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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 small but powerful abstract composition by British artist Lloyd Durling, painted with oil stick and graphite onto linen panel. Signed, titled and dated on reverse.
Central to this painting is an intense engagement with oil stick and graphite on linen that explore the interface between painting, drawing and collage. There is a balance between expressive play and tight control and with this comes an expanse of associations that push beyond simple categorisations of abstraction or scale. The information in each painting, given by gesture or mark, is reduced to a fleeting register on the surface, as if each mark has to count.
The idea of topography is of central importance and is explored through continuing walking projects. These serve as opportunities to gather diverse source material through physical and emotional interactions with whichever environment chosen to traverse. It amounts to a kind of urban and rural wandering where the information gathered is reinterpreted or reimagined feeding into a deep connection with landscape, arrangements of ancient monuments, light, shadow and forgotten histories – all of these elements find a way into the work.
Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.
Size: 15 x 20 cm (including frame)
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A small but powerful abstract composition by British artist Lloyd Durling, painted with oil stick and graphite onto linen panel. Signed, titled and dated on reverse.
Central to this painting is an intense engagement with oil stick and graphite on linen that explore the interface between painting, drawing and collage. There is a balance between expressive play and tight control and with this comes an expanse of associations that push beyond simple categorisations of abstraction or scale. The information in each painting, given by gesture or mark, is reduced to a fleeting register on the surface, as if each mark has to count.
The idea of topography is of central importance and is explored through continuing walking projects. These serve as opportunities to gather diverse source material through physical and emotional interactions with whichever environment chosen to traverse. It amounts to a kind of urban and rural wandering where the information gathered is reinterpreted or reimagined feeding into a deep connection with landscape, arrangements of ancient monuments, light, shadow and forgotten histories – all of these elements find a way into the work.
Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.
Size: 20 x 15 cm (including frame)
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A small yet very striking modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.
The painting depicts a bustling scene in a city with a tram stopping on the left, figures lining a street walk on the right, and a building motif situated in the background of the painting.
The artist has uniquely highlighted the silhouettes of the tram, building and figures with a thin orange outline, further emphasising their respective forms.
The painting is characterised by a beautiful rich palette comprising shades of blue, orange and white, as well as expressive and lightly textured brushstrokes that reflect the uplifting energy of the city.
This oil on board is housed in a stunning deep-profiled frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. There are very minor scuffs to the frame in keeping with age. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 35 x 30 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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A small but very impactful modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.
The painting presents a wide-angled view of houses with a hill-like landscape in the background.
The artist has used the expressive qualities of colour and brushstrokes to capture the melancholy in this scene.
Upon close inspection of the painting, we can notice that the artist has very skilfully layered contrasting colours in an intense and expressive manner. Using a muted colour palette, the lighter cream tones of the houses contrasts against the sombre and moody colours, and the lightness and darkness of this restrained palette adds a nostalgic feel to the painting.
This oil on board is housed in its original mid century gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 27 x 34 cm (including frame)
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A beautifully executed mosaic relief in stone, handcrafted in 1967.
This three dimensional mosaic made from natural stone depicts a still life composition of pears, grapes, and a fruit bowl.
Size: 29 x 33.5 cm (including frame)
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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 small and uplifting modernist style composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1973.
This scenic composition presents a panoramic view of a town surrounded by a lush nature landscape.
The artist has used a combination of rich and lively colours as well as painterly and expressive multi-directional brushstrokes to demonstrate a sense of depth and width as well as add a unique textural quality to the painting.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 23 x 42 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 small but very visually pleasing mid century abstract composition in oil, painted onto canvas.
Using a careful selection of pastel colours, the subtle palette is delightfully calming. The small size of the painting draws our eyes in, encouraging us to study the tonal gradations in the colours, as well as enjoy the various textures of the creamy paint.
This oil on canvas is housed in a painted wooden frame, the colour of which complements the painting perfectly. There is some light craquelure present to the painting, due to the age and thickness of the paint application, but the paint layer is very stable. Overall the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 25.5 x 27 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 small and vibrant modernist oil composition, featuring a city skyline where rows of tall buildings are set against a striking red background.
Painted in an expressive manner, the artist has used blocks of rich and saturated colour, hints of bold outlines, and areas of impasto (where the paint has been applied thickly such that it stands proud from the surface) to make up this beautifully textured and striking piece that evokes tactility.
This oil on board is housed in a slim wood frame, which has slight widening to the corners. The painting is otherwise in very good vintage condition.
Size: 29 x 37 cm (including frame)
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A small and characterful mid century modernist landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas.
This atmospheric and restful landscape composition depicts a striking red cottage set amidst lush greenery. Executed with lightly textured brushstrokes and a rich colour palette, the painting has a soothing aesthetic, and is also very well-balanced with an even distribution of sky and land.
This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning dark wood frame with beaded detail. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 25.5 x 33.5 cm (including frame)
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A small yet very impactful modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.
This composition presents a bustling street scene where pedestrians are walking amidst tall coloured buildings. Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has used the expressive qualities of rich and saturated colour as well as energetic and textured brushstrokes to capture the liveliness of this scene.
This oil on board is housed in a stunning deep-profiled cream frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 35 x 30 cm (including frame)
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A very pleasant mid century expressionist landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.
In this scenic view, a cottage nests in the middle of a lush forest surrounded by trees with autumnal coloured leaves. Loose and unrestrained brushstrokes fill the painting with swathes and dabs of rich colours, leaving a wonderful textural quality as well as an energetic feel to the painting.
This oil on board is housed in a beautiful wide-profiled grey and gilt frame with multiple windows, that really enhances the overall painting. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there is light wear to the frame, commensurate with its age.
Size: 31.5 x 34.5 cm (including frame)
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A small and characterful mid century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
Painted in a semi-abstract manner, we can discern 2 male figures, both wearing hats and with bags in hand, walking by.
All realistic details have been omitted, drawing our attention instead to painterly elements such as brushstrokes and colour.
The painting is characterised by a beautiful restrained palette comprising shades of green, blue and brown, as well as expressive and energetic brushstrokes that have been executed with much vigour.
This oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century linen lined frame with an inner gilt window that pairs perfectly with the painting. Both frame and painting are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 44 x 36 cm (including frame)
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A small but punchy mid century abstract modernist composition in oil, painted in 1957.
This playful painting features an assembly of forms, generous paint application, and a myriad of colours. This painterly piece has several areas of impasto (where the paint stands proud from the surface), creating depth and texture. Its abstract composition makes it an easy fit into any interior, and the vivid colour palette will add interest and delight to any wall or shelf.
It is also housed in a very unique wood frame, which sets off the painting beautifully. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 40.5 x 22 cm (including frame)
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A lovely and endearing miniature oil on canvas depicting a scene of a pedestrian walkway on a fine summer’s day.
A woman in the foreground can be seen walking with her 2 children to drop them off at school. They are holding flowers in their hands, that they’ve picked along their journey.
Rich and saturated colours fill this energetic painting; and the short and textured brushstrokes imbue the work with a sense of liveliness and joy.
What’s special too is that the artist has uniquely enhanced the greenery portion by adding graphite detailing in a ‘scribbled’ manner, adding a sense of three-dimensionality to the trees.
The painting is housed in a white card mount, and a green stained wood frame with a blue and gold inner wood border. The colours of the frame pick up on the colours within the painting beautifully, making it stand out even more. The work is glazed (there is a layer of plexiglass between the frame and the painting) to ensure its longevity.
Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 32 x 25.5 cm (including frame)
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A sombre panoramic landscape presenting vast open lands of shrubs, with mountains fading into the distance.
The artist has used a restrained colour palette comprising mostly of various shades of blue, with some hints of green in the foreground.
The brushstrokes, though soft and subtle, are thoughtful and precise, imbuing the work with an overall sense of nostalgia and mystery.
It is worth mentioned that the edges of the work remain visible, exposing the substrate beneath it. This vignette effect further draws our attention to and emphasises the subject matter.
This oil on panel is housed in a complementary silver frame. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 24.5 x 42 cm (including frame)
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A small yet characterful mid-century abstract painting, executed in oil onto board.
Although largely abstract in nature, the painting could resemble a winter scene, with trees with orange leaves in a snow-covered landscape.
This painting is characterised with short and expressive brushstrokes that have been executed in a swift and confident manner. This adds vigour and a lovely texture to the work.
The painting’s small size would make it the perfect addition to a shelf, bookshelf or above a bed side table.
This oil on board is mounted on a wide profile wood frame that suits the painting perfectly and enhances it. Both frame and painting are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 30 x 35 cm (including frame)
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A deep and soulful abstract composition rendered in oil. Swathes of colour in varying forms tease our imagination – do we see something recognisable? Angled forms peek out in different directions, reminiscent of the silhouette of an almost undiscernible city skyline at night time. For others perhaps the composition is a reminder of jazz music – with its careful balance of spirit, freedom and form.
This oil on board is housed in a silver frame, and both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 24 x 46 cm (including frame)
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A very well executed mid century semi abstract composition in oil, painted onto canvas.
Here we see a boat docked in front of a building, but the artist has chosen to focus on formal qualities such as form, shape, line and colour. Working under a distinctly modernist ethos, the artist has very cleverly reduced the scene down to flat planes of colour, creating a cubist, geometric effect in the composition, bringing our attention to the fact that this is indeed a painting on a surface, shaped by the artist’s own view and perception, as opposed to a realistic depiction of a boat by a shed. Yet details like the stillness of the water, the reflection of the boat, and the structures involved are still so masterfully captured.
This oil painting is housed in a very well suited gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 33 x 40 cm (including frame)
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A small but powerful abstract composition by British artist Lloyd Durling, painted with oil stick and graphite onto linen panel. Signed, titled and dated on reverse.
Central to this painting is an intense engagement with oil stick and graphite on linen that explore the interface between painting, drawing and collage. There is a balance between expressive play and tight control and with this comes an expanse of associations that push beyond simple categorisations of abstraction or scale. The information in each painting, given by gesture or mark, is reduced to a fleeting register on the surface, as if each mark has to count.
The idea of topography is of central importance and is explored through continuing walking projects. These serve as opportunities to gather diverse source material through physical and emotional interactions with whichever environment chosen to traverse. It amounts to a kind of urban and rural wandering where the information gathered is reinterpreted or reimagined feeding into a deep connection with landscape, arrangements of ancient monuments, light, shadow and forgotten histories – all of these elements find a way into the work.
Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.
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Lloyd Durling is a British artist working in London. His practice is painting-based and he has exhibited widely throughout Europe, U.S.A and Asia. In 2017 he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. Works are held in both public and private collections worldwide.
Size: 15 x 20 cm (including frame)
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A small but powerful still life composition by British artist Lloyd Durling, painted with oil stick, oil pastel and graphite onto linen panel. Signed, titled and dated on reverse.
Central to this painting is an intense engagement with oil stick and graphite on linen that explore the interface between painting, drawing and collage. There is a balance between expressive play and tight control and with this comes an expanse of associations that push beyond simple categorisations of abstraction or scale. The information in each painting, given by gesture or mark, is reduced to a fleeting register on the surface, as if each mark has to count.
Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.
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Lloyd Durling is a British artist working in London. His practice is painting-based and he has exhibited widely throughout Europe, U.S.A and Asia. In 2017 he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. Works are held in both public and private collections worldwide.
Size: 15 x 20 cm (including frame)
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An expressive abstract modernist oil on board, painted in 1967.
This modernist oil features large and sweeping gestural brushstrokes, and the impression of spontaneity. There is a sense of an outpouring of emotion, and we can visualise the artist’s hand dancing around the picture, creating layers of dynamic marks on the surface.
The painting is housed in a simple white frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffs but this does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.
Size: 36 x 29 cm (including frame)
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A stunning mid century figure study executed in oil, painted onto board.
The artist has beautifully captured the form of the figure’s body, using a subtle range of beige, pink and nude tones, skilfully blending the figure into the background yet keeping her form distinct from the scene.
This very masterful study features broad and gestural brushstrokes, creating texture and three dimensionality while still maintaining its wonderfully delicate nature.
This small yet powerful oil painting is housed in a very complementary gilt frame. There is a very small area of surface loss to the top edge of the painting, as shown in close ups, but this does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece. There is very minor scuffing to the frame.
Size: 38 x 30cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed and very well-balanced portrait, executed in oil onto board.
The painting depicts a self-portrait of the artist himself. Wearing a yellow hat, the figure is not facing the viewer, and we only get a glimpse of his side profile. The facial features have intentionally been left discreet, focusing our appreciation on the qualities of colour, form and shape.
Executed in a modernist style and using a limited palette comprising shades of brown, yellow and black, the artist has skilfully reconstructed the composition down to blocks of contrasting colours that have been defined by bold outlines, drawing our attention to their individual form and shape to compose this brilliant portrait.
This oil on board is housed in its original mid century gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 34 x 26 cm (including frame)
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A small but very charming modernist expressionist oil, painted in 1937.
In this picture we see a figure crossing a stone bridge that leads towards a cottage, surrounded by lush greenery. This painting is both reminiscent of the post-impressionist style of artists like Van Gogh, as well as of Fauvist painters like André Derain. It features bold, undisguised brushstrokes in vibrant colours, and is very much a subjective, emotional response to the landscape (as opposed to just painting the landscape as realistically as possible).
This vibrant oil composition is housed in a dark wood and gilt frame that suits its homely look. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 32.5 x 41 cm (including frame)
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A small and poignant mid century figurative oil portrait by the well-establish Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum and Jönköping Museum.
Executed in a semi-abstract manner, the composition presents a seated figure who is at rest. The artist has left out all realistic detail, using gentle yet expressive brushwork, and there is an overall softness to the way he has captured the scene. Despite the use of the very restrained warm colour palette, the artist has very skilfully imbued the painting with a luminosity, which is further enhanced by the gilt frame that surrounds it.
This oil on canvas board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The frame corners have a few small losses, but overall the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 28 x 26 cm (including frame)
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