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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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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
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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
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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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A Moment Between Thoughts

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A brilliantly executed mid-century abstract figurative painting that presents a seated female form, distilled into a series of softly interlocking shapes, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1955.

The figure is poised yet introspective, her posture relaxed with one arm resting gently and the other drawn inward, suggesting a moment of stillness rather than performance. There is an intimacy to the composition: the subject feels both present and slightly withdrawn, as though caught between thought and repose.

Executed in a modernist, semi-abstract style, the artist reduces anatomical detail in favour of structure and tonal harmony. The figure is constructed through broad, simplified planes rather than defined lines, allowing the body to emerge through subtle shifts in colour and form. This approach reflects a quiet confidence: less concerned with realism, and more with capturing essence and mood.

The palette is beautifully muted and earthy, composed of soft greys, warm taupes, olive greens, and dusty blush tones. These colours blend seamlessly into one another, creating a gentle rhythm across the canvas. Occasional deeper accents – charcoal and moss – anchor the composition, giving it depth without disrupting its calm atmosphere.

Brushwork is expressive yet controlled. The paint is applied in confident, painterly strokes, with visible edges that create a patchwork of colour fields. There is a softness to the transitions, but also a deliberate rawness where forms meet, giving the work a tactile, almost sculptural quality. The overall effect is one of sophistication: a contemplative study of form, light, and presence.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary warm wood frame with visible natural grain. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 50 x 39 cm (including frame)

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A Pause Between Places

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A striking mid-century figurative landscape that captures a quiet, contemplative moment at the boundary between nature and the built environment, painted in oil onto board by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

A group of abstracted figures sit near a winding path, their forms simplified yet expressive, while a pair of stylised trees rise beside them – curving, organic silhouettes that anchor the composition. In the distance, block-like architectural forms suggest a town or cityscape, softened and abstracted to create a sense of calm detachment rather than urban bustle.

Executed in a distinctly mid-century modern idiom, the painting balances figuration and abstraction with ease. The artist has used flattened planes, rhythmic shapes, and a gently asymmetrical composition to guide the eye through the scene. There is a lyrical, almost poetic quality to the arrangement, where figures, trees, and buildings coexist in quiet harmony.

The palette is warm and nuanced, featuring soft creams, sandy beiges, pale blues, and blush tones, punctuated by deeper earthy browns, rust reds, olive greens, and muted teals. These contrasting yet harmonious colours lend the work both warmth and depth, while maintaining a light, airy atmosphere.

Confident, visible brushstrokes define the surface, with areas of loose, gestural paint layered against more opaque, block-like applications. Subtle scraping and overlaps reveal underlayers of colour, adding texture and movement. The painterly approach enhances the sense of spontaneity and modernist freedom characteristic of mid-century works.

This oil on board is housed in a well-suited wood frame with an inner gilt window. The painting is in very good vintage condition. There is a slight unevenness to the board but this is purely structural and does not affect the stability or visual impact of the artwork.

Size: 57.5 x 70 cm (including frame)

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At the Counter

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A large and compelling 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 scene captures three stylised figures possibly engaged in an exchange at the checkout – a familiar ritual rendered with striking simplicity and emotional weight.

The central figure, dressed in black, appears to be a shopper in mid-transaction, while the figure in pale blue behind the counter suggests a cashier. A third, more ambiguously defined figure stands nearby, perhaps another customer or a child. The figures are abstracted, skilfully reduced to essential shapes.

Thick impasto brushstrokes and rich textural layering give the work a tactile presence. The palette is earthy and architectural – orange, muted greens, brick reds, and cool greys – punctuated by flashes of white, lemon yellow, and cobalt blue, adding moments of vibrancy to the otherwise grounded tones.

The composition is rhythmic and architectural, with geometric planes converging to form an abstracted treatment of space and perspective. The flattened forms and overlapping fields of colour speak to the artist’s modernist sensibility — elevating the ordinary to the iconic.

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

Size: 86.5 x 71.5 cm (including frame)

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Bath Time

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A mid-century modernist style figurative painting that depicts a nude female figure by a bathtub, executed in oil onto canvas.

The subject is captured from the back, partially turned, evoking an intimate moment. Her posture suggests relaxation, and the towel she holds adds a subtle narrative, hinting at either preparation for or completion of bathing.

Modernist in its ethos with abstract qualities, there is a focus on the interaction between colour and form as opposed to realistic details. Through the use of a restrained palette and expressive brushwork, the artist has skilfully deconstructed the subject and background into simplified planes and shapes.

The colour palette is cool and harmonious, dominated by shades of blues, white and peach. These colours establish a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

The brushwork is loose and painterly, with visible strokes that emphasise light texture and movement. The background is rendered in an abstract manner, with vertical strokes wonderfully blending into one another.

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

Size: 35.5 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Harvest Under the Canopy

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A rich and striking striking mid-century modernist figurative landscape composition, painted in oil and gouache by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

A group of figures is gathered beneath a grove of robust, twisting trees – likely harvesters at rest or mid-task, surrounded by produce and market crates. The scene hums with life, captured in abstracted yet recognisable forms. Deep blues, earthy reds, browns, and forest greens dominate the palette, contrasted with striking patches of orange and golden yellow that suggest dappled sunlight filtering through foliage.

Painted in a bold, modernist style, the figures and environment are rendered with broad, expressive brushstrokes and geometric abstraction. The trees form powerful vertical rhythms while the figures, draped in rich fabrics, add weight and grounded intimacy to the scene. The brushwork is confident and gestural, emphasising mass and movement rather than realistic detail – imbuing the painting with a sense of warmth.

This oil and gouache on paper has been mounted onto board, and is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner gilt window. There is a tiny bit of craquelure present in the middle tree but the paint layer is stable, and the painting is in good vintage condition overall.

Size: 62.5 x 75 cm (including frame)

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Mediterranean Rooftops

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A mid-century painting that captures the sunlit charm of a coastal Mediterranean village, where whitewashed houses rise in layered planes against the calm backdrop of the sea, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1968.

The subject matter focuses on architectural forms – flat rooftops, arched facades, and shaded recesses – simplified into interlocking blocks of light and shadow. A few dark accents of trees break the uniformity of white, grounding the composition with contrast.

Painted in a modernist style, the work emphasizes structure and atmosphere over detail, with an almost abstract quality to the geometry of the buildings. The palette is restrained, dominated by soft whites, pale greys, and cool sky blues, punctuated by deep green-blacks that suggest foliage.

The brushstrokes are broad, fluid, and confident, applied in sweeping motions that suggest light glancing across plaster walls. Layers of paint overlap loosely, creating a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, while still retaining a balance of form and rhythm. The overall effect is serene yet dynamic – an evocative study of place through shape, tone, and atmosphere.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary gilt frame. There is a small indentation to the canvas on the top half, otherwise the painting is in good vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs.

Size: 49 x 56 cm (including frame)

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Moonrise with Yellow Cup

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A quiet and introspective mid-century modernist figurative 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.

A solitary figure stands silhouetted against a dusky ochre sky, bathed in the stillness of twilight. A full, pale moon hangs suspended in the background, casting a quiet presence over a geometric urban landscape rendered in rich, earthen browns and shadowy forms.

The central figure, wears a softly patterned yellow garment that glows against the muted backdrop. Her jet-black hair is stark and angular, echoing the blocky architecture behind her. A small yellow cup, almost symbolic, rests at the bottom edge – a tender detail that anchors the composition with quiet intimacy.

Executed in a restrained palette of warm browns, creams, ochres, and charcoal, the painting features smooth, matte brushwork and soft, flat colour fields, characteristic of post-war European modernism. The artist’s style is contemplative and distilled, evoking introspection and a serene, poetic stillness.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited silver frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 54.5 x 62.5 cm (including frame)

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Picnic Under the Pines

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A mid-century figurative painting that captures a lively outdoor gathering beneath two abstracted pine trees, rendered in bold, expressive forms, and painted in oil onto board by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

At the center of the composition, a group of stylised figures sits together on what appears to be a picnic blanket, sharing a meal or conversation. Their forms are simplified yet evocative, outlined with fluid, gestural lines that emphasise connection and warmth.

Executed in a semi-abstract style, the painting merges figuration with vivid blocks of colour and dynamic compositional geometry. The palette features warm orange, deep forest greens, and rich reds, offset by cool blues and white negative space that lends the work a breezy openness. The brushwork is broad and textured, revealing the artist’s confident hand and intuitive layering of paint.

The overall effect is one of spontaneous joy and sunlit nostalgia—an ode to communal leisure in nature, filtered through the lens of modernist abstraction.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in execllent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.

Size: 54 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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Seated in Stillness

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An evocative modernist abstract painting that captures a contemplative figure rendered in bold, gestural strokes, painted in mixed media and dated 1973.

The subject is positioned frontally, seated against a patchwork of abstracted colour fields that imply an interior setting. A vivid orange dominates the figure’s body, outlined with raw yellow and offset by angular shadows in brown, crimson, and white. A striking cobalt blue cloth or object at the figure’s feet anchors the composition with a surprising burst of contrast.

Executed in a distinctly modernist style, the work fuses figurative expression with abstraction. The brushwork is confident and layered, with rough, visible strokes and a painterly energy that emphasises emotional form over anatomical precision. The background moves from a cool, washed green to blocks of saturated red and earthy brown, creating tension and spatial ambiguity.

Overall, the painting presents a powerful study in isolation, colour, and raw human presence.

This mixed media on card is presented within a white mount and a gilt frame, and is glazed (there is a layer of glass between the frame and the painting to ensure its longevity). The painting has some craquelure present, but its overall condition is stable as it is framed behind glass.

Size: 63.5 x 55 cm (including frame)

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The Little Readers

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A charming mid-century figurative painting that depicts two seated children captured in a quiet, introspective moment, executed in oil onto board.

Positioned side by side, the pair are rendered with simplified features and slightly elongated forms, creating a tender sense of stillness and emotional connection. One child gently holds an open book across their lap, while the other sits patiently nearby, their expressions subdued and thoughtful.

Painted in an expressive modernist style, the composition leans into mood and character rather than realism. The artist uses soft distortions, minimal facial detailing, and loose outlines to evoke innocence and vulnerability. The muted palette of smoky greys, earthy browns, charcoal tones, dusty rose, olive green and touches of brown contributes to the painting’s gentle, nostalgic atmosphere.

The brushwork is textured and gestural, with layered strokes and areas of dry-brushed paint adding depth and movement across the surface. The children’s clothing is suggested through confident, painterly marks, while the softly blended background allows the figures to quietly emerge from the composition.

This oil on board is presented in a wood frame with a softly textured silvered finish that beautifully complements the muted tones of the artwork The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some slight paint losses, but this is consistent with age and does not detract from its overall appearance.

Size: 38.5 x 29 cm (including frame)

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Two at Play

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A brilliantly executed mid-century modernist abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas by the established 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.

This charming painting captures a quiet, intimate moment between two children, absorbed in a shared task. One stands steady while the other bends slightly forward, both focused on lifting or holding a soft, ambiguous form between them – perhaps a cushion, or an object of play. Their faceless forms heighten the universality of the scene, allowing the viewer to project their own memories of childhood connection and curiosity.

Rendered in a distinctly modernist style, the composition is pared back to essential shapes and gestures. The figures are outlined through simplified silhouettes, with an intentional absence of facial detail that shifts emphasis to posture and interaction. The background dissolves into abstract patches of colour, suggesting an environment rather than defining it – echoing influences of mid-century European modernism with a playful, almost childlike sensibility.

The palette is fresh and uplifting, dominated by soft greens, turquoise blues, and warm earthy tones. The contrast between the cool, airy background and the warmer clothing of the figures creates a gentle visual rhythm. Subtle, irregular streaks and patches of colour are scattered across the surface, adding movement and a sense of spontaneity.

Brushstrokes are confident yet unrefined, applied in flat, matte blocks with visible texture from the canvas beneath. There is a rawness to the application – edges are imperfect, transitions are abrupt – which lends the piece its authenticity and expressive charm. The painting feels both deliberate and instinctive, embodying the spirit of mid-century abstraction where form, colour, and emotion take precedence over realism.

This oil on canvas is presented in a frame that features a slim profile with a soft, brushed gold finish. The painting is in good vintage condition overall: there are some marks present on the surface of the painting. There is also a very small dent to the top right edge, along with scuffing to the frame.

Size: 83 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Circle of Light

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An endearing and uplifting mid-century figurative landscape that captures a moment of shared presence, as a group of simplified figures stand hand-in-hand and appear to be dancing in a circular formation, executed in oil onto board.

At the centre, a vivid burst of yellow – suggestive of sheaves of wheat or a glowing harvest bundle – anchors the composition, radiating warmth. Above, small birds in flight animate the sky, adding a sense of movement and freedom.

Rendered in a distinctly modernist, almost naïve style, the figures are intentionally reduced to essential forms. The colour palette is bold and expressive: saturated yellows and greens dominate the foreground, conveying warmth and vitality, while deep blues and teals in the sky and garments provide a cooling counterbalance. Subtle pink tones for the faces introduce a human softness, gently breaking the graphic simplicity.

Brushwork is loose and confident, with visible, sweeping strokes that give the painting a tactile, almost rhythmic quality. The layering of paint – particularly in the sky and fields – adds depth and movement, while the central yellow form is applied more thickly, enhancing its visual prominence.

This oil on board is presented in a complementary warm, natural wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 63 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Duo

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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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Silver Moon Folktale

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This 1970s textile artwork is a captivating handwoven tapestry that merges myth, fantasy, and modern abstraction into a richly coloured composition typical of Scandinavian textile art from the era.

At its centre stands a regal female figure — possibly a queen or an ethereal spirit — distinguished by her long flowing blue gown, slender form, and small golden crown. Her dark hair and serene, pale face draw the eye immediately, creating a striking focal point amidst the surrounding geometry of colour. She appears to stand on a circular stage or pedestal, her form tapering elegantly as it rises, evoking both poise and stillness.

Above her, a luminous sphere — perhaps a moon or an orb of light — glows softly, while behind her, a tapestry of vertical colour blocks in purples, blues, and greens forms an abstract forest or curtain-like backdrop. The angular, overlapping shapes lend the piece a rhythmic sense of movement and depth, as if the scene is unfolding in a dreamlike theatre.

The palette — a harmony of cool blues, violets, teals, and greens — creates a mystical, nocturnal atmosphere, enhanced by the softness of the woven texture. Mounted on a light linen backing, the work feels both structured and ethereal.

This tapestry beautifully embodies the 1970s Nordic modernist aesthetic — combining storytelling and symbolism with bold design and craftsmanship. The result is an enchanting, almost fairy-tale-like image that feels timeless, mysterious, and quietly majestic.

This vintage tapestry remains in very good condition. It is mounted onto fabric lined board, and is ready to hang. The needlepoint is very slightly irregular, which is typical for handmade or traditionally textile pieces, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Size: 33.5 x 27 cm

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Autumn Meadow

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An energetic mid-century composition that captures a serene autumnal landscape with a bold, expressive hand, executed in oil onto board.

In the foreground, a textured grey-and-moss-green boulder anchors the scene beside the slender trunk of a tree, its bark rendered in rich browns and greens. Beyond, a sweep of pale golden grass opens into a stand of trees, their foliage glowing in autumnal shades, set against the deep forest green of distant conifers. The sky above is a tapestry of soft sage and buttery yellows, painted in horizontal strokes that evoke a gentle, crisp light.

Executed in a post-impressionist style, the artist has used thick, confident brushstrokes laid in distinct, visible blocks of colour, giving the scene a rhythmic energy and tactile depth. The harmonious yet vibrant palette conveys both the warmth of early autumn and the cool undertones of the season’s approach.

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

Size: 61 x 70 cm (including frame)

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Abstracted Presence

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A striking mid-century modernist abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas by the established 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 loosely defined human form, distilled into bold, expressive shapes. The figure emerges through a careful balance of abstraction and suggestion – its head and torso implied through layered blocks rather than precise lines, inviting the viewer to interpret posture and presence rather than fixed identity.

The composition is anchored by a warm, radiant palette. Rich browns and golden yellows dominate the background, evoking warmth and light, while deep charcoal and inky black forms carve out the silhouette. Soft passages of cream and off-white sweep across the figure, creating contrast and a sense of movement. A muted blush and earthy rose tone subtly punctuate the composition, adding depth and a quiet emotional resonance.

The brushwork is confident and gestural, with visible strokes that vary from broad, matte swathes to more textured, layered applications. Some areas reveal dry-brush techniques, allowing the underlayers to breathe through, while others are more densely applied, giving weight and structure. The interplay between rough and refined surfaces enhances the tactile quality of the piece.

This oil on canvas is presented in a frame that features a slim profile with a soft, brushed gold finish. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there are some scuffs to the corners of the frame.

Size: 84 x 63.5 cm (including frame)

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Montage

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A unique elongated and narrow semi-abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

Reminiscent of a film strip or photo montage, the painting has been divided into half. The artwork features a semi-abstract figure of a woman depicted twice, once in the top half and again in the bottom half, standing in a similar pose.

The top half of the painting presents the woman amidst lighter shades, creating a subtle yet noticeable contrast with the lower half where slightly darker shades prevail. Between the two renditions of the female figure, a beige colour block acts as a divider, enhancing the montage-like effect.

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

Size: 101.5 x 33 cm (including frame)

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Portrait of a Troubled Soul

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This mid-century expressive and emotive oil portrait delves into the depths of the human psyche with an intriguing depiction of a male figure in a brown shirt.

The face of the figure appears slightly distorted, contributing to an atmosphere of unease and ambiguity. Through the semi-abstract portrayal, the artist captures the complex and often contradictory nature of human emotions and thoughts.

The painting’s expressive brushwork is forceful and emotive, adding layers of intensity to the composition. Reminiscent of the works of Irish-born British figurative painter Francis Bacon (1909-1992), the piece explores themes of inner turmoil.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has light craquelure at its top right section but the paint layer is stable. The frame edges have some losses but this is in keeping with its overall distressed vintage style.

Size: 65.5 x 54 cm (including frame)

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Seaside Passage

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A striking modernist style coastal landscape with figure oil painting, by Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The painting presents a solitary figure walking through an archway toward a sunlit terrace overlooking the sea. The composition is rendered in bold, flattened planes of colour – sand, blue, soft cream, and oceanic blue – evoking both architectural space and emotional stillness.

The artist has used a minimalist palette and simplified forms to reduce the scene to its essential elements, allowing light and shadow to define the narrative. Brushstrokes are broad and deliberate, with slight texture in the ground planes suggesting the warmth of a Mediterranean setting. This evocative work captures a fleeting, almost cinematic moment of solitude and transition.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs at its corners.

Size: 40 x 48 cm (including frame)

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Woman in Repose

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A small yet very impactful mid century abstract figurative oil composition, 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.

The painting captures the delicate stillness of a seated female figure through a haze of muted earth tones and gestural brushwork. The composition is softened by a palette of dark green, cream, dusty rose, black, and pale blue, evoking a dreamlike ambiance.

The figure, loosely rendered, appears to be draped in a light dress, reclining against an abstracted backdrop that hints at foliage or stone. The artist has used confident, impressionistic strokes to blur the boundaries between subject and setting, allowing light and shadow to dissolve form. The painter’s technique embraces abstraction, with layered brushwork and softened edges creating an evocative play between motion and stillness.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wide profile gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some very minor scuffs to the frame, but it is in very good condition overall.

Size: 36 x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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Garden by the Water

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A small yet very effective charming landscape painting that captures a quiet outdoor terrace set against the gentle shimmer of a lakeside horizon, executed in oil onto board and dated 1981.

At the centre, a white table and chairs sit bathed in warm afternoon light, their forms softened and abstracted by expressive painterly strokes. Surrounding them, lush trees and shrubs frame the scene, creating a sense of intimate seclusion with just a glimpse of the expansive water beyond.

The composition blends representational elements with looser, gestural abstraction. The palette is harmonious and atmospheric – cool blues and greys of the sky and water contrast beautifully with the earthy greens and muted browns of the foliage and ground. Thick impasto brushstrokes bring exceptional texture and movement to the surface, particularly in the foliage where the paint is applied in layered, energetic swirls. The terrace furniture is rendered with creamy whites and pale yellows, catching the light and adding a striking focal point within the natural setting.

Overall, this is a wonderfully evocative piece: capturing the tranquillity of a sunlit moment outdoors, conveyed through confident colour work and richly tactile brushwork.

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

Size: 28.5 x 33 cm (including frame)

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Seaside Bench

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A small yet very striking mid-century modern figurative landscape oil painting by Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The composition depicts a couple seated side by side on a bench overlooking a coastal landscape. Positioned in the foreground, the two figures sit quietly together, their bodies angled slightly toward the open horizon where the sea stretches out beneath a pale blue sky. Behind them, rolling green hills and foliage frame the scene, while sandy brown paths and coastal terrain lead the eye toward the calm water in the distance. The composition captures a quiet moment of companionship and reflection within a tranquil seaside setting.

Rendered in an expressive style, the figures are simplified and loosely defined, with minimal facial detail. Their posture and colour carry the emotional tone of the scene rather than strict realism. The landscape itself is composed of bold, abstracted forms – rounded foliage, blocks of hillside colour, and horizontal bands of sea and sky – creating a balanced yet spontaneous composition.

The palette is rich yet harmonious. Deep forest greens shape the surrounding landscape, contrasted by warm sand of the coastal ground. The sea appears in calm bands of muted blue beneath a soft, open sky. The seated figures provide visual contrast: one dressed in a light, almost luminous light blue garment, the other in deeper navy and teal tones that subtly echo the colours of the ocean behind them.

Brushstrokes are broad and confident, applied with visible painterly energy. Thick, expressive strokes define the foliage and figures, while flatter passages of colour describe the sea and sky, creating a pleasing interplay between texture and calm space. The slightly rough, gestural application gives the painting vitality and movement.

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

Size: 27 x 35 cm (including frame)

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Street After Rain

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An expressive and atmospheric mid-century modernist street scene composition that captures a moment just after rainfall, executed in oil onto board.

Three figures move through the softened and glistening pathway. Modest cottages with dark, pitched roofs line the street, and a tall chimney rises centrally, anchoring the composition. The reflections in the wet ground lend a sense of stillness and introspection, as if time has slowed in the hush following rain.

Executed in a loose, expressive style, the painting embraces painterly spontaneity over fine detail. The figures are rendered with minimal definition, almost silhouetted. The composition is built through gestural marks and layered textures, with visible brushstrokes adding movement and atmosphere throughout.

The colour palette is beautifully muted yet warm – earthy ochres, soft greys, and creamy whites dominate, punctuated by deeper browns and charcoals. Subtle hints of pale green and blush tones emerge within the reflections, enriching the surface with quiet complexity. The brushwork is confident, and with textured areas contrasting against thinner, more fluid passages, particularly in the reflective ground where strokes blend and dissolve into one another.

This oil on board is housed a well-suited painted wood frame that has an inner cream border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs present.

Size: 56.5 x 47 cm (including frame)

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The Matador’s Moment

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A striking mid-century figurative painting that captures a matador poised mid-stance, exuding quiet confidence and theatrical presence, and executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

The figure stands firmly with hands on hips, one leg slightly forward, as if caught in a moment between movement and stillness. The iconic red muleta drapes boldly to one side, immediately anchoring the composition and evoking the drama of the bullring. The background is minimal and abstracted, allowing the viewer’s attention to remain entirely on the commanding silhouette and gesture of the subject.

Executed in an expressive style, the figure is rendered with abstraction and reduction rather than fine detail. The anatomy is simplified into angular, geometric forms, lending the composition a sculptural quality. There is a strong emphasis on form, posture, and mood over realism.

The palette is warm and earthy, dominated by browns and burnt oranges. These tones are contrasted with deep blacks and punctuated by flashes of vivid red in the cape, which serves as the focal point. Highlights of yellow and white are applied sparingly but effectively, creating a sense of light catching on the costume and adding depth to the otherwise flattened space. The background’s muted light shade further enhances the intensity of the foreground colours.

The brushwork is energetic and textural, with visible, layered strokes that add movement and vitality to the piece. Dry-brush techniques and scraped applications create a sense of abrasion and depth, particularly across the matador’s jacket where flecks of yellow and white suggest embroidery and light reflection. The paint appears deliberately worked and reworked, giving the surface a tactile, almost weathered quality that enhances its expressive character.

This oil on board is housed in a gilt frame which features gently stepped mouldings that create depth without overwhelming the artwork. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 40.5 x 22 cm (including frame)

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Balloons in the Park

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An enchanting mid-century modern painting that captures a lively moment in a city park, centred around a figure holding a magnificent cluster of colourful balloons, executed in oil onto canvas.

Several figures gather along the pathway beneath tall trees, creating a gentle sense of movement and everyday life within the urban setting. A warm-toned brick building rises in the background, grounding the scene in a quiet city square.

The composition is dominated by the striking bouquet of balloons at the centre, painted in lively tones of red, coral, orange, yellow, and soft pink. These bright colours stand in beautiful contrast to the deeper greens of the surrounding foliage and the earthy browns and greys of the park landscape.

The painting features thick impasto and expressive brushwork. The foliage is built with bold textured strokes, while the balloons are formed from rounded dabs of paint that give them a lively, almost sculptural presence. The figures are rendered loosely, allowing the colour and atmosphere of the scene to take focus.

The result is a warm and nostalgic composition that celebrates a simple moment of joy where children and passers-by are drawn to a burst of colour in the heart of the park.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame finished in a deep forest green. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 37.5 x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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Cubist Picnic

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A striking painting that presents a lively outdoor dining scene interpreted through a playful Cubist lens, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1986.

Fragmented figures and objects – plates, cutlery, food, and bottles -are reassembled into a bold, geometric composition. Faces, limbs, and tableware overlap in dynamic angles, giving the impression of multiple perspectives unfolding simultaneously.

The palette is vibrant and saturated. Sharp contrasts of colour planes create rhythm and movement across the canvas, while the artist uses flat, angular brushstrokes to emphasise form over realism. Details like a patterned dish of food, a bottle of salt, and stylised trees in the background contribute to the sense of narrative within abstraction.

Executed in a flattened, semi-abstract style characteristic of Cubist and post-Cubist traditions, the work balances playful energy with structural harmony.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has a mark on its right side but this does not affect its overall attractiveness, and the frame has some small scuffs present.

Size: 71 x 64.5 cm (including frame)

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