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  • Evergreen

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    A simple yet effective composition of a potted plant painted in oil onto canvas. The artist has created a wonderfully textured background through areas of impasto (where the paint stands proud from the surface) adding depth and complexity to the painting. The plant has been painted in varying shades of green and blue, with bold black outlines that make it stand out from the light background and the ice blue and grey pot.

    The painting is housed in gold painted wood frame, which illuminates the painting wonderfully. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 67 x 56cm (including frame)

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  • Silhouette

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    A fantastic semi-abstract modernist oil painted onto canvas. We see here a black silhouette of a figure, set against an abstracted background. The artist has played with shape, form and colour, juxtaposing the rounded curves of the dark figure with the more formal geometric angles of the lighter background. The subject of the painting has an almost sculptural quality, reminiscent of the British Modernist artist Henry Moore, who is well known for his signature abstract forms derived from the human body in both sculptures and drawings.

    This striking painting is in fine vintage condition.  There are some areas of paint loss and craquelure (fine cracks in the paint) as seen in the photos, but the paint layer is stable overall. It is housed in a mid century cream frame with an inner fabric lined border, that has some marks and scuffs.

    Size: 75 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • Enjoy the Silence

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    This landscape scene of a nature setting during winter emanates a distinctly calming effect. Layers of soft colours in blue, grey, green and white harmonise beautifully to create this restful composition. The textured and painterly brushstrokes juxtapose the stillness of the scenery, adding complexity to the painting’s overall character.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning grainy wood frame with a linen lining, which suits the painting very well. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 62 x 73 cm (including frame)

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  • Spaces

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    A visually striking abstract oil painting, executed in 1968.

    The artwork is composed of different blocks of colours painted in a restrained palette of blue, grey, black and yellow.

    Although the thick and broad brushstrokes that dominate the work add a bold effect with the evident areas of texture,  the smoothness and orderliness of the strokes imbue the painting with an overall sense of calm.

    This oil on board is wonderfully housed in a gilt frame with a linen lining. Both frame and painting are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 39 x 77 cm (including frame)

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  • Les Femmes

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    A fantastic mid century oil featuring four women lined side by side one another.

    Depicting just their silhouettes, the women resemble one another in the way they look and are dressed; and the work sparks viewer’s imagination, evoking a sense of mystery.

    The artist has also used a restrained palette comprising of shades of grey, blue and orange; and together with soft and light brushstrokes, there is an air visual calm and stillness in the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary greyish-blue wooden floater frame. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 30 x 38 cm (including frame)

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  • Railway Crossing

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    Confident, expressionist brushstrokes in saturated colours and bold outlines depict this pensive picture of two figures standing at a railway crossing. We witness here an artist seeking oppositions of blue with orange, red and green, mustard and white, while skilfully combining these extremes without losing harmony within the picture. Within this almost ‘dirty’ palette, the artist and his energy comes through wonderfully.

    The painting is housed in a distressed silver-grey wood frame with a deep profile, complementing the painting perfectly. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor areas of paint loss around the edges (as shown in photos) but because it is of a ‘distressed’ style these imperfections certainly do not harm the overall look of the framed picture.

    Size: 51.5 x 60.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Soft Sands

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    A semi abstract mid century oil painting depicting a sandy beachscape with a small boat docked on the shore. A mixture of contrasting creamy and earthy colours, as well as dynamic multidirectional brushstrokes create depth and width in this panoramic painting. A range of neutral tones and hues have been used, which would make it an easy piece to fit into many interior settings.

    The painting is housed in a very complementary and elegant frame with an gilt window as well two fabric lined sections and a dark outer border.  Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 37 x 72cm(including frame)

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  • Winter Town

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    A modernist take on a city landscape featuring flat planes of colour and distinct outlines.  Geometric shapes and forms in contrasting colour create depth, while retaining a tendency to abstraction. A combination of a pastel palette, a focus on form, and a matte surface texture in thin layers of oil emphasise a focus on materials, techniques and processes. The subject matter too is very much a modernist one, with a focus on modern industrial life, which at the time of this painting being painted would have been a new and innovative concept.

    This oil painting is housed in a robust distressed gilt frame with a white inner border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 62 x 71cm (including frame)

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  • Set of 6 Vintage Military Portraits

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    A wonderful set of 6 military officers and infantrymen delicately painted in watercolour. Painted in the early 1900s, these delicate vintage portraits in matching frames would make a real statement if displayed as a group in an interior setting.

    Each watercolour portrait is housed in a thin black frame with gilt outlines. They have some age toning but this is typical for pictures of this age, and if anything add to their vintage charm.

    Size:  45 x 30 cm each (including frame)

    If you would prefer to buy one or only a few instead of the entire group, please feel free to contact us at info@discerningpalette.com.

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  • Golden Hour

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    A beautifully gentle woodland landscape scene, painted in oil onto canvas. Tall slender trees in contrasting shades of dark green and amber make up the main composition, yet the artist has made sure not to overcrowd the picture. A soft light falls washes over the painting, creating a warmth that seems to emanate from it. The spaces between the slender trees allow us to see both into the distance, as well as down to the forest floor, where the artist has used an array of colours in a cooler palette to convey a sense of depth. Working in short, soft brushstrokes, the artist has created both areas of flatter well blended colour as well as areas of textured impasto (where the paint is thick enough to stand proud from the surface).

    The painting is housed in a light cream and grey wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 57 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Nude Model

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    A fantastic life drawing in oil, painted on canvas which has then been laid down to board. The artist has managed to capture the complexity of the human body, while keeping to the impressionist style. The curves, lines, and subtle undulations of the female model, as well as her weight, balance and tension have been conveyed through the use of brush and colour.

    This well balanced, vertical composition has been framed beautifully in a silver wood frame. There is some very light craquelure to the figure’s upper torso, but the paint layer is very stable overall. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 59 x 33 cm (including frame)

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  • Terra Firma

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    A rich palette of golden ochres, variegated greens, chocolate browns, blues and yellows, all contrasted and controlled with a sureness of touch. Bold and earthy layers of paint that form this abstract work of art parallel the rock structures and striations found on the ground and in the soil.

    This stunning abstract work rendered in oil has been painted on canvas on stretchers and is in excellent vintage condition.

    The painting is unframed and is on stretched canvas, 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:  55 x 46 cm

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  • Pitchers & Flowers

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    A striking yet homely still life in oil, painted in a modernist manner. Bold and distinct brushstrokes, strong outlines and lots of texture make up this wonderful composition.  Thick, creamy layers of oil paint have been applied generously by the artist, giving this painting a real tactility. There is a sense of harmony and balance within the picture – the triangular composition lead our eyes around the picture, each object worthy of attention, set against a rusty green background.  The red apple to the bottom left of the flower pot adds a lovely punctuation to the overall picture.

    The oil on board is in excellent condition. There are two small nicks to the frame (the top left and the far bottom right corner) but this is typical for an original frame of this age, and does not detract from the beauty of the piece.

    Size: 43 x 45cm (including frame)

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  • Beach Blue

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    This stunning abstract in oil is an excellent example of how simplicity can be beautiful. Splitting the composition horizontally into three separate sections (four if you look closely), the artist has captured the serene panoramic landscape of the ocean and sky. Perhaps you see something entirely different, but that is the beauty of the abstract. Regardless of whether you draw a connection to landscape or seascape or anything else for that matter, it is the qualities of colour here that is of importance. The lower section of cobalt blue draws our eyes in immediately, soaking us up in its richness. As we move our eyes upwards, strokes of darker greys and blacks guide us up into the lighter section of the painting, where sweeping strokes of soft pastel blues and greys carry us and our minds away into somewhere clear and calm.

    The painting is housed in a gorgeous light grey frame that has a inner gilt and linen border that really makes the illuminates the painting.

    The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffs and nicks to the outermost edges upon close inspection, but they are quite minor and certainly do not detract from the overall beauty of the painting.

    Size: 56 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • The Florist

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    A bright and playful naïve composition in oil that captured our hearts instantly. Painted in 1984, there is a childlike quality and sincerity to this oil that has been achieved through the use of flattened perspective, thin detailed strokes, as well as a vibrant colour palette. Here a florist stands in the foreground arranging her bouquet, surrounded by beautiful buckets of flowers, as her assistant attends to an interested customer in the background. A row of colourful townhouses and the village hall line the top edge of the canvas, providing a sense of depth and space. The entire picture has been set against a lime green background, which brings the whole piece to life.

    This oil is housed in a simple and modern white frame. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 68 x 68cm (including frame)

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  • Tricolour

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    A lusciously painted floral still life arrangement of cut flowers in a striking azure blue vase. Areas of creamy and smooth paint contrast beautifully with other areas where the paint has been more coarsely applied – delicate petals and leaves stand out against the rugged rust coloured background. The artist shows off his painterly skills, displaying both the use of fine brushwork as well as the use of a palette knife.

    The oil painting is housed in a painted grey and white frame, which complements and brightens the painted picture. Frame and painting are both in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  51 x 43cm (including frame)

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  • Hush

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    An outstanding modernist style painting of a still and tranquil landscape of an open forest.

    Painted in beautiful earthy and subdued colour tones, the painting is enriched with a calming aesthetic.

    The flat and painterly brushstrokes are thoughtful and precise; and the planes of contrasting colour that have been well executed create a sense of depth in the painting.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a honey pine wood frame that has some minor markings but is in good condition overall.

    Size: 51 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • Awakening

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    An expressive and visually striking abstract oil composition exploring the beauty of colour and texture.

    Painted in a dance of muted pastel and earthy tones, the rhythmic layers of overlapping colours have been so thoughtfully executed, and it adds a sense of dynamism to the work.

    The painting is well balanced, and the thick areas of creamy impasto that create a textural effect is a visual feast for the eyes.

    Close to a meter in length, this large and soothing abstract work of art will make a statement piece in any interior.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with a white inner lining. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 69 x 88 cm (including frame)

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    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this painting 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, contact us and we will see what we can do.

  • Cubist Kitchen

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    A fantastic modernist still life rendered in oil in a cubist manner. Painted in 1962, the artist has used a vibrant palette and created areas of impasto (where the paint is applied thickly and stands proud from the surface) to create this striking composition. Distinct brushstrokes and bold outlines reminds us of a modernist ethos – the artist is experimenting with form (the shapes, colours and lines that make up the work) with a tendency to abstraction. The artist has moved away from traditional forms of perspective, and has used blocks and planes of contrasting colour to create a sense of depth within the picture.

    The painting is housed a a very complementary wood frame with a painted white order. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 55 x 78 cm (including frame)

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  • A Moment in Time

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    An endearing mid 20th century portrait of a father and child in a dimly lit home setting.

    Sitting on a chair in the middle of a decorated room, a man in an orange top holds an infant on his lap.

    The artwork has elements of both impressionist and abstract qualities. This piece beautifully captures the transient essence of life, reminding us to make every moment count.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a robust gilt frame with a narrow linen lining. There are some marks on the frame that add to its charm (as shown in the images).

    Size: 42.5 x 37.5cm (including frame)

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  • Patience

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    A gorgeous 1950 still life, painted in a splendid array of colours.

    Set in a well-decorated interior with a teal-coloured wall, we can spot a yellow chair, as well as a jug of fresh orange poppies and a cobalt blue plate placed atop a dining table.

    The artist has involved various pattern types – from the polka dots on the red jug, to the multi-coloured chequered  tablecloth, and blue chequered tiles on the floor.

    The oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame with a linen lining. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 52.5 x 43 cm (including frame)

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  • Pastel Harvest

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    A lovely study in oil pastel depicting two figures gathering crops, with rolling hills and a row of cottage behind them. There is a softness to this picture which the artist has achieved through the use of multiple elements such as the muted colour palette, the soft medium of oil pastel, and the exclusion of any hard angular lines. As a result, there is a wonderful rhythm and flow that has been achieved in this picture.

    The pastel is framed in a triple card mount and a gilt frame. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  77 x 57cm (including frame)

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  • The Way Home

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    A sweet painting depicting two figures on a village lane, painted in oil onto board. A very pleasant array of pastel tones has been used to create this scene, and a pink-ish purple hue seems to wash over the painting. Long and wide painterly brushstrokes draw our eyes in towards the painting and onwards to the landscape beyond. Two figures appear to be having a conversation on a country lane, perhaps saying their hellos or goodbyes, we do not know.  There is a sense of nostalgia and sentimentality with this painting, created by a combination of factors including the dreamy colour palette as well as the way in which the figures have been painted. Modernist techniques of creating space within the picture can be seen, such as the use of contrasting planes of colour rather than traditional methods of perspective.

    The painting is housed in its original mid century wood frame, with an inner linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 66 x 77 cm (including frame)

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  • Intrigue

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    A rather unique oil painting on board of a group of figures who appear to be intrigued by something happening outside the window. The painting is framed in a gothic style arch-shaped frame, which mimics the arch window that the figures are peering out of.

    This excitingly unique picture is certainly not something we come across everyday, and both the subject and style of frame peaked our curiosity when we came upon it.

    Size: 42.5 x 25.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Surreal

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    This striking oil painting in a typically mid century cubist style and colour palette is reminiscent of the modernist works by artists such as Picasso and Braque. Here a series of objects atop a table have been depicted from multiple view points, resulting in a fragmented and abstracted composition. The artist has broken the objects down into distinct planes and shapes, emphasizing the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas instead of creating the illusion of depth, while at the same time suggesting their three dimensional forms.

    This oil is housed in its original mid century wood & gilt frame with a linen lined border. The artwork and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 45 x 53.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Afternoon Rest

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    A fantastic mid century oil on canvas depicting seated farmers. Here the artist has used colour and form to its full extent – traditional perspective has replaced with swathes of contrasting colour to create depth and three dimensionality within the picture. Dark, bold outlines and vibrant saturated colour painted on with visible and distinct brushstrokes form this particularly modernist picture that carries elements of cubism.

    The painting is housed in its original deep profile wood and gilt frame with a linen lining. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 68 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Ikebana I

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    A delicate watercolour of a japanese ikebana arrangement. More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of a particolored or multicolored arrangement of blossoms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and puts emphasis on shape, line, and form.

    The painting is housed in an oak frame, and both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    We have a a few similar Ikebana paintings which if purchased together could be displayed as a very complementary set. To view the other paintings click here.

    Size: 43 x 35 cm (including frame)

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  • Ikebana II

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    A delicate watercolour of a japanese ikebana arrangement. More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of a particolored or multicolored arrangement of blossoms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and puts emphasis on shape, line, and form.

    The painting is housed in an oak frame, and both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    We have a a few similar Ikebana paintings which if purchased together could be displayed as a very complementary set. To view the other paintings click here.

    Size:  43 x 35cm (including frame)

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  • Ikebana III

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    A delicate watercolour of a japanese ikebana arrangement. More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of a particolored or multicolored arrangement of blossoms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and puts emphasis on shape, line, and form.

    The painting is housed in an oak frame, and both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    We have a a few similar Ikebana paintings which if purchased together could be displayed as a very complementary set. To view the other paintings click here.

    Size:  35 x 43 cm (including frame)

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  • Spanish Sunshine

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    An absolutely delightful naïve narrative oil painting by the Swedish artist Gerhard Karlmark. Painted in vibrant colours and wonderfully textured, this piece would make for a joyful and sunny statement piece in any interior.

    It is housed in a very complementary wood frame with a deep profile and a linen lining. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 42 x 50 cm (including frame)

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