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  • Picnic in the Park

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    A very pleasant mid 20th century oil on canvas presenting a magnificent panoramic view of a park and the city.

    The sky is blue, and the air is crisp; as 2 friends are enjoying their picnic in the park whilst admiring the stunning view that overlooks the city.

    The artist has used a vibrant colour palette, especially multiple shades of green, that imbues the work with so much life and vitality. The brushstrokes used are short and broad, with each brush mark visible and distinct.

    Furthermore, the composition is highly well-balanced – with the area of lush greenery and blue sky having equal visual weight.

    This oil on canvas is in good vintage condition. There are minor areas of craquelure (fine cracks in the paint) as seen in the photos, but the paint layer is stable overall. Cracks forming within the paint layer is natural as the paint starts to age. Craquelure is not in itself harmful to the painting, and can add to the ‘quality’ of patina that only age can bring.

    The work housed in a robust sage green frame that complements the artwork very well. There are some marks on the frame; and as it is its original frame, its joints are slightly delicate, but nevertheless, holds the painting well.

    Size: 67 x 78 cm (including frame)

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  • The Bridge

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    A thoroughly picturesque and atmospheric landscape scene. Presenting a bridge over a water stream cutting through rows of houses and trees, with a stunning mountain view in the background.

    The artist wonderfully captures the setting of the sun, as it bathes the mountains, buildings and river in its warm light,  and warm yellow tinge to the sky.

    Despite the painterly and swift brushstrokes, the painting evokes an overall sense of calm, due to the stillness from the mountains and water stream.

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

    Size: 65.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Evening Stroll

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    A thoroughly atmospheric evening landscape scene, with people on their daily amble. Evening light has begun to set in, as the last of the daylight slowly seeps away.  For so many of us, walks out in the fresh air were what got us through this difficult lockdown period. This painting perfectly captures that slightly mellow yet comfortable feeling of being alone with oneself, with not much else to do.

    The painting is housed is in a robust gilt frame and is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a small crack to the top inner corner (as shown in the photos), but is otherwise in good vintage condition.

    Size: 42 x 52 cm (including frame)

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  • Lilies

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    A stunning and eye catching  large statement piece depicting lilies and other florals in a glass vase, set against a distinctive blue background. Areas of impasto create wonderful texture and three dimensionality within the painting. The artist has used a particularly cool palette of blues, whites and purples, creating an illuminating effect that seems to emanate from the picture.

    This original oil on board is housed within a beautifully ornate frame, and is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 70 x 59 cm (including frame)

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  • Blue Bay

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    A gorgeous bold painting of a European seascape. Confident and painterly brushstrokes rendered in rich contrasting colours create a striking textural effect and lend a sense of depth to the painting.

    It is housed in a unique two toned frame, bringing out the colours in the painting wonderfully.  Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 43 x 51cm (including frame)

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  • Before the Storm

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    An expressive and dynamic mid 20th century seascape painted in oil.

    Executed in bold colours and confident brushstrokes, this artwork depicts an elderly couple admiring the wonder and beauty of nature. They look out towards the choppy waters, a storm is brewing in the green lit sky, as strong tidal waves are crashing in the vast ocean.

    With areas of thick impasto creating texture and three dimensionality – the work is imbued with a strong sense of movement, as one can almost feel the energy of the breaking waves.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary beige wooden frame. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 41 x 49 cm (including frame)

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  • Exhale

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    This zen winter landscape rendered in a muted palette in oil is both simple and striking.  A snow covered field stretches into the distance, its horizon lined by a row of hazy trees. Mounds of seemingly barren land peak through the thin layer of snow. But barren it is not, merely taking its chance to rest through winter before the busier season of crops begin again. Its ploughed lines extend forward into the distance – here is the earth taking a long, much needed exhalation. A reminder that we all need to take a moment or two to rest, relax and breathe from time to time.

    The painting is housed in a very complementary silver wood frame with hits of red showing through.  Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size:  33 x 49 cm (including frame)

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  • Blossom

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    A striking still life of fruit and flowers that is full of character.

    The work has elements of abstract qualities to it, with the flowers painted in cube-like shapes, and in beautiful contrasting colours that harmonise well together.

    There is a good sense of balance in this work, both in terms of colour and composition.

    This squared oil on board is housed in a complementary silver frame with black outline detail.

    Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 38 x 38 cm (including frame)

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  • The Room

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    A well-executed modernist style painting of an abstracted interior setting, dated 1951.

    We are able to make out patio doors, a coat hanger with several coats hanging, and an assortment of objects placed on the ground. The artist has intentionally painted the objects in a very abstracted manner, focusing instead on shapes, forms, colours and outlines more than any realistic details.

    Broad and swift brushstrokes have been applied in a multi-directional and confident manner. The artist has skilfully layered and blended the colours together to create a textured effect.

    The oil on canvas is housed in a gorgeous distressed frame wood, showing off its wood grain beautifully.

    Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 60 x 52 cm (including frame)

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  • Figur

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    A fantastic semi abstract oil depicting a figure within an abstracted background, painted in a cool palette of blue, white and yellow. The artist has intentionally focussed on the play of colour, choosing to leave out any realistic details or sense of perspective or context. A figure sits in the centre of the picture, and although distinct, he seems to almost be on the verge of merging into the curtain of colour behind him. This painting has a wonderful sense of playfulness and mystery about it.

    The painting is housed in a light champagne frame with hints of red. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 40.5 x 39.5 cm (including frame)

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  • After the Rain

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    This fantastic oil depicts a deep and moody street scene in Stockholm. The rain has cleared but the brooding skies suggest that there is perhaps more to come. 3 figures walk down the empty road, past the colourful townhouses.

    The brushstrokes and colour palette capture the melancholy poignantly in this 1950s painting.  Multi directional strokes in a blended palette create an intensity and depth that conveys the mood of the picture.

    The painting is housed in a wood frame with gilt highlights. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some areas of restoration (as seen in the photos) but is otherwise in good vintage condition.

    Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame)

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  • The Laundress

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    A stunning impressionist oil painted on board, depicting an interior scene of a washerwoman at work. Visible brushstrokes in a earthy palette of blues, browns and greys have been used to capture this simple yet captivating composition.

    The painting is currently unframed, and is painted onto sturdy board. It could be displayed in its current state on an easel or leant against a shelf. It is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 30 x 25 cm

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  • Friends

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    A well-executed oil on canvas depicting 3 good friends having a conversation in the outdoors on a winter’s day.

    What’s most striking is the use of the impasto technique – where the artist has confidently applied thick layers of paint on the canvas, giving it an outstanding three-dimensional appearance.

    Although a restrained colour palette with a predominance of blue, green, and orange can be seen, the way that the artist has skilfully layered and blended the colours together so harmoniously is simply stunning.

    Furthermore, there is a layer of varnish that coats the surface of the painting. This gives it a layer of shine, enhancing its aesthetic appeal, whilst acting as a layer of protection to the artwork.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary rattan-lined wood frame with an inner silver window. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Do note that some glare is evident in the photograph due to the varnish on the picture.

    Size:  51.5 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Shimmer & Gold

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    An exquisite still life painting of a vase of pink flower cuttings. The artist has captured the free and wild nature of the stems, carefully including the fallen stems to achieve a sense of balance and naturalism within the picture. The colours of the background and vase mimic the leaves, allowing the contrasting pink of the flowers to stand out.

    This fine painting is housed in a robust and ornately detailed moulded gilt frame.

    The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some minor losses to the frame moulding but this has been restored and painted over in gold (refer to photos).

    Size:  62 x 48cm (including frame)

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  • Await

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    A charming and wonderfully textured still life featuring a flower vase and jugs.

    The objects are placed on a vibrant blue surface, and are set against a beautifully painted backdrop that picks up the colours of the flowers and the ornaments around it.

    Areas of thick impasto and the blending of contrasting colour imbue this painting with a distinct tactility and earthiness.

    This oil on panel is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a robust wooden frame that has a unique light silver coating at the front. The frame has some marks and discolouration commensurate for its age, but this does not detract from the painting and if anything adds to its character.

    Size:  58 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • Alive

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    An energetic oil on board depicting a richly textured landscape scene, with birds soaring freely in the open sky above lush green fields of trees.

    What’s most captivating is the visible and expressive brushstrokes, that have been executed with much gusto and confidence that we can almost feel the outpouring energy from this beautiful day.

    A strong exploration of colours is also evident in this work as we see a play on the various shades that harmonise well together, giving rise to the various forms.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary silver frame with a linen lining.

    Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 41 x 49 cm (including frame)

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  • Moonlit Night

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    A night scene of a figure walking through a courtyard, painted in rich saturated colour. In the centre of the painting we see a brightly lit street lamp, which seems to illuminate the rest of the picture. The street and houses, painted in contrasting colour, are set against the blue night sky. The lone walking figure sets the mood of the painting beautifully.

    The painting reminds me of this poem by the poet Shalom Freedman:

    I am a quiet old man walking on a quiet night
    All is calm
    Light in my soul
    And outside
    The breeze fresh and cool
    Soothes my mind-

    I am a quiet man
    who has had much good in his life
    Walking home
    On a calm night
    When all is quiet
    And Peace in my soul

    The painting is housed in a dark grey frame with a linen slip. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 58 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Scanian Landscape

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    A delightful and energetic Scanian landscape painting, dated 1971.

    The warm and rich plethora of colours as well as textured and short brushstrokes used imbue the painting with liveliness and vitality; and as we scan our eyes across the painting from left to right, our eyes are treated to a feast with lots of detailing to take in and enjoy.

    It is a warm summer day with clouds floating in the clear blue sky, and ducks soaring in the air.

    A farmer in a tractor is depicted ploughing the fields, preparing the soil for seeding. We can also spot a cottage surrounded by trees and different well-grown agricultural crops. In the background, there is a row of trees lined up across the hills beyond.

    The painting is housed in a complementary brown frame. It comes in good vintage condition, but there are 2 pin holes visible on the left side of the painting.

    Size: 20 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • Ticino

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    A wonderfully painted landscape scene presenting a view of Ticino in Switzerland.

    Lush greenery grows amidst the homes in the foreground, with peaks of the alpine in the background.

    This work has distinct elements of abstraction, with the charming townscape represented using geometric forms of contrasting colour.

    The artist has skilfully used blocks of colours in contrasting yet harmonious shades to give rise to the various forms.

    This oil on board is housed in a an elegant gold frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  38 x 40cm (including frame)

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  • Rural

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    An unfussy and pensive painting of a rural landscape with a pair of large trees by a farm building or cottage. There is rigidity and structure to this composition which has been painted in a muted palette in oil, creating a almost semi-abstract picture.

    It is housed in a robust gilt frame, with ribbed and beaded detailing. Both paintings and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 42 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • Meta

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    A bold mid century abstract painting in oil that holds its own, dated 1953. Vivid multi-directional planes of contrasting gestural colour have been applied, imbuing the painting with synergy and movement.

    It is framed in an original 1950s wood frame with a linen slip. Both painting and frame are good vintage condition, commensurate for its age.

    Size: 35 x 43 cm (including frame)

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  • Nature Morte

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    A very finely painted still life painting featuring ceramic pots and fruit. Confident and painterly brushwork form this well compositioned picture.  Areas of thick impasto and the blending of contrasting colour imbue this painting with a distinct tactility and earthiness.

    It is framed beautifully in a linen slip and silver frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 37 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • Pastel Nude

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    This large abstracted depiction of the female figure may seem simple at first glance, but as we spend the time to look at its forms, lines and colours, we soon realise its complexity. In some ways a reminder of the Nude Blue cut-outs series by Henri Matisse, the nude figure in this painting has been abstracted down to a group of shapes and colours. The artist has avoided any attempt to mimic reality and has instead used blocks of soft yet contrasting colours to create a sense of space and three dimensionality. Paint has been applied lightly and sparsely, allowing the raw canvas to show through.

    Painted by  in 1968, this wonderful oil is housed in a red and gilt wood frame with a linen slip, and is in excellent condition with some minor scuffs to the frame.

    Size: 71 x 59 cm (including frame)

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  • Green Angles

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    A typically modernist style oil on board painted in 1956. Geometric shapes, formal lines and rigid angles of the buildings and trees contrast with the softer, rounded lines of the pair of figure silhouettes  in the forefront. Compositional depth has been achieved through the contrast and layering of flat planes of colour, rather than through the use of perspective. This cubist landscape is reminiscent of modernist painters such as Picasso and Braque.

    Size:  47 x 44 cm (including frame)

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  • Children

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    An endearing and sentimental painting of 3 children with baskets picking flowers to take home, rendered in an expressionist style. Painterly brushwork and pastel tones form this gorgeous composition, reminding us of the carefree days of our youth.

    The painting is housed in a beautiful wood frame with multiple borders, including a linen slip. Painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 81 x 61 cm (including frame)

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  • Yonder

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    A picturesque and panoramic view of a rural landscape, complete with cows, mountains and a lake.  A patchwork of green and golden fields rolls towards the pink and blue mountain. The cool palette with which the artist has painted the mountains communicates its solid physical hardness against the softer, warmer colours of the fields. The way in which the landscape has been formed, with its planes of colours,  rich earthy palette and bold outlines is reminiscent of works by the modernist painter Cézanne.

    The painting is housed in a robust and deep wood frame that has been painted with a beautiful green tint. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs to its edges, commensurate for its mid century age.

    Size: 47 x 51 cm (including frame)

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  • Lemons in Colour

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    A really striking and vibrant still like composition in rich saturated colours. The artist has depicted an arrangement of lemons and decorated objects, against a colourful striped interior.

    The painting is in good vintage condition, with some minor surface marks and scuffing, typical for a painting of this age.

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    Size:  60 x 50.5 cm

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  • Effervescence

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    An effervescent and diaphanous oil depicting white flowers in a clay pot.

    Areas of thick impasto create areas of texture and three dimensionality. In this very ‘open’ composition, there are no distinct forms – we cannot make out any specific detailing of the flowers and leaves. Freely brushed colours are used instead of lines and contours, portraying the overall visual effect of the floral arrangement, rather than realistic details. As our eyes move around the picture, we can also notice the fabric of the canvas showing through along the bottom section of the painting, adding to the general ethos of this as a painting rather than a realistic depiction of flowers.

    Size:  64 x 53cm (including frame)

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  • The Climb

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    An absolutely stunning oil depicting two figures walking through vast landscape. Scale here has been stretched to its utmost, with the human figures so small it is easy to miss them. The vast landscape is what fills most of this painting, reminding us humans of our position in the universe. We are but a speck. We feel a calming sense of awe when looking at this piece – its focus on nature emphasises its separateness and indifference to our humanly desires and concerns.

    This mid century painting is appropriately housed in a wide off white wood frame with gilt detailing. The painting is in excellent condition. The frame is very stable and in good condition overall but has some minor bumps (refer to photos), but these do not detract from the painting.

    Size: 52 x 60 cm (including frame)

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  • By the Window

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    A well-executed and detailed oil on canvas of a vase of beautiful red flowers placed by a window pane.

    The artist gives us a glimpse of the cold winter’s day outside, as we see a snow-filled ground through the clear glass window.

    Very soft and painterly brushstrokes have been used to create a smooth and delicate effect to the work; yet the artist has skilfully managed to evoke a strong sense of three-dimensionality – from the drapes of the curtains, to the roundness of the vase, and curves of the leaves that have all been splendidly painted.

    This artwork is housed in a thin cherry wood frame that complements the piece really well.

    There is a straight vertical tear the right side of the painting (refer to photos) that has been closed with tape on the reverse (refer to photo). Otherwise the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 64 x 52 cm (including frame)

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