Portraits – Page 9 – The Discerning Palette

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Table for Six

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An engaging mid-century modernist composition that reflects the beauty of everyday human interactions, executed in oil onto canvas.

This narrative painting depicts an interior setting where a group of six figures are gathered around a table at a cafe. As the artist has intentionally omitted their facial details, the painting invites curiosity about their relationships and conversations.

The colour palette is rich and uplifting, with a mix of warm tones and greens, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and warmth. The brushstrokes are expressive and loose, infusing the scene with energy.

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

Size: 57.5 x 75.5 cm (including frame)

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Waiting Together

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A very well executed mid century modernist composition, painted in oil onto board.

Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 64 x 55 cm (including frame)

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English Longhorn

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A small and engaging mid-century animal composition painted in a naïve style, executed in oil onto board.

The composition focuses on an English Longhorn bull standing on a light green landscape.

The bull’s body is painted in black and white, displaying the markings of the animal, including a distinctive black cuff around its fore leg. It has the characteristic sweeping horns that curve down to its nose, as well as the white line along its back.

The brushwork is visible, and appears smooth and deliberate, and the colour palette features muted earthy tones.

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

Size: 29 x 24 cm (including frame)

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Forest Ponder

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A brilliantly executed abstract landscape oil composition painted 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.

In this abstracted composition, we can discern a lone figure sitting amidst a forest setting and surrounded by trees.

The scene is bathed in a restrained palette of muted greens, cream, and yellows, creating a soft and gentle atmosphere. The artist employs expressive strokes and small swirls of paint, imbuing the artwork with a sense of movement and dynamism.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wide profiled silver frame with gold tinted borders. Both the painting and frame are in in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 35 x 37 cm (including frame)

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Reading by the Window

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An emotive semi-abstract figurative oil painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2000 on reverse.

The composition captures a figure seated on a chair, engrossed in reading by a window. Against an abstracted blue backdrop, light pours in from the window, casting a luminous glow as well as highlights on the figure.

Semi-abstract in nature, all realistic details have been intentionally left out, focusing our attention instead on colour and brushwork.

The brushwork is characterised by its highly expressive, swift, and unrestrained style, imbuing the painting with a sense of dynamic motion and emotional depth. The colour palette is deliberately limited, predominantly featuring shades of blue with hints of green, yellow, and white, creating a vibrant visual experience.

This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful sage green frame with an inner gold border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 78 x 67 cm (including frame)

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The Painter

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

The artworks depicts a seated figure working at an easel, engaged in the act of painting.

The colour palette is muted, dominated by soft blues, green and grey, and with warmer tones like orange. These colours harmonise wonderfully together and instil a soothing quality to the piece.

The brushwork is dynamic and layered, with loose and broad thick strokes that suggest movement and spontaneity. The layering of colours create a characterful textural quality to the surface.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has some scattered craquelure (which is not easily visible due to the expressive brushwork), but overall the paint layer is stable.

Size: 65 x 49.5 cm (including frame)

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The Pink Umbrella

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A enchanting and vibrant mid-century modernist landscape composition that combines elements of fauvism and abstraction, painted in oil onto board.

The setting appears to be a dreamlike outdoor landscape, where a female figure in a flowing blue dress holding a pink umbrella is the focal point. Within the landscape, we can spot some houses and monuments, as well as a shadowy, ambiguous figure on the left, adding intrigue to the scene.

Exhibiting elements of fauvism, the artist has used bold and vibrant colours to evoke mood and atmosphere. A striking palette of non-naturalistic colours such as the vivid pinks, blues, and yellows, have been used, imbuing the scene with vibrancy.

The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, emphasising energy and movement. Although they appear unrestrained, they are thoughtful and precise.

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

Size: 66 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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Procession

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A brilliantly executed mid-century modernist style figurative composition that presents a masterful interplay of geometric shapes, colour, and texture , painted in oil and dated 1962.

The composition abstractly depicts a procession or ceremonial event, capturing a group of figures moving in unison toward a shared direction.

Drawing inspiration from geometric abstraction and cubist influences, the artist has deconstructed the scene into an intricate, puzzle-like arrangement of interlocking shapes. These geometric forms overlap and intersect, creating a dynamic rhythm and a sense of motion throughout the piece.

The colour palette is both restrained and impactful, dominated by muted warm tones punctuated by vibrant accents of red and subtle hints of black. These contrasts lend depth and dimension to the artwork, enhancing its visual intrigue.

Expressive, textured brushstrokes enrich the surface with tactility and vibrancy while maintaining an overall sense of harmony and balance.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has light craquelure, but the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame corners have some scuffs.

Size: 31 x 38.5 cm (including frame)

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Morning Conversations

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An excellent mid-century semi-abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting presents three figures engaged in an activity while appearing to be in conversation.

The artist has deliberately omitted realistic details, opting for a semi-abstract approach that places emphasis on rich colour and expressive brushwork.

The composition showcases the artist’s masterful ability to confidently apply and layer contrasting shades through the use of short and swift brushstrokes, creating a dynamic interplay that conveys both depth and visual interest.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very complementary wood frame with an inner and outer linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has as scuffing, as well as some wear to its linen border at the corners (as shown).

Size: 62 x 82 cm (including frame)

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Nude in Colour

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A brilliantly executed, large and characterful mid-century abstract nude figurative portrait composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1964.

The painting presents a seated female figure, rendered in expressive brushstrokes. Abstract in nature, the figure has been skilfully deconstructed into blocks of contrasting pastel shades, evoking a harmonious yet fragmented human form. Set against a backdrop of deep blues and greens with hints of earthy browns, the figure contrasts vividly with the surrounding darker tones.

By leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the form of the figure. drawing our attention to her distinct presence.

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

Size: 76.5 x 59 cm (including frame)

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Fragmented Reflection

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A captivating mid-century figurative oil painting, executed in oil onto board.

This semi-abstract composition depicts a side-profiled view of a female figure gazing into a mirror. Instead of her reflection, the mirror displays an abstract array of blocks in contrasting shades against a pink backdrop.

The artist has skilfully layered contrasting muted shades across the surface, and has used a palette knife to reveal underlying hues and add depth and interest to the painting. This technique creates a harmonious blend of colours while introducing an element of texture. This smooth yet textured surface makes the painting visually and tactilely engaging.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary frame with an inner mount. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there are some marks and scuffs to the inner border.

Size: 44 x 31 cm (including frame)

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Fragments of Being

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A striking mid-century abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1964.

A group of figures stand against an abstract, muted backdrop composed of earthy tones such as olive green, brown, blue, and hints of mustard yellow and clay.

The artist has skilfully reduced the figures and background into blocks of contrasting colours that harmonise and overlap, creating a sense of depth.

Bold black outlines emphasise the figures’ silhouettes, yet they seem to blend into the background, suggesting a unity between the human forms and their environment.

Expressive, short brushstrokes give the composition a dynamic, lively energy, as though the scene is constantly shifting, reflecting the interplay of movement and stillness.

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

Size: 75.5 x 81 cm (including frame)

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Matador & Bull

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An emotive painting that captures the dramatic spectacle of a matador and a bull, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1970 on reverse.

The subject matter focuses on the intense interaction between the two figures, with the matador standing confidently in his vibrant red attire and the bull charging forward with energy and strength.

The painting exhibits an impressionistic style, emphasising mood and movement over precise details. The loose, gestural and dynamic brushstrokes lend an expressive quality to the work, drawing attention to the motion and emotion of the scene.

The colour palette is warm and earthy, dominated by shades of red, pink, sand, and black. The red of the matador’s cape contrasts strikingly with the dark tones of the bull, creating a focal point in the composition.

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

Size: 50 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Walk to Town

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A brilliantly executed mid century modernist figure scene, painted in oil onto board by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

In this vivid and richly coloured composition that is brimming with energy, we see a group of three figures walking together in the same direction, and can discern a townscape in the backdrop.

Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the scene have been simplified and abstracted down to painterly and expressive brushstrokes as well as juxtaposing saturated colours. The figures are position against a richly coloured background consisting primarily of yellow shades, and the contrast in tones further enhances the striking colours of the figures.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffs, and paint loss at its left edge as shown in the close up.

Size: 80 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Figures under Moonlight

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A brilliant 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 figures under moonlight. On the left beside a patterned curtain, a harlequin is stylishly dressed in a hat and in checkered clothing. Behind him on the right, is a ballerina in green.

They appear to be on an outdoor stage, and the artist has captured the evening scene in a very elegant manner, using muted tones of blueish greens to capture the moonlit glow.

The artist’s brushstrokes are gentle, soft, and precise, reflecting a careful attention to detail. The overall muted colours create a subdued and mysterious atmosphere.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner gilt window that suits that painting very well. The painting is in very good condition, and the frame has some minor scuffing. but nothing that detracts from the overall appearance of the piece.

Size: 59 x 68 cm (including frame)

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Reader in Green

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A serene and minimalist mid-century figurative portrait, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1962.

The painting captures a portrait of a young girl reclining with a book in hand. Her posture is relaxed, partially lying across a muted beige cloth and green surface, but her facial features are left undefined, leaving an air of mystery. The absence of facial details invites the viewer to focus on her posture and the quiet intimacy of the scene.

A restrained palette of muted greens and soft beiges dominates the palette, evoking a sense of calm and enhancing the contemplative mood. The brushstrokes are soft and deliberate, giving the painting a soothing quality.

The painting is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. There is a very tiny area of paint loss to the figure’s face, as shown in close up. Otherwise it is in very good condition overall.

Size: 58 x 84 cm (including frame)

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Robert

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A confidently executed and emotive mid-century abstract portrait, painted in oil onto canvas.

Abstract in nature, the features of a face have been fragmented and simplified into geometric shapes and blocks of colour, with overlapping planes that distort the natural proportions.

The artist has used a restrained colour palette with shades of yellow, beige, brown, and black. The occasional interplay of black adds structure and contrast.

The brushstrokes are expressive and textured, with a visible, gestural quality that contributes to the painting’s boldness.

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

Size: 35.5 x 24.5 cm (including frame)

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Serene Swim

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A serene mid-century modernist composition, executed in oil onto board 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 figure within a tranquil coastal landscape setting. Standing on a rocky shore with a backdrop of the sea, the figure appears to be gazing out at the water, contemplating taking a dip in the sea.

The colour palette is rich and restrained, consisting of a harmonious mix of forest greens, cool blues, sandy tones, and soft pink hues of the figure. The brushwork is loose and expressive, giving the piece a sense of immediacy and vibrancy.

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

Size: 42 x 34 cm (including frame)

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Carolyn

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A tender and contemplative composition of a nude portrait, painted in oil onto canvas.

The artist explores the delicate presence of a nude female figure with a purple headband, seated on a platform and placed against a light and soft toned backdrop. With her gaze faced slightly downwards, she is unaware of the observer’s presence.

Thin outlines gently define her form and the contours of her body. The use of gentle colours and brushstrokes speaks to the tenderness and serenity within the work.

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

Size: 50 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Espresso

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A modernist style figurative composition, painted in oil onto board.

This composition depicts a male figure seated by a table with a cup of espresso. The figure has been painted in a stylised manner, with his body and limbs elongated in an almost surrealist way, reminiscent of the Modernist painter Amedeo Modigliani. The artist has played with scale and perspective, flattening the image so that figure appears almost to be sitting on top of a downward facing table. This playfulness is also evident in the use of colours as well as the in the figure’s casual pose. There is a lovely balance to this composition, which has been executed in a restrained palette that works effectively.

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

Size: 43 x 36 cm (including frame)

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Golfers

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A brilliantly executed semi-abstract modernist oil composition, painted in 1974 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.

Small yet impactful in its composition, the painting draws our attention to two figures with golf bags, set amidst a sprawling golf course with lush greenery. The artist’s deliberate omission of detailed features encourages viewers to focus on the overall atmospheric ambiance as opposed to their individual characteristics.

Painted in a semi-abstract style, there is a strong focus on expressive and textured brushstrokes, as well as rich colours. The use of painterly and dynamic brushstrokes create a sense of energy and movement throughout the painting, and the clever use of a rich colour palette dominated by various shades of greens and yellow with hints of blue helps to unify the composition and emphasise the beauty and lushness of the natural surroundings.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame with red undertones. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 22.5 x 20.5 cm (including frame)

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Mystical Connection

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An expressive mid-century figurative composition, executed in gouache onto board and dated 1965.

The composition features two elongated figures facing each other, their forms simplified to emphasise symmetry. Both figures are painted in deep shades of red and earthy browns, contrasting with the muted grey and cream background. Above each figure’s head floats a red circular shape.

The colour palette is restrained yet evocative, with earthy reds, blacks, and greys, heightening the emotional resonance of the scene.

The brushwork is expressive, with loose, broad strokes in the background that create texture and movement in the sky, while the figures themselves are painted with more controlled strokes.

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

The painting is presented in a card mount and a wood frame, and is glazed (there is a layer of glass between the frame and the painting to ensure its longevity). The painting is in good vintage condition, and the frame has some marks, commensurate with age.

Size: 81 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Oliver

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A brilliantly executed post impressionist portrait composition, painted in oil onto board.

Skilfully executed in non naturalistic colours, we see a bust of a male figure, painted in a stylised manner, with his features accentuated through the of saturated colour. The artist has used greens, blues and purples in the figure’s face, and added two circles of pink to indicate the cheeks. His nose is marked with a long line of yellow, outlined in red. These bold, thick outlines give the figure its stylised appearance, and adds so much character and playfulness to the portrait.

The painting is housed in a gilt frame that illuminates it beautifully. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 30 x 25 cm (including frame)

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Southern Farmers

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A subdued and soothing mid-century modernist style 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.

Two figures in yellow sombreros punctuate the foreground of the painting. Their slender dark silhouettes contrast slightly against a brown earthy landscape, and we can discern they could be farmers. The surrounding environment behind them portrays white buildings of differing heights, stretching out into the distance under a grey sky.

The artist has used muted blocks of brown, white, and grey. These earthy colours create a subdued atmosphere, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The brushstrokes in the painting are gentle and smooth, creating a sense of calmness throughout the artwork.

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

Size: 41 x 49 cm (including frame)

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Kenneth

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

The painting presents a seated male figure clad in a black shirt, sitting against a striking yet subdued abstract backdrop of red, cream, and muted tones.

The artist has deliberately chosen to omit the facial features of the figure, and there is a strong focus on energetic brushstrokes and colour.

The unrestrained and gestural application of paint enhances the expressive and emotional intensity of the composition.

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

Size: 67 x 56 cm (including frame)

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Knitting at Home

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A mid-century modernist painting that captures a serene and homely moment, executed in oil onto board.

A figure, dressed in a maroon sweater, is seated on a green chair in a cosy home setting, engaged in the task of knitting. Behind the figure is a small flower pot by the window, contributing to the overall warmth and comfort of the interior.

Modernist in ethos, the colours have been applied in blocks of contrasting shades and expressive brushwork. The gentle muted palette — with earthy tones of beige, maroon, and olive — exudes a calming atmosphere and the respective shades harmonise wonderfully together.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner coloured border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor age marks.

Size: 56 x 48 cm (including frame)

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Stillness of Dawn

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An atmospheric and serene mid-century modernist style 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 depicts 2 female figures standing in front of a row of houses, under a moody blue sky at dawn. Thoughtfully revealing only the upper half of the figures’, the figures’ coloured clothing contrasts against the otherwise restrained palette of blue and brown tones, allowing them to stand out as the focal point.

Painted with a modernist ethos, the artist has reconstructed and simplified the forms of the houses down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth.

The artist’s brushstrokes are gentle and precise, reflecting a careful attention to detail and a desire to capture the quiet beauty and stillness of the moment. Intentionally working with a limited colour palette comprising subdued shades, the painting creates a nostalgic and atmospheric ambiance.

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

Size: 41 x 49.5 cm (including frame)

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The Dance

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

Size: 47 x 39 cm (including frame)

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Crowd

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In this mid-century semi-abstract figurative oil composition, a group of six figures walks forward, converging towards each other in the center.

Their forms are simplified, reducing them to black silhouettes with hints of red undertones and their faces glowing in orange. The absence of realistic details lends an enigmatic quality to the piece.

The backdrop, filled with overlaying shades of light yellow over green, as well as warm brown mustard, provides an intriguing rich background, enhancing the striking contrast of the figures.

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

Size: 35 x 47 cm (including frame)

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Cubist Harbour

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A visually striking mid-century modernist composition of a harbour scene, painted in oil onto canvas.

A body of water occupies the middle ground of the canvas. Lining the water are numerous boats, their forms captured in black silhouettes that stand out against the restrained palette of blues and creams. In the foreground, the water’s edge is populated by shadowy figures of people, their silhouettes painted in the same muted black. The background is dominated by blocks of buildings outlined in bold black lines, further emphasising their structured, almost architectural quality.

Masterfully containing elements of geometric abstraction and cubism, the artist has skilfully reconstructed the scene down to geometric shapes in contrasting colours to demonstrate a sense of depth and interest to the painting.

The use of a restrained palette, primarily blues, blacks, with hints of creams, along with the bold outlines and smooth brushstrokes, creates a composition that is both cohesive and dynamic.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. There is a light surface mark at the top right section of the painting, as well as a small area of paint loss at the top edge of the painting, as shown in photos. The frame has some age wear and scuffing.

Size: 52.5 x 102.5 cm (including frame)

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