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  • Bedouins

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    A stunning mid century Swedish oil on board, painted in 1964. A group of 3 bedouins sit to the right, with a single standing figure forming the focus of the composition to the right. In a typically modernist style, the artist has abstracted both the figures and the landscapes, using blocks of contrasting colour to create depth and a sense of space. The striking blue of the figures’ headscarves and robes contrast beautifully against the sandy browns and greys of the desert landscape. There is a wonderful stillness to the piece which adds to its striking composition.

    The painting is housed in a very complementary gilt frame with an inner fabric lined window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 31.5 x 53 cm (including frame)

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  • L’Homme

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    A fantastic miniature still life portrait, executed in oil.

    Depicting a middle aged man dressed in a blue coat seated on a chair, the artist has consciously chosen not to represent his facial features. The power of faceless portraits allows one to shift focus to explore more within the frame such as the brushstrokes, colours and composition. In this case, the light and cool colours used as well as the smooth brushstrokes are reflective and well-aligned to the man’s calm and composed nature.

    This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary gilt frame with red undertones, that is overall in good condition.

    Size: 33 x 27 cm (including frame)

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  • Siblings

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    A fantastic 1960s Swedish painting of 3 children, painted in an expressionist style. Layers of paint applied with a palette knife in a quick brisk manner create significant texture. A fairly muted palette of earthy colours have been used, but hints of bright greens, blues and yellow bring forth a three dimensionality to the painting. The composition is in itself unique – 2 children have their heads towards a third child in the forefront, whose side profile can be seen, and all 3 are set within an abstracted background.

    The painting is housed in a gilt frame with a green border and a linen slip. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffs commensurate with its age.

    Size: 49 x 57.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Silhouette

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    A fantastic semi-abstract modernist oil painted onto canvas. We see here a black silhouette of a figure, set against an abstracted background. The artist has played with shape, form and colour, juxtaposing the rounded curves of the dark figure with the more formal geometric angles of the lighter background. The subject of the painting has an almost sculptural quality, reminiscent of the British Modernist artist Henry Moore, who is well known for his signature abstract forms derived from the human body in both sculptures and drawings.

    This striking painting is in fine vintage condition.  There are some areas of paint loss and craquelure (fine cracks in the paint) as seen in the photos, but the paint layer is stable overall. It is housed in a mid century cream frame with an inner fabric lined border, that has some marks and scuffs.

    Size: 75 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • Les Femmes

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    A fantastic mid century oil featuring four women lined side by side one another.

    Depicting just their silhouettes, the women resemble one another in the way they look and are dressed; and the work sparks viewer’s imagination, evoking a sense of mystery.

    The artist has also used a restrained palette comprising of shades of grey, blue and orange; and together with soft and light brushstrokes, there is an air visual calm and stillness in the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary greyish-blue wooden floater frame. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 30 x 38 cm (including frame)

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  • Set of 6 Vintage Military Portraits

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    A wonderful set of 6 military officers and infantrymen delicately painted in watercolour. Painted in the early 1900s, these delicate vintage portraits in matching frames would make a real statement if displayed as a group in an interior setting.

    Each watercolour portrait is housed in a thin black frame with gilt outlines. They have some age toning but this is typical for pictures of this age, and if anything add to their vintage charm.

    Size:  45 x 30 cm each (including frame)

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  • Nude Model

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    A fantastic life drawing in oil, painted on canvas which has then been laid down to board. The artist has managed to capture the complexity of the human body, while keeping to the impressionist style. The curves, lines, and subtle undulations of the female model, as well as her weight, balance and tension have been conveyed through the use of brush and colour.

    This well balanced, vertical composition has been framed beautifully in a silver wood frame. There is some very light craquelure to the figure’s upper torso, but the paint layer is very stable overall. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 59 x 33 cm (including frame)

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  • The Florist

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    A bright and playful naïve composition in oil that captured our hearts instantly. Painted in 1984, there is a childlike quality and sincerity to this oil that has been achieved through the use of flattened perspective, thin detailed strokes, as well as a vibrant colour palette. Here a florist stands in the foreground arranging her bouquet, surrounded by beautiful buckets of flowers, as her assistant attends to an interested customer in the background. A row of colourful townhouses and the village hall line the top edge of the canvas, providing a sense of depth and space. The entire picture has been set against a lime green background, which brings the whole piece to life.

    This oil is housed in a simple and modern white frame. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 68 x 68cm (including frame)

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  • Grandfather’s Music

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    A heartwarming scene of a grandfather playing an accordian to his granddaughter as she sits in front of him listening in awe. The artist’s of colours and his soft strokes lends a sense of warmth and tenderness.

    Apart from the narrative, there is technical skill and expertise in the artist’s handling of brush and medium. Despite the use of heavy layers of paint, the artist has managed to capture the translucency and diaphanous quality of the light curtain that hangs from the window. He has also managed to tread a fine balance between quick expressionist strokes and areas of finer detailing

    This oil on canvas is housed in its original wood and painted gilt frame. It is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 47.5 x 55.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Pastel Harvest

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    A lovely study in oil pastel depicting two figures gathering crops, with rolling hills and a row of cottage behind them. There is a softness to this picture which the artist has achieved through the use of multiple elements such as the muted colour palette, the soft medium of oil pastel, and the exclusion of any hard angular lines. As a result, there is a wonderful rhythm and flow that has been achieved in this picture.

    The pastel is framed in a triple card mount and a gilt frame. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  77 x 57cm (including frame)

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  • The Way Home

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    A sweet painting depicting two figures on a village lane, painted in oil onto board. A very pleasant array of pastel tones has been used to create this scene, and a pink-ish purple hue seems to wash over the painting. Long and wide painterly brushstrokes draw our eyes in towards the painting and onwards to the landscape beyond. Two figures appear to be having a conversation on a country lane, perhaps saying their hellos or goodbyes, we do not know.  There is a sense of nostalgia and sentimentality with this painting, created by a combination of factors including the dreamy colour palette as well as the way in which the figures have been painted. Modernist techniques of creating space within the picture can be seen, such as the use of contrasting planes of colour rather than traditional methods of perspective.

    The painting is housed in its original mid century wood frame, with an inner linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 66 x 77 cm (including frame)

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  • Afternoon Rest

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    A fantastic mid century oil on canvas depicting seated farmers. Here the artist has used colour and form to its full extent – traditional perspective has replaced with swathes of contrasting colour to create depth and three dimensionality within the picture. Dark, bold outlines and vibrant saturated colour painted on with visible and distinct brushstrokes form this particularly modernist picture that carries elements of cubism.

    The painting is housed in its original deep profile wood and gilt frame with a linen lining. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 68 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Spanish Sunshine

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    An absolutely delightful naïve narrative oil painting by the Swedish artist Gerhard Karlmark. Painted in vibrant colours and wonderfully textured, this piece would make for a joyful and sunny statement piece in any interior.

    It is housed in a very complementary wood frame with a deep profile and a linen lining. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 42 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • Picnic in the Park

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    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this painting 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, contact us and we will see what we can do.

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Ballerinas

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    A delicate oil depicting two female figures warming up in their dance studio. The composition of the painting is wonderfully balanced, and its palette features soft tones and creamy textures.  The artist has refrained from painting in too much detail, focusing instead on the lines and forms of the figures and the bars behind them.

    The artwork and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 19.5 x 26 cm (including frame)

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  • Life Goes By

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    An outstanding and delicate gouache on paper, painted in 1940.

    A young man is depicted standing on a bridge looking out to the calming view in front of him. He is back facing the viewer, and is caught up in his own world, watching the ships in the blue river sail past, with skyscrapers dominating the background.

    There is softness overflowing through the brown undertones in the work, and the painting is imbued with a sense of wonder.

    Artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition. The artwork is glazed (there is a sheet of glass between the frame and the painting).

    Size: 46 x 37 cm (including frame)

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  • Recline

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    An absolutely stunning mid 20th century oil painting of a female nude on a lounge chair in a reclined position.

    The female figure is well-composed and has an air of confidence. Her hair is styled in a bun, without a single strand out of place. At work, she is a woman of power, and she has just returned home after a long day of negotiating deals, wanting to unwind.

    The viewer is unable to make eye contact, as she is faced away gazing to the distance, and appears to be caught up in her thoughts, and not wishing to be interrupted.

    Her body recognises that it is time to unwind and leave one’s worries behind, as she is sat in a relaxed manner – with her slender legs stretched out, and her hands laid across the arm rests.

    It is signed and dated 1943 to the lower left, and is complemented by its gilt frame.

    Size: 33 x 56cm (including frame)

    Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

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  • The Muse

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    A really unique semi-abstract painting in oil of a muse posing for an artist. In this piece emphasis has been placed on lines and forms as opposed to realistic details. For example, a triangular plane of saturated yellow has been used to represent the light streaming from the lamp shade above the head of the artist. But this plane of yellow is also what creates perspective and depth in this picture, establishing the space between the artist and the muse. Rich colours of green, yellow and gold give this painting a resplendence, emphasised further by the gilt frame surrounding the painting.

    Both painting and gilt frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 43.5 x 31cm (including frame)

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  • Tender Moments

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    A thoroughly well-executed mid 20th century painting dated 1954. The artwork depicts two elderly women sitting beside each other on a bench. There is an air of nostalgia, and they appear to be deep in conversation, reminiscing about their life experiences.

    The artist has used a lovely neutral palette of grey, beige, green and blue that harmonises very well together. The use of very short and soft brushstrokes pair excellently with the subdued tones.

    The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  47 x 50cm (including frame)

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  • Staying In

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    A restful depiction in oil of a young lady perched on a balcony edge, flanked by columns on either side. She has a book in her hand, but appears to be looking towards us. There is an air of peacefulness around her – the warm rays of the sun spread gently from behind, finding their way through the soft leaves of the trees behind, lighting up the pages of her book. A vase of pink flowers sit on the balcony on the other side, providing a sense of balance to the composition of this picture and add a wonderful pop of colour.

    The painting is framed beautifully in a lilac frame, picking up on the colours of the columns.

    Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 50 x 44cm (including frame)

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  • Blue II

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    A wonderful figure study of seated nude in watercolour and ink detailing. Hues of blue bleed into the paper, and the sanguine outline adds a a wonderful rust coloured contrast to the blue wash. It would definitely make quite a statement in any interior.

    The painting is housed in a double grey card mount and an oak frame.

    Size:  52.5 x 45 cm (including frame)

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  • Three

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    Painted in 1973, this quintessentially modernist painting depicts three female figures seated by the sea. The figures are almost sculptural in form, their soft curves enhanced by the contrasting hard edges of the ledge they sit on and the  horizon beyond.

    The painted surface has scattered areas of small losses, and there is general surface wear and marks to the panel edges. The artwork is painted in oil, and the board upon which it is painted has been set within a thick wooden panel which can be hung on its own as is.

    Size: 25.5 x 51 cm (including outer panel)

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  • The Bathers

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    An expressionist scene of 2 female bathers against a watery landscape. The figures have their backs to the viewer, and we are only able to able to catch sight of the side profiles.

    Bathers in art have been a long-standing tradition since the Renaissance, and this artwork in particular is reminiscent of the bathing scenes from Paul Cezanne.

    The forms of the two nudes are bold and well emphasised, as their silhouettes have been outlined by thick black lines .The artist has used quick and short brushstrokes, as well as heavy impasto to create a sense of three dimensionality in this work. The orderly blocks of blue in differing shades in the background helps create the illusion of depth in this painting.

    The painting is surrounded by a fantastic and robust original ash and green frame.

    It is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 77 x 62 cm (including frame)

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  • Balance

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    An excellent composition of a nude study in gouache, depicting a female figure perched on a stool. There is a palpable tension within this picture. With her legs raised, the muse grips the rear legs of the stool, balancing her slender figure on the equally slender wooden stool.  The simplicity of this picture is very effective – clean lines and a limited colour palette lend themselves well  to this very visually pleasing composition.

    Recently framed in a very complementary oak and maple frame with a white card mount, this gouache on paper is in excellent condition.

    Size: 61 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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