• Across the Bridge

    Across the Bridge

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    A lively and expressive figurative landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004), whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum and The Swedish Modern Museum, to name a few. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

    The painting presents a long bridge ascending through a lush hilly landscape setting. A group of figures in white clothing and red hats and depicted crossing the bridge and admiring the scenic view before them.

    Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, this striking painting emphasises rich colours and decorative pattern.

    The artist has used a vibrant and saturated palette including shades of green, red and blue. Distinct energetic and intuitive brushstrokes also fill the canvas, imbuing the work with a sense of dynamism.

    The artist has also used black outlines that provide a sketch-like quality that emphasises the silhouettes of the figures and landscape.

    This oil on canvas is is housed in a robust wide-profiled gilt frame.  The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.

    Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame)

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  • By the Water Pump

    By the Water Pump

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    An expressive mid-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto board.

    In this everyday scene, a female figure on the left wears a bright yellow top. She stands beside another figure dressed in a white top, who is engaged in the act of pumping water into a blue bucket.

    The artist has chosen to omit facial details, focusing instead on the expressive, dynamic brushstrokes that convey movement and emotion.

    The figures contrast beautifully against the subdued muted tones of the background.

    This oil on board is is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting has a small mark to its surface (on the blue bucket) as shown in close up. The frame has scuffing and marks.

    Size: 44.5 x 35 cm (including frame)

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  • Lady & Rooster

    Lady & Rooster

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    An expressive mid-century figurative composition, executed in gouache and dated 1953.

    The painting captures a striking side profile of a female figure holding a rooster with her right hand. The woman’s statuesque form contrasts with the rooster’s tense posture.

    The artist has used long, sweeping brushstrokes that are both expressive and fluid, imbuing the scene with a sense of intensity.

    The use of gouache allows for rich, opaque colours to beautifully overlay one another, displaying flatness yet demonstrating depth to the painting.

    This gouache on paper 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 frame has losses to its edges.

    Size: 84.5 x 67 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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  • Nude on Purple Chair

    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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  • The Young Pianist

    The Young Pianist

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    A very pleasant mid-century composition of a well-decorated interior setting, executed in oil onto board.

    Dominating the space is a grand piano, and the scene unfolds with a young girl elegantly playing the piano. In the background, two paintings of serene landscapes adorn the walls, their tranquil scenes provide a picturesque backdrop.

    The artist has selected a rich colour palette, and there is an expressive quality to the painting brought forth through the use of short and confidently executed brushstrokes.

    This oil on board is housed in a gilt frame with bronze undertones. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 53 x 61 cm (including frame)

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  • Autumn Abstraction

    Autumn Abstraction

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    A dynamic mid century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas board.

    In this expressive painting we see intense colouring, free brushwork, and areas of impasto where the paint has been applied thickly. There is a wonderful sense of spontaneity and energy in this picture – we can almost image the artist with his brush sweeping over the canvas in a free and gestural motion. The palette is rich and vivid, featuring deep greens, reds, yellows and black.

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

    Size: 37 x 44 cm (including frame)

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  • Desert Land

    Desert Land

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    A very lively and enchanting mid-century composition in oil, painted by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum and The Swedish Modern Museum, to name a few. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

    With its almost mosaic-like effect and  illustrative quality, this playful composition features rich colours and lots of detail – a very recognisable style within Vallman’s oeuvre.

    The artist plays with patterns and outlines in this bustling scene of people in what appears to be the desert, with a view of huts followed by hilly landscapes in the background.

    The brushstrokes are swift and expressive, and the painting has a very lively and uplifting feel to it.

    This oil on canvas is is housed in a very well-suited gilt frame.  Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 64 x 75 cm (including frame)

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  • Illuminate

    Illuminate

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    A brilliantly executed mid century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    The painting is beautifully presented in a gilt frame with an inner linen lined border. The painting has light scattered craquelure commensurate with age, but paint layer is very stable. The gilt frame has some areas of paint loss as shown.

    Size: 88 x 68 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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  • Maternity

    Maternity

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    A poignant mid century modernist figurative composition, dated 1983.

    This oil on board is housed in a wood frame with an inner linen border that pairs wonderfully with the painting. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.

    Size: 64 x 55 cm (including frame)

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  • The Gardener

    The Gardener

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    An expressive mid-century landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    The painting encapsulates a scene of quiet work, where a male figure is depicted holding a long shovel within a landscape area of a park.

    He stands firm in the foreground, positioned as though he had plunged the long shovel into the earth. His attire in the shade of dark blue complements the earthy tones around him. The background unfolds with a green landscape with tall trees, dominated by muted greens and browns and blues, creating a calm yet naturalistic setting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner cream border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some marks as seen in the close ups.

    Size: 52 x 45 cm (including frame)

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  • Seated in the Garden

    Seated in the Garden

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    An expressive mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1939.

    The painting presents a table setting within dense garden setting surrounded by an expanse of muted green shades. Seated away from the table, a female figure occupying a chair punctuates the center of the composition, her presence is enigmatic as her facial features are omitted.

    Expressive brushstrokes have been confidently executed across the canvas, creating a sense of movement and depth within the forested backdrop, and the muted earthy tones imbue the work with a sense of calm.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a white-painted ornate frame that adds character to the piece. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has slight wear and paint loss, as shown.

    Size: 59 x 68.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Vibrant Flowers

    Vibrant Flowers

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    A lively and vibrant mid-century still life painting that conveys a sense of life and dynamism through its abstract style, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1963.

    The central focus is an orange vase, positioned on a surface, filled with an explosion of flowers. Abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted, and the painting is characterised by its vivid use of rich colour as well as bold, expressive brushstrokes.

    Through the use of sweeping broad strokes that have been confidently executed, swathes of bright orange, deep purple, golden yellows, and vibrant blues and greens blend and overlap, creating a sense of movement and energy that suggests the lively vibrancy of a floral arrangement in full bloom.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a wood frame with an inner gilt window that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 69.5 x 81.5 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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