• Cottage Garden

    Cottage Garden

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    An charming mid-century naïve style painting  that captures a whimsical scene brimming with colour and detail, executed oil oil onto canvas.

    A cottage, complete with a red tiled roof and bright blue doors, stands at the heart of the composition. A tall tree with lush green foliage frames the right side, while a vibrant garden with flowers bloom across the foreground. A Siamese cat, poised in mid-step beside a stone birdbath adorned with red flowers, adds a touch of personality to the tranquil setting.

    Executed in a naïve or folk-art style, the work embraces a deliberate flatness and simplified perspective, lending it a nostalgic, storybook quality. The forms are outlined cleanly, and architectural details are rendered with a clear, almost schematic precision.

    The palette is bright and cheerful. The brushwork is fine and controlled, with short, directional strokes used for the grass and flowers to create texture and pattern. Surfaces are generally smooth, with crisp edges and an even application of paint, giving the piece its distinctive illustrative charm.

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

    Size: 48.5 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • Geometric Abstract Collage in Rose

    Geometric Abstract Collage in Rose

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    A very unique original artwork by British artist Dave Boyd, constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

    The surface is covered in faded rose-hued cloth, visibly aged with subtle textures, creases, and discoloration that speak to its previous life as part of a book cover. A horizontal seam running across the midline subtly divides the work, adding a sense of structure and time-worn narrative.

    At the centre is a vertically oriented, geometric element: a column of interlocking trapezoid-like shapes made from different tones of book cloth—warm creams, deep burgundies, and soft pinks. These shapes form a slightly curved band, suggesting movement or tension, and are carefully aligned to echo the handmade precision of textile patchwork or marquetry.

    Dave’s artistic practice focuses on the juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural and the human experience of geometric forms, surfaces and materials. Paintings and collages often embody a built or constructed aesthetic and are strongly influenced by architecture and the built environment, with the aim of suggesting visual encounters with structures and landscapes. Utilising and repurposing materials,  with a focus on minimal composition, surface and colour, Dave’s work seek to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

    Size: 28.5 x 23.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with Glass Bottle

    Still Life with Glass Bottle

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    A brilliantly executed and gentle mid-century modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

    A glass bottle, a green apple, a lemon, and a blue bowl are carefully arranged on a table.

    Modernist in its ethos, the artist has skilfully reduced the forms into blocks of contrasting colours to create depth, while maintaining the flatness flatness of the board.

    The scene is rendered in a beautiful palette of muted pastel shades—soft blues, gentle yellows, pale greens and subdued greys—that lend a calm and soothing quality to the painting.

    Short, expressive brushstrokes add energy to the scene, emphasising the artist’s hand in creating the work.

    Overall, the painting has a wonderful balance between form and colour, simplicity and expression. And the composition invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of everyday objects.

    This oil on board is housed in a well-suited wood frame with multiple profiles. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 67.5 x 77.5 cm (including frame)

     

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  • Girl at the Table

    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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  • Chair & Vase

    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

    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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  • Polruan Quayside

    Polruan Quayside

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    A large and very well executed contemporary harbourside composition, painted in acrylic onto canvas and presented in a very well suited lime-waxed wood tray frame, by British artist Elaine Allender.

    This painting depicts a picturesque view of Polruan Quayside, capturing the charm of the coastal village with a soft, serene atmosphere. We see a layering of the harbourside houses with their gables and slate roofs, painted in a palette of blues, neutrals and terracottas, with pops of orange.  A stone quay runs horizontally across the lower part of the painting, connecting the village to the water.

    The water reflects the buildings and sky above in soft, blurred strokes, creating a mirror-like effect. Several small boats, including black and orange ones, are moored near the quay, adding a touch of activity and maritime character.

    The sky features a gentle gradient of light blue and soft peach, adding warmth to the scene.

    The painting has a semi-abstract, impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes, especially in the water and sky. This work beautifully captures the tranquility and charm of Polruan, emphasizing its connection to the sea and its quaint, timeless character.

    This large acrylic on canvas is housed in a well crafted lime-waxed wood tray frame which gives it a contemporary feel. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 55 x 80 cm (including frame)

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  • Cubist Cows

    Cubist Cows

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    A semi abstract modernist composition of a group of cows, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1982.

    The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some very minor marks.

    Size: 57 x 59.5cm (including frame)

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  • In Motion

    In Motion

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    A large and wonderfully textured abstract 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.

    Created with a masterful technique, the artist has skilfully employed broad gestural brushstrokes, applying layers of colours to build up texture and dimension to the work.

    The artwork’s colour palette is dominated by black, white, blue, and hints of red, green, and yellow. Thick layers of paint create a sense of depth, with the black area strategically placed, giving weight to the composition. The surrounding blue and white colours provide a dynamic contrast, creating a well-balanced painting.

    The textured surface, achieved through the impasto technique, adds a tactile quality to the painting, creating a visual feast for the eyes.

    Close to a meter in height, this painting will make a statement piece in any interior.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary hessian lined frame. The painting has some areas of craquelure present due to thickness of the paint, but it is not immediately noticeable and the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has some marks on its inner border.

    Size: 96 x 76 cm (including frame)

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

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  • Park Bench

    Park Bench

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

    Size: 54 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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  • White Shores

    White Shores

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    An atmospheric and restful coastal landscape composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1967.

    The painting captures the essence of a tranquil and panoramic seashore scene as soft sand lines the coast, and a magnificent view of a vast sea stretches out into the distant horizon.

    Soft gentle colours of pale muted blues, white and touches of earthy brown and sand dominate the surface, evoking a serene and peaceful ambiance. These contrasting shades have been thoughtfully selected and applied to demonstrate a sense of depth.

    The brushwork is loose and impressionistic, displaying the artist’s desire to capture the natural and transient atmospheric elements.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 48.5 x 86 cm (including frame)

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  • Destination

    Destination

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    This mixed media collage on board is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 44 x 44 cm (including frame)

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  • Autumn Abstraction

    Autumn Abstraction

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    A dynamic mid century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas board.

    In this expressive painting we see intense colouring, free brushwork, and areas of impasto where the paint has been applied thickly. There is a wonderful sense of spontaneity and energy in this picture – we can almost image the artist with his brush sweeping over the canvas in a free and gestural motion. The palette is rich and vivid, featuring deep greens, reds, yellows and black.

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

    Size: 37 x 44 cm (including frame)

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  • Maternity

    Maternity

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    A poignant mid century modernist figurative composition, dated 1983.

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

    Size: 64 x 55 cm (including frame)

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