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  • Unnoticed

    Unnoticed

    £455

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    An expressive mid-century nude figurative portrait, executed in oil onto canvas.

    A standing nude figure, with their back turned to the viewer and unaware of the observer’s presence, punctuates the center of the composition. The figure’s graceful silhouette is set against a backdrop of soothing green walls and a home setting adorned with intricate patterns.

    The artist has worked in an expressive manner, using loose and scribble-like brushstrokes to convey the raw emotion and fleeting nature of the scene.

    Furthermore, by leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the shapes of the figure and objects, drawing our attention to their distinct form.

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

    Size: 68 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Basket Carriers

    Basket Carriers

    £435

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    A wonderful mid century modernist composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Two figures with baskets on their heads are depicted through the use of broad and distinct brushstrokes. The artist has omitted realistic detailing, opting instead to focus on the forms, shape and colour of the figures and their surroundings. The palette is muted, with the use of darker blues and purple set against areas of white. The vertical orientation of this painting makes it ideal for narrow spaces, and its distinctive modernist style of painting and frame will certainly make it a statement piece.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner gilt and linen window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the linen border has some slight wear and age toning present.

    Size: 74 x 43.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Theatre Performance

    Theatre Performance

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    A large and wonderfully painted expressive modernist figurative composition, executed in oil onto board.

    A male figure dressed in a costume and wearing a baroque mask punctuates the centre of the painting. He is in character and is depicted in action, as he performs on a stage.

    The artist has worked with a calm and restrained colour palette comprising light shades of blue, white and grey, and has skilfully paired the contrasting tones that not only harmonise so beautifully together, but also highlight the three-dimensional qualities of the respective forms.

    This oil on board is housed in a wide-profile textured frame that pairs perfectly with the painting. The painting has some areas of losses to the top section, as shown in close ups. The frame has some losses and wear, including an area to the top part of the inner frame slip, as shown in photos.

    Size: 77 x 68 cm (including frame)

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  • At your Service

    At your Service

    £410

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    A  wonderfully textured figurative composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1976.

    A figure is captured in the act of serving a drink. The figure blends seamlessly into an abstract backdrop where shades of white, light blue, greens and brown overlay one another. He or she appears as a natural extension of this delicate environment, and by leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the figure’s form.

    The subtle colours, applied with loose and unrestrained brushstrokes, create a textural and visually stimulating surface. Its expressive nature also evokes a sense of movement and depth, drawing the viewer into the scene.

    This oil on board is housed in a well-suited gilt frame with multiple ridges. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 58 x 43 cm (including frame)

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  • The Priests

    The Priests

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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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  • The Pair

    The Pair

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    A large and very unique mid century modernist oil composition of two figures, painted onto canvas by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

    The artist has flattened the surface, reducing the figures down into planes of pastel colour, that fit together like a puzzle. The palette is restrained, using a range of light blues, greys and browns. To add depth to the picture, the painting is filled with these vertical patterns, that are almost like seams that open up to reveal layers of colour underneath.

    This very interesting composition is unframed but can be hung as is. The painting has some scattered craquelure, commensurate with age. The craquelure does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

    Size: 80 x 60.5 cm

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  • Paul

    Paul

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    A striking and expressive mid-century portrait painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition depicts a male figure in an eye-catching red and white patterned shirt, against a backdrop with a brown-colored section with red and black patterns.

    The colour palette is rich and vibrant, with a mix of warm hues of orange, red, blue, and green used to paint the figure’s head. The artist has skilfully blended these colours together, building up layers of paint to add texture and a three-dimensional quality to the painting.

    Bold and dynamic brushstrokes have been applied with energy, emphasising the expressive nature of the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very light scuffing, commensurate with age.

    Size: 58.5 x 53 cm (including frame)

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  • Nude on Couch (Very Large)

    Nude on Couch (Very Large)

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    A quirky and heavily textured mid-century figurative composition, painted on oil onto canvas and dated 1951.

    The composition offers a captivating glimpse into an interior setting where a nude figure reclines upon a couch, her posture relaxed with one knee raised. The subject’s gaze turns away, caught unaware.

    The couch where the figure lays captures our attention. Adorned with a striking floral print motif in shades of green and pink, it adds a dynamic burst of colour against the neutral backdrop.

    Beneath the figure, the floor unfolds in a black and white chequered board pattern. An apple with a single bite taken from it rests on the floor, introducing a subtle narrative element.

    Overall, it is a very thoughtful and interesting composition, with meticulous attention to detail as well as refined and heavily textured brushstrokes.

    This painting comes unframed, and is an oil that has been painted onto canvas which has been laid down to board, making the painting quite heavy. There is craquelure present to the upper left as shown due to thickness of paint.

    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.

    Size: 90 x 90 cm (comes unframed)

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  • The Children

    The Children

    £390

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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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  • The Lonely Diner

    The Lonely Diner

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    An emotive mid-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1962.

    The focal point of the painting is a lonesome figure, dressed entirely in black, seated alone by a table, seemingly in anticipation of a meal. The background is awash with expressive brushstrokes in a deep, dark turquoise hue, evoking a sense of emotional depth and intensity.

    Through the interplay of expressive brushwork and rich colours, the painting poignantly conveys the profound emotional state of the solitary figure, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the contemplative atmosphere of the scene.

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

    Size: 63 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Portrait in Sepia

    Portrait in Sepia

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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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  • Tribe

    Tribe

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    A large, bold and striking figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1976, and comes unframed.

    The composition captures a moment of communal life as it presents a gathering of a tribe. Some members are seated in the foreground, surrounded by an abundance of fruit, fish, and drinks, while others stand behind them, holding baskets and jugs.

    The artist has employed a restrained yet striking palette of orange, red, white, and black. The deep black of the figures contrasts beautifully against the fiery hues, creating a dynamic and visually arresting composition.

    The clothing of the figures is adorned with patterns, including stripes, adding to the richness and depth of the piece. The artist’s technique of using dark outlines to highlight the forms enhances the clarity and definition of each individual and object.

    Close to a metre in width, this painting will make a statement piece in any interior.

    This oil on canvas comes unframed and can be hung as is. It is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 61.5 x 92 cm (including frame)

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  • Reading a Book

    Reading a Book

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    A vibrant and expressive figurative portrait composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1990.

    The focal point of the composition is a figure in a blue shirt, seated at a table and engrossed in reading a book. The background depicts a winter landscape painting hanging on the wall that has been painted with a rich mix of green and yellow hues.

    The artist has used the power of brushstrokes and a rich and striking colour palette to highlight emotion. Expressive and painterly brushstrokes have been executed with vigour and confidence, adding a sense of dynamism to the piece.

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

    Size: 85.5 x 76 cm (including frame)

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  • Comfort

    Comfort

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    An emotive figurative composition capturing an intimate moment between two figures seated side by side on a bench, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2000.

    Through the exploration of abstract and expressive techniques in figurative art, the artwork captures the essence of human connection through gesture, colour, and brushstroke, rather than explicit representation.

    The artist, using an expressive style, has purposefully omitted the facial details of the figures, drawing attention to the body language and the emotional connection between the two. One woman has her arm gently around the back of the other, suggesting a sense of comfort.

    The painting is characterised by loose, energetic brushwork that brings a dynamic quality to the scene. The limited colour palette, dominated by shades of blue, green, and yellow, creates a harmonious yet vibrant atmosphere.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a unique sage green frame with an inner gilt border. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 63 x 72 cm (including frame)

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  • All at Once

    All at Once

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    A beautifully textured and confidently executed mid-century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

    Executed in a semi-abstract manner, five figures of differing heights are depicted standing together. All realistic details have been intentionally left out, focusing our attention instead on colour, form and texture.

    The artist has worked boldly in his medium of oil, confidently executing expressive brushstrokes, and has used the impasto technique to create a wonderful textural quality. Each colour has also been thoughtfully selected and layered to give rise to this beautiful composition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary linen-lined frame with an inner wooden window. The painting has some minor craquelure present but this is usual for such thickly painted canvasses, and the paint layer is stable overall.

    Size: 77 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • Lady in Yellow

    Lady in Yellow

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    A quirky and well executed mid century modernist portrait composition, painted in oil onto board.

    In this painting we see an elegantly dressed lady seated in an interior. The colour palette of the picture is rich and vivid, and the brushstrokes are broad and gestural. The yellow of the lady’s dress is echoed throughout the composition, from the tablecloth to the mirror and the curtains behind her. The woman appears fairly reserved, with her hands clasped on her lap, giving her an air of stiffness, which adds  to the playfulness of the picture.

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

    Size: 56 x 46 cm (including frame)

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  • Geometric Duo

    Geometric Duo

    £420

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    An outstanding geometric abstract figurative composition that explores the interplay between form, colour, and perspective, exeucted in iol onto canvas.

    Two figures stand in opposite direction against a backdrop of meticulously arranged geometric abstraction, and their forms have also been deconstructed down to angular shapes.

    The geometric shapes composing the figures and backdrop interlock like pieces of a puzzle. Each shape contributes to the overall composition, its placement and colour carefully considered to achieve balance and cohesion.

    The composition is a symphony of muted pastel hues – soft sage greens, mustard yellows, tranquil blues, delicate pinks, subtle greys, and warm peach. These colours contrast seamlessly, imbuing the composition with a serene and very pleasant feel.

    This oil on stretched canvas comes unframed but can be hung as is, and is in excellent vintage condition. 

    Size: 41 x 33 cm (including frame)

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  • Whispers

    Whispers

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    A wonderfully expressive and brilliantly executed figurative composition in mixed media (oil, watercolour gouache), painted onto board.

    Two women in black headscarves are the focus of the scene, with very captivating expressions. The woman on the right appears to look almost shocked, with her mouth ajar and her eyes widened. The woman on the left stares directly at us, her emotion less identifiable. The scene is intriguing, making us question what these women have heard or what has happened. Their faces have been painted with brilliant detail, capturing the shadows on their faces as well as the aged skin of the woman on the right. These two women are set against a blue-ish green backdrop, making their faces stand out even more from within their black head scarves.

    The painting is wonderfully presented in a gilt frame with a linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 30 x 37 cm (including frame)

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  • Off to School

    Off to School

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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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  • Enigma

    Enigma

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    An emotive and skillfully executed mid-century abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    The piece features a figure seated on a chair, its form abstracted. Striking in its simplicity, all realistic details have been omitted, leaving only the essential elements of brushstroke and colour to evoke a sense of contemplative solitude.

    The figure, painted in white with subtle pink undertones, sits with hands clasped together, subtly conveying a quiet moment of reflection. The silhouette is boldly outlined in a striking red, adding a dynamic contrast and accentuating the form’s presence.

    The background, seamlessly merging with the figure, is a energetic blend of grey, white, and pink undertones. The brushstrokes used are expressive and loose, conveying a powerful representation of the artist’s emotional experience.

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

    Size: 49 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • Modernist Ballerinas

    Modernist Ballerinas

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    An outstanding mid-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

    The painting captures a scene of two ballerinas surrounded by an abstract background. On the ballerinas, rhe artist’s brushstrokes are gentle and soft, reflecting a careful attention to detail. Intentionally working with a limited colour palette, the artist has reduced the area around the ballerinas to angular planes in different gradients of brown.. Details such as the small but striking red lips of the figures, as well as the layout of flat shapes and planes are typical of Lundqvist’s style.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with an inner linen-lined border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs as shown in the close ups

    Size: 59.5 x 51 cm (including frame)

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  • Two Faces

    Two Faces

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    A mid century limited edition (7/23) etching, signed to the lower edge and dated 1973.

    It is signed, dated and numbered by hand in pencil to the lower edge. The print is in very good vintage condition. Please note that the photos contain some glare – the print is very evenly black, and has no faded areas!

    Sheet size: 50 x 37 cm
    Image size: 37.5 x 30 cm

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  • Cubist Figure & Fruits (Large)

    Cubist Figure & Fruits (Large)

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    A very large and brilliantly executed mid-century cubist painting that presents a fragmented figure seated beside a simple pedestal table holding a cluster of rounded fruit forms, painted in oil onto board.

    In this striking composition, the human form is reduced to angular planes and intersecting facets, the face and body articulated through a network of geometric shapes in pale cream, brown, and muted green tones, accented by deep blacks. The table and fruit echo this cubist language, with rounded grapes and apples broken into overlapping, flat colour areas.

    The style is distinctly cubist, emphasising structural simplification and the interplay of light and shadow through geometric abstraction. The artist balances areas of dense black with softer sage greens, creating a rhythmic tension across the composition. Brushstrokes are firm, deliberate, and textured, with the layered paint adding subtle depth to the otherwise flat geometry.

    The restrained palette – creams, greens, blacks, and teal-blues – contributes to the painting’s harmony, while the angular construction of the figure and still life demonstrates the artist’s focus on form and design rather than naturalistic representation.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary heavy solid wood frame with an oak-toned finish. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  95 x 79.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Girl Reading with Vase

    Girl Reading with Vase

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    An expressive mid-century modernist painting that captures a quiet, contemplative moment of a young woman reading, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The figure, dressed in a soft blue garment, is seated in profile, her blonde hair carefully modelled with broad planes of colour. In front of her, a tall patterned vase decorated with patch-like blocks of muted blues, greens, pinks, and grey provides a bold counterpoint to her delicate form.

    The composition is built from simplified geometric shapes and flat planes, balancing figuration with semi-abstraction. The palette is harmonious yet lively. The brushstrokes are bold, visible, and confident. They have been applied with a thickness that lends the painting a tactile presence.

    This work embodies the modernist pursuit of distilling everyday life into essential shapes and colours, creating both intimacy and abstraction within a single frame.

    This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary frame and an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 67 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Glowing Silhouette

    Glowing Silhouette

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    A small yet striking mid-century semi-abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting centers around a silhouette of an illuminating standing figure rendered in shades of yellow. This luminous form stands in stark contrast against a rich brown backdrop, creating a captivating focal point that draws the viewer’s eye.

    The artist’s use of a restrained palette, consisting primarily of browns and yellows, emphasises the interplay of the contrasting shades, allowing the figure’s form to stand out further.

    The composition’s simplicity is balanced by the expressive and beautifully textured brushwork, which adds depth and dynamism to the painting.

    This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited gilt frame with multiple profiles, that complements and enhances the warm tones of the artwork. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 33.5 x 21 cm (including frame)

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  • Silhouette in Shadow

    Silhouette in Shadow

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    A striking mid-century figurative oil painting that presents an enigmatic image of a figure cloaked in shadow, executed in oil onto canvas

    The subject, defined by broad, gestural brushstrokes, is rendered in deep blacks and beige, wearing a dark coat and a brimmed hat that casts an air of mystery. The anonymity of the face  – left intentionally undefined – imbues the piece with a sense of intrigue and ambiguity, leaving space for the viewer’s own interpretation.

    The background is composed of layered tones of cool grey-blues and muted teals, painted with bold, sweeping strokes that create a textured, almost turbulent atmosphere. The contrast between the shadowy figure and the lighter, restless background emphasises the sense of isolation and presence.

    Executed in a loose, expressive style, the brushwork is raw and unrefined, conveying mood and form over detail. The palette is restrained yet powerful, relying on dark neutrals against cold, subdued hues to evoke both drama and introspection.

    This oil on canvas is presented in a white-painted wooden frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some paint loss at its left side.

    Size:  67.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Sylvie

    Sylvie

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    A mid-century figurative oil painting that presents an intimate portrait of a young sitter, captured with a quiet yet compelling presence, and executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1955.

    The subject, shown against a softly modulated grey-blue background, gazes directly at the viewer with dark, thoughtful eyes and a composed expression. Her short, dark hair frames a delicately modelled face, rendered with confident, angular brushstrokes that balance sensitivity with structure.

    The artist has used a restrained but effective palette, dominated by muted blues, greys, and greens, contrasted with the fresh luminosity of the sitter’s yellow blouse. The strokes are loose yet deliberate, giving the painting a textured vibrancy while maintaining the sitter’s natural poise. There is an impressionistic quality to the handling of paint, with visible layering and tonal variation creating depth and atmosphere.

    Overall, the work conveys a sense of stillness and introspection.

    This oil on canvas is presented in very well-suited gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some marks.

    Size:  69 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Shape of Thought (Very Large)

    The Shape of Thought (Very Large)

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    A large and outstanding mid century modernist abstract figurative composition in oil, painted onto board by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

    The painting presents a bold and dynamic interpretation of the human form, fragmented into intersecting shapes and saturated blocks of colour. At the centre, a green torso-like shape anchors the composition, surrounded by gestural planes of midnight blue, ivory white, forest green, sky grey, and cerulean. Hints of yellow and red punctuate the palette with energy, while the heavy use of impasto and palette knife work brings a sense of raw physicality to the surface.

    Though abstract, the overlapping forms and contours evoke the impression of a seated or contemplative figure, abstracted almost to the point of pure form. The figure emerges from and dissolves into the background, suggesting emotional introspection or transformation. The painter’s brushwork is assertive yet nuanced, blending thickly applied oil with moments of scraped texture and layered opacity.

    In both its materiality and expressive ambiguity, the painting speaks to the search for identity through abstraction, emotion, and gesture.

    Close to a metre in height, this painting will make a statement piece in any interior.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited hessian lined frame with an inner silver border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffing. 

    Size: 99 x 78 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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  • Baskets

    Baskets

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    A mid century limited edition (164/260) coloured lithograph, signed by Esaias Thorén and dated 1957.

    It is signed, dated and numbered by hand in pencil to the lower edge. The print is in very good vintage condition. There is slight age toning present around the borders of the image.

    Sheet size: 58 x 45.5 cm
    Image size: 49 x 38 cm

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  • By the White Walls

    By the White Walls

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    A simple yet sophisticated mid-century modernist style painting, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

    The composition focuses on a female figure set against an abstracted and minimalist architectural background. The buildings are rendered with clean, almost block-like forms which are devoid of intricate details and that evoke a Mediterranean aesthetic. The woman’s dark dress, adorned with small dots, contrasts with the otherwise monochromatic palette, adding a subtle focus on her presence.

    The brushstrokes are soft and gentle, contributing to the smoothness of the surface. The painting predominantly uses muted tones of grey and white, accentuating the calm and contemplative mood. The woman’s dress introduces a slightly warmer tone, and her yellow handbag serves as the only bright accent, drawing the viewer’s attention and breaking the monochromatic harmony.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs at its edges as shown.

    Size: 49 x 57 cm (including frame)

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