Portraits – Page 4 – The Discerning Palette

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Golden Drift

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A serene and atmospheric abstract landscape that captures the quiet poetry of an open horizon rendered through expressive texture and colour, executed in oil onto board and dated 1994.

The composition is anchored by a band of deep browns, charcoals and soft whites that suggest distant landforms or shifting terrain, while the foreground dissolves into warm ochres, honeyed yellows and sandy neutrals. Above, a vast expanse of pale sky – softly blended in tones of white, cream and frosted blue evokes a sense of calm, openness, and gentle movement.

Executed in an abstract, modernist style, the painting relies on suggestion rather than literal detail. Broad, confident brushstrokes move horizontally across the canvas, creating a sense of depth and natural flow. Areas of impasto add tactile richness, with strokes layered and textured to mimic geological or weather-worn surfaces. The overall effect is both soothing and energetic, a landscape distilled to its essential mood and rhythm.

This oil on board is presented in a complementary silver wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffs present.

Size: 42 x 42 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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Morning at the Window

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A expressive mid-century interior scene that captures a solitary figure standing beside an open window, absorbed in a moment of reflection, executed in oil onto board.

Beyond the window, the simple geometry of a neighbouring house roof cuts against a pale blue sky, while within the room a potted geranium and draped linens lend warmth and domestic intimacy. The composition balances interior and exterior worlds, creating a contemplative atmosphere that feels personal.

Executed in a distinctly modernist manner, the painting demonstrates the restrained sensibilities of mid-century art. Forms are simplified and gently abstracted, with the figure rendered through broad planes of colour rather than detailed modelling. The artist places emphasis on mood and structure, allowing light, shape, and spatial relationships to convey emotion.

The palette is soft and muted, comprising dusty greens, pale greys, warm creams, and chalky whites, punctuated by the rich terracotta reds of the flowers and the deep brown roofline outside. Subtle passages of pale blue sky bring freshness to the composition, while delicate pink undertones soften the interior light.

Brushwork is confident yet sensitive, with visible painterly strokes lending texture and movement across the surface. Layers of paint are applied loosely, creating an appealing interplay between solidity and atmosphere.

This oil on board is presented in an attractive gilt frame with a wide linen-covered mount and an inner white slip. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 55.5 x 47.5 cm (including frame)

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Presence in Blue

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A mid-century figurative interior that presents a poised, contemplative woman in blue, seated within a softly structured domestic space, executed in oil onto canvas.

The figure sits slightly angled yet grounded, her form simplified and solid, conveying both stillness and quiet introspection. To her side, a table holds a warm-toned ceramic vessel, anchoring the composition and balancing the human presence with an object of everyday life. The checkered floor beneath introduces a subtle rhythm, guiding the eye through the composition while reinforcing the interior setting.

The style is distinctly mid-century modern, leaning toward a restrained, semi-abstract figuration. The artist reduces the figure and surroundings into flattened planes and geometric blocks, prioritising mood and structure over detail.

The colour palette is beautifully muted yet expressive -cool, dusty blues dominate the figure’s dress, contrasted with terracottas, and soft yellows in the background and still life elements. These tonal contrasts create a quiet dialogue between warmth and coolness, light and shadow.

Brushstrokes are confident and painterly, applied in broad, visible sweeps that give the work texture and life. Edges are softened rather than sharply defined, allowing forms to blend subtly into one another. The handling of paint feels intuitive and unforced, with areas of thicker application adding depth, particularly in the darker passages and along the patterned floor.

This oil on canvas is present in a beautiful wood frame with warm, natural wood grain and an inner linen lining. Both the painting and the frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 75 x 55 cm (including frame)

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Seated in Thought

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An expressive modernist style figurative oil painting that presents a contemplative and poised seated figure, rendered with bold, confident brushwork, and executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1978.

The subject, dressed in a muted green top, cropped blue trousers, and accented with a pale pink scarf, sits on a red-cushioned wooden chair. Their head is turned slightly to the side, the facial features left abstract, allowing posture and colour to convey mood.

The composition is set against a dynamic backdrop of vertical strokes in varying shades of blues and orange, creating a sense of depth and vibrancy. The artist has used thick, visible brushstrokes, lending the work a tactile quality and an impressionistic immediacy. The palette balances earthy neutrals with cooler blues and greens, punctuated by warmer reds and orange, creating both harmony and contrast.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has a small loss to its top right corner.

Size: 72 x 53 cm (including frame)

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The Matador’s Pause

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An emotive mid-century oil painting that captures a fleeting moment within the drama of the bullring, 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.

A matador stands poised before a powerful black bull, his red cape sweeping across the arena floor. Beyond the central encounter, spectators and figures dissolve into soft, indistinct forms, reinforcing the sense of movement, tension, and spectacle.

Executed in a painterly modernist style, the composition is pared back to its essential elements. Rather than focusing on precise detail, the artist conveys atmosphere and emotion through simplified forms, bold colour relationships, and confident gestural mark-making. The scene feels both immediate and timeless, balancing the intensity of the confrontation with an almost dreamlike sense of distance.

The palette is warm and sun-drenched, dominated by golden yellows, sandy ochres, muted taupes, and flashes of vivid crimson. The deep black of the bull provides a dramatic counterpoint to the brightness of the arena, while subtle touches of cream, peach, and grey soften the background and create depth.

Brushwork is loose and expressive throughout. Broad, visible strokes build the arena and sky, while quick, energetic applications of paint define the figures and movement of the cape. Areas of impasto add texture and vitality to the surface, allowing the painting’s physicality to contribute to its sense of drama and spontaneity.

This oil on board is presented in a complementary champagne toned wood frame with an inner linen lining. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 31 x 47 cm (including frame)

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Afternoon Lesson

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A large and outstanding mid-century modernist abstract figurative composition in oil, 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 painting captures a tender moment between two figures, likely an adult and a child, engaged in a shared activity – perhaps reading – on a pale yellow surface held between them. The figures are rendered with bold black contour lines and simplified geometric forms, evoking a quiet intimacy and emotional restraint characteristic of modernist abstraction.

The palette is soft yet expressive, with cool mint green and powder blue balanced against pale yellow, white, and black. Textural brushwork adds depth, especially in the background and garment areas, where layers of impasto reveal the artist’s hand. The faceless figures and stylized forms invite universal interpretation, evoking themes of mentorship, learning, and companionship without prescribing a specific narrative.

Executed with a controlled yet expressive brush, this work speaks to the elegance of restraint – where every shape and colour block carries emotional weight.

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

Size: 82 x 70 cm (including frame)

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Between Us

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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 striking painting presents two simplified human forms suspended in a quiet, intimate exchange. One figure stands in soft green clothing, loosely holding a cluster of yellow flowers, while the other sits nearby, turned toward them in a moment that feels conversational. Their faces are intentionally undefined, reduced to smooth, pale planes.

Rendered in a distinctly modernist style, the painting embraces abstraction through flattened forms, pared-back anatomy, and a near-collage approach to composition. The figures are constructed with bold, interlocking shapes, their outlines subtly broken and reassembled with gestural marks that lend a sense of movement and quiet fragmentation.

The palette is dominated by layered greens – ranging from mint and sage to deeper teal – punctuated by fresh accents of lemon yellow, sky blue, and hints of charcoal and white. These colours create a luminous, almost sunlit atmosphere, evoking nature without depicting it literally.

Brushwork is confident: broad, matte planes of colour are interrupted by swift, expressive strokes and linear marks that cut across the surface. These gestural accents introduce rhythm and spontaneity, softening the otherwise graphic structure and adding depth to the composition.

Altogether, the piece captures a fleeting human connection – poised somewhere between stillness and conversation.

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 light marks to the painting, most notably near the face of the figure on the right. The frame shows minor scuffing consistent with age.

Size: 83 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Divided Form

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A compelling mid-century abstract composition that presents a fragmented, almost architectural figure suspended within a carefully balanced geometric space, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Gunnar Johnsson (1917–2007), whose artworks have represented in public collections including the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Sweden, the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, and the Skåne Art Association.

Bisected by a vertical band, the form appears simultaneously concealed and revealed, inviting contemplation of identity, duality, and perception. A solitary circular shape floats to the right, introducing a symbolic counterpoint to the central structure.

Executed in a modernist style, the painting combines abstraction with subtle figurative references. The composition is thoughtfully constructed, relying on simplified forms, strong verticality, and a restrained visual language. The interplay between organic curves and rigid geometry creates a quiet sense of tension and balance.

The palette is earthy and sophisticated, centred around warm chestnut browns, softened by creamy whites, muted olive greens, and passages of charcoal black and bright yellow . A delicate blush tone within the central form adds warmth and depth, while the pale circular motif introduces a gentle luminosity.

Brushwork is understated yet expressive. Thinly applied layers allow the texture of the canvas to remain visible, lending the work a tactile quality. Softly blended transitions contrast with more sharply defined edges, creating a subtle push and pull between solidity and atmosphere. The result is a contemplative and highly refined abstract painting that rewards prolonged viewing.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary slim wood frame, whose warm honey-toned shade complements the earthy palette. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 33 x 46 cm (including frame)

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Folk Flowers

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A beautifully crafted Flemish tapestry artwork, dated 1977.

It is a vibrant and bold floral textile artwork, rich in colour, symmetry, and folk tradition. It showcases a decorative arrangement of three stylised flowers, each distinct in form and bursting with personality.

Set against a deep black background, the colours appear especially vivid and dramatic. The palette includes warm oranges and reds, cool greens and blues, and accents of magenta and white, creating a striking, graphic effect. A zigzag border in pale green and black frames the floral arrangement, enhancing the visual rhythm and echoing traditional textile motifs.

The work is done in a flat-woven tapestry technique, typical of traditional Flemish weaving where imagery is built from coloured yarns rather than painted or embroidered. The design is graphic and pattern-based, with clear outlines and a strong sense of rhythm.

The tapestry is stretched within a wooden frame using visible cord lacing, emphasising its handcrafted nature. The frame is made from smooth, light-toned wood with dowel joints and rounded edges, giving it a rustic, functional elegance that enhances the folk-art feel.

The tapestry and frame is in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 36 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Reclining Figure in Red

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A compelling 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 captures the essence of the human form through a language of bold reduction and tactile surface. A reclining figure emerges from the composition, its contours simplified into rounded, interlocking shapes that suggest the curve of a shoulder, the bend of a hip, and the quiet weight of a resting body. The figure feels both present and elusive – more sensed than precisely defined – inviting the viewer to complete the form through perception.

The style is distinctly modernist, leaning into abstraction while retaining a strong figurative anchor. There is a confident balance between structure and spontaneity: broad planes of colour establish the composition, while energetic, almost impulsive marks disrupt and animate the surface. The artist’s hand is evident throughout, giving the work a raw, expressive immediacy.

The palette is warm and striking, dominated by rich vermilion reds, burnt orange, and deep maroon tones that form a saturated backdrop. Against this, the figure is rendered in creamy, off-white hues, punctuated by flashes of cobalt blue and teal. These cooler accents create visual tension and rhythm, guiding the eye across the composition and adding depth to the otherwise flattened space.

Brushwork is thick and textural, with areas of heavy impasto that catch the light and emphasise the physicality of the paint. Scraped passages and layered strokes contribute to a richly worked surface, where traces of earlier marks remain visible beneath. This layering gives the painting a sense of history and movement, as though the figure has been gradually revealed through successive gestures.

Overall, the piece is a powerful study in form, colour, and material – intimate yet bold, gestural yet composed.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary gilt frame that has a gently stepped profile. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has light scuffs.

Size: 73.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)

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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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The Young Guitarist

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An expressive mid-century figurative painting that captures a young male figure absorbed in the act of playing a guitar, executed in oil onto canvas.

Seated in an intimate interior, the figure is portrayed with his head bowed in concentration, creating a sense of quiet introspection and emotional connection to the music. A loosely rendered artwork hangs behind him, reinforcing the creative atmosphere of the scene.

Executed in an expressive modernist style, the composition balances observation with painterly freedom. The artist simplifies forms and contours, allowing colour and gesture to carry much of the emotional weight. The elongated figure and understated facial features lend the work a poetic, contemplative quality.

The palette is warm and luminous, dominated by soft creams, buttery yellows and pale greens. Rich accents of burnt sienna, browns and a striking crimson tie introduce rhythm and contrast, while the golden guitar becomes the visual focal point of the composition. Delicate lavender and grey passages in the background add depth and subtle complexity.

Brushwork is energetic and confident throughout, with visible, gestural strokes that remain spontaneous and expressive. Broad applications of paint define the figure and guitar, while lighter, sketch-like marks animate the background. The result is a work that feels both immediate and intimate, capturing not only the likeness of the sitter but also the mood and quiet intensity of a musician lost in his craft.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary wood frame with a gilt outer edge and inner slip, Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 87 x 73 cm (including frame)

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What the Mirror Saw

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A quietly arresting figurative painting that captures a fleeting, introspective moment seen through a reflection of a mirror, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.

A solitary figure stands before the mirror, partially obscured by reflection and shadow, dissolving into the textured surface of the paint. The viewer becomes part of the act of looking, drawn into the layered spatial tension between the real and the reflected.

The mirror reveals a richly hued interior behind the subject – a warm orange -toned room with a red chair tucked casually to one side – hinting at the domestic life unfolding just beyond view. The cool white wall outside the mirror’s edge contrasts with the golden glow within, creating a striking division between inner and outer worlds.

Executed in a bold, gestural style, the painting features expressive brushstrokes and texture. The palette balances cool with warmer earthy tones, while the confident abstraction of form imbues the scene with both intimacy and ambiguity.

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

Size: 53 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Where the Sky Deepens

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A soothing and atmospheric large mid-century abstract landscape that distills the essence of an open horizon into a composition of luminous colour and subtle form, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting evokes a vast expanse of land beneath an immense twilight sky, where a few distant structures or trees punctuate the horizon line, lending a quiet sense of scale and solitude.

Rendered with remarkable restraint, the composition balances broad horizontal bands of colour that suggest fields, water, or mist-covered plains. The simplicity of the scene invites contemplation, allowing the viewer to become immersed in its meditative stillness and expansive sense of space.

The palette is both bold and serene. Deep ultramarine and cobalt blues dominate the upper half of the canvas, creating a rich, velvety sky that contrasts beautifully with the luminous greens below. Layers of mint, jade, seafoam, and pale sage blend softly across the landscape, while subtle grey-green passages introduce depth and atmospheric perspective. The resulting effect is dreamlike and almost otherworldly.

Brushwork is fluid and understated, with thinly applied paint and softly blended transitions that create a sense of movement without disrupting the painting’s calm equilibrium. Horizontal sweeps of the brush reinforce the expansive landscape format, while the few dark forms along the horizon are painted with looser, more gestural strokes that provide visual anchors within the composition.

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

Size: 63 x 76.5 cm (including frame)

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Winter Light at Dusk

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An evocative mid-century modernist landscape scene with figure, executed in oil onto canvas.

This painting captures a solitary figure standing before a quiet winter landscape as an orange sun dips low against a muted sky. The composition is distilled into simplified geometric forms: angular rooftops, rounded treetops, and broad planes of snow – creating a serene yet contemplative atmosphere.

Rendered in cool tones of slate blue, charcoal, dove grey and icy white, the palette is beautifully punctuated by the warm, amber glow of the setting sun. The artist has used confident, stylised brushstrokes, outlining forms with inky, expressive lines that lend the scene a graphic clarity. Areas of flat colour are softened by subtle modulation, giving depth to the snowy fields and the silhouetted figure.

The overall effect is both still and cinematic: a quiet winter moment reduced to its essential shapes, colours and mood, with a strong sense of restraint and poetic minimalism.

This oil on canvas is housed in a characterful frame with a grey-wash wood grain finish. The painting in good vintage condition overall – with some marks and warp to the canvas.

Size: 78 x 88.5 cm (including frame)

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A Stitch in Time

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A beautifully expressive mid-century figurative painting that captures a seated figure absorbed in the careful handling of a piece of white fabric, executed in oil onto

With her head bowed and hands engaged in her work, the figure appears to be sewing, or embroidering, capturing a timeless domestic moment of focus and quiet concentration.

Rendered in a loose, painterly modernist style, the composition balances representation with abstraction. The artist reduces details to confident blocks of colour and energetic brushwork, allowing gesture and mood to take precedence over precise realism. The figure emerges from a largely neutral background, creating a sense of intimacy and drawing the viewer into the quiet rhythm of the activity.

The palette is dominated by soft whites, cool greys, and pale blues, enlivened by vivid passages of crimson, ochre, olive green, and black within the figure’s clothing. These vibrant accents introduce movement and visual interest while maintaining the work’s overall harmony.

Brushstrokes are bold and expressive, ranging from thick impasto applications to quick, sketch-like marks. Layers of broken colour and energetic brushwork create a richly textured surface, lending the painting a sense of immediacy and human warmth. The result is a compelling portrayal of everyday life, elevated through the artist’s sensitive handling of form, colour, and gesture.

This oil on canvas is presented in a refined light linen-lined frame with a slim dark wood outer edge. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing.

Size: 78 x 62 cm (including frame)

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Garden Celebration

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A charming modernist figurative landscape painting that captures a leisurely outdoor gathering rendered abstractly with an almost dreamlike simplicity, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1971.

Small groups of figures drift through a soft green parkland, framed by loosely painted trees and two tables dressed in pale cloths, each topped with delicately decorated cakes. The scene feels both celebratory and intimate – a fleeting social moment distilled into colour, gesture, and atmosphere.

Executed in a naïve modernist style, the composition embraces spontaneity and abstraction over fine detail. The figures are reduced to simplified silhouettes and expressive blocks of colour, allowing the painting’s mood and rhythm to take precedence. Thick, textural brushstrokes give the work a tactile quality, with heavily layered whites and soft blush pinks contrasting beautifully against lively greens, deep blacks, and accents of crimson, violet, and sky blue.

The palette is airy and optimistic, dominated by fresh spring greens and creamy whites that evoke sunlight filtering across an open lawn. Loose, energetic mark-making throughout the trees and garments creates movement and visual playfulness, while the intentionally sparse background lends the work a quiet poetic openness.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary slim silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffed areas and minor paint loss, consistent with age.

Size: 36.5 x 42.5 cm (including frame)

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Sunlit Terraces

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A charming painting that captures a clustered arrangement of buildings, their rooftops stepping gently across the composition in a rhythmic, almost conversational way, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1974.

Balconies, chimneys, and terraces overlap in a layered architectural tapestry, while a softly rendered tree in the foreground adds a sense of life and movement. The scene feels intimate and still, suggestive of a warm afternoon where time slows and light lingers.

Executed in a distinctly mid-century modern style, the work leans toward a stylised realism with subtle abstraction. Forms are simplified and slightly geometric, yet retain enough detail to anchor the scene in familiarity. The perspective is intentionally flattened, allowing the buildings to stack decoratively rather than recede deeply into space, giving the composition a pleasing, almost tapestry-like quality.

The colour palette is warm and sun-drenched, dominated by terracotta oranges, sandy beiges, and soft creams, contrasted with muted greys and a cool, textured sky. Pops of turquoise and green in the windows and foliage provide freshness and balance, enlivening the otherwise earthy tones.

Brushstrokes are confident and visible, with a slightly dry, textured application that allows the canvas to breathe through in places. Edges are softly defined rather than sharply outlined, lending the piece a gentle, atmospheric cohesion. The handling of paint – particularly in the sky and foliage – creates a subtle vibrancy, as if the entire scene is lightly shimmering under the sun.

This oil on canvas is presented in a beautiful wood frame finished in a soft, warm cream. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 47.5 x 55.5 cm (including frame)

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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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