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An outstanding mid-century figurative composition, executed in pastel and watercolour on paper.
Painted in an abstract manner, all realistic details have been omitted and the composition has a strong focus on brushstrokes and colour as we discern 3 figures seated in the foreground of the painting, set against an effectively coloured backdrop that could resemble a landscape setting.
This work of art has both a painting and drawing style, with a combination of broad sweeping strokes in brown, as well as sketch-like lines used to outline the silhouettes of the figures.
This watercolour and pastel on paper is housed in a complementary painted wooden frame with gilt detail and inner linen border, and is framed behind non-reflective glass. There is some slight age toning to the paper and linen border, commensurate with age, but overall the painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 47 x 38 cm (including frame)
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A very well presented mid century limited edition (1/211) colour lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil by Swedish artist Curt Hillfon.
The artist has used shadows and tonal graduation to alter our sense of perspective in this abstract composition. Geometric shapes interact with each other in an interesting way, which is very pleasing on the eye.
This mid century print is housed behind glass in a complementary simple gilt frame and wide mount. There is some minor scuffing to the lower frame edges as shown, but this does not detract from the overall appearance. The print is in excellent vintage condition and presented very nicely.
Size: 52 x 42 cm (including frame)
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A vibrant and striking mid-century street scene composition, executed in watercolour on paper.
The painting depicts a pathway within a housing neighbourhood, surrounded by some lush trees in the background.
Containing elements of fauvism, the artist has employed the expressive use of bold and vivid colour to evoke emotions and create visual impact. The nature of watercolour as a medium has been skillfully optimised, as the use of its pigments in concentrated form has produced the vibrant colours of bold orange, yellow and green.
The artist has also thoughtfully made the pathway uneven, and has been able to skilfully capture a smooth transition of angles and to produce a delicate aesthetic overall.
This watercolour on paper is housed in a slim cream wood 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 painting is in very good vintage condition, and the mount has some age toning present.
Size: 44 x 37 cm (including frame)
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A small yet very striking mid century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
The artist has used the expressive qualities of colour and brushstrokes to render this lively composition presenting a band that features a pianist, a cellist and a violinist. A rich and saturated colour palette has been used, and distinct and bold brushstrokes have been executed in an invigorating manner, imbuing the painting with energy and a beautiful light textural quality.
This oil on canvas is housed in an ornate gilt frame that adds character to the piece. The painting has some craquelure present but the paint layer is overall stable. The frame has some cracks and losses, as shown in the photos.
Size: 29 x 37 cm (including frame)
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A dramatic and atmospheric mid century landscape painting, executed in oil onto board.
This picturesque composition of nature presents a row of houses in an open field, under a stunning sunrise yellow sky.
Upon first glance, our eyes are drawn to the darker moody shades of the houses that punctuate the the middle of the painting. Gentle unrestrained brushstrokes fill the canvas, skilfully capturing the fleeting nature conditions during sunrise, as well a unique ‘hazy’ effect to the painting.
This oil on board is housed in a beautiful wood frame with an inner silver window and bevelling. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 61 x 70 cm (including frame)
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A large and striking mid century modernist portrait in oil, painted onto board.
With a very distinctive dark sepia tone overall, the rusty reds of this portrait give it great impact. The figure’s gaze, although forward, does not look directly at us. Expressive, gestural brushstrokes can be seen throughout the surface, and layers of interesting colours reveal themselves slowly as we take the time to study the picture. Behind the figure appear several more heads, so we get a sense that she is perhaps standing amongst a crowd, but the artist has chosen her specifically as the protagonist of the painting.
This oil on board is housed in original mid century gilt frame with linen border. The painting and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 72 x 56 cm (including frame)
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An expressive mid century modernist composition of a dockside, executed in oil onto board.
A large white boat that punctuates the center of the painting has just docked, and on the left, we can spot a few figures by the water.
Containing impressionist qualities, the artist has swiftly applied loose brushstrokes that not only capture the fleeting and atmospheric conditions of that moment in time, but add a textural quality to the painting.
A plethora of beautiful muted pastel colours have been used to render this composition, adding an uplifting feel.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary grey wooden frame. There are some area of paint loss to the frame’s edges as shown. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 49 x 57 cm (including frame)
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A fun and unique mid century oil painting on canvas, titled ‘Le Club 55’ on reverse.
Le Club 55 is a legendary and glamorous beach club in the south of France, and we can infer that the setting of the painting is within its interior. Punctuating the center of the composition are two well-dressed figures standing in front of white round table, with 2 wine glasses in front of them. The background of the painting is composed of an interesting mix of collage including wine labels and an image of a sail boat.
Containing elements of geometric abstraction, the artist has skilfully reconstructed the figures down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to demonstrate their three-dimensional form, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas.
This oil on stretched canvas comes unframed, but can be hung as is. It is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 33×24 cm
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An intriguing double sided oil on board: one side depicts a pair of women looking into a book, and the other side features a striking single portrait of a woman.
The painting of the two ladies with the book is very textured, with multi directional and distinct brushstrokes creating a very dynamic and layered image. On the other side, the portrait of the woman is smoother in texture overall, but still has a very three dimensional effect. The woman has an air of mystery about her, leaving us wondering what she might be thinking about.
Painted onto board, both paintings are in very good vintage condition and can be displayed on either side. There is some slight paint loss to the very edges of the board but certainly does not detract from the overall charm of either picture. It could be displayed in its current state on an easel or leant against a shelf. Should you wish to have it framed and would like our assistance, you can contact us via email info@discerningpalette.com.
Size: 48 x 30cm
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A vibrant modernist style nature landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and painted in 1952.
Featuring a rich and vivid colour palette in earthy tones, this snow-filled alp landscape composition is filled with autumnal coloured trees in the middle ground as well as lush green trees in the background.
Painterly and expressionist brushstrokes fill the canvas, giving the painting an uplifting as well as light textural quality.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary light wooden frame. Overall, both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 64 x 74.5 cm (including frame)
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A tranquil and atmospheric landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1992.
This scenic painting depicts a view of an open field surrounded by trees and barns. As the sun sets in the evening, its golden rays fill the sky and washes the fields with beautiful hues of yellow.
The painting is very well-balanced with an even distribution of sky and land. Through the use of gentle brushstrokes as well as calm lighter shades used to paint the sky and darker tones used to paint the landscape, the artist has skilfully managed to capture the soft sunset and the serenity of nature.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 46.5 x 51 cm (including frame)
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A richly coloured mid century modernist figure scene, painted in oil onto paper laid on board, by the established female Swedish artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).
In this striking composition, three figures are seated in a centre of a town square. The artist has used bold outlines to highlight the forms of the figures and their surroundings. Expressive brushstrokes fill the surface, and the use of contrasting vivid colours help to demonstrate depth and space to the painting.
This oil painting is housed in a gilt frame with black mount board. There are some minor scuffs to the frame, but overall the painting and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 37 x 42 cm (including frame)
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A captivating and serene winter landscape, executed in oil in 1998.
In this snow-filled composition, a lush forest is depicted beside a semi-frozen lake in the early morning of the day. The air is calm, as the reflection of the trees are beautifully cast on the still waters.
The artist has used a restrained palette comprising mellow shades of green, white and yellow; and together with the soft and light brushstrokes, the work evokes an overall sense of visual calm and tranquility.
This oil on canvas is housed in a silver frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 46.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)
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An intriguing double sided oil on board: one side depicts a striking single portrait of a woman, and the other side depicts a pair of women looking into a book.
The painting of the two ladies with the book is very textured, with multi directional and distinct brushstrokes creating a very dynamic and layered image. On the other side, the portrait of the woman is smoother in texture overall, but still has a very three dimensional effect. The woman has an air of mystery about her, leaving us wondering what she might be thinking about.
Painted onto board, both paintings are in very good vintage condition and can be displayed on either side. There is some slight paint loss to the very edges of the board but certainly does not detract from the overall charm of either picture. It could be displayed in its current state on an easel or leant against a shelf. Should you wish to have it framed and would like our assistance, you can contact us via email info@discerningpalette.com.
Size: 48 x 30cm
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A sombre yet expressive work of art presenting a scene of a human figure trudging through a snow storm.
The artist has used a restrained palette comprising various shades of blue and grey; and together with swift and sweeping brushstrokes, it conveys a painterly illusion of movement of the strong winds blowing during the snow storm.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver and grey frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 52.5 x 32 cm (including frame)
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A simple yet very effective abstract composition in oil, painted onto canvas.
A set of bright abstract forms sit against a black background, teasing our eyes into an optical illusion. These elements excite the imagination – depending on the viewer various subjective interpretations can be made. Aside from any interpretation, the coloured forms are in themselves fascinating to look at due to the striking juxtaposition between them and the dark background.
The frame is housed in a simple red frame which adds to its striking effect. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.
Size: 52 x 52 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly painted mid century figurative portrait of 2 priests, executed in oil onto canvas.
Working with a restrained and muted colour palette, the artist has flattened the respective forms, reducing them down to blocks of contrasting shades. Despite the minor tonal differences, there is a wonderful sense of depth within the picture. The artist has included a shadow in sepia in the background. This figurative painting certainly has a timeless quality to it.
This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful dark wood frame that has an inner gilt window which illuminates the painting within it. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 60 x 48 cm (including frame)
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A richly textured and endearing mid century modernist style figurative portrait, painted in oil onto board.
Rendered in an expressionist manner, the artwork depicts 5 young figures, presumably children, of which each respective form has been outlined in black in a sketch-like manner.
The artist has used a unique sepia tone palette with hints of green, blue and grey. Expressive and unrestrained brushstrokes have been loosely applied and layered upon one another, adding interest and a raw and textural quality to the painting.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 36.5 x 66 cm (including frame)
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A charming mid century landscape view of Tenerife, executed in oil onto canvas.
This small yet striking painting is filled with details, and encourages the viewer to look further into the distance. In the front of the painting, we see a house and beautiful flora taking space on left and right corners of the painting. As our eyes study the piece further, we can spot 2 figures facing a lake, seemingly in conversation and enjoying the nature view with a hilly landscape in the background.
Using a rich colour palette in uplifting tones, the artist has applied textured and expressive brushstrokes to compose this restful landscape.
This painting is wonderfully presented in a gilt frame with patterned moulding. There is some very minor wear to the inner border of the frame, but otherwise both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 40 x 35 cm (including frame)
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A beautifully detailed mid century winter snow landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
A lone figure is depicted trudging on a pathway through a snow-filled landscape with barren trees and mountains in the distance.
The painting has a delicate and gentle feel to it – captured through the use of a light and limited colour palette, as well as fine and intricate brushstrokes that have been meticulously painted to capture the transient conditions of snowfall in nature.
This oil on canvas is a complementary light wooden frame. Both the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 41.5 x 67 cm (including frame)
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A striking expressionist style autumnal landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas
In this highly scenic view, a lake sits in the middle of a lush forest filled with trees, with mountains in the background.
Broad and swift brushstrokes fill the canvas with swathes of colours, and have been executed with great confidence and skill.
Although the energetic brushstrokes imbue the work with movement and energy, the beautiful autumnal and earthy colour palette brings an overall sense of warmth and tranquility to the painting.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner gilt and linen lining. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 56 x 65 cm (including frame)
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A truly striking and vibrant scene of a pair of roosters set within an expressive landscape dotted with trees and other animals. This painting has an exceptional three dimensional quality to it, with very thickly applied brightly coloured oils on the canvas. The artist has caked on the paint and has then shaped it, not using a brush, but with a palette and fingers. Here the artist has used the paint not simply to depict part of the picture, but to be part of the picture. These techniques are reminiscent of modernist artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, whose use of paint was often pronounced and dramatic, as is the case with this painting.
The scene taking place has much to offer, with other animals appearing in unexpected places. Every aspect of this picture has been given a life of its own – the swirls of the trees, the dynamic strokes of the sky, the comma like stabs of the grass. Wonderful contrasts of colour and different forms of paint applications lend a sense of depth, and create such an array of interesting features to notice.
This oil on stretched canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is unframed but can be hung as is.
Size: 46 x 55cm
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This modernist ‘constructivist’ three dimensional work features cut out panels that have been painted in oil and assembled. The artist has used stripped down, geometric forms and modest materials. It is a fine example of technical mastery and the organisation of material. Here the role of the artist as ‘painter’ has been re-imagined – the artist is an engineer wielding tools instead of a painter holding a brush. The art has been ‘built’, rather than emerging from an expressive impulse or an academic tradition. As a result, the artwork is intriguing to explore from many angles, and would make a striking addition to any space.
Both artwork and frame are in excellent condition.
Size: 38 x 48 cm (including frame)
This painting matches perfectly with another piece by the same hand, and you can purchase them as a set here.
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A large and atmospheric mid 20th century modernist pastel and gouache composition, depicting boats docked at a harbour.
Using a restrained colour palette comprising shades of black, blue and yellow, the mellow and muted tones create an air of nostalgia in this piece.
Loose brushstrokes though executed in a seemingly swift and unrestrained manner, are thoughtful and precise – wonderfully capturing the transient conditions of light and water.
This pastel and gouache composition is housed beautifully in a wide-profiled light gilt (champagne) and silver frame. It is also glazed (there is a sheet of glass between the frame and the painting). The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some areas of scuffing commensurate with its age. Please note that due to the glass there are areas of reflection in the photographs.
Size: 59.5 x 86 cm (including frame)
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An expressive mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
The composition presents a panoramic view of rolling hills lined with shrubs. Semi-abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted and our attention is drawn to painterly elements such as expressive brushstroke and colour.
Bold, confident swathes of paint have been applied to the canvas, creating a beautiful textural quality and a rhythmic flow to the scene.
The artist has thoughtfully selected a limited palette comprising muted shades of green, yellow, and beige, that seamlessly blend and subtly transition in colour, evoking a soothing quality to the painting.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 48.5 x 58cm (including frame)
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A very quirky and endearing ceramic bust sculpture, signed to the bottom.
This white glazed bust has fantastic facial features, including turquoise ceramic eyes, and a jet black twisted moustache. His mouth is shaped into a small ‘o’, creating his slightly surprised look. The artist has included special little details, including a pierced ear as well as comb marks through his hair.
This vintage ceramic bust would certainly be a wonderful statement piece and conversation starter in any setting.
It is in good vintage condition. It has firing imperfections, such as the line running down beside the nose but the sculpture is solid and stable.
Height: 35cm
Width: 22cm
Depth: 20cm
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A brilliant mid-century impressionist oil composition that conjures the atmosphere of a dramatic coastal scape enveloped in a cloud of misty and foggy sea smoke.
The artwork celebrates the raw beauty of nature, and is reminiscent of works by British painter J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851).
Great prominence has been given to the effects of light and atmosphere. Through the careful use of colour and a combination of short dabbed as well as loose and unrestrained brushstrokes, the painting displays the artist’s desire to capture the natural and transient atmospheric elements created at that particular moment in time.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 53 x 58 cm (including frame)
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Dated 49.
This oil on canvas is is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs.
Size: 66 x 74.5 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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A lively and expressive mid-century narrative painting, executed in oil onto board.
The composition depicts a bustling scene at a restaurant. The central focus is a woman seated in a striking yellow chair, and by her side rest a black and a white dog, patiently sitting on the floor. On the left side of the painting, a woman in a red dress holding a tray with drinks approaches the seated woman, ready to take her order. Behind her, we can spot 2 other female figures dressed in black attire. Their presence hints at the diverse interactions unfolding within this restaurant setting.
The artist has chosen a rich colour palette, and the expressive and light textural quality of the brushstrokes adds a tactile and lively dimension to the painting.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some losses as shown in photos.
Size: 80 x 69.5 cm (including frame)
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A beautifully expansive and panoramic mid-century landscape composition, painted in oil onto board.
A row of farmhouses stretch across the middle of the painting, in between fields in the foreground as well as fields that pan out into the distant horizon. We get a sense that the fields are never-ending, and that this calming scene before us goes on undisturbed for miles and miles.
Semi-abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted and the artist has reduced the scene down to planes of contrasting colours. The artist has used a restrained colour palette, reserving the bolder greens and browns for the lower section of the picture, then getting increasingly lighter as he moves up the picture, until the sky.
The gentle brushstrokes bring forth a palpable sense of serenity and restfulness with this picture – the type of feeling you get when you’re out in the rural countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The painting is housed in its original mid century wood frame with an inner linen border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 48 x 74.5 cm (including frame)
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