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  • Two Boats at Sea

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    A mellow and very restful large mid century seascape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Seemingly simple yet very effective in composition, two sailboats with long masts are depicted out at sea in still waters.

    Sweeping brushstrokes imbue the work with a soothing quality, and the use of soft muted hues of blue used to paint the sky and sea adds a strong sense of calm.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with a hessian lined outer border. The frame has some scuffs to the silver edges, but overall both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition. 

    Size: 59 x 74 cm (including frame)

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  • The Fishing Village

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    An outstanding modernist style painting depicting a fishing village, dated 1955.

    In the background, rows of huts line the ocean front. In the foreground, fishing nets are placed over a wooden support, hanging up to dry by the sand.

    Muted tones of moss green, burnt sienna and blue-grey make up the palette, giving it a really lovely earthy feel, and a typical mid century vibe. The artist has skilfully managed to capture the malleable and translucent nature of the nets, but has retained a modernist ethos through the use of faceted brushstrokes and the flattening of space.

    The painting is housed in a stunning olive green frame with visible wood grain and a gilt lining. The colour of the frame complements and enhances the green in the painting.

    Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  46 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • City on a Hill

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    A charming modernist city landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

    This picturesque composition presents an architectural view of a city spread across a hill. The artist has used hints of green to depict the trees spread across the hill, and this pop of colour contrasts beautifully against the calm and lighter shades of cream and beige used to paint the facades of the buildings and the hill. Overall, the painting has a very soothing quality.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary painted frame with an outer green and inner mauve window. The painting has some scattered craquelure present but the paint layer is very stable. The frame has some light scuffing.

    Size: 76 x 60 cm (including frame)

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  • Coast to Coast

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    A large and beautifully textured coastal landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    This restful painting presents a panoramic view of a coastline during low tide, lined with sand and trees. The artist has used a soothing palette of contrasting shades to demonstrate depth and width, and has created areas of impasto where the paint stands proud from the surface to evoke tactility.

    Running close to a metre in length, the painting’s size would make it the perfect addition above a bed or sofa.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary light wood frame with an inner black and gilt window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some scuffs to the edges of the frame.

    Size: 64 x 93 cm (including frame)

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  • Laundry Time

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    An exceptional and very striking mid century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting depicts 2 figures in front of a row of houses, that appear to be hanging laundry out to dry. The scale of the 2 figures have been enhanced, making them the focal point of the composition.

    Working with a modernist ethos in mind and painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has intentionally chosen not to focus on realistic details, and instead explores the use of colours, brushstrokes and form.

    Working boldly in his medium of oil, confident and expressive brushstrokes fill the canvas, and the artist has used a vibrant and saturated colour palette, thoughtfully pairing and layering the various rich shades to give rise to this composition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame with a gilt window and an inner linen border. There is some minor ageing to the frame, in keeping with the vintage style. On the painting, there is a small area of paint loss to the right side, as shown in the close ups, but the paint layer is stable overall. Overall the appearance is very lovely, and the painting is in good vintage condition.

    Size: 76 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Pensive Nude

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    A striking and emotive large mid 20th century modernist style nude portrait, executed in oil on canvas.

    A seated nude is depicted against a wonderfully painted backdrop. With her head resting on her hand, she is in a pensive pose, deep in thought.

    At first glance, this semi-abstracted depiction of the nude figure may seem simple, but as we spend time to look at the colours and brushstrokes, we soon realise its complexity.

    Using a wide array of colours including darker pastel shades and nude tones, the artist displays an excellent understanding of colour theory as layers and pairs of contrasting shades sit beside and on top of one another, blending together effortlessly and harmoniously.

    The painting is composed with swatches of colours, each brushstroke executed back and forth with so much vigour and zest, almost a projection of the artist’s or the nude’s inner emotional state.

    This oil on canvas sits in a beautiful gilt frame with an inner dark wood window as well as linen lining. The colours of the frame complement the painting extremely well. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 70 x 60 cm (including frame)

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  • Surrealist Still Life

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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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  • Pastel Coastal Village

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    A large and visually striking mid-century oil composition, that beautifully captures the essence of Fiskebäckskil, a charming coastal village in Sweden.

    Painted in a modernist style, the artwork presents a vibrant landscape with a river meandering through the center of the painting, adorned with an array of boats gently swaying in the water. In the background, a cluster of houses perched on a hill adds a touch of architectural charm.

    The painting is characterised by its bold use of a plethora of pastel colours that complement each other and that infuse the painting with liveliness.  Short, visible brushstrokes are also evident, creating depth and an expressive quality, enlivening the composition.

    This oil on canvas is framed in a gilt frame which suits the painting very well. There is some light scattered craquelure as shown in the close ups, but the paint layer is otherwise stable. There is some light wear to the frame but this is in keeping with the style. Overall the appearance is very good.

    Size: 69 x 89.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Tulips in a Vase

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    A sweet and charming mid century floral composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The restful still life composition depicts a vase of five pink tulips in bloom, and it would make a beautiful addition to an interior space. The tulips are positioned against a blue backdrop, and a reflection of their shadow is cast against the background surrounding it.

    The painting features a contrast in rich and soothing complementary colours, as well as short and distinct expressive brushstrokes that fill the surface and add a lightly textured quality. The artist displays his painterly skills – wonderfully capturing the effects of light and shadow.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame. There is a small area of paint loss to the left side of the painting, as shown in the close ups. Otherwise, both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 71.5 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • Abstract Coast

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    A large and gentle coastal landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1953 on the reverse.

    Executed in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has intentionally left details of the coastal landscape fairly obscure as he depicts two boats by the edge of a body of water, and a row of trees lining the coast in the background of the painting.

    The composition has been skilfully reconstructed down to blocks of contrasting colours and brushstrokes. Using a restrained palette comprising darker and lighter shades of blue, green and brown, a combination of short and gentle brushstrokes have been used to paint the lighter shades of the sky and sea, and swift and expressive brushstrokes have been used to paint the darker shades of the trees, boats and land in the foreground. These contrasting tones and brushstrokes have been thoughtfully executed to demonstrate depth to the painting. Overall, this restful composition has a very calming quality, and can add a soothing effect to any interior space.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with linen outer border and an inner gilt window. There are minor scuffs to the frame, but overall the painting and frame are both in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 59 x 82 cm (including frame)

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  • Blue Mountains

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    A large and very well executed mid century modernist mountain landscape, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Broad, distinct and expressive brushstrokes make up this vivid landscape composition. The artist has skilfully captured the richness and ruggedness of the natural landscapes through his dynamic application of paint and choice of palette. Although the artist has not used an realistic details,  the painting has much to offer in terms of details to explore. The artist has used a myriad of brushwork, from long, broad strokes to smaller dabs and lines of paint. The layers have been built of very effectively to create great depth and space within this panoramic picture.

    The painting is housed in a simple wood frame which complements it very well. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 48 x 70.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Charming Town

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    A charming and very pleasant modernist oil townscape, painted by the established Swedish artist Stig Wernheden (1921-1997), whose works have been represented at public collections in Sweden including the Moderna Museet, Malmö Museum, Snuff & Match Museum, Ystad Art Museum and Malmö City Hall.

    Featuring a scenic view of buildings and trees, the composition depicts a group of figures huddled together with some indiscernible colourful items, as they congregate in the middle of the town.

    Painted with a modernist ethos, the artist has used flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth. All realistic details have been omitted, and our attention is drawn to painterly elements such as shape, form, brushstroke and colour.

    A combination of lightly textured brushstrokes as well as warm tones including shades of blue, green white and brown have been used, adding a very soothing and relaxing effect to the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary linen-lined frame with an inner silver window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there is a small loss to the top left of the frame edge.

    Size: 53 x 79.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Cubist Figures

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    A very unique mid century portrait, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Cubist in nature, the artist has taken an interesting perspective in the portrayal of two figures. Their forms have been flattened, and the painting has a strong focus on line, pattern, colour and angular shapes.

    Through the use of distinct and repeated brushstrokes in one particular direction, the artist has used flat angular shapes to represent the different sides of the figures to suggest their three-dimensional structures.

    Through the use of a monochromatic palette with unique hints of blue and brown, the tonal gradation from darker moody tones to lighter shades as well as the use of bold outlines also allows the figures to be more three dimensional.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a light blue painted distressed frame that suits the painting wonderfully. There is some scattered craquelure present as shown but the paint layer is stable overall. There are minor scuffs to the frame which is in keeping with the style. Overall the painting and frame are both in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 77 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • Meadow Huts

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    A tranquil and very pleasant modernist style landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1964.

    This panoramic landscape view presents huts scattered across an open meadow, with a row of mountains in the distance.

    The artist displays his painterly skills – using short and gentle brushstrokes as well as blocks of contrasting shades to give rise to the various forms as well as to demonstrate a sense of depth and expansiveness to the painting.

    Delicate muted pastel shades of green, yellow, orange and grey have been used, imbuing the work with softness and calm.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim frame with linen border. There is a small area of paint loss to the right edge, as shown in the close ups. Overall, both the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 55 x 78 cm (including frame)

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  • Sailing Blue (very large)

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    A large, panoramic oil depicting a traditionally-rigged sailing vessel, painted in oil in 1947. This bold, expressive oil features rich colouring and distinct and dynamic brushstrokes. The artist’s confident and skilful painterly manner is certainly apparent, and the combination of the rich palette, dynamic strokes and large size would make this a statement piece in any interior.

    The painting is housed in a wide and robust gilt and green frame that suits it very well. The painting has areas of craquelure and some minor areas of surface paint loss which are visible upon close inspection and are typical for an oil painting of this age (as shown in photos), but these do not detract from the overall attractiveness of the painting. The frame is in good condition with some very minor scuffs to the inner window.

    Size: 80 x 95cm (including frame)

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  • Sea Bridge

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    A fun and exceptional mid century modernist composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1955.

    Incorporating elements of geometric abstraction and cubism, this interesting composition depicts what appears to be a bridge across a sea, surrounded by water, sand and rocks.

    Using a restrained colour palette comprising shades of blue, grey and orange, the artist has fragmented the objects down to geometric angular shapes in contrasting colours to highlight their three-dimensional form, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has wear to its left corner but this is only visible from the side view (as shown in photos).

    Size: 48.5 x 86 cm (including frame)

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  • The Island

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    A large and highly textured mid-century abstract modernist composition, executed in oil onto board.

    This abstract composition blurs the boundary between painting and sculpture, with its three dimensional surface protruding from the board. A series grooves and and lines have been etched into the thickly painted surface, which features an array of thoughtfully arranged geometric shapes in rich and lively colours. The grooves and lines almost resemble threads, almost as though the surface has been embroidered. The artist has clearly pushed the medium to its limits, experimenting with several textural effects.

    Although abstract in nature, the artwork could perhaps resemble an island with areas of land, mountains and sea.

    With its focus on the beauty of colour, line, texture, brushstrokes, shapes and patterns, this intriguing and very energetic artwork would make for an excellent statement piece in any interior. Its punch of colour and sculptural qualities are a visual feast for the eyes.

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

    Size: 82 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • Kitty

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    A very large and very striking abstract modernist oil composition of a seated cat, painted onto canvas.

    This really well executed semi abstract painting of a cat has a heavy emphasis on line, shape and colour. The artist appears to have used one continues thick black outline to create the shape of the cat, and has added 4 large angular geometrical shapes presumably to signify the patches of colour on the cat. All this is set against a vivid red background, set within a gorgeous gilt frame.

    Given the size of the painting, it would make a brilliant statement piece in an interior. The painting is housed in a very complementary gilt frame with an inner grey border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 86 x 105 cm (including frame)

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  • A Walk in Nature

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    A very large and restful mid century modernist landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    This panoramic view of nature depicts a quiet path running through vast lands, almost inviting the viewer to take a walk. The path leads up to a large tree that punctuates the centre of the painting, and also goes on into the horizon.

    Painted in a beautifully vivid colour palette, this well-balanced painting with an equal distribution of sky and land is enriched with a meditative and calming aesthetic.

    Flat planes of contrasting colours painted in gentle sweeping brushstrokes help to create a sense of depth and width to the painting. These brushstrokes contrast against the swift and expressive brushstrokes that have been used to paint the path and tree.

    Running close to a metre in length, the painting’s size would make it the perfect addition above a bed or sofa.

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

    Size: 60 x 94 cm (including frame)

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  • Angelo

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    A very well executed semi abstract mid century German modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    This painting depicts a semi abstract landscape scene of a hill with the high sun in the sky above it. The artist has used blocks of colour in broad, expressionist brushstrokes to create the composition of the hilly formation. The combination of forms in bright, non-representational colours gives this painting is fun and playful quality.

    The painting is housed in a wide profile distressed frame with an inner gilt border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 63.5 x 74.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Arise

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    A very confidently executed abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1965.

    This painting is visually striking in appearance, as it is composed with rich and fiery colours comprising shades of orange, yellow, brown and red that evoke energy and warmth. Although the subject matter appears to be entirely abstract, there is a sense that a landscape composition during sunset could be its source of inspiration.

    The painting is heavily textured and has several areas of impasto, where the paint has been applied thickly such that it stands proud from the surface.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffing which is hardly noticeable.

    Size: 55 x 73.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Forest

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    A very large and textured mid century abstract modernist oil composition, painted in 1964.

    Titled ‘Forest (Movement through Forest)’, it gives us wonderful insight into the artist’s source of inspiration. On the one hand, this piece is completely abstract and without its title, we might only see something non-representational. Here at The Discerning Palette, before translating the title, this piece reminded us of levels in an industrial building or something related to construction and the modern industrial world. The title added another layer of meaning to the piece, and opened our eyes to a different interpretation altogether. We were suddenly able to ‘see the wood through the trees’, pun intended.

    Dynamic strokes criss-cross across the canvas in a myriad of angles and levels. Areas of impasto have been created to the thick application of paint, resulting in a piece full of texture and layers of blended and unblended colour.

    This exceptional oil has been framed interestingly, with strips of  clear perspex fixed to the canvas edges. This gives a box like appearance to the piece, and adds to its ‘modern’ look. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame is missing a small corner to the lower right, as shown in the close ups. This missing corner is not obvious until looked at closely.

    Size: 63 x 82 cm (including frame)

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  • Forest By The Sea

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    A very striking and lively mid century coastal landscape, executed in oil onto board.

    This scenic painting depicts a lush forest landscape by a coast, and it contains post-impressionist qualities as it is characterised by rich saturated colours as well as distinctive brushstrokes.

    A range of vivid colours including shades of green, blue and orange have been used, and the gradient of colours transition so seamlessly and also help to create a sense of depth to the painting. In addition to the selection of lively colours, the use of short and brisk expressive brushstrokes enriches the painting as it overflows with energy.

    This oil on canvas is housed in an off-white frame with inner gilt border. The painting is in very good vintage condition. There are some losses to the frame (as shown in close ups)

    Size: 66 x 72.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Portrait in Yellow

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    A large and brilliantly executed modernist figurative oil portrait 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 painting depicts a silhouette of a female figure in yellow clothing, set against a light coloured background.

    The facial features of the figure have been intentionally left out, focusing our appreciation on the qualities of colour, form, shape and brushstrokes.

    Large swathes of rich and vivid colours have been applied to the canvas, creating areas of impasto where the paint stands proud from the surface. The artist has also wonderfully layered contrasting colours to reveal  great depth within this striking painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a silver frame with linen border. There is some light craquelure to the lower half of the painting, and an area of paint loss along the lower section, as shown in the close ups. However this paint loss is fairly inconspicuous due to the colour blocking style of the piece.  The frame and inner border have some general age wear and marks.

    Size: 87 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • Quiet Street

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    A calm and very pleasant mid century modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.

    This scenic painting depicts a quiet street lined with red houses and trees on both sides, and that leads up to a view of an ocean in the distance.

    A myriad of colours including gentle pastel shades and rich colours have been applied with short and gentle brushstrokes across the canvas; and the subtle blending of shades have been executed skilfully.  The artist has also intentionally made bold black outlines visible, drawing our attention the shape and form of the objects depicted.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary light wooden frame, which suits the painting very well. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 59 x 74 cm (including frame)

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  • Swinging Acrobats

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    A very striking mid century composition of two acrobats swinging in action, executed in watercolour onto paper.

    Drawing on a distinctly modernist ethos, the artist has skilfully reduced this composition down into shapes and lines using contrasting colour blocks.

    The figures, depicted long and slender with black outlines to highlight their form, are set against a well-coloured background comprising darker shades of teal, pink and grey. Bold and deliberate brushstrokes have been confidently executed, capturing the energy and dynamism of the swinging acrobats.

    This watercolour on paper is housed in a gilt frame with a mount card, and is glazed (there is a layer of glass between the frame and the painting to ensure its longevity). The mount card has very minor age toning present, and otherwise, the painting and frame are in good condition overall. Please note that there is some glare evident in the photographs due to the layer of glass.

    Size: 78 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • The Pier

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    A large mid century modernist coastalscape, painted in oil onto canvas.

    In this composition we see a long pier heading out towards the sea, with the backs of a figure and horse cart walking away from us. In the distance, a large cloud hangs over a ship, with streams of rain visible. The artist has used two thirds of the composition to paint the sky, yet there is real sense of the vastness of the coastal shoreline. The artist has carefully and delicately used the tip of his brush to paint in wonderful details – such as the little red bed sitting on the line between the poles, the horse drawn cart, the ship out at sea, as well as the lines showing the pouring rain in the distance. The artist has captured the essence of the coastal scene through his expressive yet considered brushwork, imbuing the painting with depth, movement, and tranquillity.

    This wonderful painting is housed in its original mid century wide profile champagne coloured frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 62 x 71 cm (including frame)

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  • The Studio

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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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  • The Swimmers

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    A very large and very unique semi abstract mid century composition in oil, painted in 1962.

    The scene appears to be of two swimmers, captured from a very interesting angle. It is almost as if we, the viewers, are under the water looking up at them. The two figures have just dived in, and we see the swoosh of the water and bubbles all around them.

    The artist has left the composition very ‘open’, using broad and expressive brushstrokes to capture the effect of the moving water. The figures have also been paired right down, their bodies only partially visible.

    The way the artist has depicted this scene is very inspiring – it is certainly not an easy scene to paint, and yet he has managed to put across the essence of what is at play here – the way the light hits the water and the figures, and the resulting distortions, as well as the sense of movement and air within the water.

    This large oil on canvas is housed in a light frame with linen border. There are some minor scuffs to the frame, and some very slight age toning to the linen border. Overall the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 78 x 100 cm (including frame)

    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this artwork is large and heavy, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

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  • Winter Houses

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    An atmospheric mid 20th century modernist street scene landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting presents a winter scene, where coloured houses and trees are spread across a snow covered neighbourhood.

    The artist has used a combination of muted and subdued colour palette as well as painterly textured brushstrokes –  wonderfully adding a raw textural quality and capturing the chilly and mellow essence of winter.

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

    Size: 49 x 75 cm (including frame)

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