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Veils of Grey

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A large mid-century abstract painting that explores an interplay of muted tones and layered forms, creating a composition that feels both architectural and atmospheric, executed in oil onto canvas.

The subject matter is non-representational, allowing the viewer to interpret shifting planes and subtle depths that suggest shadowed interiors or blurred landscapes without resolving into a fixed image.

Rendered in a restrained palette of whites, greys, silvers, and soft taupe, with occasional accents of darker brown and hints of blue, the work captures a cool, contemplative mood.

The brushstrokes are loose yet deliberate – some areas built up with dense, textured applications, while others are feathered, thinned, or softly blended to create a sense of translucency and motion. The overall effect is one of quiet dynamism, as if forms are emerging and dissolving within a luminous fog.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing but this does not detract from its overall attractiveness.

Size: 65.5 x 75.5 cm (including frame)

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Where the Pines Meet the Sky

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An engaging mid-century modernist landscape painting that presents a stylised vision of a woodland scene, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1952.

The composition captures a cluster of tall trees rising, their trunks rendered in rich brown and their foliage broken into angular planes of green. In the foreground, a pool reflects the muted light, grounding the scene in nature while balancing the composition with a patch of cool grey-blue.

The work leans towards a Cubist-inspired style, with the trees and leaves simplified into overlapping geometric forms. Rather than striving for naturalistic detail, the artist conveys rhythm and structure, capturing the essence of the forest through abstraction.

The colour palette is earthy yet vibrant, dominated by greens in multiple shades – deep pine, moss, olive, and emerald – contrasted by soft blues and greys of the sky. The brushstrokes are bold and deliberate, laid down in flat planes that build a sense of volume and depth without blending.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The canvas is slightly loose but this is not visible when hung on the wall. There is a slight indentation to the right side, probably from the previous frame. The frame has some scuffing.

Size: 66 x 55 cm (including frame)

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Earthen Horizon

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A soothing mid-century abstract painting that evokes a quiet, atmospheric landscape through restrained simplicity, painted in oil onto canvas.

The composition is divided into two sweeping planes: a broad expanse of earthy brown and grey tones that anchor the lower half, contrasted with a soft, muted sky in shades of lighter greys and beige above. At their meeting point, textured strokes of white and pale grey suggest drifting mist or distant light, imbuing the work with depth and a sense of horizon.

The artist has used a minimalist yet expressive style, where the subject matter becomes more suggestion than representation. Broad, horizontal brushstrokes are layered with subtle variations, creating tonal gradations and a tactile surface. The impasto work along the horizon adds movement, balancing the otherwise serene, meditative field.

This painting’s restrained palette and textural abstraction reflect the mid-century modernist sensibility – favouring atmosphere, mood, and material over literal depiction.

This oil on canvas is presented in a very well suited silver metal frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 39 x 46 cm (including frame)

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Cubist Figure & Fruits (Large)

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 95 x 79.5 cm (including frame)

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Girl Reading with Vase

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

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

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

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

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

Size: 67 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Stairwell Passage

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An abstract mid-century painting that presents a loosely structured cityscape, likely depicting an alleyway or stairwell framed by urban architecture, executed in oil onto canvas.

The subject matter is suggested rather than precisely defined, with forms of stairs, walls, and a slender lamppost-like shape emerging through layered brushstrokes. The scene gives an impression of movement and transience, as if glimpsed quickly while passing through.

Executed in an abstract expressionist manner, the work balances between representation and abstraction. While there are hints of architectural elements, the focus is on atmosphere and painterly effect rather than literal detail. The composition is dynamic, with angled lines creating depth and perspective that draw the eye inward.

The brushwork is energetic and varied – broad, gestural sweeps contrast with more angular, deliberate marks to suggest structure. The layering of muted shades create texture and depth, with areas of raw canvas and loosely applied paint adding to the painting’s immediacy. The strokes appear spontaneous yet controlled, giving the composition a sense of rhythm and vitality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary floater gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some paint marks at its left edge.

Size: 75 x 59.5 cm (including frame)

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The White Vase

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A mid-century still life painting that presents a bold, modernist interpretation of a tabletop arrangement, executed in oil onto board and dated 1963 by the established Swedish artist Gunnar Hållander (1915-1980), whose artworks have represented in public collections including the National Museum and Moderna Museet in Stockholm, the Sundsvall Museum and the Institut Tessinin in Paris.

A tall, cylindrical white vase punctuates the centre of the composition, its simplified form rendered with thick impasto and heavy, deliberate brushstrokes. From the vase emerges a small bouquet of abstracted flowers in deep green, with accents of golden yellow and a striking touch of cobalt blue, all set against a muted grey-white background.

The composition is built around angular planes and geometric contrasts, with blocks of black, orange, and white forming the suggestion of a table surface, napkin, or cloth beneath the vase. The artist has stripped the subject down to its essential shapes, emphasising structure and rhythm rather than naturalistic detail.

The palette is restrained yet impactful, dominated by whites, greys, and blacks, punctuated by the warm mustard yellows and cool flashes of blue. The brushwork is textured and confident, with layered strokes that create depth and a tactile surface quality.

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

Size: 59 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Cottage Among the Trees

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A soothing semi-abstract mid-century modernist painting that presents a white cottage nestled among trees, executed in oil onto board and dated 1959.

The composition is rendered in a semi-abstract style, where natural forms are simplified into blocks of muted colour. The house, with its pale walls and ochre roof, stands as the focal point, framed by the surrounding foliage and a single bare-branched tree in the foreground.

The palette is restrained and earthy, with soft tones of sage green, olive, beige, brown, and hints of lavender-grey, creating a sense of calm and understated harmony. The sky is suggested with cool, hazy blues, gently diffusing into the treetops.

Executed with bold, textured brushstrokes and areas of impasto, the surface has a tactile quality that emphasises the painter’s hand. Forms are built up in broad, angular strokes, giving the scene a structural yet atmospheric presence. The overall effect is one of quiet modernism – balancing abstraction with recognisable subject matter.

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

Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Evening Reflection

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A mid-century modernist composition that captures a serene moment of contemplation set in a tranquil landscape setting, executed in oil onto board.

The painting depicts four robed figures gathered near a large tree—one seated and the others standing in reflective postures. Their robes, in striking hues of red, orange, and blue, create a focal point, emphasising their presence and interaction. The background reveals an open countryside bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun, with rolling, lush hills adding depth and atmosphere.

Embracing modernist expressionism, the work features simplified forms and a focus on emotional resonance rather than realism. The semi-abstracted figures are rendered with minimal detail, enhancing their meditative quality. The composition is carefully balanced, with the prominent tree on the left counterweighting the figures on the right, leading the viewer’s eye along the pathway into the distance.

The brushstrokes are expressive yet fluid, lending the piece a dynamic yet harmonious quality. The thoughtfully curated colour palette blends warm and cool tones, contributing to the painting’s contemplative and evocative atmosphere.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing presents at its edges and corner, and the bottom left corner has a small loss as shown.

Size: 46 x 56 cm (including frame)

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Pair of Staffordshire Dogs (Blue)

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A delightful pair of paintings that reimagine the classic Staffordshire spaniel dogs, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.

Presented as a facing pair, they echo the traditional mantelpiece figurines of the 19th century, yet with a fresh, painterly twist.

Both dogs are shown seated upright, with white coats patterned in bold black patches that resemble stylised floral motifs. Their long, drooping black ears frame alert, soulful faces, each with bright yellow eyes and a small red mouth that add character and charm. Around their necks, the dogs wear golden collars with chain detailing, reinforcing their heritage as symbols of loyalty, companionship, and domestic pride.

The backgrounds are particularly striking: a rich blue striped wall adds depth and rhythm, while the flat grey ground anchors the figures firmly in space. The bold use of colour contrasts beautifully with the black frames, enhancing the decorative presence of the pair.

As with traditional Staffordshire dogs, one faces left and the other right, making them perfect companions. Their folk-art simplicity, flat planes of colour, and stylised forms give them a timeless, iconic appeal, at once nostalgic and contemporary.

These paintings are appealing because they strike a balance between playfulness and heritage—celebrating the charm of Staffordshire dogs while transforming them into striking, graphic artworks that would add warmth and character to any wall.

Each of these oils on board are housed in black painted wood frames with subtle gilt detailing. Both paintings are in excellent condition. The frames have some very minor scuffs but this is in keeping with their vintage style.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 47.5 x 37cm each (including frame)

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Pair of Staffordshire Dogs (Red)

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A very charming pair of paintings depicting the iconic Staffordshire spaniel dogs, long celebrated in British folk art and ceramics, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.

The two dogs are painted in a deliberately naïve, decorative style that recalls the 19th-century porcelain mantelpiece figures they are inspired by.

Each dog sits upright against a muted pinkish-red background, with a simple brown ground anchoring them in place. Their white coats are adorned with large chestnut-brown patches—rendered in stylised, almost floral shapes—that add rhythm and balance to the composition. Both dogs wear gilt collars with chain details, a hallmark of traditional Staffordshire imagery. Their soulful yellow eyes, drooping ears, and small red mouths give them an expressive, slightly whimsical quality, striking a balance between charm and solemnity.

Presented as a pair, the paintings echo one another but are not identical—one dog faces left, the other right—making them natural companions, just as Staffordshire figurines were traditionally displayed in pairs.

The appeal lies in their folk-art simplicity and decorative strength: bold flat shapes, warm earthy tones, and a sense of nostalgia that makes them feel timeless yet playful. They would add both character and heritage charm to any wall, bridging the line between painting and folk tradition.

Each of these oils on board are housed in chestnut brown painted wood frames with subtle gilt detailing. Both paintings are in excellent condition. The frames have some very minor scuffs but this is in keeping with their vintage style.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 47.5 x 37cm each (including frame)

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Sea Flowers

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A playful and organic one-off original monoprint presented in a sapele frame, by British artist Olivia Bouzyk.

Unlike most printmaking, where artists create an edition of identical prints, a monoprint produces just one final piece. Olivia works on a plate — inking, painting, and layering textures — and then transfers the image onto paper. But because of the process, it can never be repeated in the same way again.

This artwork is created from two layers of ink on purple card. There is a slight texture to the dark blue, as some of the purple background can be seen underneath. The yellow flowers are slightly translucent but with thicker, textured ink. The flowers are made from a paper stencil which was of a drawing from the Essex coastline.

Each work holds the spontaneity of the moment it was made — the way the ink spread, the pressure of the press, the marks left behind. No two are ever alike. When you own one of Olivia’s prints, you’re holding the only version that exists.

Olivia works with contrasts in line, colour and form and a sense of harmony is achieved by balancing this series of juxtapositions.

This artwork, as with the others, has no intended direction, so it can be hung to suit the viewer’s space/inclinations. The fixtures on the back of all the prints are on each side so that they can be hung in any direction, and the signature also has no intended direction.

It is mounted and housed in a high quality sapele wood frame with anti reflective UV glass. Both frame and artwork are in excellent condition.

Size: 61.5 x 86 cm (including frame)

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Cottage Garden

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An charming mid-century naïve style painting that captures a whimsical scene brimming with colour and detail, executed oil oil onto canvas.

A cottage, complete with a red tiled roof and bright blue doors, stands at the heart of the composition. A tall tree with lush green foliage frames the right side, while a vibrant garden with flowers bloom across the foreground. A Siamese cat, poised in mid-step beside a stone birdbath adorned with red flowers, adds a touch of personality to the tranquil setting.

Executed in a naïve or folk-art style, the work embraces a deliberate flatness and simplified perspective, lending it a nostalgic, storybook quality. The forms are outlined cleanly, and architectural details are rendered with a clear, almost schematic precision.

The palette is bright and cheerful. The brushwork is fine and controlled, with short, directional strokes used for the grass and flowers to create texture and pattern. Surfaces are generally smooth, with crisp edges and an even application of paint, giving the piece its distinctive illustrative charm.

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: 48.5 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Sunlit Windowsill

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A charming still life that captures a serene arrangement of potted plants basking in the glow of daylight streaming through a tall-paned window, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1978.

The composition presents an interior moment – a collection of leafy greens in various ceramic and clay pots, their silhouettes softened and fractured by the interplay of light and shadow. The foliage, rendered in loose yet deliberate strokes, reaches upward in arcs, suggesting gentle movement and vitality.

The style blends modernist simplicity with a painterly impressionism, focusing on atmosphere rather than strict realism. The palette is dominated by cool blues and soft greens, balanced by muted orange, creams, and warm golden tones filtering through the window.

Brushwork is confident and expressive, with layered, semi-transparent applications of paint that create a sense of depth and shifting light. The textured surface and visible strokes lend the work an immediacy, as though the scene was painted in one sitting to capture a fleeting afternoon mood.

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

Size: 51.5 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Sunlit Room

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A mid-century modernist painting of an interior scene that captures the quiet intimacy of a domestic space rendered through a restrained yet expressive lens, painted in oil onto board and dated 1950.

The composition depicts a corner of a modest room: a simple wooden chair rests to the left, a sideboard with a neatly draped cloth anchors the centre, and an open doorway offers a glimpse into another space beyond, where muted vertical lines hint at hanging garments.

Executed in a loose, painterly style, the work favours suggestion over precision, with forms distilled into geometric blocks and softened edges. The palette blends warm orange and browns, cool greys, creamy whites, and muted greens, with accents of blue and lavender lending gentle vibrancy. Broad, confident brushstrokes layer opaque passages of paint, while areas of visible underpainting and texture evoke both the tactile quality of the interior and the hand of the artist.

The scene carries a sense of quiet stillness, yet the artist’s modernist sensibilities imbue it with a dynamic interplay between colour, shape, and light, making it as much a study in spatial harmony as a record of a lived-in space.

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

Size: 40 x 48 cm (including frame)

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The Queue

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A whimsical and bustling mid-century painting depicting a scene with a winding line of people, each captured in distinctive attire and posture, painted in oil onto board.

Capturing a lively cross-section of society as they wait in a winding queue, the figures are depicted in a delightful variety of attire from formal suits and military uniforms to bright dresses and patterned coats, as they snake across the snowy ground in an elegant S-curve and their colourful garments enlivening the cool, pale backdrop.

Executed in a naïve, narrative style, the work offers a playful yet observant glimpse into human behaviour and community life. The artist’s use of short, textured brushstrokes imparts an engaging sense of movement, while small dabs of colour suggest faces, gestures, and clothing details with economical charm. The light, neutral background allows the vibrant reds, yellows, blues, and greens of the crowd to sing, creating a joyful rhythm across the surface.

A particularly striking feature of this work is the way the composition subtly and playfully extends beyond the picture plane – figures at the lower right spill over into the surrounding rustic wooden frame. This unusual style blurs the boundary between artwork and frame, drawing the viewer further into the scene and giving the impression that the lively procession continues beyond the canvas itself.

This oil on board is housed in a wide-profiled distressed wooden frame which complements the painting’s vintage charm. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 34.5 x 29.5 cm (including frame)

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Lemon & Blooms

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A charming and elegant mid-century interior still life painting, executed in oil onto board.

At the centre sits a yellow ceramic pot bursting with vibrant red and white blooms, flanked by a sculptural beige jug and a boldly striped canister in terracotta and black. A lone lemon rests on a deep green plate, adding a fresh burst of colour to the composition.

The style is distinctly modernist, marked by simplified forms, flat areas of colour, and a strong compositional structure. The muted yet warm palette – dominated by yellows, sage green, terracotta, and whites – is gently enlivened by the flower’s orange flare. Brushwork is smooth and controlled, giving the painting a clean quality, while the arrangement feels both intentional and intimate.

This piece celebrates the beauty of everyday objects, rendered with quiet confidence and timeless charm.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner white border. The painting has some water marks and drips visible in the lower section, but is in good vintage condition overall. The frame has some scuffs.

Size: 43 x 40 cm (including frame)

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The Striped Cloth

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An vibrant mid-century interior still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a warmly lit domestic scene, featuring a hanging terracotta planter with cascading green foliage, a deep green bowl, and a striped textile draped casually across a tabletop. The backdrop is a moody, textured wash of blue, suggesting a window or a darkened interior wall, offering contrast to the brighter foreground.

Executed in a modernist style, the composition emphasises flat planes of colour and simplified forms. The palette is rich but controlled – yellow, navy blue, forest green, and earthy reds dominate the scene. The artist has used broad, confident brushstrokes and has left traces of underpainting and canvas texture visible, giving the work a spontaneous, tactile quality. The interplay between geometric shapes and organic curves imbues this still life with both structure and intimacy.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has very minor scuffs, but is in good condition overall.

Size: 49.5 x 38 cm (including frame)

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Terracotta Coastline

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A captivating modernist abstract painting that evokes a coastal village set against a distant sea and seen from an elevated viewpoint, executed in oil onto board.

The composition is built on a series of bold, gestural blocks of colour – burnt orange, yellow verdant green – suggesting terracotta roofs, foliage, and sunlit structures nestled in the hillside.

The artist has used a distinctly expressive style, using thick, confident brushstrokes that emphasise texture and movement. The top half of the canvas opens into a serene, pale sky and a smooth, luminous band of blue sea, rendered in calm horizontal strokes that contrast with the dynamic geometry below.

Hints of architectural forms and natural growth are abstracted into vivid planes and swaths of colour, capturing the atmosphere, structure, and vibrancy of a Mediterranean coastal scene. With its interplay of abstraction and suggestion, this work invites the viewer to linger and imagine.

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

Size: 52 x 61 cm (including frame)

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Late Winter

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A moody and atmospheric mid-century winter landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

Two bare birch trees stand in the foreground, their stark verticality cutting across a field of muted snow and earth. Behind them, a dense and darkened woodland looms, its tangle of branches rendered with expressive, energetic strokes.

Colours are earthy and subdued: taupes, browns, and cool greys dominate the palette, punctuated by occasional hints of icy blue and pale sand. The sky is heavy and dramatic, echoing the dense line of trees below it.

The confident, textural brushstrokes vary in direction, and the style is loose and gestural. This painting evokes a fleeting seasonal moment – cold, contemplative, and grounded in the quiet beauty of nature.

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

Size: 35 x 59 cm (including frame)

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By the Arches

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

It depicts a stylized North African architectural scene, characterized by a row of arched windows and whitewashed buildings with flat roofs. The structure is rendered with bold, simplified shapes and thick black outlines, giving it a graphic, modernist quality.

The palette is warm and muted, dominated by creamy whites, ochres, deep blues, and burnt siennas, evoking a desert or sunlit townscape. The composition is horizontally oriented, emphasizing the linearity of the architecture and the contrast between the built environment and the figures.

The painting has a modernist, almost expressionistic style, with an emphasis on shape, shadow, and form over fine detail. The mood is contemplative and quiet, possibly evoking the heat and stillness of a midday scene. The use of flat perspective and colour blocking contributes to a sense of abstraction, while still grounding the image in recognizable, real-world elements.

The painting is well presented in a gilt frame which suits it impeccably. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 36.5 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Fragments of the City (Reserved)

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A captivating mid-century modernist painting that depicts a stylised urban landscape, characterised by a series of geometric forms representing rooftops, buildings, and water, executed in oil onto board.

Modernist in its ethos with a focus on the artist’s exploration of form and abstraction, the scene captures the essence of a townscape, possibly a riverside or harbour area, rendered in a semi-abstract manner. The architectural forms have been fragmented into angular, interlocking planes, and the cubist influence is evident in the faceted representation of buildings and their integration into the surrounding landscape.

The palette consists of soft, muted tones, including pastel shades that harmonise with deeper hues of brown and red. The subtle blending of colours creates a cohesive and atmospheric effect, while the subdued tones evoke a tranquil, contemplative mood.

The brushwork is expressive, with short, layered strokes that create a sense of depth and movement. The overlapping strokes enhance the impression of architectural complexity and spatial rhythm.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited distressed style grey painted wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 50 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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Quiet Repose

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A brilliantly executed and emotive mid-century modernist figurative composition that presents a reclining nude figure resting upon a rich dark-toned fabric, painted in oil onto board and dated 1954.

The composition embraces a raw, expressive approach, with the subject’s form rendered in muted tones of peach and sand, contrasting against the deep charcoal-grey and blue backdrop.

The brushstrokes are gestural yet controlled, with visible layering that gives the painting a raw, evocative quality. The background is treated with an abstract approach, allowing texture and movement to emerge through deliberate, almost impressionistic strokes. The subdued yet contrasting palette—featuring deep red and navy tones beneath the figure—creates a sense of depth and warmth.

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

Size: 29 x 60.5 cm (including frame)

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Layered Horizon

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An engaging and striking mid-century abstract landscape painting that captures a dynamic and expressive interpretation of a vast horizon, painted in oil onto canvas.

The composition is structured into horizontal bands of colour, evoking a layered terrain of fields and hills, under an expansive sky. The painting’s abstract nature allows for multiple interpretations, and there is a focus on colour and form over literal representation.

The artist has used a vibrant yet earthy palette, featuring warm oranges, greens, and fiery reds, contrasted against soft blues and off-whites. These colours are applied in thick brushstrokes, creating a beautiful textured surface. The expressive layering and gestural lines contribute to a sense of movement, as if the landscape is shifting under the viewer’s gaze.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary champagne frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is some very minor scuffing to the frame, but it is in good condition overall.

Size: 50 x 70cm (including frame)

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Stretching Cat

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A cast iron sculpture of a stretching cat, elegantly designed with a sleek, elongated form. The piece captures the natural, graceful movement of a cat in a stretching pose, combining realism with stylized minimalism.

The cat is depicted in a classic stretching position, with its front legs extended forward and its back arched slightly. The tail is exceptionally long and curves dramatically upward, adding a sense of verticality and balance to the sculpture. The cat’s head is slightly turned downward, emphasizing the relaxed, stretching motion.

Made of cast iron, the sculpture has a smooth yet subtly textured surface, giving it a polished but slightly rustic appearance. The material adds a sense of durability and weight, making it both an artistic piece and a functional object (possibly as kitchen roll holder or a bookend).

The design is minimalist yet expressive, with clean lines and a fluid silhouette. The elongated tail adds an artistic exaggeration, making the sculpture more visually striking and contemporary. The simplified facial features and sleek body give it a modern and sculptural elegance.

The sculpture is in excellent vintage condition.

Height: 45 cm
Width: 19 cm
Depth: 7 cm

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Old English Game Fowl in White

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A small and engaging animal composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting depicts a stylized game bird, standing in profile with a strong and elegant stance. The bird’s plumage is rendered in warm earthy tones, including shades of cream, rust red, and deep brown, creating a visually striking contrast. Its head is sharply defined, with a black beak, a red eye patch, and a piercing gaze that gives it a sense of alertness.

The bird’s legs and talons are bright yellow and its tail feathers are elegantly fanned out in a light cream colour, adding a delicate touch to its otherwise bold appearance.

The background is minimalistic and textured, with a soft, muted beige sky fading into a dark, earthy brown ground, keeping the focus on the central figure.

The artwork is framed in a rustic black wooden frame, which complements the bird’s features and enhances its traditional, handcrafted feel. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 22 x 27 cm (including frame)

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By the White Walls

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

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

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

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

Size: 49 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Still Life in Pastel
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An expressive and lively mid-century still life composition with a rich palette of colours, rendered in pastel onto board and dated 1954.

An array of objects punctuates the painting – this includes a candle holder on the left, standing proudly beside two vases. Beside them on the right, two pieces of fruit – a red apple and an orange – provide balance to the arrangement.

Expressive and loose strokes of pastel give the entire composition a sense of movement and energy, while black outlines around the objects emphasise their distinct forms, evoking a sense of dynamism.

This pastel on board is housed in a complementary linen-lined 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 excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some marks and scuffs.

Size: 42 x 49 cm (including frame)

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Gathered by the Piano (Reserved)

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An intimate and lively mid-century semi-abstract composition that captures a dynamic group scene, painted in oil onto board.

The scene appears to depict a lively social gathering centred around music, with a man playing the piano on the right side of the composition and with a group of people behind him dancing around.

The artist has used minimal details on the figures, which have been simplified into abstract forms, focusing on colour and brushstrokes over realistic details.

The colour palette comprises of muted soft tones with hints of black. The brushstrokes are loose, gestural and expressive – adding to the sense of spontaneity. This encourages viewers to feel the energy of the scene rather than focus on precise details.

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

Size: 32 x 41 cm (including frame)

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Abbey Remains

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A striking mid-century modernist painting that captures the elegance of the remains of a Gothic abbey, rendered in angular, abstracted forms, executed in oil onto board and dated 1955.

The artist has deconstructed the architecture into bold geometric shapes and intersecting planes, offering a stylised, almost cubist interpretation of the structure. The skeletal remains of arched windows, pointed gables, and weathered stone towers are set against a pale, faceted sky and softly undulating hills.

The palette is restrained yet evocative, with cool greys, browns, and muted greens dominating the composition. Subtle highlights of light blue and off-white suggest shifting daylight, lending a fragile luminosity to the scene. Thick, confident brushstrokes applied in mosaic-like patches give the surface a textured, tessellated effect, echoing the crumbling but enduring nature of the abbey itself.

This oil on board is housed in a beautiful distressed wood frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 33.5 x 43 cm (including frame)

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