• Picnic Under the Pines

    Picnic Under the Pines

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    A mid-century figurative painting that captures a lively outdoor gathering beneath two abstracted pine trees, rendered in bold, expressive forms, and  painted in oil onto board by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

    At the center of the composition, a group of stylised figures sits together on what appears to be a picnic blanket, sharing a meal or conversation. Their forms are simplified yet evocative, outlined with fluid, gestural lines that emphasise connection and warmth.

    Executed in a semi-abstract style, the painting merges figuration with vivid blocks of colour and dynamic compositional geometry. The palette features warm orange, deep forest greens, and rich reds, offset by cool blues and white negative space that lends the work a breezy openness. The brushwork is broad and textured, revealing the artist’s confident hand and intuitive layering of paint.

    The overall effect is one of spontaneous joy and sunlit nostalgia—an ode to communal leisure in nature, filtered through the lens of modernist abstraction.

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

    Size: 54 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Citrus Arrangement

    Citrus Arrangement

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    A vibrant and lively mid-century still life that balances structure with spontaneity, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition gathers a cluster of oranges or orange flowers in a glass, a sculptural pedestal bowl filled with citrus, and scattered fruit arranged across a vivid, almost stage-like tabletop. The setting feels both intimate and constructed -blocks of deep teal, cobalt, and forest green rise behind the objects, suggesting an interior space distilled into geometric planes.

    The style leans toward modernist abstraction, where forms are simplified yet expressive. Outlines are confidently drawn, giving each object a bold presence, while perspective is intentionally flattened, allowing shapes and colours to interact more as a composition than a literal scene.

    Colour is central and striking: zesty oranges glow warmly against cool blues and greens, creating a vibrant push-and-pull across the canvas. Acidic lime tones and yellow highlights punctuate the foreground, adding freshness and rhythm. The palette feels both harmonious and energetic, with strong contrasts that keep the eye moving.

    Brushwork is loose yet deliberate, with visible, chalky strokes that lend texture and immediacy. Edges soften and dissolve in places, while elsewhere they are reinforced with darker contours, giving the piece a dynamic, almost sketch-like vitality. The overall effect is one of cheerful sophistication:a still life that feels animated, modern, and quietly bold.

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

    Size: 49 x 69.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with Blue Chair

    Still Life with Blue Chair

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    A striking still life composition that centres on a blue wooden chair rendered with bold clarity, its angular structure anchoring the scene, and executed in oil onto board and dated 1978.

    Resting on the seat are three rounded green fruits, their placement both casual and deliberate. Behind, a partially opened window shutter introduces a sense of space and atmosphere, suggesting filtered daylight entering an otherwise enclosed interior.

    Executed in a modernist style, the painting embraces simplified forms and strong outlines. Perspective is intentionally flattened, lending the composition a decorative, almost architectural quality. The artist prioritises balance and rhythm over realism, allowing shapes and colour blocks to guide the eye.

    The colour palette is vibrant yet harmonious: dominated by saturated blues that define the chair and surrounding space, contrasted with lively greens and yellow undertones in the fruit and background. Accents of warm terracotta and muted mauve in the floor add depth and visual grounding.

    Brushstrokes are confident and expressive, with visible texture throughout. Areas of layered paint and subtle tonal variation give the surface a tactile quality, while darker outlines enhance definition and structure. The result is a composition that feels both playful and composed, capturing a quiet, contemplative interior moment.

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

    Size: 82 x 53 cm (including frame)

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  • Ethereal Still Life

    Ethereal Still Life

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    A soothing and elegant mid-century still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition captures a table setting where 2 apples, a bowl, and a large vase of delicate pink and blue flowers are placed against a subdued backdrop.

    The painting emanates an ethereal quality,  and soft and gentle brushstrokes create a misty atmosphere, enveloping the scene in a tranquil aura. Light filters upon each object, casting subtle shadows and illuminating the setting with a serene glow.

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

    Size: 53.5 x 64.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Plant Pot & Apples

    Plant Pot & Apples

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

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

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

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

    Size: 49.5 x 36.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Open Door

    The Open Door

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    A serene mid-century interior composition that captures a quiet domestic moment, centred around a finely detailed console table set against a softly lit wall, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The arrangement is carefully balanced: a small bouquet of vivid red flowers, flanked by slender candlesticks, sits beneath a grouping of framed artworks and decorative plates, lending the scene a sense of order and intimacy.

    To the right, an open door becomes the focal point of the composition, revealing a glimpse of a lush garden bathed in natural light. This transition from interior stillness to exterior vitality creates a subtle narrative tension – inviting the viewer outward while anchoring them firmly within the calm of the room.

    Stylistically, the work leans toward a refined, almost Scandinavian minimalism, with clean lines, precise perspective, and a quiet emphasis on geometry and space. The composition is deliberate and measured, evoking a sense of harmony and restraint.

    The colour palette is soft and muted, dominated by warm neutrals – dusty mauves, pale creams, and gentle browns – contrasted by the fresh greens and floral pinks of the garden beyond. The small accents of red within the bouquet provide a striking yet controlled focal point, adding warmth without disrupting the painting’s tranquil balance.

    Brushwork is delicate and controlled, with smooth, even application across walls and surfaces, lending the piece a polished finish. Subtle tonal gradations and fine detailing – particularly in the furniture and architectural elements – demonstrate a careful hand, while the garden beyond is rendered with slightly looser, more expressive touches, enhancing the sense of depth and light.

    This oil on canvas is housed a complementary gilt frame with a stepped, moulded profile. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame shows some slight losses, consistent with age, which does not detract from the overall presentation and charm of the piece.

    Size: 60 x 49.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Chair in Sunlight

    Chair in Sunlight

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    An intimate mid-century still life centres on a simple wooden chair, positioned in a dim interior and illuminated by a striking shaft of light, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Two small fruits rest gently on the seat, introducing a subtle human touch without the presence of a figure. The composition is sparse yet deliberate, with the chair’s linear structure and the vertical band of light creating a quiet tension between solidity and atmosphere. The surrounding darkness enhances the sense of stillness, evoking a contemplative, almost meditative mood.

    The style leans toward a pared-back realism infused with modernist restraint. Forms are simplified, and the geometry of the chair is emphasised through clean lines and carefully observed perspective. There’s a strong interplay between light and shadow, reminiscent of chiaroscuro, yet softened through a muted, mid-century sensibility. The artist has focused less on detail and more on mood, allowing light itself to become the central subject.

    The palette is warm and earthy – deep browns and burnt sienna dominate the scene, contrasted by the pale, almost creamy tones of the illuminated chair. The fruits introduce gentle accents of yellow, subtly catching the light and drawing the eye. The brushwork is smooth and controlled, with fine, even layering that allows the canvas texture to quietly show through. Edges are softened rather than sharply defined, lending the painting a hushed, atmospheric quality that feels both timeless and introspective.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a wood frame that complements the subdued palette of the work beautifully. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

    Size: 48.5 x 40.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Room with Blue Window

    Room with Blue Window

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    A captivating mid-century interior composition that draws the viewer into a sunlit room where everyday objects take on a contemplative stillness, executed in oil onto board by Swedish artist Tore Nyberg (1911-1993), whose has been represented at the National Museum in Stockholm, and the Värmland Museum in Karlstad, to name a few.

    Two simple wooden chairs sit at ease, one angled toward the window, the other slightly withdrawn, suggesting the subtle presence of human life just beyond the frame. Through the central window, a softened exterior unfolds: pale facades and rooftops rendered in light tones.

    Executed in a distinctly modernist style, the painting balances structure and looseness with remarkable sensitivity. The composition is anchored by strong verticals ( the doorframe, window panes, and chair backs)  yet softened by expressive, painterly handling. There is a quiet geometry at play, but it never feels rigid. Instead, it breathes with a lived-in warmth.

    The colour palette is both fresh and harmonious, dominated by cool blues and turquoise tones that frame the window and radiate throughout the room. These are beautifully offset by warm browns, and dusty greens, creating a gentle dialogue between interior warmth and exterior light. Subtle shifts in tone , particularly in the walls and floor, add depth without overwhelming the scene.

    Brushstrokes are confident and visible, applied with a relaxed, almost intuitive hand. Edges are loosely defined, allowing forms to blur slightly into one another, enhancing the sense of atmosphere. The paint surface carries a tactile quality, with layered strokes that catch the light and give the composition a quiet vibrancy.

    Overall, this is a deeply atmospheric work: an intimate study of space, light, and stillness, where beauty is found in the ordinary.

    This oil on board is presented in a beautifully characterful, rustic wooden frame that complements the warmth and intimacy of the interior scene. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some areas of paint loss but this reveals the wood underneath and adds to its vintage charm.

    Size: 90 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • Seaside Bench

    Seaside Bench

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    A small yet very striking mid-century modern figurative landscape 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 composition depicts a couple seated side by side on a bench overlooking a coastal landscape. Positioned in the foreground, the two figures sit quietly together, their bodies angled slightly toward the open horizon where the sea stretches out beneath a pale blue sky. Behind them, rolling green hills and foliage frame the scene, while sandy brown paths and coastal terrain lead the eye toward the calm water in the distance. The composition captures a quiet moment of companionship and reflection within a tranquil seaside setting.

    Rendered in an expressive style, the figures are simplified and loosely defined, with minimal facial detail. Their posture and colour carry the emotional tone of the scene rather than strict realism. The landscape itself is composed of bold, abstracted forms – rounded foliage, blocks of hillside colour, and horizontal bands of sea and sky – creating a balanced yet spontaneous composition.

    The palette is rich yet harmonious. Deep forest greens  shape the surrounding landscape, contrasted by warm sand of the coastal ground. The sea appears in calm bands of muted blue beneath a soft, open sky. The seated figures provide visual contrast: one dressed in a light, almost luminous light blue garment, the other in deeper navy and teal tones that subtly echo the colours of the ocean behind them.

    Brushstrokes are broad and confident, applied with visible painterly energy. Thick, expressive strokes define the foliage and figures, while flatter passages of colour describe the sea and sky, creating a pleasing interplay between texture and calm space. The slightly rough, gestural application gives the painting vitality and movement.

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

     

    Size: 27 x 35 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with 4 Pears

    Still Life with 4 Pears

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    A contemporary semi-abstract still life composition, painted in acrylic onto canvas.

    This painting is a stylized still life with bold, simplified shapes and vibrant contrasting colours. We see a white pedestal bowl filled with three green pears with visible stems. To its left sits a white plate with a single pear, and to its right a white pitcher with a long, green stem holding a single white flower, leaning slightly to the right.

    In the background, a deep red wall centres as the backdrop,  balanced by a blue rectangular window with light blue shutters on the right. A partial white chair is visible on the left.

    The style is modern and minimalist, with an emphasis on geometric forms and a flat, decorative composition.

    The painting is on stretched canvas with white painted edges, and is strung and ready to hang. It is in excellent condition.

    Size: 40 x 40 cm

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  • Sunlit Courtyard

    Sunlit Courtyard

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    A quietly evocative mid-century composition that captures an architectural space bathed in angled afternoon light, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The viewer is drawn into a corridor-like courtyard framed by simple geometric structures – sloping roofs, rectangular windows, and a series of vertical supports that create a rhythmic interplay of light and shadow. The absence of figures heightens the stillness, allowing the space itself to become the subject: contemplative, almost cinematic in its sense of pause and presence.

    Rendered in a restrained, modernist style, the painting leans into clean lines and simplified forms, reminiscent of mid-century architectural studies. The palette is warm yet muted: soft taupe, sandy beiges, and gentle creams are contrasted with cooler greys and shadowed browns. Light is handled with particular sensitivity, casting elongated triangular shapes across the walls and ground, creating depth and quiet tension within the composition.

    The brushwork is controlled, precise, and deliberate, with smooth, even applications of paint that emphasise structure over gesture. Edges are softly defined rather than sharply outlined, contributing to the painting’s serene, almost dreamlike atmosphere.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a wood frame that complements the palette of the work beautifully. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

    Size: 48.5 x 40.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Sunlit Still Life

    Sunlit Still Life

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    A cosy and intimate mid-century still life composition that captures a warmly lit interior scene, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1976.

    The painting depicts a cozy dining nook, featuring a wooden table draped with a white cloth, a glass vase holding a delicate arrangement of branches with orange fruits, and a softly glowing pendant lamp hanging from the ceiling. A large window in the background, framed by translucent curtains, allows glimpses of lush greenery outside.

    The colour palette features mix of warm browns and blues, complemented by the vibrant orange and rich green of the plant, which serves as a focal point.

    The artist has used a combination of structured, deliberate strokes and softer, blended applications, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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

    Size: 63 x 54 cm (including frame)

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  • Figure by the Window

    Figure by the Window

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    An intimate mid-century figurative painting that captures a solitary figure absorbed in a quiet, domestic task, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Positioned near a window, the figure leans forward with gentle concentration, their form partially silhouetted against a softly lit interior. The scene feels private and unguarded – a fleeting moment of everyday life observed without interruption.

    Painted in a distinctly mid-century modern style, the composition balances figuration with loose abstraction. Architectural elements – the window frame, wall planes, and floor – are suggested rather than defined, creating a sense of space through colour blocks and shifting perspectives rather than strict linear depth.

    The palette is restrained yet expressive, built from muted greens, soft yellows, warm creams, and earthy reds, with cooler blue-green tones anchoring the shadows. These colours subtly echo one another across the canvas, lending the work a harmonious, contemplative mood.

    Brushstrokes are confident and textured, applied in short, directional strokes that remain clearly visible throughout. The paint handling prioritises movement and atmosphere over fine detail, allowing the figure to emerge organically from the surrounding space. This tactile surface and expressive restraint are hallmarks of mid-century figurative painting, where emotion and form are conveyed through colour, rhythm, and gesture rather than precision.

    A quietly powerful work, this painting invites prolonged looking, revealing beauty in stillness, routine, and the poetry of ordinary moments.

    This oil on canvas is is housed in a complementary wide-profiled gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs that is consistent with age. 

    Size: 71.5 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • Hills in Reverie

    Hills in Reverie

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    A mid-century modernist abstracted landscape that presents a serene pastoral vista distilled into rhythmic sweeps of colour and gesture, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1965.

    The composition evokes rolling countryside rendered not through precise detail, but through impressionistic suggestion – where a gently sloping hill rises confidently across the centre, its curved mass anchoring the scene. In the foreground, luminous yellow fields stretch outward in broad passages, while clusters of softly suggested shrubs and earth tones create quiet interruptions across the terrain. To the right, two tall, slender vertical forms- reminiscent of cypress trees – stand like sentinels, introducing a quiet architectural presence against the openness of the land. The sky recedes in soft atmospheric layers, suggesting a fleeting moment of warm light as day gives way to evening.

    The style embodies the essence of mid-century modernist landscape abstraction, where form is simplified into essential shapes and expressive mark-making. Rather than striving for realism, the artist captures the emotional resonance of place. The sweeping, curved hill is rendered almost sculpturally, its mass built through confident, continuous strokes that emphasise movement and volume. There is a harmonious balance between abstraction and recognition – the landscape feels both real and remembered, filtered through sensation rather than observation.

    The palette is fresh and uplifting, dominated by layered greens ranging from mint and sage to deeper emerald tones. These are complemented by glowing passages of buttery yellow and warm ochre in the foreground, suggesting sunlit grasses. The sky transitions through soft pale blues, creamy whites, and hints of peach and apricot near the horizon, introducing warmth and atmosphere.

    The brushwork is expressive and tactile, with visible, painterly strokes applied with confidence and immediacy. Thick, sweeping gestures define the hills, while shorter, curved dabs suggest foliage and texture. The surface carries a lively energy, revealing the artist’s hand and the spontaneity of execution.

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

    Size: 47 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • Objects by the Window

    Objects by the Window

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    A striking and energetic mid-century expressionist style interior still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

    A vibrant potted plant with red flowers as well as a lamp punctuates the center of the composition. These objects are placed on a table by a window that offers glimpses of muted exterior tones.

    The piece is executed in an expressionist style – characterised by its bold, expressive brushstrokes and flattened perspective. The artist has used short, rhythmic strokes to define shapes and form, imbuing the work with dynamic energy.

    The colour palette features a mix of muted warm tones including orange and pink. These shades add warmth and are complemented with earthy muted greens and browns. Overall the colours enhance the homely and inviting feel of the composition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary frame with multiple profiles. The painting has some scattered craquelure present but paint layer is stable overall. The frame has some scuffing and wear but is in good condition overall.

    Size: 67 x 59 cm (including frame)

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  • The Meeting

    The Meeting

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    A large and evocative mid-century figurative composition that depicts a group of seated figures gathered around a long white table, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The figures’ forms have been rendered in simplified, almost sculptural blocks of colour. The figures, distinguished by subtle variations in hair colour, posture, and attire are shown in quiet communion, while a standing figure at the head of the table adds a sense of hierarchy or occasion.

    The artist has adopted a distinctly modernist approach: the scene is pared back to its essential geometry, the narrative implied rather than explicit. The palette is warm yet restrained, with browns, blacks, and muted greens dominating against a rich golden background that imbues the work with both warmth and gravitas. The surface bears visible, expressive brushstrokes, creating a tactile sense of movement and texture.

    The overall effect is one of quiet introspection: a timeless study of human gathering, presence, and form.

    This oil on canvases is housed in very well suited wood and gilt frame.

    Size:  cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with Cat Figurine

    Still Life with Cat Figurine

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    A charming mid-century modernist style interior still life painting rendered in soft, abstracted geometry,  and executed in oil onto board.

    The composition features a tabletop arrangement with a flower in a vase, a covered bowl, a few bottles, and a pale blue cat figurine that adds a whimsical note to the scene. The artist has captured a quiet moment of domestic life through simplification and balance – transforming everyday objects into forms of colour and shape.

    The palette is harmonious and cool-toned, dominated by shades of blue, teal, and brown, offset by the warmth of brown and a single crimson bloom. These muted yet carefully balanced hues create a sense of a calm interior.

    Painted in a distinctly modernist idiom, the artist has used broad, confident brushstrokes and flattened planes, giving the work tonal depth. The brushwork is visible and deliberate, lending vibrancy to the otherwise tranquil composition.

    This oil on board is presented in a beautiful frame with a linen mount and a wooden outer border in brown and gold tones. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 43.5 x 64.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Act of Seeing

    The Act of Seeing

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    An expressive mid-century figurative portrait that captures a quiet, introspective moment as a woman stands in profile, gently parting a patterned curtain, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1948.

    Her posture is poised yet intimate, suggesting both observation and hesitation – as though she stands between interior life and the world beyond. A window behind her opens onto a soft, distant landscape, reinforcing a sense of contemplation and transition.

    Rendered in an expressive, painterly style, the work embraces loose, gestural brushwork that prioritises emotion over precise realism. The figure is constructed through layered strokes of cool blues, muted greys, and soft creams, with touches of rose and pale green animating the contours of her face and clothing. The curtain introduces rhythmic vertical zigzags and organic shapes in earthy reds, blues, and blacks, creating a striking contrast against the cooler tones of the interior. This interplay of colour and pattern brings both movement and structural tension to the composition.

    The artist’s brushstrokes are confident and spontaneous, with visible, energetic marks that give the surface vitality. Areas of thinner, translucent paint sit alongside thicker, more textured passages, allowing the underlayers to breathe through and enhancing the sense of immediacy. The figure itself is softly modelled, with edges dissolving into the surrounding space, reinforcing the emotional atmosphere rather than strict form.

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

     

    Size: 75.7 x 64.5 cm (including frame)

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  • A Moment Left Behind

    A Moment Left Behind

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    A modernist style interior still life composition that captures a quiet moment, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

    The painting features a table with a yellow chair in the foreground, set against a background of geometric planes in muted tones. On the table, a green bottle with a red seal, a glass, and a small red bowl are arranged across a pink tablecloth. A dark green jacket is draped casually over another chair, adding an element of human presence without directly depicting a figure.

    The painting embraces a modernist approach. The perspective is slightly flattened, and the shapes of objects are reduced to their essential forms.  The artist has utilised strong but subtle structural lines to define space.

    The colour palette features predominantly muted shades of blues, greys, and pinks, which imbue the work with a calm and slightly melancholic atmosphere.

    This oil on canvas is housed in complementary gilt and white ridged frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

    Size: 43 x 39 cm (including frame)

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  • Blue Vessel & Pears

    Blue Vessel & Pears

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    A charming and characterful mid-century interior still life composition executed in tempera on board and dated 1973, by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

    This painting is a delightfully surreal take on the still life tradition, blending bold, simplified forms with quirky, dreamlike elements. The scene is playful, symbolic, and quietly strange—a fusion of everyday objects rendered with unexpected relationships and theatrical lighting.

    The central object is a bright turquoise vase, strikingly vivid against the darker tones behind it. Surrounding the vase are five stylised green pears, arranged in a semi-circle, each casting exaggerated shadows. In the background, there’s a small arched window or doorway revealing a surreal landscape of red and ochre mountains under a light sky, creating a window into a different visual world.

    The painting has a surrealist influence, reminiscent of artists like Magritte or de Chirico, where ordinary objects are placed in unusual contexts.

    Executed in tempera, the work exhibits smooth, matte surfaces with crisp, clean edges. The artist embraces a distinctly modernist, slightly naïve style: simplifying forms, minimising perspective, and emphasising bold, graphic colour fields. The brushwork is controlled and even, lending a refined clarity to each element within the composition.

    This tempera on board is presented in a gilt frame that elevates the work with a sense of classical elegance. The artwork is further enhanced by a sage green mount, which beautifully complements the warm tones of the table and pears while making the central blue vase pop even more. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The mount has marks to its bottom edge, and the frame has some slight wear to its corners but this does not  detract from its overall attractiveness.

    Size: 32 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • Table in Morning Light

    Table in Morning Light

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    A serene mid-century interior scene that captures the elegance of simplicity and space, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

    At its centre stands a slender pedestal table rendered with confidence: its form distilled to near abstraction, with a single dark object poised delicately upon it. The background suggests tall windows that filter pale light, dissolving into softly layered vertical strokes.

    Executed in a restrained palette of misty greys, cool whites, and muted taupe, the painting exudes a hushed, meditative calm. The artist’s brushwork is deliberate and textural: short, square dabs of paint that build rhythm and depth while maintaining a sense of quiet restraint.

    Minimal yet evocative, this work is a study in tone and balance: a poetic reflection on stillness, light, and the beauty found in pared-down form.

    This oil on canvas is presented in a beautiful wood frame which adds character to the painting.  Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

    Size:  81 x 66 cm (including frame)

     

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  • The Seamstress

    The Seamstress

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    A tender and expressive mid-century figurative scene,  painted in oil onto canvas.

    The painting depicts a woman seated on a wooden chair, bent gently over her sewing, with a classic black sewing machine resting on a sturdy wooden table before her. Her posture conveys concentration and routine – an everyday ritual rendered with warmth and familiarity.

    The style is expressive and loose. Forms are suggested rather than defined, allowing the viewer’s eye to fill in the narrative. Soft, hazy outlines and impressionistic strokes give the composition a spontaneous, lived-in quality.

    The colour palette is warm and muted: blush pinks in the woman’s blouse, soft greys and taupes in her skirt, browns and light neutrals in the surrounding interior. Hints of red in her shoes and subtle greens and yellows in the background bring gentle vibrancy to the scene.

    Brushstrokes are confident and gestural – broad sweeps for the furniture, short textured strokes for fabric and hair, and looser scumbles to build the diffused light of the room. Together, they create a beautifully atmospheric study of everyday work, captured with grace and sensitivity.

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

    Size: 41.5 x 33 cm (including frame)

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  • Purple Blooms

    Purple Blooms

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    A refined mid-century interior still life painting that captures a bouquet of vivid purple flowers arranged in a clear glass vase, resting on a neatly folded napkin atop a coral-toned table, and executed in oil onto canvas.

    The blooms radiate warmth and structure with their concentric circles and velvety textures. To the left, a cluster of green figs provides visual weight and organic contrast to the floral arrangement.

    The composition is anchored by balanced geometry – a vertical vase, crisp edges of the napkin, and the gentle horizontal plane of the table – all of which play harmoniously against the soft verticals of the window and muted wall. The style is characteristic of mid-century modernist still life, embracing quiet elegance and considered simplicity.

    The palette is restrained yet warm: dusty greens, deep purples, soft browns, and earthy coral tones. Brushwork is controlled yet expressive – blended in the background but more textured and sculptural in the rendering of the petals and fruit, offering depth and intimacy to this serene domestic scene.

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

    Size: 57.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Stillness in Blue Light

    Stillness in Blue Light

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    A striking and uniquely textured mid-century interior still life that captures a moment of quiet elegance within an abstracted domestic setting, executed in oil and ink onto board.

    At the heart of the composition is a white table rendered with gestural precision, holding a dark bowl of yellow fruit and a tall blue vase with two red flowers. The background unfolds in a layered wash of shadowy arches, pale teal walls, and textured architectural forms—suggesting a moody, introspective room awash with diffused natural light.

    The artist has used a distinctive impasto technique, building up the surface with thick, expressive brushstrokes that carve out depth and texture, particularly in the arched doorway and floor reflections. A palette of deep ultramarines, smoky greys, siennas, and muted aquas sets an evocative, almost theatrical atmosphere. Linear incisions and palette knife work add to the painting’s sculptural quality, giving a sense of movement and tactile richness.

    A quietly compelling composition that balances structure with emotion, light with shadow.

    This oil and ink on canvas is housed in a complementary hessian lined frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor scuffing. 

    Size: 54 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • Vibrant Interior

    Vibrant Interior

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    A lively mid-century interior scene painting  that captures a vividly colourful and expressive depiction of a domestic space, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition centers around a room with vibrant furnishings, including a wooden chair, a bookshelf filled with books, a yellow lampshade, and an adjacent room seen through an open doorway. The secondary room, bathed in bright light, hints at a more spacious and airy ambiance, in contrast to the cozy foreground.

    The artist has used bold, angular brushstrokes and a palette dominated by deep blues, rich oranges, vibrant greens, and touches of yellow. The colours are juxtaposed with an intensity that emphasises both structure and warmth. The expressive, gestural brushstrokes add light texture and movement, giving the painting a lively, almost rhythmic feel. The painter’s loose yet deliberate approach to form and colour results in an energetic, spontaneous atmosphere.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver-painted wood frame with an inner brown wood window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffing at its corners.

    Size: 54.5 x 70.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Red Chair by the Fireplace

    Red Chair by the Fireplace

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    A quietly atmospheric mid-century interior scene depicting a vivid red chair positioned beside a muted-toned fireplace, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

    The composition captures a moment of stillness, where the bold hue of the chair punctuates an otherwise subdued setting. The artist has used a restrained palette of earthy browns, greys, and soft greens, allowing the red to command attention and become the focal point of the painting.

    Executed in a characteristically mid-century modernist style, the work reflects a minimalist approach to form and detail. The brushstrokes are broad and expressive, revealing the texture of the paint and the artist’s deliberate layering technique. There is a clear sensitivity to balance and geometry, with the verticals of the wall and fireplace contrasting against the angled legs and curves of the chair.

    Muted grey-greens and taupes dominate the background, providing a calm, contemplative atmosphere, while the saturated crimson of the chair injects energy and emotional warmth into the composition. The interplay between shadow and light, and the tactile surface of the paint, lend the piece a quiet intimacy that evokes both solitude and comfort.

    This oil on board is housed in a beautiful wood frame with light oak grain and a gilt border, which pairs very well with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition.

     

    Size: 53.5 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • Seaside Promenade

    Seaside Promenade

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    A soothing mid-century coastal scene painting that depicts a group of figures strolling along the edge of a beach, framed against a vast expanse of sea and sky, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The figures are loosely rendered, their forms blending into the shifting sands and soft spray of the tide, creating a sense of transience and movement. Two smaller figures appear in the foreground, suggesting a family outing or leisurely gathering at the water’s edge.

    The painting is executed in a semi-impressionistic style, with broad, fluid brushstrokes capturing the energy of the ocean and the play of light across the water. The sky dominates the composition, filled with sweeping clouds in layered whites, greys, and soft blues, giving the scene a sense of both grandeur and atmosphere.

    The palette is natural and harmonious – muted greens, sandy ochres, pale creams, and cool blues evoke the breezy, shifting qualities of a coastal landscape. The figures are touched with deeper, warmer hues, providing contrast and rhythm against the softer tones of sea and sky.

    The brushwork is expressive and spontaneous, with textured layering that enhances the sense of movement in the clouds and the restless tide. The overall impression is one of fleeting beauty – a captured moment of everyday life along the shoreline, alive with atmosphere and painterly vitality.

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

    Size:  32.5 x 42.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Moonrise

    Moonrise

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    A nostalgic and evocative mid-century modernist style composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

    Two shadowy figures stand quietly before a row of houses, their silhouettes sharply framed by the glow of a pale, full moon. The architectural forms are simplified into clean geometric shapes, giving the scene a sense of quiet solemnity and timelessness.

    Rendered in a muted palette of browns and warm taupe, the painting has a sepia effect and captures the hush of twilight with restraint. The sky, a seamless wash of greyish-brown, is interrupted only by the soft white orb of the moon, whose presence adds a haunting serenity to the composition.

    The brushwork is smooth and controlled, with subtle tonal gradients lending depth and volume to the buildings and sky. Minimal yet expressive, the artist’s technique emphasises atmosphere over detail, creating a contemplative and emotionally resonant scene.

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

    Size: 50 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • Pitcher & Candlestick

    Pitcher & Candlestick

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

    This painting is a still life composition created in an impressionistic or post-impressionistic style, featuring a tabletop scene with a pitcher, fruit, a candlestick, and other everyday objects. The artist has used bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich earthy colour palette, with warm browns, ochres, greens, and muted yellows.

    The light source from the left side casts soft shadows on the tablecloth, enhancing the sense of depth and texture. The background features a wooden interior with vertical strokes, adding a sense of structure and warmth. The painterly quality of the piece suggests movement and emotion, reminiscent of Cézanne’s approach to still life, with objects slightly distorted yet carefully arranged to create harmony.

    The thick application of paint and visible brushstrokes add to the tactile quality of the painting, making it feel both intimate and dynamic. The scene captures a moment of quiet simplicity, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty in everyday objects.

    The painting is presented in a really lovely wood frame with an inner gilt border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 69 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Serenade Still Life

    Serenade Still Life

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    A soothing mid-century modernist still life painting that presents a carefully composed arrangement of objects, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The scene features a potted plant with delicate white flowers, a woven basket, a small musician figurine with a blue guitar, and a green fruit, all set against a richly patterned background of intersecting planes.

    Modernist in its ethos, the artist has skilfully deconstructed and simplified the scene into blocks of contrasting colour.

    The colour palette is a harmonious mix of muted blues, warm reds, and earthy greens, punctuated by the bright yellow of the figurine’s hat and scarf. These hues create a sense of balance and vibrancy within the scene.

    The brushstrokes are expressive and confident and the paint has been applied in broad, deliberate strokes –  reinforcing the geometric nature of the composition while adding a sense of movement and depth.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited cream frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs. 

    Size: 81.5 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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