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Geometric Abstract Collage

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A very unique original artwork constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

The work seeks to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

The artwork is presented in wood frame that suits it very well. It has been constructed with professional grade adhesive and is shipped with robust fixings, ready to hang,

Size: 37.5 x 20 cm (including frame)

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Polperro Harbour

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A charming harbour town scene painted in oil onto canvas, by British artist Elaine Allender.

The painting depicts Polperro Harbour, a quaint and picturesque fishing village on the coast of Cornwall, England. Rows of charming, white buildings are nestled closely together on a hill that slopes gently toward the water. The artist has chosen to portray these houses with gentle, clean lines, emphasising their rectangular windows and doors, lending a sense of harmony and order to the scene.

The brushstrokes are varied – with smooth, controlled strokes used for the buildings, and looser, more textured strokes for the water and hillside. The use of texture in the water creates a lively contrast with the stillness of the town, capturing the timeless charm of Polperro Harbour.

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

Size: 28 x 28 cm (including frame)

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Figure at Sunset

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A brilliantly executed abstract figurative oil composition painted by the established 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.

In this small yet impactful abstracted composition, we can discern a lone figure sitting by a coastal shoreline at sunset, with the sky ablaze in yellow.

The scene is bathed in a restrained palette of rich yellows and muted greens, an emotive and nostalgic atmosphere. The artist employs expressive strokes as well as small swirls of paint, imbuing the artwork with a sense of movement and dynamism.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wide profile gilt frame that suits it very well. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 29.5 x 29 cm (including frame)

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At the Water’s Edge

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A small but very impactful mid century modernist composition in oil, painted onto canvas board.

With a distinct focus on form and colour, the artist presents two figures by a tree, painted in a semi abstract manner. There is a wonderful play of angles, line and shapes, creating different planes of colour that combine really well. The figures appear to be sitting on a river bank, with one figure looking out towards the water. The artist has contrasted the richer, earthier colours of green, brown and dark blue, against the lighter blue of the background which alludes to the water or sky.

The oil on canvas board is presented in a gilt frame that suits it very well. There is a light crease line on the canvas that has been laid to the board but this is does not detract from the overall appearance.

Size: 24.5 x 27 cm (including frame)

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Jug & Pears

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A small but brilliantly executed modernist still life composition in tempera, dated 1979 by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

The painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 18 x 20 cm (including frame)

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Through the Woods

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This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 38 x 33 cm (including frame)

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Near the Ocean Blue

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A small yet impactful mid-century coastal landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The foreground features loosely defined trees and earthy hills leading toward the background, where a strip of ocean peeks through.

Depth is created using a vibrant contrast of colours as well as the colour gradient technique where the artist has used various hues of the same colour to highlight the respective forms. The brushwork is expressive, with sweeping, gestural strokes, adding a dynamic feel.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver-painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 31 x 34 cm (including frame)

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Untitled

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A unique abstract collograph by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed with carbon black oil on fabriano printmaking paper, and beautifully presented in a double card mount with blue detail, within a gilt frame.

This collograph is described as such because the base of the plate is cardboard rather than metal. Frances would have started with a shiny surface, carving away to reveal the matt surface underneath. This is an intaglio method where the ink stays within the recess, once the plate is sealed and inked up it is then printed through a press; a heavy metal roller on a flat bed. The pressure transfers the print onto dampened paper. With this particular print Frances used papers and texture to add colour while the plate was printed in carbon black oil based ink on fabriano printmaking paper. She decided to only print this plate once which is why it’s a 1/1 , making it entirely unique.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

Click here to watch a video where Saira, co-founder of The Discerning Palette, talks about her connection with this collection of paintings by Frances Daws.

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Visual Illusion

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A whimsical surrealist mid-century composition, executed in oil onto board.

The painting depicts a sailor wearing a blue uniform, smoking a pipe. Behind him, we can spot a body of water, and a grey cloud pouring rain down on a large pink fish.

The scene has a whimsical, playful feel, with bright, bold colours and a Naïve style.

The subject’s exaggerated facial features, along with the dreamlike composition, contribute to a surreal and lighthearted atmosphere.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has a some scuffing.

Size: 30 x 37.5 cm (including frame)

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The Apple

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A small and very pleasant modernist style still life oil composition dated 1969, and painted by the established Swedish artist Ture Fabiansson (1910-1994), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, The Museum of Art in Gothenburg, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and many others.

A luscious apple punctuates the center of the composition, set against a soothing backdrop blue and green shades.

The apple and its surroundings have been rendered with a combination of expressive and loose brushstrokes, and have been skillfully reduced to blocks of contrasting colours. This colour contrast wonderfully captures the soft curves of the apple and demonstrates a sense of depth and dimensionality to the paining. The overall muted colour palette imbues the work with a soothing quality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a simple wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 21.5 x 24.5 cm (including frame)

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Whispers of Dusk

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A small yet impactful mid-century abstract landscape that captivates with its subtle beauty and emotional depth, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1950.

The painting draws the viewer into a tranquil scene which suggests a landscape setting. In the foreground, earthy browns anchor the composition, hinting at land or perhaps a field. The middle and background are dominated by soft, light hues of sky, where gentle pinks and purples intermingle, evoking the serene moments of dusk.

The artist’s loose and sweeping brushstrokes give the work a dynamic quality. The painting’s textural surface, achieved through the thoughtful layering of paint, adds depth and and invites viewers to explore its subtleties.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim black painted wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 27 x 31 cm (including frame)

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Within the Woods

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An atmospheric mid-century modernist style winter landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

Small in size yet impactful in its composition, the painting captures a winter scene using muted colours and expressive, textured brushwork. Bare trees are presented with their dark trunks and branches in a snow-covered ground.

The artist has confidently applied thick, bold strokes of paint to depict the scene, adding a sense of movement and depth. The textured application of paint enhances the painting’s overall tactile quality,

The colour palette includes muted darker tones balanced with white, evoking a quiet wintry atmosphere.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 25.5 x 32 cm (including frame)

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Unspoken Bond

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A brilliantly executed abstract figurative composition executed in oil, by the established 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.

Small yet impactful in its composition, two figures are seated side by side, enjoying each others company in silence. Abstract in nature, the figures’ features are obscured, and their bodies are perceptible only through carefully applied brushstrokes which hint at its structure. The figures are seated against a richly coloured backdrop of greens and blues executed with expressive and energetic brushwork, adding a touch of liveliness to the overall composition.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with and inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 30.5 x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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Imbolc II

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An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto canvas board and dated 2024.

Part of the ‘Imbolc’ series, the painting has been created by responding to the colours of local landscapes through the seasons of the traditional Celtic Calendar.

The early days of the year, treading muddy fields, grey lifeless skies. Warm pinks and soft yellow hiding in the midst of sepias, umbers and russets, this is the colour of Imbolc. A season of waiting, reflection, cosy jumpers, bitter cold puddles as big as ponds, impatience and planning.

This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

Click here to watch a video where Saira, co-founder of The Discerning Palette, talks about her connection with this collection of paintings by Frances Daws.

The sculpture seen in the photos is also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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Paris Street

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A small yet impactful Paris street scene composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1973.

In this charming composition, a row of barren trees line a sidewalk with tall buildings. The buildings each have distinctive windows, creating a sense of depth and architectural delight.

The brushstrokes are smooth, and the use of bold black outlines enhances the illustrative qualities of the piece, adding a graphic element to it.

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

Size: 24.5 x 29.5 cm (including frame)

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Nude on Purple Chair

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A tender and contemplative composition of a nude portrait, painted in oil onto canvas.

The artist explores the serene presence of a nude female figure, delicately seated on an abstract chair that has been distinguished by its subdued purple hue.

The figure’s face, devoid of facial features and tilted slightly downwards, suggests a moment of quiet reflection.

Thin outlines gently define her form and the contours of her body. The use of gentle colours and brushstrokes speaks to the tenderness and serenity within the work.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary white frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor marks.

Size: 29.5 x 26.5 cm (including frame)

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Tulips in Pastel

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A very elegant mid century modernist floral oil composition, painted onto canvas.

In this floral piece we have light pink tulips in a blue vase, painted in an expressionist style. Broad, gestural brushstrokes in a range of soft, pastel colours make up this composition. The flowers and vase is set against a background of light blue and pink, which transitions into a richer blue as we move down the canvas. There is a wonderful diaphanous quality to this painting which is really easy on the eye. Floral pieces like these have a timelessness to them which make them in an easy fit in many interior settings. The lightness to this one would certainly uplift the mood of a space.

The painting is housed in a very well suited frame with a linen lined border as well as an inner gilt border which illuminates the painting wonderfully. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor age wear.

Size: 38 x 32 cm (including frame)

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Dog Walk

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A very pleasant and tranquil scene of a park, painted in oil onto board.

We catch a glimpse of a back-facing silhouette of a figure in a long, flowing blue coat, standing on a pathway. Beside her is a little black dog that she has taken our for a walk. The park is a sanctuary of tall trees- their straight, towering trunks reaching upward.

The artist has used smooth brushstrokes, creating a gentle, dreamlike atmosphere. The outlines of the various forms are drawn with fine black lines, lending the composition a delicate, illustrative quality.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame that has been painted in subtle gold. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 35 x 31 cm (including frame)

The sculpture seen in the photos is also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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Imbolc I

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A small yet engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto canvas board and dated 2024.

Part of the ‘Imbolc’ series, the painting has been created by responding to the colours of local landscapes through the seasons of the traditional Celtic Calendar.

The early days of the year, treading muddy fields, grey lifeless skies. Warm pinks and soft yellow hiding in the midst of sepias, umbers and russets, this is the colour of Imbolc. A season of waiting, reflection, cosy jumpers, bitter cold puddles as big as ponds, impatience and planning.

This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

Click here to watch a video where Saira, co-founder of The Discerning Palette, talks about her connection with this collection of paintings by Frances Daws.

The sculptures seen in the photos are also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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Ostara I

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An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto canvas board and dated 2024.

This painting has been created by responding to the colours of local landscapes through the seasons of the traditional Celtic Calendar.

Hints of sun, breaking though showers of rain. Take a breath and welcome Ostara, with its delicate snowdrops, Narcissi in bright yellows jumping out against the dark evergreen pines and trees which have stood strong through winters icy cover.

This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

Click here to watch a video where Saira, co-founder of The Discerning Palette, talks about her connection with this collection of paintings by Frances Daws.

The sculptures seen in the photos are also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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Desert Lands

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A very well executed mid century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas board.

This painting features warm earthy tones, carefully applied brushwork and a contrast of angular forms against softer curved forms. The sandy, desert tones are punctuated by areas of dark brown and green, creating great depth and intensity to the picture. Our eyes are initially drawn to the bold, angular planes in the foreground, but are then lead away into the softer rolling sands of the background. In the distance the horizon is broken up by a row of monuments.

The palette and subject of this painting makes it highly versatile. It is familiar yet we can’t quite pinpoint a particular place, lending a timelessness to this piece.

This oil on canvas board is presented in a gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 29 x 36 cm (including frame)

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Apples on a Plate

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An expressive mid-century oil composition that celebrates the simplicity and beauty found in still-life objects.

The painting features a simple yet captivating arrangement of 2 vibrant apples resting upon a simple plate and set against a muted grey backdrop.

What sets this piece apart is the artist’s expressive style – each brushstroke exudes movement, and the artist’s confident handling of the brush creates an atmosphere of fluidity and liveliness, and also adding depth and texture to the painting.

This oil on board is housed in a stunning wood frame with an inner cream border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 26.5 x 38 cm (including frame)

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Apples & Stripes

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A wonderful trio of modernist still life oils , each signed and dated 1969 by the established Swedish artist Ture Fabiansson (1910-1994), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, The Museum of Art in Gothenburg, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and many others.

In this set of 3 paintings, we have apples set against a classic blue and white stripe background. The pastel pinks, reds and yellows contrast against the blue and white beautifully. The softer, curved forms of the apples also juxtapose against the harder, angular lines of the stripes.

This trio can be arranged in any way you wish – vertically, horizontal, or in a random order. The set is very versatile and would look good in many spaces, including a kitchen setting or even a children’s bedroom.

Each oil is housed in a wooden frame. All 3 paintings and their frames are in good vintage condition.

Sizes :
Top 21.5×29.5cm (including frame)
Middle 18.5×26.5cm (including frame)
Bottom 18×32.5cm (including frame)

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Align

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A gentle and elegant modernist-style figurative portrait, executed in oil onto board.

The composition is centered around four female figures standing side by side, each adorned in long flowing robes.

The facial details of the figures have consciously been omitted, inviting us to focus on colour instead, as each robe is in a distinct shade that all harmonise wonderfully together.

The artist has blended a combination of soft and muted colours as well as smooth and fluid brushstrokes, evoking a gentle and elegant aesthetic to the piece.

This oil on board is is housed in a complementary wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 34.5 x 28 cm (including frame)

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Promenade Walk

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A small yet very impactful mid-century modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting captures the essence of a vibrant promenade, bustling with people from all walks of life. The buildings that line the street serve as a backdrop, their architectural details hinted at through bold strokes as well as lively and rich colours.

The artist’s mastery of texture is evident, as the painting comes alive with a tactile quality brought forth through the use of thick and expressive brushstrokes.

This oil on board is housed in a deep-profile dark gilt frame with a lovely green-tinged inner border that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 29 x 23.5 cm (including frame)

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Three Fruit

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A small yet impactful and very pleasant modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1958.

Featuring 3 luscious fruits arranged on a surface and contrasted against a muted blue backdrop, the painting invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of simple, everyday objects.

Through the masterful use of the colour gradient technique employing varying hues of each colour, the three-dimensional qualities of the fruit are enhanced, and the gentle brushstrokes imbue the work with a soothing quality.

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

Size: 26.5×29.5 cm (including frame)

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The Stove

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A small but very well executed mid century modernist interior scene, painted in oil onto canvas.

This charming painting depicts a Swedish tile stove, also known as a kakelugn. These ceramic tile fireplaces are quintessentially Swedish, and date back to the Middle Ages although many were destroyed in the mid 20th century to make way for central heating. Hanging next to the stove are a range of pictures, conveying a homely scene. We also a see a blue coat or towel hanging next to it, alluding to the practical nature of the stove which can dry wet garments.

The painting features a light colour palette with shades of blue, light brown and green making up most of the composition. Visible and expressionist brushstrokes imbue the painting with its painterly character.

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

Size: 28.5 x 30.5 cm (including frame)

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