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A characterful and well executed mid century modernist oil on board, depicting a figurative street scene.
Here we see three figures within a town scene, with the view of the sea in the background. The artist captures ‘everyday life’ in this town, with people going about their daily business. There is a sense of comfort and homeliness in the picture, made even more so by the use of the warm and inviting colour palette. The use of non realistic colours gives the painting its modernist feel, while still capturing the essence of the scene.
This oil on board is housed in a wood a gilt vintage distressed frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 44 x 52 cm (including frame)
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This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing but this is in keeping with its vintage charm.
Size: 43 x 43 cm (including frame)
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A timeless and elegant mid-century figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas.
Simple yet effective in its composition, two women stand gracefully as they are adorned with white scarves over their heads and are each holding a white fabric or bag. One is dressed in a delicate pale coral pink dress, and its soft hues contrasts beautifully with the subdued blue attire of her companion, who is back-facing the viewer.
The use of a subtle muted palette as well as gentle brushstrokes wonderfully reflects the overall calm and tender mood of the setting.
This oil on canvas is housed in a ridged wood frame that suits the painting very well. There are some minor surface marks to the painting at the right edge, as shown in close ups, and the frame joins have widened slightly. Otherwise, both the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 47 x 33 cm (including frame)
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An uplifting and well-executed mid-century village landscape composition, painted in oil onto board.
The painting presents a scenic and colourful village surrounded by lush greenery. On the right of the painting, a female figure is seen strolling on a narrow pathway that runs through the landscape.
Painted with a modernist ethos, the artist has reconstructed the scene down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth.
The painting has a soothing quality to it, brought forth through the use of gentle brushstrokes as well as an uplifting and lightly muted colour palette.
This oil on board is housed in its original mid-century gilt frame.The painting has some light marks as shown in the close ups but is otherwise in good vintage condition, and the frame has some age marks, as shown in the images.
Size: 56 x 63.5 cm (including frame)
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A picturesque and atmospheric mid-century modernist style landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.
The lower half of the painting is dominated by a vast expanse of lush greenery. In the distance, we can spot a row of houses including a big farmhouse on the right that is partially obscured by rich foliage, as well as a prominent windmill.
The artist has wonderfully managed to capture the moody atmospheric conditions at dusk through the use of a dark rich and earthy colour palette as well as expressive brushstrokes.
This oil on board is housed in an attractive multi window silver and linen detail frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 52 x 66 cm (including frame)
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A fun and charming mid-century narrative oil painting depicting a group of figures in the middle of a town square engaging in a game of pétanque.
The use of expressive brushstrokes and uplifting colours wonderfully captures the liveliness of the scene. The small stylised figures and the general representation of street life are reminiscent of the style of the modernist painter L.S. Lowry.
This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited deep-profiled wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame)
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A striking and very confidently executed mid-century abstract coastal landscape composition in oil, painted onto canvas.
The painting presents a scenic and vibrant hiking trail along a coast. Abstract in nature, all realistic details have been intentionally left out, as the artist has chosen instead to focus on colour and brushstroke, as the scene has been deconstructed and simplified down to blocks of contrasting shades.
The artist has worked boldly in his medium of oil, confidently applying layers of rich colours in broad, gestural, and expressive brushstrokes that capture the energy and immediacy of his hand. These contrasting shades not only add a wonderfully textured surface and a sense of depth to the painting, but the muted hues imbue the work with an uplifting and soothing quality.
This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 56 x 65 cm (including frame)
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An expressive an scenic modernist townscape oil composition dated 1933, presenting an aerial view of a townscape.
The painting wonderfully captures the warmth of this town – brought forth by the use of a rich and earthy colour palette, as well as through the application of textured expressive brushstrokes that add a raw textural quality to this painting.
This oil on board is housed in its original gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has very minor marks, commensurate with age.
Size: 44 x 31 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto board.
A group of fruit placed in a white bowl punctuate the centre of the composition. It is positioned against a well-coloured backdrop of contrasting blocks of colours with overlaying shades.
Long sweeping and expressive brushstrokes have been executed in a swift and confident manner, imbuing a sense of liveliness to the piece.
Through the masterful use of the colour gradient technique employing contrasting shades of green, the three-dimensional qualities of the fruits are enhanced and the overall composition is full of character.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing but overall the appearance is good.
Size: 33 x 42 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding mid century abstract cityscape, executed in oil onto board.
In this semi-abstract composition, the artist has reconstructed this cityscape filled with buildings and houses of different shapes and sizes down to blocks of contrasting colours.
Expressive and beautifully textured brushstrokes fill the surface, and using a wide spectrum of rich and muted pastel colours, the artist has skilfully paired and layered contrasting shades to form this striking composition. Furthermore, the buildings have been uniquely outlined in blue to highlight their respective forms.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary deep profile distressed frame that pairs very well with the painting. The painting has some losses to its edges, due to the frame. The frame is ever so slightly too wide for the painting so there is a narrow gap to either side of the board. There are losses and scuffs to the frame and its corners, as shown.
Size: 58 x 50 cm (including frame)
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A very charming modernist street scene landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1949.
The painting presents a scenic view of a quiet countryside neighbourhood where houses are nestled within lush greenery and nature.
The artist has used a rich and earthy colour palette that gives this painting its a very homely countryside feel, and the gentle and expressive brushstrokes imbue the work with an uplifting quality.
This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful wood frame with visible grains. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffing.
Size: 45.5 x 54 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed and lively modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto board, and dated 1955.
The composition presents a group of objects including some fruits as well as cups laid across a well-coloured surface and against beautifully patterned backdrop.
Drawing inspiration from elements of cubism and geometric abstraction, the artist has masterfully deconstructed and fragmented the painting down to distinct blocks and geometric forms that interact with one another. Each respective shape seems to occupy its own distinct space, yet together they form a cohesive and harmonious whole.
The use of contrasting colours highlights the three-dimensional qualities of each object, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the board, and the overall spectrum of rich colours imbues the work with liveliness.
This oil on board is housed in a stunning wood frame with an inner silver and orange window that elevates the painting’s overall uniqueness. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. And the frame has some wear to edges as shown, and there is a white mark to the right side of inner border.
Size: 43.5 x 64.5 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed mid century modernist seascape composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1966.
This calming, early morning scene of a fisherman out on his boat just exudes tranquillity. There is a gentle, delicate quality to the way the artist has applied his paint, with each stroke carefully done , some as short light strokes, some as little dots, and some as longer and drawn out. Through the composition we get the sense that the artist is trying to capture the atmosphere of morning at low tide, with the rocks peeking out above the water. His palette is subdued – light greys, whites and blues make up the majority of the painting.
This oil on canvas is housed in a lovely wooden frame with linen border that suits it very well. There is some very light craquelure to the upper right, but the paint layer remains very stable. There is some minor scuffing to the frame, and an area of age toning to the lower edge of the linen border. However the overall appearance is very good.
Size: 58 x 70 cm (including frame)
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A richly textured and charming mid-century portrait, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1940 to the reverse.
Small yet impactful in its composition, the painting portrays a poised young lady whose back is turned to the viewer, creating an aura of mystery and intrigue. She is wearing a decorative hat and dressed in timeless elegance, and is surrounded by a lush garden of vibrant flowers in bloom.
There is an explosion of colours on the canvas – with bold and rich hues imbuing the painting with liveliness. The artist has also skillfully applied thick and textured brushstrokes – using the impasto technique to create a visually tactile and expressive surface, resulting in a three-dimensional quality.
This oil on canvas is housed in a deep and ridged gilt frame. The frame has multiple scattered losses as shown, some of which have been filled. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 34.5 x 30 cm (including frame)
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A large and mesmerising mid-century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.
Containing elements of abstraction, this valley landscape is transformed into a harmonious play of geometric shapes and expressive brushstrokes. The valley is portrayed as a patchwork of varying shades of green, and each block has been outlined in black and carefully chosen to convey the varying depths and textures of the terrain. These rich green hues dominate the composition, creating a visually striking work, and the artist’s bold and expressive brushstrokes imbue the painting with dynamic energy.
This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 70.5 x 86.5 cm (including frame)
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A captivating mid-century abstract figurative portrait, executed in oil onto board.
The composition masterfully captures the reduction of forms and emphasises abstraction as it presents a family of 4 figures against a green backdrop. Each figure has been elegantly reduced into blocks of contrasting shades, as they gaze upwards and their faces are obscured by the absence of facial features.
A distinctive touch is the portrayal of their heads in saturated colour, as well as the unique blue outline that contours each figure, drawing our attention to each of their forms. Through the use of a heavily muted palette as well as smooth brushstrokes, the artist has managed to skilfully create a unique ‘hazy’ effect to the painting, creating a sense of mystery and nostalgia.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 41 x 35 cm (including frame)
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A captivating abstract landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas, and dated 1999 on reverse.
The painting presents a vast and expanse field with some blue houses in the horizon, and executed in a semi-abstract manner, all realistic details have been omitted.
The painting is characterised by its rich texture, as well as the use of an intentionally limited yet rich colour palette comprising varying shades of blue predominately.
The artist has worked with the paint dynamically, skilfully applying it on the canvas through the use of a palette knife and using the impasto technique. This not only creates a smooth and creamy texture, but the beautiful layering and blending of colours add an element of interest as well as demonstrate a sense of depth to the painting.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim white frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor paint loss.
Size: 30 x 37 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding abstract figurative oil composition, dated 1968.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame that has been painted dark gold. There are minor scuffs to frame but nothing that detracts. Painting has some surface dust but is otherwise in very good vintage condition.
Size: 62 x 75 cm (including frame)
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A stunning and wonderfully executed mid century modernist still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas.
This composition depicts a lemon and brown jug placed above a cloth, and laid across a brown surface.
Painted in a modernist style, the artist has used contrasting shades of white, cream and brown to demonstrate depth and width to the painting. Upon close inspection, one can also notice undertones of dark green and orange, as the artist has also beautifully layered the respective colours to express interest.
Using a soothing palette of rich and muted neutral colours, powerful and expressive swathes have been confidently applied to the surface, imbuing the work with a light textural quality and an uplifting feel.
This very well balanced painting would make the perfect dining room or kitchen interior addition.
This oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century silver frame with an inner linen lined window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 44 x 85 cm (including frame)
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A very pleasant modernist oil street scene composition, painted by the established Swedish artist Stig Wernheden (1921-1997), whose works have been represented at public collections in Sweden including the Moderna Museet, Malmö Museum, Snuff & Match Museum, Ystad Art Museum and Malmö City Hall.
The painting features a scenic neighbourhood setting lined with charming houses. Punctuating the middle of the composition, two figures are standing in the middle of the street, seemingly in conversation.
The painting evokes a cool and relaxing quality, brought through the use of soft and precise brushstrokes, as well as a soothing and gentle palette of predominant cool blue and grey tones.
This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited silver frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 47 x 59 cm (including frame)
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A visually striking and very confidentially executed mid century abstract composition, painted in oil onto board.
Although the painting’s subject matter appears to be abstract in nature and with a strong focus on colour, brushstrokes and line, we can perhaps discern a portrait in the making.
Broad and painterly brushstrokes have been very swiftly, adding dynamism to the piece. Th way that the artist has skilfully selected and layered the rich and saturated colours to form this composition and to add a textural feel is simply outstanding.
This painting is housed in its original mid-century champagne gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 71 x 38 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding mid-century modernist style still life painting, executed in oil onto board.
Simple yet effective in its composition, the artwork presents a group of objects including jugs and bowls carefully arranged across a burnt orange surface that exudes warmth, and placed against a luminous light yellow backdrop.
Celebrating the simplicity and beauty found in everyday objects, the earthenware seem to converse with each other, their forms rendered through a sophisticated progression of rich colours. Starting with the lightest shades of yellow on the left of each object, they gradually transform into shades of orange and then deeper, nuanced browns as they ascend towards the right. This dynamic shift in colour adds a sense of depth and dimensionality, as if the objects are caught in a dance between light and shadow.
The artist has also skilfully applied thick and textured brushstrokes to create a visually tactile and expressive surface, further highlighting the three-dimensional qualities of the objects.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has slight wear.
Size: 41 x 49 cm (including frame)
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A visually striking abstract composition exploring form, shape, line and colour, rendered in oil. Painted on a sheet on canvas, it has been affixed to a purple backing card, providing a unique setting and accentuating the colours within the painting. It is housed in very complementary light wood frame.
Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing. The painting is glazed, i.e. there is a sheet of glass between the frame and the artwork.
Size: 36 x 46 cm (including frame)
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A vibrant and richly textured mid-century floral still-life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.
The composition presents 3 pots of red tulips at different stages of bloom, placed against an expressive backdrop.
The combination of a rich and lively colour palette as well as expressive and painterly brushstrokes imbues the painting with energy. Thick, creamy layers of oil paint have been confidently applied by the artist, giving this painting an outstanding textural quality as well as an uplifting feel.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame that has been painted dark gold. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are minor scuffs to the frame but it is otherwise in good condition.
Size: 32 x 37cm (including frame)
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A lively and visually striking still life composition, executed in oil on canvas.
Depicting a group of objects including a pair of flower vases and apples set against an outstanding cobalt blue backdrop, this painting explores the expressive qualities of brushstrokes and colour.
The colour scheme of this composition is bold and bright; and the artist has swiftly and confidently executed multi-directional straight lined brushstrokes to fill in all areas of the canvas, adding a sense of dynamism to the work.
This painting on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is currently unframed but should you wish to have assistance with framing, feel free to contact us at info@discerningpalette.com.
Size: 65 x 58 cm (including frame)
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This oil on canvas is housed in stunning patterned and distressed frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 75 x 79 cm (including frame)
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A homely and inviting modernist-style oil painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.
The composition captures a unique perspective of an open window with a view of colourful buildings outside. In the foreground, we get a glimpse of a chair facing the open window. It is empty and is almost inviting the viewer to take a seat and engage with the scene outside.
The painting’s overall composition lends an expressive and comforting quality, and encourages viewers to take a moment to pause and reflect on their lives, and contemplate the beauty of the outside world.
This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful wood frame with an inner gilt window that pairs wonderfully with the painting. The painting has small scattered areas of paint loss, and the frame is in very good vintage condition.
Size: 60 x 60 cm (including frame)
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A restful mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto board by the established 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.
A magnificent lush green tree punctuates the center of the painting, dominating the canvas and drawing our immediate attention to it. Beneath the shade of the tree, a shepherd is seated, accompanied by a small flock of sheep grazing peacefully. They are sat on a vast expanse of light yellow fields that stretches into the distance.
The artist has used a combination of expressive as well as soft brushstrokes, and together with the gentle colours, the painting evokes a sense of contentment and restfulness.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 44 x 56.5 cm (including frame)
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A tranquil modernist oil painting depicting a nun walking through an alley way, painted in a semi-abstract manner.
The artist has flattened and simplified the respective forms, reducing them down to contrasting shades. Working with a modernist ethos in mind, he has intentionally chosen not to focus on realistic details, and has played with shape, line, colour and form to create a sense of depth and space.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner silver window. Both frame and painting are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 60 x 32 cm (including frame)
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A vibrant and brilliantly executed modernist abstract landscape composition, painted in oil onto board.
A grove of tall trees with slender and elongated trunks stand tall, creating a sense of verticality that emphasizes their graceful presence within the composition.
The artist has masterfully simplified the elements of the landscape and the sky into blocks of contrasting colors, resulting in a visually striking composition whilst achieving a sense of abstraction and harmony.
The artist has also deliberately departed from naturalistic colours, opting instead for a palette of bold and saturated shades of orange, blue, purple, and yellow. The rich colouring amplifies the visual impact of the artwork and imbues it with a sense of liveliness.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen lining. The painting is in very good condition. The frame has some light wear, as shown in close ups.
Size: 49 x 33 cm (including frame)
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