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  • The Cook

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    A very large and vivid mid century kitchen interior scene, painted in oil onto board. The artist has used large, expressive brushstrokes in this painting, adding lots of texture and movement. The scene that the artist has chosen to paint is a heart-warming, and homely one – I’m sure many of us have memories of our mothers or grandmothers busily cooking away at the stove, preparing meals for us that we can still remember the distinct taste of.

    This large, expressive oil is housed in its original mid century wood frame with a fabric lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 80 x 69 cm (including frame)

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  • Scarlet Trees

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    A row of bold scarlet red trees take centre stage – their fiery foliage attempt to obscure the landscape, but through their trunks we are given a glimpse of what is beyond. Colourful cottages dot the landscape, backed by green rich hills.

    This painting may not be large in size, but it certainly does not lack intensity and punch.

    The grey-green frame with hints of gold outlines the painting wonderfully – its evenly spaced divots draw our eyes in towards the picture.

    The painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 29.5 x 26.5cm (including frame)

  • As Seasons Change

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    An outstanding modernist style artwork of a quiet and peaceful town scape in Sweden, painted in 1963.

    Winter has just arrived, as barren trees and snow-covered rooftops and walkways fill the canvas.

    Painted in subtle and muted earthy tones, this work of art is enriched with a mellow aesthetic that is well aligned to the wintery mood.

    Through the use of short and visible brushstrokes as well as planes of contrasting colours, the artist has skilfully managed to create a strong sense of depth in the painting.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary wood frame with a linen lining, that has minor scuffs.

    Size: 42 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Expression

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    A mid century Swedish painting executed in the abstract expressionist style. Abstract expressionism is characterised by gestural brush-strokes, and the impression of spontaneity, and is expressive and emotional in its effect. In this painting, a range of bright and striking colours have been applied in various ways – we se areas of brush work, areas of splatter, scratching, and areas of application with a palette knife. These varying applications combined with several areas of thick impasto (where the paint is applied thickly enough to stand proud from the surface) have created this dynamic and energetic composition.

    The painting is housed in a simple wooden frame which suits it well. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 42 x 43 cm (including frame)

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  • Blocks

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    A large and bold mid century abstract oil on canvas, painted in 1966. Distinct, expressionist brushstrokes have been used across this composition to create this lively and dynamic painting. The artist has played with a myriad of colours, abstracting what appears to be a cityscape down to contrasting colours in rectangular blocks. The top section of the canvas has a more restrained palette, with a blend of greys and greens, but the colours get increasingly rich as we move down from the canvas. In the middle section, we see the use of darker black outlines as well.

    This abstract oil is housed in its original mid century wood frame with a linen lined border, which suits it perfectly. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 62 x 75cm (including frame)

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  • One Fine Day

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    An outstanding and vibrant scenic landscape with houses, rendered in oil and dated 1962.

    The artist shows off his painterly skills – displaying his talents of the use of a palette knife not only in the application of paint, but in mixing colours as well.

    Through the use of a palette knife in a swift and sweeping motion, areas of smooth creamy paint fill the canvas, adding a lovely three-dimensional texture to the lively painted surface.

    The artist also has a deep understanding of colour. Using a myriad of shades, not only has he been able to mix and layer the respective colours that harmonise brilliantly to give rise to the various forms, but has also used contrasting planes of colours to demonstrate depth in this painting.

    This oil on board is housed in a simple white wooden frame which suits it very well. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 42 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • The Washerwoman

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    A fantastic large mid century Swedish oil on canvas, painted in 1957. The style of the painting is typically modernist in ethos, with the artist focusing on colour contrasts to create a sense of depth and space. A woman can be seen in the forefront with her washing tub, and behind her sit a geometric array of buildings. The artist has paid great attention to form, line and shape, and has made a conscious decision not to focus on realistic details.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a reverse profile distressed dark wood frame with an inner white window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 74 x 38.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Washing Jugs

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    An excellent mid century oil by Swedish artist Ivar Morsing, painted in 1959. Depicting a woman seated on a chair surrounded by objects including a jug, this painting has been executed in a semi-abstract style with cubist influences.

    Thoughtful and elegant brushstrokes with subtle blending, as well as a muted earthy colour palette of blues, browns and beige fill the canvas. The artist has skilfully abstracted down this scene through the use of contrasting blocks of colours that not only harmonise well together to give rise to the various forms, but to also demonstrate a strong sense of depth in this painting.

    This oil on board is in very good vintage condition. It is framed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen lined border.

    Size: 33 x 47 cm (including frame)

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  • By the Riverbank

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    A delightful and highly scenic modernist style riverscape depicting a row of houses lined up along a riverbank.

    This richly textured work of art features thick and expressive painterly brushstrokes which have been executed with great confidence and skill. The artist has been unafraid to use to bold postimpressionist colours to paint this landscape scene, creating a striking composition that has wonderful depth and richness.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a deep profile wood frame with inner white and dark brown borders, complementing the painting superbly. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

    Size: 51 x 59.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Pinks & Linen

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    A really stunning mid century Swedish still life in oil, painted in 1944. This bright and cheery picture has been painted in an expressionist manner, with lively and distinct brushstrokes in a beautiful harmony of colours.  The tall vase of pink florals capture our initial attention, and as our eyes move downwards we begin to notice the gorgeous set of apples in the lower half of the picture. The artist has chosen to paint these in ‘post impressionist’ style, choosing non naturalistic colours which really make them stand out. The colourful flowers and apples have been set against a pastel blue and purple background, which really pulls the whole still life composition together.

    The painting is housed in a gorgeous distressed sand coloured distressed wood frame with an inner white border, which matches the character and style of the painting perfectly. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 55 x 47cm (including frame)

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  • Plum

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    A richly textured floral painting in oil featuring a warm, earthy palette. It depicts a tall vintage vase with purple tulips and other lilac and white flowers standing on a window sill. The artist has chosen to use a painterly, modernist style to compose this image – using thick, distinct layers of paint and expressive brushstrokes. The painting has several areas of impasto (areas where the paint has been applied thickly and stands proud from the surface) which give this painting a wonderful tactility.

    The painting is set within a decorative wood frame that has been painted and distressed in white, adding a uniqueness to the painting. The frame and painting have been fixed onto board, which can be seen on the reverse (refer to photos). Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 69 x 47cm (including frame)

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  • Seated Nude

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    A wonderfully painted modernist composition of a female nude figure, skilfully executed in oil in 1942. The model is portrayed in a home setting, seated on a bench  against a sanguine and green background. With her gaze facing away from the viewer, she is unaware and caught up in her own thoughts.

    Expressive and swift brushstrokes have been executed in a confident manner. The artist demonstrates a deep understanding of the relationship of colours, and also of the human body. Not only has he captured the curves of her anatomy wonderfully, but has also mixed and layered the various earthy tones to render the complex nature of skin perfectly and with great emotion.

    This oil on canvas is in good vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary wood frame lined with linen and an inner white border. The mid century frame has signs of ageing that are typical for its age, but these imperfections add to the charm of the piece.

    Size: 63 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • The Gaze

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    A charming modernist painting in oil of a figure by a table. The artist has used large, flat planes of colour to create this composition. Realistic details have been intentionally left out, and focus has instead been paid attention to form, shape and colour. Interestingly, the artist has chosen to paint the tulips in a much more realistic manner, creating a distinct contrast and pop of colour against the rest of the more angular, flat composition.

    The painting is housed in a gorgeous dark wood and gilt frame, with an inner linen slip. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 64.5 x 73.5 cm (including frame)

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  • White Lake

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    A fantastic panoramic landscape painted in oil onto board, featuring a soft colour palette of mostly cool tones including blues, greens and yellows. There is a wonderful sense of depth and detail that has been achieved through the artist’s use of different paint application methods. In some areas the paint has been applied with a palette knife, while  in other areas a brush has been used, with short and long strokes moving in different directions. This has resulted in a myriad of different textures and consistencies within the picture, creating a very visually stimulating painting.

    The painting is housed in a simple white frame which gives it a contemporary feel. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a very minor scuff to the bottom right hand side but this certainly does not detract from the overall beauty of the painting.

    Size: 52 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • Tulips by the Window

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    A stunning and elegant still life depicting a vase of tulips placed by an open window.

    Soft pale hues of green and pink, as well as fine and delicate brushstrokes used deeply complement one another, imbuing the work with a sense of calm and serenity.

    The artist shows off his painterly skills, as he wonderfully captures the sheerness and delicate nature of the curtains, as it blows in the wind.

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

    Size: 49 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Blue & Orange

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    This captivating still life in oil features the well loved palette of blue and white, with strikingly vibrant orange flowers punctuating the picture. The artist here has played with both pattern and perspective, a technique used by modern artists such as Henri Matisse. This painting is sure to make a statement in both contemporary and traditional interiors.

    The painting is housed in a distressed gilt frame with a fabric border. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition, with only minor scuffs that do not affect the overall beauty of the piece.

    Size: 70 x 60cm (including frame)

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  • Equinox

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    A bold and beautiful 20th century modernist abstract painting, that has been executed confidently with swift and intentional brushstrokes.

    The work possesses geometric qualities and is well decorated with a myriad of lines and shapes.

    Bright and vibrant primary and secondary colours of red, yellow, blue, and orange dominate the work; and the contrasting thin black lines that go across horizontally and vertically add a strong personality to the overall piece.

    This squared oil on canvas is well-presented in a black floater frame with an orange outline. The colours of the frame picks up on the colours within the painting beautifully, making it stand out even more.

    Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 42 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • Jug & Apples

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    A bold and striking still life that displays confidence in both colour and brushstrokes.

    A white jug is placed amongst apples on a table top, and is set against an eye-catching background painted in a mix of blues including turquoise and cerulean blue. The overall colours used in this painting are very uplifting, and can brighten one’s home and mood.

    Executed in oil pastel, and the artist has embraced various techniques of mixing, smudging and blending the colours with speed and vigour.

    This artwork in particular is reminiscent of still life scenes of fruits from Paul Cezanne.

    There is a fold that runs through the middle of this artwork on paper (as shown), which although visible, adds an ‘expressiveness’ to the work which is in line with the almost naïve style that the artist has used.

    It is housed in a white card mount and a unique blue and pewter frame; and comes glazed (there is a layer of plexiglass between the frame and the artwork).

    Size: 41 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • Morning Stroll

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    A striking mid century modernist oil on board, painted in 1989, featuring a man and his child strolling down a walkway in the neighbourhood in the morning, when the sunlight fills the sky.

    Contrasting colour blocks in varying bold earthy shades have been executed to capture this endearing and tender moment.

    Furthermore, the artist has thoughtfully chosen to highlight the silhouettes of the figures and objects in a thin black outlines,  further accentuating the modernist style of the work.

    Size: 34.5 x 42.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Roses

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    A delicate oil still life depicting an arrangement of roses in a vase, placed atop a table.

    The artist has chosen not to paint the artwork as it appears in its natural colours; and has instead executed it in a unique colour palette choice predominately filled with shades of icy blues and touches of mustard yellow and white.

    The painting has a beautiful texture, filled with creamy and smooth paint, and areas of impasto. The artist shows off his painterly skills, displaying both the use of fine brushwork as well as the use of a palette knife.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary gilt frame that has some minor scuffs which do not detract from the overall charm of the painting.

    Size: 74.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Suffuse

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    A soothing miniature abstract painting executed in oil, painted in 1964. This artist has used elements of abstraction to depict what appears to be a cityscape of buildings, with hints of greenery in the foreground, although this is a subjective interpretation.

    Although the contrasting colour blocks of muted pastel tones of sand, grey, taupe imbue the with a sense of calm, the artist’s use of swift and energetic brushstrokes invigorate this work with subtle liveliness. 

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a gilt frame that has hints of red.

    Size: 26 x 33 cm (including frame)

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  • Sunflowers & Lemons

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    A magnificent oil still life of well decorated table setting. Placed atop a green platform lies an assortment of objects ranging from a vase of beautiful sunflowers, 2 lemons, a pot filled with paintbrushes, a book, and a bottle.

    Painted in a vibrant colour palette, the layering of contrasting colours blend so harmoniously and effortlessly. Another striking factor is the short and textured brushstrokes that have been confidently executed, imbuing the work with a sense of three dimensionality and distinct tactility.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a distressed wooden frame with an outer gilt window. The frame has many areas of paint loss commensurate for its age (as shown in the pictures), but this does not detract from the painting and if anything adds to its character.

    Size: 60 x 72.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Through the Terrain

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    A soft and lovely work of art rendered in oil, dated 1954.

    A group of men are depicted carrying bags of sand on their head, as they transport the goods from one end of a terrain to the next.

    The artist has executed the work with gentle brushstrokes; and the selection of the neutral earthy colour palette consisting of green, purple blue and clay imbues the work with a subdued feel of lightness.

    The painting is in good condition overall. There are tiny pin holes and losses to the edges on both sides of the painting (as depicted in the images), but in our opinion this does not detract from the work.

    It is housed in a very complementary grainy wood frame that is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  25.5 x 40 cm (including frame)

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  • The Counter

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    We have here a really unique piece that has been painted in oil on both front and back, both still lifes equally stunning.  The artist has applied the vibrant tones in an expressive and dynamic manner, accentuating the patterning to the wall and table cloth. This heightens the texture and form of the composition giving the painting an impressionistic and nostalgic feel. There is an additional study on the reverse, showing a breakfast spread complete with butter, rolled napkin and open book.

    This vintage painting has accrued patina and areas of losses and scuffing (as seen in the photos)  from its journey thus far, but we think it really adds character to the painting(s).

    The painting is unframed and is on board, and can be displayed without a frame (allowing you to be flexible about which side you choose to display), but should you wish assistance with framing we are always happy to help. You can drop us a message here or email us at info@discerningpalette.com

    Size:  50 x 60 cm

  • Stockholm

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    A bold and striking landscape view of Stockholm, painted in oil onto canvas. It is evident from the dynamism within the painting that the artist was very captivated by the landscape before him, expressing his own sensations through line and colour. The bold earthy tones of the houses and buildings communicates its physical man-made hardness against the softer, cooler palette of the river running through the city. An artwork like this one is distinctly reminiscent of the landscape paintings by the Modernist artist Paul Cézanne.

    The painting is housed in an excellent distressed wood and gilt frame, which has a deep and robust profile. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 59 x 68 cm (including frame)

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  • Exploration of Space

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    An expressive and powerful mid century abstract composition that explores the beauty of colour, form, line and texture within a set space.

    Rich earthy tones of red, blue, green and black wonderfully dominate the canvas; and the gestural and textured brushstrokes that have been executed so boldly emphasises the emotive aspects of this painting.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a thin wood frame, that has minor areas of scuff marks (as shown in the images).

    Size: 48 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • The Kitchen Window

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    A quaint and lovely Swedish mid century still life, painted in oil. Potted floral pots sit on a kitchen window sill, with a backdrop of a snowy street scape with a vivid red building. The artist alludes to the fact that it is warm and cosy inside by including the thermometer that sits on the right side, juxtaposing this against the cold landscape outside of the window. There is a distinct homeliness and cosiness to this painting, created by both the subject matter as well as the colour palette.

    The painting is housed in a simple white grey frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 37 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • Boats on the Redden

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    Painted in 1959, this seascape in oil has a typically mid century modern feel. Geometric shapes rendered in warm tones of red, blue, and grey form this compositionally balanced nautical seascape. Bold brushwork and palette make up the foreground of the piece, with the paint getting thinner and cooler in tone as it recedes into the background, even allowing the substrate to show through in areas. There is a real tactile quality to this almost abstract painting.

    Size: 38 x 52 cm (including frame)

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  • Minimalist Sheep

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    An outstanding oil painting that explores the concepts of minimalism and abstraction.

    The artwork depicts a group of sheep situated in between 2 large trees in an orangey yellow landscape setting, where all forms presented are spontaneously outlined in thin black lines.

    Upon first glance, this work may be recognised for its childlike simplicity. However as we take time to explore the painting further, we notice that the artist has thoughtfully chosen to eliminate non essentials – focusing our attention to the beautiful essence of colour as well as the qualities of lines that may come across as simplistic but inherently powerful enough to give rise to forms.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a grey frame that complements the painting wonderfully. Both artwork and painting are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 60 x 71.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Pastel House

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    A quaint picture in a modernist style with sweeping brushstrokes in oil, creating flat blocks of colour. The combination of the semi abstract composition and textured surface make this vintage picture a lovely statement piece that would suit a shelf or a gallery hang perfectly.

    The painting is housed in a wide profile wood frame which imbues it with even more character. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 39 x 48 cm (including frame)

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