Large Paintings (>70cm) – Page 5 – The Discerning Palette

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Sidewalk Gathering

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A wonderfully textured mid-century modernist style figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

The painting depicts three women standing together in conversation at a sidewalk, dressed in cloaks and long skirts, each holding objects like baskets or vases. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged in a manner that draws the viewer’s eye through each figure sequentially.

Modernist in its ethos, the forms are simplified, and there is a focus on shapes and texture rather than intricate details. This allows the viewer to appreciate the overall composition and mood.

The painting exhibits a heavy impasto technique, with thick, textured brushstrokes that create a tactile quality on the canvas. The earthy tones and muted colour palette adds an introspective mood to the piece.

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

Size: 64 x 80.5 cm (including frame)

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Tender Affection

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A large and brilliantly executed mid century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto board by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

The composition captures an intimate scene of two figures, likely a mother and child or siblings, portrayed in a semi-abstract style. The figures are rendered with simplified, almost block-like forms, emphasising the connection between them rather than intricate details. One figure, dressed in a deep blue dress, cradles a dark form that resembles a small animal or a toy, while the other, smaller figure, appears to be reaching out or gesturing.

The painting balances representational elements with a geometric abstraction, and there is a focus is on shape, colour, and form, rather than realistic details.

The palette is predominantly muted with cool, earthy tones – soft greens, dark blues, deep blacks, and off-whites. The occasional pop of yellow adds warmth and contrast to the composition, highlighting the central figures.

The artist has used thick, textured brushstrokes, building up areas of layered pigment that give a tactile quality to the painting. The brushwork is bold and expressive, with visible strokes that enhance the raw, unpolished aesthetic. This technique adds depth and movement to the otherwise serene and contemplative scene.

This oil on board is accentuated by a white painted wood frame with an inner gilt and linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some losses to its gilt edges, but is in very good condition overall.

Size: 71.5 x 86 cm (including frame)

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The Red Dance

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A large, vibrant and rhythmic mid-century figurative painting capturing a moment of communal movement and connection executed in oil onto board.

Three female figures, rendered in bold, simplified forms, appear to be engaged in a swirling dance or ritualistic gesture. Their bodies, clothed in fiery red garments, are interwoven in a circular motion, conveying both unity and dynamism.

Executed in an expressive modernist style, the composition is defined by sweeping brushstrokes and a palette of saturated reds, peachy oranges, dusty pinks, and muted blues. The background hums with warm sandy tones, intensifying the sensation of heat and motion.

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

Size: 64.5 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Resting Rowboat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 57 x 74.5 cm (including frame)

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Coastal Village

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A large and captivating mid-century modernist oil painting that captures a serene coastal village landscape with an expressive, semi-abstract approach, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1969.

The composition is structured with simplified forms of houses, trees, and waterways, conveying an atmospheric sense of place rather than a literal representation.

The colour palette is dominated by cool and muted earth tones – soft blues and greys for the sky and water, gentle greens and beige for the land, and contrasting dark navy and deep brown for architectural elements. Pops of white and terracotta red add warmth and vibrancy to the rooftops, subtly guiding the eye across the scene.

Executed with broad, gestural brushstrokes, the artist has used an impressionistic yet geometric approach, using thick layers to create texture and depth. The brushwork remains loose and spontaneous, allowing colours to blend dynamically while maintaining a structured composition.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 55 x 75.5cm (including frame)

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Cubist Study

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A large, striking and brilliantly executed mid-century cubist figurative oil portrait, painted by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

The painting depicts a simplified human figure dressed in an orange attire, in a seated position with her hands clasped in front.

Drawing inspiration from elements of cubism and geometric abstraction, the artist has masterfully flattened and fragmented the composition down to distinct geometric planes and angular shapes that interact with one another. Each respective shape seems to occupy its own distinct space, yet together they form a cohesive and harmonious whole.

The colour palette is consists of bold orange and a mix of muted shades including light terracotta, beige, and grey-blue, with occasional accents of black and cream. The blocks of colour are cleanly defined, yet they transition fluidly into one another, avoiding harsh contrasts. The contrasting darker and lighter tones highlights the three-dimensional qualities of the figure and surrounding, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas.

The brushstrokes are smooth with subtle textural variations. Each stroke is deliberate and calculated, reinforcing the angular, segmented forms of the composition.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame that has been painted white. The painting has a very small area of paint loss at its lower left, as shown in close up. The frame has areas of paint loss.

Size: 82 x 67.5 cm (including frame)

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Elise

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An emotive and impactful figurative portrait that presents a seated female figure depicted in a heavily textured, abstract expressionist style, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1974.

The subject is shown in profile, gazing toward the left side of the canvas, with indistinct yet evocative facial features. Her dark hair contrasts against a muted, atmospheric background. The figure’s posture suggests quiet contemplation, as her hands appear to rest gently in front of her, adding a sense of stillness to the composition.

Rendered with a cool and moody palette dominated by deep blues, greys, and earth tones, the painting conveys an introspective or solemn tone. The background consists of layered, loosely applied greys, white and blues, allowing the figure to subtly emerge from the surroundings.

The brushwork is thick and gestural, with expressive impasto lending depth and raw physicality to the canvas. The artist’s energetic application of paint, particularly in the rough yet deliberate strokes defining the face and clothing, contributes to the painting’s dynamic texture and emotional weight. The overall effect is one of movement within stillness, capturing both the physicality and the fleeting essence of the subject.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting has an area of paint loss at the lower half, as shown in close up. The frame has scuffs and some paint loss.

Size: 83 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Cubist Violin

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A playful mid-century modernist style still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition features a stylised depiction of a violin, open book, apples, and a wine bottle with a glass, all arranged on a table.

Containing elements of cubism, the violin has skilfully been deconstructed into simplified forms. The artist has used bold, flat colours to outline shapes and create depth, allowing for an interplay of light and shadow.

The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, contributing to a clean quality. The colour palette is dominated by cool tones, primarily deep blues and greens, contrasting with touches of warm colours like the yellow and red of the fruits and the brown of the table.

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

Size: 69.5 x 80.5 cm (including frame)

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The Old Stove

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A large and very well executed mid century interior scene, painted in oil onto board and dated 1959.

This painting depicts a rustic kitchen interior, centering around an old-fashioned wood-burning stove with a tall, curved chimney pipe. The artwork is executed in an impressionistic style, with thick, textured brushstrokes that emphasize form and light rather than precise detail.

The colour palette consists of soft pastel hues, with shades of blue, cream, and earthy yellows, which give the scene a nostalgic, cosy atmosphere. The artist uses light and shadow effectively to highlight the warmth of the setting, as sunlight filters into the room, casting a glow on the stove and surrounding objects.

The painting captures the simplicity and warmth of a traditional home, evoking a sense of nostalgia and domestic comfort. The expressive brushstrokes and layered paint application give it a rich texture, making the surfaces feel almost tangible.

It housed in a very well made mid century frame, with a wood outer border, a linen lined section and an inner gilt border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some marks to its linen border as shown in the close up photos.

Size: 65 x 74 cm (including frame)

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Abstract Horizon

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A mid-century modernist abstract landscape painting that captures a rugged, windswept terrain through expressive and gestural brushwork, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition evokes an expansive natural scene, possibly an autumnal field or rocky desert, with layered horizontal bands of colour suggesting depth and movement. The artist has used bold black forms scattered across the canvas, which could represent geological formations, shadows, or abstracted land contours.

Rendered in a striking palette of earthy ochres, deep rusts, and burnt yellows, the warm hues contrast dramatically against the bolder black strokes. The upper section features a pale beige sky, creating a sense of atmospheric openness that enhances the composition’s spatial depth.

The painting is executed with raw, gestural brushstrokes and areas of impasto, adding an energetic and dynamic quality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary white painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing.

Size: 72 x 91.5 cm (including frame)

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Figures in a Dream

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A brilliantly executed abstract composition drawn in biro onto paper, by British artist Enos Lovatt (1937-2018).

This intricate composition has a dynamic, surreal quality, filled with abstract forms and stylised figures. The cross-hatching and dense linework typical of biro drawings are skilfully used to create depth, contrast, and texture. The artist plays with positive and negative space, using white areas effectively to highlight the main forms amidst the dark, densely filled background.

The drawing has strong influences from Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism, with its dream-like imagery and focus on fluidity, symbolism, and subconscious forms. There’s a sense of narrative, though it remains open-ended and abstract, encouraging personal interpretation.

Overall, the piece is bold, intricate, and highly textured, showcasing the meticulous potential of the humble biro pen in the hands of a skilled artist.

Both the drawing and frame are in excellent vintage condition. The painting is presented within a card mount and a stained black wooden frame, and is protected behind perspex.

Enos Lovatt (1937–2018) studied at Burslem School of Art and the Royal College of Art (1959–1962) before becoming Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Staffordshire Polytechnic until 1992. A prolific artist, he worked in oils, gouache, acrylics, ceramics, and biro, leaving behind thousands of works. He exhibited sporadically, including solo shows in City Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, one man shows at the Paton and Woodstock Galleries in London and at Stafford Museum and Art Gallery.

In the early 1990s, Enos lost most of the three middle fingers on his dominant right hand in a lawnmower accident. The biros allowed him to navigate his vivid and unique imagination and bring the thoughts and images in his head to life in their purest form of magic realism. This drawing was created in the early 2000s.

Size: 55 x 74 cm (including frame)

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Girl at the Table

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A large and very striking mid century modernist portrait composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1955 by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

This painting is a stylized and abstracted portrait of a seated woman in a minimalist, geometric interior. The composition emphasizes form, structure, and contrast, blending figurative and abstract elements.

The central figure is a girl with angular features, seated at a table with a few simplified objects in front of her. Her hair is short and dark, framing her face. She wears a yellow dress with bold, blocky shapes, adding a pop of colour against the muted background.

The room is divided into sharp geometric shapes, with black, grey, and white tones creating a stark, cubist-like interior. Bold, thick black outlines define the figure and objects, contributing to the graphic quality of the painting. The colours are minimal, dominated by shades of black, grey, white, and beige. The yellow of the girl’s dress provides the only vibrant colour, drawing attention to her figure.

The style is modernist with cubist and expressionist influences, focusing on abstraction and simplicity. Brushwork is flat and controlled, with an emphasis on bold lines and colour blocks over fine details. The deliberate simplicity and sharp contrasts focus attention on the female figure as the emotional and structural centrepiece of the artwork.

The artwork is presented in a simple, light wooden frame, complementing the painting’s minimalist aesthetic. There is a very tiny spot of paint loss along the right side of the painting, as shown in close up, but this does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece. There is some general wear to the vintage frame. commensurate with age.

Size: 82 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Memory of a Place

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A subdued and nostalgic mid-century modernist style architectural landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The painting presents a townscape with a group of buildings. Executed in a modernist, semi-abstract style, the artist has skilfully simplified the architecture into geometric shapes, deconstructing the buildings into angular planes and overlapping forms.

A restrained and muted colour palette that includes shades of greys, beige, and cream have been used. These colours enhance the tranquil yet structured atmosphere. There are hints of deep green at the lower portion, possibly representing foliage. Darker outlines subtly emphasise structure, while the layering of forms creates depth.

The brushstrokes are expressive yet controlled, with visible texture that add a light tactile quality and a sense of rawness.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting has light craquelure present but this is commensurate with age and the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has some minor scuffing.

Size: 57 x 81 cm (including frame)

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Modernist Tabletop

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A striking mid-century modernist style painting of a still life interior setting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1954.

The composition presents a table scene with objects that include a jug and an artist’s palette, laid upon a green tablecloth.

Rendered in a distinctly modernist style and leaning towards abstraction, the artist as simplified the various forms into blocks of contrasting colours – focuses on the interaction of shapes and colour as opposed to realistic details. There is an emphasis on flat planes and distorted perspectives, creating a dynamic and somewhat cubist feel.

The palette is earthy yet muted, featuring browns, greens, greys, and touches of purple. These colours are balanced with areas of light, creamy white, which lend the piece a sense of contrast and depth.

The brushwork is expressive, with visible strokes that are broad and sweeping, adding a sense of movement and energy.

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

Size: 63 x 75.5 cm (including frame)

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Muted Horizons

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A dreamy mid-century modernist style landscape that evokes a serene yet abstract depiction of nature, executed in in oil onto canvas.

The subject matter appears to be a natural scene, potentially a field or a gentle hillside with trees in the background. The vertical shapes of the trees contrast subtly with the horizontal expanses of land and sky, adding structure to the composition.

Modernist in its ethos and with abstract qualities, there is a focus on the interaction between colour and form as opposed to realistic details.

The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with short and broad strokes used to overlap layers of colours, which contribute to creating depth to the scene.

The palette leans towards soft muted tones, including greens and beige, complemented by hints of pinks pastel blue. These colours create a soothing and naturalistic atmosphere, evoking a sense of calm.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary distressed style frame with an inner gilt window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs.

Size: 45 x 72 cm (including frame)

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Pastel Pastures

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A large 20th century abstract landscape painting that captures a serene natural setting with a dynamic interplay of colours and expressive brushstrokes, executed in oil onto canvas and dated ’86 on the reverse.

The composition features rolling hills, trees, and open sky, evoking a peaceful yet energetic atmosphere. The scene is loosely defined, and there is an emphasis on colour, form, and movement, over precise details, allowing the viewer to interpret the landscape through a lens of abstraction.

The artist has used a vibrant and pastel-based palette, with shades of soft greens, yellows, blues, and pinks blending harmoniously. The sky is rendered in airy blues and whites, while the trees and hills incorporate warm yellow, purples, and fresh greens, adding depth and movement to the piece.

Bold, gestural brushstrokes define the texture of the landscape, with thick impasto applications adding a sense of three-dimensionality. The expressive, sweeping strokes create a rhythmic flow, guiding the eye across the painting and enhancing its dynamic yet tranquil mood.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffing, but is is in good condition overall.

Size: 57.5 x 72.5 cm (including frame)

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Terracotta & Blue

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A large and very well executed mid century modernist abstract composition in oil, dated ’63.

This expressionist composition features broad, expressive, and gestural brushstrokes, giving us the sense that the artist was painting quite spontaneously. The palette is minimal, with a focus mostly on browns and blues. A myriad of shapes and planes of colour seems to combine effortlessly, including areas that have been marked out with the back of the paint brush, creating a sgraffito effect. A round shape sits just below the centre of the composition, creating a focal point for the viewers, with the expressive brushstrokes radiating out from it.

This large oil on canvas is framed in a very well suited simple wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 74 x 93.5 cm (including frame)

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The Football Field

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A large and minimal mid century modernist landscape composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

This painting depicts a minimalist and serene view of a football field, focusing on the simplicity of the scene and its open, peaceful atmosphere.

The foreground features part of a white goalpost on the left, its simple lines standing out against the green field. The field extends into the middle ground, marked with subtle blue boundary lines. In the distance, another goalpost is visible, creating depth and perspective. A row of dark green trees lines the horizon, separating the field from the sky.

The empty football field evokes a sense of quiet and stillness, possibly suggesting a moment of rest or anticipation. The scene feels nostalgic, capturing the essence of everyday life and outdoor spaces.

This painting captures the calm beauty of a football field, devoid of players and activity, with a focus on its geometric and natural elements. Its minimalist design and muted tones evoke a sense of tranquillity and introspection, transforming a common scene into a contemplative work of art.

This oil on canvas is presented in a wide, textured vintage frame, adding a formal element that contrasts with the simplicity of the subject matter. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some wear and paint loss.

Size: 74 x 65 cm (including frame)

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This Ground I’ve Walked, I’ve Walked Before (Very Large)

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A very large abstract painting by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto canvas and dated 2024.

This Ground I’ve Walked, I’ve Walked Before is a reflection of a known landscape for Frances – the distinct yellow fields and green hills of England in summer. The painting has a beautifully composed complimentary poem (see below), which talks about how places stick within your very being. You may walk through places you never have before and yet find and feel a very real connection to the place and it’s steeped history.

‘This ground I’ve walked, I’ve walked before. I know it’s oddities, it’s dangling limbs, It’s buried roots, it’s ancient trees. Oak, elder, pine, we are all friends. I breathe it’s forests, eyes closed, hands open. I soak in it’s seas and run down it’s hills. It’s rooted within me, a lived history within every new step. I know this ground, I’ve walked it before.’

Painted on stretched canvas and with its edges painted in soft yellow, it is beautifully presented in a white tray frame. The painting and the frame are in excellent condition. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ – a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 105 x 105 cm

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Under the Trees

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A large mid century modernist abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

This painting is a bold and expressive abstract figurative composition depicting a lively outdoor scene. The artwork uses a cubist and abstract expressionist style with vibrant colours and geometric shapes to represent figures, trees, and architectural elements.

The central focus is on a group of people, dressed in reds, blues, and purples, interacting under tall, stylized trees with dark, angular trunks and patches of green foliage. The background consists of soft blues and yellows, possibly indicating sky and sunlight filtering through the trees.

The thick, textured brushstrokes and layered paint create depth and movement, while the fragmented shapes give the impression of a dynamic, bustling environment—perhaps a marketplace or a street scene.

The painting is housed in a very well made deep profile gilt frame, which enhances its elegance and warmth. The painting has scattered areas of craquelure, as well as areas of paint loss to the upper section, as shown in the close ups.

Size: 80.5 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Abstract Pair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Normandy Harbour

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 66 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Picking Flowers

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A large and very well executed mid century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto canvas by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

This painting features two abstracted figures depicted in a bold, minimalist, and colorful style. The focus is on shape, colour, and form rather than intricate details, creating a modern, stylized composition.

Two faceless figures stand close together, occupying the central focus of the composition. Their simplified forms are outlined subtly, emphasizing their relationship through their proximity and body language. The stark contrast between the vibrant figures and the abstract, fragmented background adds depth and visual interest.

The background consists of dynamic, curved shapes and layered colours, creating a sense of movement and energy. The abstract shapes seem to frame the figures, drawing attention to them while adding an expressive, playful quality.

The figures appear connected, perhaps siblings or close friends, standing in a moment of quiet companionship. The abstract background and faceless figures lend a sense of mystery, leaving us viewers to interpret the scene and relationship.

This painting is a bold, modern exploration of human connection through abstraction. The vibrant figures, juxtaposed with the dynamic background, evoke a sense of energy and intimacy. Its simplicity, bright colors, and lack of detail make it a striking and open-ended work, inviting viewers to engage with its emotional undertones and visual rhythm.

This large oil on canvas is framed in a simple, silver toned frame that complements its modern, minimalist aesthetic. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 82.5 x 62.5 cm (including frame)

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Spatial Deconstruction

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A compelling and brilliantly executed mid-century abstract composition, painted in oil on canvas and dated 1957 on the reverse.

Executed in a modernist abstract style, the composition presents a dynamic interplay of geometric shapes, evoking a deconstructed architectural space with clear Cubist influences. The artist has used a sophisticated palette of muted earth tones, including deep greens, ochres, creams, and soft pinks, all contrasted by bold black lines.

The brushwork is expressive and confidently applied, yet controlled, with a layered approach that enhances depth and texture. Some areas exhibit smooth tonal transitions, while others feature a more gestural application with subtle texture, emphasising movement and form.

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

Size: 72 x 85 cm (including frame)

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Tender Embrace

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An endearing mid-century modernist figurative oil composition by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

Semi-abstract in nature, the painting captures an intimate moment between two figures, likely a mother and child, rendered in a modernist style with expressive brushwork. The composition is defined by bold yet softened forms, with facial features left undefined, enhancing the emotional depth of the scene.

The artist has used a rich palette dominated by cool tones—shades of teal, blue, and green—contrasted by earthy black and brown, with vibrant accents of orange and yellow adding warmth and dynamism. The brushstrokes are thick and gestural, using impasto techniques to create texture and movement, giving the painting a tactile, almost sculptural quality.

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

Size: 72 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Chair & Vase

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An expressive and uplifting mid-century interior still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a warmly lit domestic scene, featuring a wooden chair with a glass vase containing lush green foliage. The setting is defined by a terracotta-tiled floor and a softly blended background, suggesting a tranquil, sunlit corner of a home.

Reminiscent of Vincent Van Gogh’s expressive interior works, the painting embraces bold, energetic outlines and a vivid colour palette that leans into warm earth tones—bright oranges, yellow, and greens. The brushstrokes are dynamic and gestural, giving the composition a sense of movement and vitality. Much like Van Gogh’s chair paintings, this piece balances structure with an emotive, almost raw interpretation of space and form.

The brushstrokes are loose yet deliberate, lending the composition a sense of spontaneity and liveliness.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited distressed wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is some minor wear to the inner border of the frame but it is in very good condition otherwise.

Size: 76 x 65cm (including frame)

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Drifting in Blue

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 60 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Verdant Abstraction

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A large and very pleasant modernist abstract oil composition dated 1966, and painted by the established Swedish artist Ture Fabiansson (1910-1994), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, The Museum of Art in Gothenburg, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and many others.

The painting features bold organic forms in deep green, layered over a muted background of pale pink, earthy brown, and dark black with hints of blue. The composition suggests an abstracted representation of lush foliage. The forms are loosely defined, allowing the viewer to interpret the scene with a sense of fluidity.

The muted palette adds a soothing quality, softening the bold shapes and lending the piece a harmonious balance. The style is reminiscent of mid-century modern abstraction, with a focus on simplified shapes, strong colour contrasts, and a painterly approach. The artist has used expressive brushstrokes, particularly in the green areas, which display texture and depth. The background is painted more smoothly, creating a balance between movement and calmness.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The is some very slight wear to the frame, but it is in good condition overall.

Size: 62 x 83.5 cm (including frame)

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Dockside Dwellings

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 60 x 83.5 cm (including frame)

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Midnight Blues

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A large and atmospheric mid-century composition captures the enchanting ambiance of nightfall, executed in oil onto canvas.

Resting upon a window sill is with a vase of delicate flowers and a bowl of pears. The curtains by the window billow gently in the breeze, as we a pleasantly greeted with a view of a luminous full moon against the deep midnight blue sky. Amidst the serene setting, an indistinguishable figure in white stands outside the window holding what appears to be a bouquet, their presence adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the composition.

The artist’s brushstrokes are meticulous and carefully detailed to evoke a serene atmosphere., and he has skilfully captured the interplay of light and shadow in this enigmatic painting.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful wood frame with visible grain and with an outer gilt border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.

Size: 59 x 82 cm (including frame)

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