition in oil that captured our hearts instantly. Painted in 1984, there is a childlike quality and sincerity to this oil that has been achieved through the use of flattened perspective, thin detailed strokes, as well as a vibrant colour palette. Here a florist stands in the foreground arranging her bouquet, surrounded by beautiful buckets of flowers, as her assistant attends to an interested customer in the background. A row of colourful townhouses and the village hall line the top edge of the canvas, providing a sense of depth and space. The entire picture has been set against a lime green background, which brings the whole piece to life.
This oil is housed in a simple and modern white frame. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 68 x 68cm (including frame)
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A lusciously painted floral still life arrangement of cut flowers in a striking azure blue vase. Areas of creamy and smooth paint contrast beautifully with other areas where the paint has been more coarsely applied – delicate petals and leaves stand out against the rugged rust coloured background. The artist shows off his painterly skills, displaying both the use of fine brushwork as well as the use of a palette knife.
The oil painting is housed in a painted grey and white frame, which complements and brightens the painted picture. Frame and painting are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 51 x 43cm (including frame)
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This painting perfectly captures that moment we describe as ‘enjoying one’s own company’. We don’t see the sitter, as perhaps they have been called away, interrupted, but will return shortly to continue reading where they left off. This painting exudes charm and character, and is a reminder of the precious moments we allow ourselves in our busy lives, to have some time to relish peace and quiet, to read or write, and enjoy a period of calm.
Size: 38 x 47.5 cm (including frame)
In good vintage condition. Some age spots are visible, which add character and charm to this vintage oil.
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An outstanding impressionist style coastal scape featuring huts lined in the middle of a river, and dated 1973.
People in boats are returning back to the marsh ashore, as clouds fill the overcast sky, foreshadowing a storm.
The painting explores the powerful force and beauty of nature – evident through the use of strong, expressive and rhythmic brushstrokes – that wonderfully captures the energy of the wind over the rippling waters.
It is composed with a restrained earthy colour palette comprising shades of grey, brown and white – which sets an overall somber tone to the work.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a stunning grainy wood frame, with multiple gilt windows and an inner linen lining. There frame has some areas of wear (as shown in the images)
Size: 65.5 x 73.5 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding modernist style painting of a still and tranquil landscape of an open forest.
Painted in beautiful earthy and subdued colour tones, the painting is enriched with a calming aesthetic.
The flat and painterly brushstrokes are thoughtful and precise; and the planes of contrasting colour that have been well executed create a sense of depth in the painting.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a honey pine wood frame that has some minor markings but is in good condition overall.
Size: 51 x 66 cm (including frame)
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A throughly well-executed modernist style coastalscape depicting a boat docked near the shore during sundown.
The work has been executed so confidently with visible and painterly brushstrokes sweeping all across the canvas, with some areas of texture.
There is a softness and aura of calm to this painting which the artist has achieved through the use of multiple elements such as the dark and muted earthy colour palette, as well as the seamless transition from the still waters to the sky.
Close to a meter in length, this large and soothing work of art will make a statement piece in any interior.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary gilt frame with a linen lining, of which has some areas of paint loss (as shown in the images).
Size: 76 x 88 cm (including frame)
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A outstanding winter landscape of a river passing through a snow-covered forest in Kivek, Sweden, and painted in 1955.
The work explores the powerful force and beauty of nature – evident through the use of strong, forceful and visible brushstrokes.
It is composed with a restrained muted colour palette comprising shades of grey, blue and green, which sets an overall somber and melancholic tone.
This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a gilt frame with an inner gilt window that has some areas of wear (as shown in the images).
Size: 60 x 69.5 cm (including frame)
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An expressive and visually striking abstract oil composition exploring the beauty of colour and texture.
Painted in a dance of muted pastel and earthy tones, the rhythmic layers of overlapping colours have been so thoughtfully executed, and it adds a sense of dynamism to the work.
The painting is well balanced, and the thick areas of creamy impasto that create a textural effect is a visual feast for the eyes.
Close to a meter in length, this large and soothing abstract work of art will make a statement piece in any interior.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with a white inner lining. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 69 x 88 cm (including frame)
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Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this painting is very large, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, contact us and we will see what we can do.
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A stunning picturesque landscape scene dated 1979, of houses spread across lush hills, with mountains in the background.
The short, swift and textured brushstrokes that have been executed so confidently imbue the work with energy and movement, yet the painting has an overall air of bliss and serenity.
What’s striking as well is the vibrant colour palette of choice. The artist has beautifully painted blocks of contrasting green in both saturated and pastel shades; and has skilfully been able to execute the painting with flat planes of colour while still maintaining perspective within the picture.
This oil on chipboard is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary silver frame with slight areas of paint loss (as shown in the images).
Size: 55 x 66 cm (including frame)
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A cool palette of purples, greens and yellows render this semi abstract painting in oil. Pictorial details have been blurred and a suffused glow washes over the picture, eliminating visual clarity. We are still able to discern the street scene ahead as the two figures walk down the alley, which gives this painting its compositional depth. There is a haunting beauty to this harmonious picture, where forms and light and atmosphere blend into one resolved unity.
Housed in a complementary gilt and off white frame, it is in good vintage condition with some areas of surface paint loss to the frame, commensurate with its age.
Size: 37 x 51 cm (including frame)
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A wonderfully playful oil on canvas depicting a cheerful marching band playing their instruments as they walk along a neighbourhood street. A cross between folk art and Naïve, there is a sincerity in its depiction of this joyful event. The painting is awash with details, teasing us in and encouraging us to let out eyes explore all parts of the picture, and inviting us in to take part.
Painted in 1970, this original oil is housed in a dark wood frame with a gilded lining and a white border. The painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 59 x 74 cm (including frame)
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An energetic oil on board depicting a scene of a coastline. What’s most captivating is the painterly brushstrokes, that have been executed with much gusto and confidence.
Although the painting has a structured feel, the visible and expressive brushstrokes that have been painted in a horizontal, vertical and diagonal manner balance the overall work, and imbue it with a sense of movement. The artist has executed the painting with flat planes of colours while still maintaining perspective within the picture.
This painting comes housed in a complementary gilt frame, and is in good vintage condition.
Size: 38 x 47.5cm (including frame)
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A fantastic modernist still life rendered in oil in a cubist manner. Painted in 1962, the artist has used a vibrant palette and created areas of impasto (where the paint is applied thickly and stands proud from the surface) to create this striking composition. Distinct brushstrokes and bold outlines reminds us of a modernist ethos – the artist is experimenting with form (the shapes, colours and lines that make up the work) with a tendency to abstraction. The artist has moved away from traditional forms of perspective, and has used blocks and planes of contrasting colour to create a sense of depth within the picture.
The painting is housed a a very complementary wood frame with a painted white order. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 55 x 78 cm (including frame)
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An endearing mid 20th century portrait of a father and child in a dimly lit home setting.
Sitting on a chair in the middle of a decorated room, a man in an orange top holds an infant on his lap.
The artwork has elements of both impressionist and abstract qualities. This piece beautifully captures the transient essence of life, reminding us to make every moment count.
This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a robust gilt frame with a narrow linen lining. There are some marks on the frame that add to its charm (as shown in the images).
Size: 42.5 x 37.5cm (including frame)
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A beautiful mid century painting of sand dunes by an ocean, painted in an abstract manner.
The work explores the raw beauty of nature, colour and form, and is composed with a restrained palette comprising varying shades of cream white, black, and sand brown.
The colours blend and overlap seamlessly; and the soft brushstrokes make it seem as if the colours and merging together in slow motion, further imbuing the work with a tinge of melancholy.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary thin gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 51 x 66 cm (including frame)
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A subtle and calming panoramic view of a mountainous landscape scene. Soft brushstrokes in a mix of watercolour and gouache imbue this painting with texture and a sense of three dimensionality. The areas painted in the more opaque medium of gouache draw the eye through the layers of contrasting tones created by the artist. The painting is a wonderful reminder of the calming and restoring effect of nature and its surroundings.
The painting is housed in a washline off white card mount and a light wood frame, and is glazed, i.e. there is a sheet of glass between the frame and the artwork. There is some age toning to the card mount, typical for a picture of this age (1979). The frame and gouache are in good vintage condition.
Size: 47 x 65 (including frame)
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A heartwarming scene of a grandfather playing an accordian to his granddaughter as she sits in front of him listening in awe. The artist’s of colours and his soft strokes lends a sense of warmth and tenderness.
Apart from the narrative, there is technical skill and expertise in the artist’s handling of brush and medium. Despite the use of heavy layers of paint, the artist has managed to capture the translucency and diaphanous quality of the light curtain that hangs from the window. He has also managed to tread a fine balance between quick expressionist strokes and areas of finer detailing
This oil on canvas is housed in its original wood and painted gilt frame. It is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 47.5 x 55.5 cm (including frame)
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This 20th century gouache painting presents a glimpse of a boat that has just docked at the quayside. Passengers have disembarked the boat, and a sailor from the boat beside can be seen peering down. The stillness from this calm composition brings back nostalgic memories of one returning back from an exciting trip out to sea, where fun for the day has come to an end as nightfall descends.
Against the darkness of the midnight sky, the artist accurately captures nearby light being cast on water ripples through thick dabs of paint. Unlike most impressionist paintings, this work is unique as it is presents a night scene, instead of a usual daytime and vibrant scene one may mostly come across.
This gouache on thick card comes framed. Overall, it is in good vintage condition that is typical for its age. There are some wears to the edges, of which are mostly covered by the frame.
Size: 46 x 38cm (including the frame)
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A gorgeous 1950 still life, painted in a splendid array of colours.
Set in a well-decorated interior with a teal-coloured wall, we can spot a yellow chair, as well as a jug of fresh orange poppies and a cobalt blue plate placed atop a dining table.
The artist has involved various pattern types – from the polka dots on the red jug, to the multi-coloured chequered tablecloth, and blue chequered tiles on the floor.
The oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame with a linen lining. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 52.5 x 43 cm (including frame)
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