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A poignant and very impressive mid century modernist oil portrait, painted on to canvas and dated 1962.
A female figure sits against the light, on what appears to be a balcony. The artist has skilfully used the sitter’s position and the effect of shadows to his advantage, capturing the silhouette like quality of the figure as a result of the position of the light. An aura appears around her, optically separating her from her surroundings and creating a very striking effect. Deep and vivid colours of dark grey, jewel green and midnight blue contrast beautifully against the light area behind the figure. Despite the use of darker colours, there is a luminous quality to the painting which is testament to the artist’s skill.
The frame in itself is impressive too, and brings out the qualities of the painting beautifully. It has an outer white frame and then a wider linen border, followed by a silver section and then another inner white window. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 65 x 57 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed and emotive mid century portrait, executed in oil onto board.
The painting presents an interior setting, where a young female figure is sitting on a chair with her hands clasped together in front of her. Although the artist has intentionally chosen not to paint her facial details, there is sense of calm, and stillness. She sits quietly, comfortably, with a quality of timelessness.
The palette is soft and tender, perfectly suited to the mood of the sitter and the scene. We know not who the figure is, but there is a palpable sense of familiarity. The painting emits a warm glow, with its shades of mellow yellow, green and orange capturing the mood and homeliness of the setting.
This painting is housed in a deep-profiled wood frame with visible grain. There are paint losses to the inner border of the frame as shown, but it matches the general look of the painting and frame. The artist has painted onto board, whose surface appears to have a sheet of very thin paper laid to it. There is very slight lift to the bottom left corner by the signature, but the paint layer is very stable overall.
Size: 57 x 47.5 cm (including frame)
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This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. There is a surface mark to the top section of the painting. The frame has age wear to its bottom left corner, commensurate with its age.
Size: 77 x 66.5 cm (including frame)
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A large and brilliantly executed still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
This still life composition depicts an interior setting where a brown table laid with a white table cloth is set against a blue and green background. An array of objects including a bowl, an orange, a glass and a bottle are arranged across the table.
Through the use of expressive brushstrokes, the artist displays his painterly skills – leveraging qualities of the shading technique as well as creating an effective colour gradient transition to demonstrate depth to the painting. He has also masterfully captured the impact of refraction against glass objects, as we can see part of the pot and orange being enlarged against the glass bottle, as well as part of the green surface being enlarged against the glass ball.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame. There is an area of very minor surface paint loss to the centre of composition (as seen in close ups), but this is not obvious due to the style of the piece. Otherwise, both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 76 x 56 cm (including frame)
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A vibrant and visually striking mid century modernist style figurative portrait painting, executed in oil onto board.
The composition features an everyday scene in an interior setting, where a lady is depicted sitting on a chair sewing with yarn. There are yarn balls around her, as she sits beside an open window overlooking a garden outside. The artist has intentionally chosen not to paint her facial details, focusing instead on the form of her head and hair.
The use of expressive brushstrokes and the myriad of rich and lively colours in this painting wonderfully reflects the pleasure the sitter derives from sewing.
This large and colourful oil on board would be a perfect choice to brighten and uplift a space. The painting is housed in a complementary cream wooden frame with an inner gilt window. The frame and painting are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 80 x 62 cm (including frame)
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A fascinating mid century modernist still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
Working with a restrained monochrome palette and with painterly expressive brushstrokes, the composition depicts 4 objects including a pitcher and a statue spread across a white piece of paper, and laid on a grey table surface. Each of the objects have been defined by thin bold outlines.
Leaning towards cubism, the artist has fragmented the objects down and represented them from several angles to highlight their three-dimensional form, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas.
This oil on canvas painting is housed in a slim silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there is a small loss to the bottom right corner of the frame, as shown in close ups.
Size: 38 x 64 cm (including frame)
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An exceptional mid century expressionist oil of and interior scene, painted in oil onto canvas.
This absolutely delightful composition depicts a very charming view of a room, and captures its quaint homeliness. A myriad of details can be found, from the guitar on the left, to the little bureau with vase of flowers, and the curtain by a window that looks out to the outside. There is a distinct sense that the artist is confident with his medium – bold, loose and expressive brushstrokes fill the scene.
This oil on canvas is housed in a wooden frame with a gilt inner border, which complements the painting beautifully. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 83 x 64 cm (including frame)
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An exquisite and confidently executed mid century still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas.
Place atop a table and set against a blue chair and a well-coloured backdrop sit a range of objects that include a flower pot with white flowers in bloom, and an orange.
Working with a modernist ethos in mind, the artist has intentionally chosen not to focus on realistic details, and instead explores the use of colours, brushstrokes and form to create a sense of depth and space in this painting.
Blocks of contrasting colours in lively shades fill the canvas, and together with the expressive and swift brushstrokes that have been executed in a scribble-like manner, the painting has vibrant and energetic quality to it.
This large oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century frame that pairs perfectly with the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 72 x 64 cm (including frame)
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A small but very interesting composition of two figures in an interior, painted in oil onto board.
We have not been able to quite put a finger on what the two figures are doing – they look like they could be drying out something, given the firewood in the picture, or perhaps they are weaving with a loom in front of the seated figure. A large bag of logs sits to the right of the picture, a pair of barrels can be seen to the left, and wooden beams run across the roof. The picture has a lovely homely feel, with an earthy palette of browns and greens. There is an array of detail, which makes it very interesting puzzle to try and work out. If anyone has a clear idea of what the scene is of, we’d be very grateful if you could drop us a message letting us know what you think it is and why!
The painting is housed in a gilt frame which illuminates the picture wonderfully. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 28 x 53 cm (including frame)
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A striking and wonderfully textured modernist still life composition, executed in oil on canvas laid onto board.
In this lively still life composition, an assortment of objects are placed on a checkered red and white gingham tablecloth. These include items such pears, an egg holder, a wine glass and a couple of pitchers to name a few.
Painted in an expressionist style, textured brushstrokes have been applied in a dynamic manner – accentuating the pattern of the gingham tablecloth as well as the three-dimensionality of the objects.
This painting is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and there is some damage to the lower right corner of the frame. The backing board that the painting is on is slightly uneven.
Size: 48 x 56 cm (including frame)
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A large visually-striking and well-balanced mid 20th century abstract still life composition, executed in oil.
The artwork depicts a setting of blue table filled with an array of bottles and jars of different shapes and sizes, set against a bold red backdrop.
The artist has intentionally chosen not to paint a realistic portrayal of the objects; and instead, has abstracted their forms down by skillfully layering and pairing contrasting shades on top and beside one another,
Swift and expressive brushstrokes have been confidently executed in a rhythmic manner, imbuing the work with dynamism.
This oil on canvas is housed in a silver frame with brown undertones, which pairs perfectly with the artwork itself. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 56 x 87 cm (including frame)
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A cosy corner of a homely interior setting, painted in oil in a fairly mellow palette. A candle sits atop a sideboard, with a landscape painting handing above. A further portrait painting and a circular object hang on the wall next to it. To the left, a curtain seems to lead into a corridor or separate room, adding an element of mystery to the painting. There is a nice balance to the composition, with each object depicted seeming to own its space. The palette that the artist used is fairly restrained, with similar colours repeated throughout the composition.
The painting is housed in a white and silver frame with a linen lined border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffs and a small age mark to the left edge, but overall it is in good condition.
Size: 48 x 56cm (including frame)
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A well-executed and impactful mid 20th century semi-abstract blue oil portrait, depicting a lady seated cross-legged and holding a white bowl.
The style of the painting is typically modernist in ethos, with the artist focusing on colour contrast and bold outlines to create this outstanding portrait.
A restrained palette comprising shades from blue to grey fill the painting; and distinct blocks of these contrasting colours have been used to make out this composition.
Swift and painterly brushstrokes have been executed in an almost forceful manner, creating thick layers of paint (impasto) that add a striking textured effect and a sense of three dimensionality to the work overall.
This oil on canvas is housed in a simple wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 48 x 40 cm (including frame)
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A charming mid century portrait painted in oil onto board, depicted a seated figure of a young boy.
The artist has painted the figure in an expressionist style, using a very restrained palette and bold outlines to create the composition. This simple yet striking composition shows a young boy seated, reading a book. There is a particularly raw quality to this portrait – the artist has combined an earthy palette with broad and loose brushstrokes. There is a varied style to the application of paint, with some areas loose and thin, while others thicker and with layers of impasto. The artist appears to have painted the figure quickly and with vigour, yet it is clear that his expressive strokes remained controlled and intentional. Elements of the way this has been painted are reminiscent of the fluidity and expressiveness of the art of Chinese calligraphy.
This oil on board is framed in a double window gilt frame with a linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 45 x 31.5 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed still life in pastel, beautifully presented in a black card mount and a silver frame.
The style of the pastel drawing as well as the frame that it comes in are both typically ‘mid century modern’. Vibrant colours juxtapose against cast shadows, creating a sense of mystery within the picture. The objects pictured almost seem to carry personalities of their own that they have intentionally kept hidden. There is a cinematic and theatrical feel to this piece – a feeling that the objects have been grouped together on a stage, knowing that they are bring watched by us. The artist has chosen objects that have strong, clear, statement-like shapes, and has set them against a geometric background, drawing our attention to the lines and forms.
This pastel is framed in its original light silvery-gold frame , and is set behind glass. The pastel is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor scuffs which do not detract from its overall attractiveness.
Size: 41 x 67 cm (including frame)
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A striking yet homely still life in oil, painted in a modernist manner.
A group of objects including a lamp, a pot as well as an open book sit together in a well-arranged manner.
Warm colours as well as expressive and rhythmic multi-directional brushstrokes fill the canvas, breathing life into this composition.
There is also a sense of harmony within the picture – as the artist has thoughtfully painted a different coloured background where each object sits, making each item stand out.
This oil on canvas sits in a lovely gilt frame with red undertones. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 64 x 53 cm (including frame)
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A pleasant and well-executed mid 20th century still life oil composition, depicting a flower pot placed on a window sill, with a glimpse into the surroundings outside.
Upon looking at the painting, our eyes are immediately drawn to the flower vase, as its bolder colours are in contrast to the light and gentle pastel shades of the remaining forms.
Through the use of swift and straight brushstrokes, the artist displays his painterly skills by utilising bold outlines as well as qualities of the shading technique and smooth gradation of colour to not only give rise to the various forms in the composition, but also to give the illusion of depth and dimensionality.
This oil on canvas is housed in a gilt frame with lovely red undertones. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 52.5 x 44.5 cm (including frame)
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A lively and visually striking still life composition, executed in oil on canvas.
Depicting a group of objects including a pair of flower vases and apples set against an outstanding cobalt blue backdrop, this painting explores the expressive qualities of brushstrokes and colour.
The colour scheme of this composition is bold and bright; and the artist has swiftly and confidently executed multi-directional straight lined brushstrokes to fill in all areas of the canvas, adding a sense of dynamism to the work.
This painting on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is currently unframed but should you wish to have assistance with framing, feel free to contact us at info@discerningpalette.com.
Size: 65 x 58 cm (including frame)
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A large, richly coloured mid century nude study oil, painted in 1949. There is a palpable sense of ‘ease’ to the nude figure, who sits relaxed in her chair – her face and body are relaxed, with no ounce of stiffness present. Her surroundings too are homely and warm – a flower pot sits by the window with the curtain drawn open, letting the natural light in.
The artist has painted skilfully and confidently, using a rich, saturated colour palette to paint this expressive study, and has included areas of impasto (where the painted thickly such that it stands proud from the surface) to add texture and depth.
The painting is housed in its original mid century dark bronze wood frame. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 73 x 63 cm (including frame)
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A gorgeous and bright floral still life painted in oil onto board. Red and white blooms sit within a delicate blue and white ceramic vase, all set against a painted sky blue background. The painting is wonderfully balanced, and has areas of texture and impasto.
The painting is housed in very complementary light cream and gilt frame with an inner green window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 69 x 57cm (including frame)
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A vivid expressionist still life in oil. This skilfully executed painting features multi directional brushstrokes in rich colour, creating a very dynamic picture despite the ‘stillness’ of the subject. A group of objects including a ceramic vase of yellow flowers, an apple, a bottle and various other items sit atop a teal coloured table that has been painted in distinct and expressive brushstrokes. The palette of this painting is rich and vibrant, creating a very striking picture.
The painting is housed in a dark wood and gilt frame which suits it very well and brings out the colour palette further. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 63 x 73.5 cm (including frame)
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An intriguing double sided oil on board: one side depicts a pair of women looking into a book, and the other side features a striking single portrait of a woman.
The painting of the two ladies with the book is very textured, with multi directional and distinct brushstrokes creating a very dynamic and layered image. On the other side, the portrait of the woman is smoother in texture overall, but still has a very three dimensional effect. The woman has an air of mystery about her, leaving us wondering what she might be thinking about.
Painted onto board, both paintings are in very good vintage condition and can be displayed on either side. There is some slight paint loss to the very edges of the board but certainly does not detract from the overall charm of either picture. It could be displayed in its current state on an easel or leant against a shelf. Should you wish to have it framed and would like our assistance, you can contact us via email info@discerningpalette.com.
Size: 48 x 30cm
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A very large and striking mid century modernist oil on canvas, depicting a cathedral interior with a silhouetted figure in the foreground.
The painting is housed in a wide profile hessian lined frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing.
Size: 80.5 x 76 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed mid-century modernist still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
A group of objects including a wine bottle, a pitcher and a tray are placed by the corner of a window sill, and we are also presented with a glimpse of a view of the surrounding houses outside.
The artist has skilfully managed to capture stillness in this painting, providing us (the viewer) an opportunity to observe intricate details such as the shadows cast from the tray and pitcher, as well as reflection of the green wine bottle against the side surface.
A subdued colour palette including light shades of green, yellow and blue have been used, instilling calm in this painting. And the respective objects are defined by thin black outlines, drawing our attention to their individual shapes and forms.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary light wood frame. There is very light craquelure and some very minor areas of paint loss which are only visible upon very close inspection, and do not at all detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece. The paint layer is stable overall. The frame has some age wear too, commensurate with age.
Size: 66 x 34.5 cm (including frame)
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This oil on canvas board is housed in a white wood frame. The painting has minor surface marks to lower right section, as shown in the images, and the frame has some marks and wear, also show in close ups.
Size: 69 x 80 cm (including frame)
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A delightful mid century modernist still life in oil, painted onto canvas board.
This cubist inspired piece features a lively colour palette, with a range of pastel colours creating a composition that exudes playfulness. The composition is brilliantly laid out, with a range of shapes, forms, lines and patterns all interacting and conversing with each other to create this very well balanced painting. Despite the distinct and intentional move away from realism, we can still discern wonderful details like the fact that the table is wooden, and that the chair is rattan. The artist clearly has achieved a mastery with this genre.
This oil on canvas board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some very minor areas of scuffing that do not detract from the overall attractiveness of the painting.
Size: 36 x 44 cm (including frame)
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A calming still life depicting a table setting featuring 3 onions, a glass cup and a wooden container.
The objects on the table are set against a backdrop that picks up its colours beautifully.
Executed in earthy tones, and with soft painterly brushstrokes that imbue the work with a sense of tranquility, this still life would easily suit any kitchen or dining room interior.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary thin gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 35 x 48 cm (including frame)
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A striking mid century modernist still life in oil, painted in 1951.
This vivid and textured still life depicts a group of fruit, including a pineapple, orange and lemon, and a long white coffee pot, set on a table. Expressive and gestural brushwork in rich and saturate colours fill the canvas, creating areas of impasto (where the paint is applied very thickly) which add depth and interest to the painting. This painting would certainly add a pop of colour to space, and would be very well suited to a kitchen or dining area.
The painting is housed in really lovely light wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 73 x 54 cm (including frame)
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A vivid and confidently executed large mid century modernist interior scene, painted in oil onto canvas.
This quaint interior composition has an array of wonderful details and patterns – two paintings sit on a vivid red wall, and in front of that is a table covered in a red striped tablecloth, with two chairs next to it. Atop the table we see a range of objects, including a tray of jugs and a vase of flowers. Interestingly, the two chairs face the us (the viewers), creating a picture that seems to invite us in to join the jolly that is about to begin.
This expressionist and richly coloured painting is housed is in its original mid-century wide profile frame that pairs beautifully with the painting. The artwork is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some surface marks but this does not detract from its overall attractiveness and is in keeping with its overall look and style.
Size: 62 x 73 cm (including frame)
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A fantastic modernist style portrait, painted in oil and dated 1964.
A nude figure is depicted standing on a muted pink platform and against a calming blue background. With her gaze slightly turned, she is back-facing the viewer and caught unaware.
The artist demonstrates a great aptitude for painting the female body, as he skillfully captures the curves and angles of the figure.
He has also used artistic techniques of shading and shadowing. These not only add the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality to the painting, but to direct our eyes as the viewer to the focal point of the work.
This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning grainy wood frame with a double silver window and an inner linen lining. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 74 x 37.5 cm (including frame)
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