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  • Portrait in Yellow

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    A large and brilliantly executed modernist figurative oil portrait 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 depicts a silhouette of a female figure in yellow clothing, set against a light coloured background.

    The facial features of the figure have been intentionally left out, focusing our appreciation on the qualities of colour, form, shape and brushstrokes.

    Large swathes of rich and vivid colours have been applied to the canvas, creating areas of impasto where the paint stands proud from the surface. The artist has also wonderfully layered contrasting colours to reveal  great depth within this striking painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a silver frame with linen border. There is some light craquelure to the lower half of the painting, and an area of paint loss along the lower section, as shown in the close ups. However this paint loss is fairly inconspicuous due to the colour blocking style of the piece.  The frame and inner border have some general age wear and marks.

    Size: 87 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • Swinging Acrobats

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    A very striking mid century composition of two acrobats swinging in action, executed in watercolour onto paper.

    Drawing on a distinctly modernist ethos, the artist has skilfully reduced this composition down into shapes and lines using contrasting colour blocks.

    The figures, depicted long and slender with black outlines to highlight their form, are set against a well-coloured background comprising darker shades of teal, pink and grey. Bold and deliberate brushstrokes have been confidently executed, capturing the energy and dynamism of the swinging acrobats.

    This watercolour on paper is housed in a gilt frame with a mount card, and is glazed (there is a layer of glass between the frame and the painting to ensure its longevity). The mount card has very minor age toning present, and otherwise, the painting and frame are in good condition overall. Please note that there is some glare evident in the photographs due to the layer of glass.

    Size: 78 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • The Duo

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    A brilliantly executed and very striking modernist figurative oil painting 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.

    This affectionate portrait depicts a silhouette of a female figure and male figure standing next to each other and holding hands, set against a background with planes of colours that repeat within the figures. The facial features of the figures have been intentionally left out, focusing our attention to the power and beauty of colour.

    Through the use of fine and detailed brushstrokes, the artist has skilfully reconstructed this scene down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to highlight the respective forms.

    The artist outstanding painterly skills is further displayed through the thin outlines around the figures. A range of primary colours create different focal points, encouraging our eyes to move across the picture.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with an inner off white border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs to the upper left corner.

    Size: 68 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • The Spectacle

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    A striking and very impactful mid century scene of a figure with a bull, executed in oil onto board.

    The composition presents a bull and a matador who is waving a red and pink muleta. Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has used the expressive qualities of rich and saturated colour as well as textured brushstrokes to convey the energy of this spectacle.

    This oil on board is housed in a stunning and very unique decorative wide-profile wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 33.5 x 45 cm (including frame)

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  • Country Road

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    A charming and picturesque landscape with a figure, executed in oil and dated 1954.

    A young woman is depicted walking down a narrow country path, with the rolling countryside behind her.

    The artist has selected a lively colour palette, using bold and saturated colours to depict this expansive countryside scene. Bold and urgent brushstrokes, combined with the use of a palette knife, has created areas of impasto, adding a three dimensional texture to the lively painted surface.

    This oil on board is housed in its original mid century light wood frame with an inner linen window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 55 x 47 cm (including frame)

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  • Glance

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    A small and subtle vintage portrait study of a nude, executed in oil onto board.

    A female figure is depicted against a burgundy coloured background, with her back facing us. We are only able to get a glimpse of the upper half of her body, and with her gaze turned away, her face is not visible to the viewer.

    This classic oil portrait features painterly brushstrokes that leave a lovely light textural quality to the piece. The artist has also used a soft and muted colour palette that reflects the tender mood of the setting.

    This oil on board is housed in beautiful wood frame with visible grain, and with an inner silver window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 39.5. x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Man in Blue

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    A pensive and thoughtful mid century portrait in oil, painted in an expressionist style. Depicted in this piece is a seated faceless figure, whose details have been intentionally left out. There is no sense of when or where, and the colour palette is very restrained, adding to the timelessness of the piece.

    The painting is housed in a lovely champagne frame with an inner light grey slip. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 55 x 40 cm (including frame)

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  • The Red Chair

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    A brilliantly executed mid century modernist nude composition, painted in oil onto board.

    This nude figure study depicts a female figure seated on a chair, with one arm casually resting round the back of it. Painted in an expressionist manner, this well balanced composition features distinct, painterly brushstrokes, and a focus on colour and form.  The artist has left out facial details, choosing instead to pay attention to line, form, shape and colour.

    There is a timeless quality to this painting that would make it a wonderful addition to any interior.

    It is housed in a stunning wide profile wood frame with an inner gilt border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 71 x 62 cm (including frame)

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  • All Dressed Up

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    This oil on canvas board is housed in a white wood frame. The painting has minor surface marks to lower right section, as shown in the images, and the frame has some marks and wear, also show in close ups.

    Size: 69 x 80 cm (including frame)

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  • Encounter

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    This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning silver frame with an inner linen lining. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor areas of scuff.

    Size:  49 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • Family

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    A modernist oil on canvas depicting a family on a walk, painted in 1980.

    Painted with a typically modernist ethos, all realistic details have been condensed down into flat planes of colour that give the illusion of three dimensionality. Featuring elements of cubism, the artist has used blocks of colour that have been outlined distinctly to create this unique composition. We are still able to discern a group of figures (2 adults and three children) walking along a what appears to be a coastal landscape. The artist’s skilful use of formal elements such as colour, shape and line enable us to make sense of this scene despite the elimination of all realistic details. The way in which the artist has applied the layers of paint has created textured impasto, adding further depth to the composition.

    This oil painting is housed in its original gilt frame which complements it wonderfully. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 59.5 x 70.5cm (including frame)

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  • Four Figures

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    A small and very striking mid century composition, executed in oil onto board.

    Painted in an abstract manner, we can discern what appears to be four well-dressed figures against a coloured backdrop. All realistic details have been omitted, drawing our attention instead to painterly elements such as brushstroke, colour and texture.

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

    The painting is housed in its original mid-century frame that is lined with gold leaf . Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 24.5 x 21 cm (including frame)

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  • Gaze Away

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    A gentle and tender vintage oil portrait of a nude, executed onto board and dated 1949.

    A female figure is depicted sitting on a red chair, with her gaze turned away from us as she faces a window.

    Expressive and painterly brushstrokes have been skilfully used to paint this composition – the artist has successfully captured the form of the female body, as well as the way the light hits the figure’s skin. Juxtaposed against the soft and light pastel shades of the composition is the bold red chair. This pop of colour not only creates a focal point for our eyes, but also brings a cohesiveness to the composition.

    This oil on board is housed in a well-suited wide profile light wood frame with visible grains. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  65 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • The Band

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    A lively and striking modernist style figurative painting, executed in oil onto board.

    Omitting realistic detailing, the artwork depicts the silhouettes of a group of figures set against a vibrant yellow and blue background.

    The figures are in different poses resemble a band – with some holding musical instruments, and others with their hands raised in the air, dancing away.

    The artist has also painted a dark border around the edges of the canvas, creating an additional frame-like effect to enhance to overall artwork.

    This oil on board is in very good vintage condition. It is housed in its original mid century linen frame with gilt windows. The frame has general scuffs and some surface abrasion along the left corner (as shown in the photo).

    Size: 56 x 72.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Sitter

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    A gentle mid-century vintage oil portrait, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition depicts a woman in a yellow dress seated with her hands clasped together in front of her. The artist has intentionally chosen not to paint her facial details, creating an air of mystery.

    Short expressive brushstrokes have been applied in several layers, and the soft and muted colour palette reflects the calm and subtle mood of the setting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary deep-profile wood frame with a gilt window that illuminates the painting. Both frame and painting are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 70 x 59 cm (including frame)

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  • By the Harbour

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    This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  67 x 78 cm (including frame)

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  • In Thought

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    A timeless and subtle vintage oil portrait of a nude, executed onto board and dated 1943.

    The painting depicts a woman seated on a raised brown platform. With her hands placed behind her, it almost seems as though she is balancing herself on it.

    Although her facial features are not discernibly painted, there is a sense that she is deep in thought.

    This classic oil portrait features painterly and expressive brushstrokes that have been thoughtfully executed. The artist has used a soft and restrained muted palette that reflects the calm, tender mood of the setting.

    This oil on board is housed in a distressed frame with a moulded inner border , and the colours pair wonderfully with the painting. The painting has a small area of paint loss to the lower left section  by the figure’s hand (as shown in close ups), but the painting and frame are in very good condition otherwise.

    Size: 74 x 40 cm (including frame)

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  • Reading

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    A brilliantly painted mid century figurative composition, executed in oil onto board.

    This artwork depicts a male figure dressed in blue, lying downwards with his hand resting on his cheek, as he reads a book.

    The style of the painting is typically modernist in ethos as the artist has deconstructed this everyday scene down to geometric forms as well as contrasting colours to create a sense of depth and space.

    The respective geometric shapes have been defined by black outlines as well as expressive diagonal brushstrokes, which further emphasises each individual form and elevates the painting’s overall uniqueness.

    This oil on board is housed in its original mid-century gilt frame. The painting is in good vintage condition. The frame has some age wear to the inner border but this is in keeping with its overall style and does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

    Size:  36 x 47 cm (including frame)

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  • Study of a Standing Nude

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    A fantastic modernist style portrait, painted in oil and dated 1964.

    A nude figure is depicted standing on a muted pink platform and against a calming blue background. With her gaze slightly turned, she is back-facing the viewer and caught unaware.

    The artist demonstrates a great aptitude for painting the female body, as he skillfully captures the curves and angles of the figure.

    He has also used artistic techniques of shading and shadowing. These not only add the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality to the painting, but to direct our eyes as the viewer to the focal point of the work.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning grainy wood frame with a double silver window and an inner linen lining. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 74 x 37.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Crowd

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    A large and confidently executed mid century semi abstract modernist composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

    In this scene we see four main figures amongst a blur of people – the artist has left out realistic details, and focused instead on colour, form and texture. Broad, gestural brushstrokes in non representational colours fill the canvas, creating this expressionist composition. There is a distinct sense of movement in the background, with the 4 figures standing out within it, almost as if it could be a recollection of a memory or dream.

    The surface is heavily textured, with areas of heavy impasto where the paint has been very thickly applied.

    The painting is housed in its original mid century frame, with an inner linen lined border. There is some minor craquelure to the painting (as shown in close ups), due to the thickness of the paint. But the paint layer is stable overall. There is some minor scuffing to the frame. Neither of these signs of ageing detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

    Size: 57 x 76.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Portrait in Purple

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    A semi abstract mid century portrait in oil, painted in 1943.

    This unique portrait features an abstracted figure with his hands together, depicted in a painterly style. Loose and broad brushstrokes have been applied in several layers, created a wonderful depth, complexity and illumination to the painting. As we take the time to study the painting, the varying layers slowly reveal themselves, giving us an insight into the artist’s process.

    Just as unique as the painting is the frame in which it is housed in. Set in a purple-blue frame with decorative indents evenly spaced around the frame, it adds a real element of interest to the painting and also complements the colour palette of the painting beautifully.

    Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition. There is some minor wear to the inner window of the frame but this certainly does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

    Size: 66 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Expecting

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    A rather charming mid century modernist portrait composition in oil.

    Here the artist has paid full attention to the sitter – an expectant mother. The painting has a timeless quality to it – we are not given any context of place or time. Yet the paradox here is that we know this is capturing a very particular moment in time and a very particular scenario that is relatable to many. The artist has not included the sitter’s facial details, choosing instead to focus on her form, and the way the light hits her body and her dress.

    This beautifully sentimental painting has a quiet strength to it, capturing a very special moment in time. It is housed in a lovely gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some areas which have been painted over, as seen in the close up photos.

    Size: 54 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • In the Park

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    A fun and playful mid century figurative street scene composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    This modernist composition depicts several figures within a park scene. We see three figures seated on a bench, a lady in a pink dress walking by, and a group of children playing in the foreground. The composition is relaxed and lighthearted, capturing the lovely feel of a weekend in a park. The colour palette of pastel colours adds to the jolly feeling of the painting,

    This piece would look wonderful in a nursery or a children’s room.

    The painting is housed in its original mid century wood frame. The painting is in good vintage condition. The frame has some general wear and overall signs of ageing, but nothing that detracts from the overall attractiveness of the painting.

    Size: 59 x 72 cm (including frame)

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  • Natter

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    A small and very well-executed mid century figurative composition, executed in oil onto board.

    Painted in a semi-abstract manner, we can discern what appears to be 2 well-dressed figures sitting outdoors, engaging in a conversation.

    All realistic details have been omitted, drawing our attention instead to painterly elements such as brushstrokes and colour.

    The painting exudes liveliness – brought about by the rich earthy palette including green, blue and brown, as well as the energetic and expressive brushstrokes that leave a light textural quality to the painting.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary wide profile wood frame. The artwork is in very good vintage condition, and the frame corners have slight widening to joints.

    Size: 31 x 36 cm (including frame)

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  • Say a Little Prayer

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    An outstanding modernist style composition of a church window, executed in oil onto board.

    Depicting four figures in a prayerful gesture, the painting models the appearance of a stained glass window, whereby the overall composition has been segmented into fragments of different shapes and sizes.

    Using visible painterly brushstrokes, the artist has painted the blocks in contrasting saturated colours with bold outlines to help create a sense of depth to the painting.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary dark wood frame with an inner linen and gilt window that pairs very well with the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame)

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  • Åmotsdal

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    A vibrant and expressive mid-century modernist style nature landscape painting, executed in oil in 1961.

    The artwork displays a landscape composition of Åmotsdal, a valley and small village in Norway, where 2 houses are depicted in nature with mountains in the background.

    The artist has successfully conveyed the lushness and vibrancy of this nature landscape – as rich and saturated colours in green, blue and brown have been applied to the board through the use of expressive and lively brushstrokes that add a nice texture overall.

    This oil on board is housed in a well-suited grey frame that has an inner linen lining. The painting is in very good vintage condition. There are areas of chips and scuffs on the frame, particularly at the bottom (as shown in the images).

    Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Around the Fire

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    A warm and embracing mid century modernist oil composition, painted onto canvas.

    Falling under the umbrella of ‘genre painting’ or ‘narrative art’, this wonderful painting tells us a story. A group of people sit around a fire, watching a man in a hat play the guitar. Our view point places us (the viewer) very much a within the scene, as if we too are sitting in this circle, listening to the musician. In the forefront we see a couple with the man’s arm around his partner. The figures facing are painted in golden light, emitting the warm glow from the crackling fire in front of them.  The colours of the fire can also be seen again the musician’s hat, face and guitar.  The background is an cobalt blue, capturing the essence of the night sky.

    The painting is housed in a complementary silver frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 63 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • On the Metro

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    A large and playful mid century  British modernist oil composition of several figures on the metro in Paris, painted onto artist’s board.

    The colourful composition has a fun, childlike quality to it that makes it  a joy to look at. Although seemingly simple and ‘naive’ at first glace, it is in fact a very well executed painting. The composition and use of colours is perfectly balanced, and very satisfying to look at. Despite the lack of realistic details or colouring, we very quickly understand what we’re looking at. The artist has captured an everyday scene of rush hour on the Metro, but has incorporated a wonderful expressionist style to the piece.

    The painting is housed in a gilt frame with an inner linen lined border. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing to its edges.

    Size: 79 x 69 cm (including frame)

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  • Walking By

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    A large and brilliantly executed modernist style figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Set against a soothing lighter coloured background, the composition of the painting is punctuated by a group of tall figures in bold and striking colours walking by.

    Painted in an abstract manner, the figures have been simplified and abstracted down to geometric shapes, painterly brushstrokes, and rich colours.

    Expressive gestural brushstrokes fill the canvas, and the artist displays and an excellent use of colour. Although working with a limited palette including reds, yellow and orange, he has skilfully applied and layered lighter and darker hues of each colour to create a harmonious, lively and well-balanced painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. There are some minor scattered areas of craquelure across the painting commensurate with its age, but the paint layer is in stable condition overall.

    Size: 67 x 100 cm (including frame)

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  • The Florist

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    A beautifully vivid and striking oil composition of a lady at a market stall selling flowers, painted onto board.

    A florist sits under the shelter of her stall, with an array of flowers laid out in front of her. The painting has been executed in an expressionist manner – the colouring is wonderfully intense and non-naturalistic,  the brushwork is free, and the paint application is generous and textured.

    The painting is housed in a double accent gilt frame with an inner linen lined border. Both artwork and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 65.5 x 54 cm (including frame)

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