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The Red Dance

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A large, vibrant and rhythmic mid-century figurative painting capturing a moment of communal movement and connection executed in oil onto board.

Three female figures, rendered in bold, simplified forms, appear to be engaged in a swirling dance or ritualistic gesture. Their bodies, clothed in fiery red garments, are interwoven in a circular motion, conveying both unity and dynamism.

Executed in an expressive modernist style, the composition is defined by sweeping brushstrokes and a palette of saturated reds, peachy oranges, dusty pinks, and muted blues. The background hums with warm sandy tones, intensifying the sensation of heat and motion.

This large oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.

Size: 64.5 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Barn at Dawn

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A beautifully ambient and soothing modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

Featuring a rich colour palette in cool as well as earthy tones, the composition depicts a view of a farmhouse in a landscape setting. To the left of the composition, a tree stands tall in the foreground, giving the painting a sense of balance.

A wonderful morning light settles on the farmhouse, creating a soft glow particularly across the middle of the painting. The artist has captured the qualities of the light so effectively, using expressive and fluid brushstrokes that lend texture and depth to the work. The transition of colours in the painting is gentle and soothing – from the soft blue-ish grey sky, to the rustic colours of the farmhouse, followed by the darker shades of the landscape and pond in the foreground.

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 and marks.

Size: 45 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Beltane

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An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.

Entitled Beltane, the painting encapsulates a season when colour starts to become abundant, where deep purples intertwine with sage greens. Though still muted, bright colours emerge. These colours are found in a garden at the start of its journey to full bloom.

This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

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The sculptures seen in the photos are also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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Boats on the Shore

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A rich and bold mid century modernist composition, painted in oil on board and dated 1952.

This painting depicts two stylised boats resting on a sandy shore, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The hulls of the boats are painted in shades of green with dark horizontal bands, giving them a sculptural, almost abstract quality. They are surrounded by rounded, rock-like shapes in warm earth tones—rust, ochre, brown, and deep red—suggesting pebbles or boulders on a beach.

The background is composed of geometric patches of colour: the sandy shore in pale yellow, a soft blue-grey sky, and darker land masses or shadows in the distance. The boats’ exaggerated shapes and placement suggest a symbolic or decorative interpretation, rather than strict realism.

The painting carries a calm, grounded energy, blending modernist abstraction with the nostalgic imagery of coastal life. It emphasizes shape and colour harmony over fine detail, creating a dreamlike and contemplative atmosphere. The work feels both playful and meditative, inviting the viewer to interpret the scene in multiple ways.

This oil on board is housed in a very well made and complementary frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is some scuffing to the edges of the frame, but it is in good condition overall.

Size: 43 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Cafe Conversations

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An energetic mid-century figurative painting where a lively cafe scene unfolds, executed in oil onto canvas.

In this vibrant composition, groups of figures gather around small tables, engaged in animated conversation and casual leisure. The composition is bustling yet intimate, capturing the social rhythm of everyday life. A standing figure in a dark suit and hat contrasts with seated patrons, while a background teeming with more guests adds depth and atmosphere.

The style is distinctly modernist, characterised by loose, expressive brushwork and bold, simplified forms. The artist has applied broad, confident strokes that blend and overlap, giving the scene a lively, almost improvisational energy.

The palette is rich and earthy, dominated by warm browns, cream, and flashes of yellow. Highlights of vibrant green add freshness and draw the eye across the composition. There’s a harmonious tension between structured figures and abstracted surroundings, creating a dynamic yet nostalgic portrayal of cafe culture.

The brushstrokes are thick and gestural, imparting a sense of immediacy and movement. Overall, the layers of colour and visible texture bring the canvas to life.

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

Size: 57 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Cafe Terrace

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A mid-century modernist painting that captures a charming, whimsical scene from the vantage point of a cafe terrace, overlooking a lush, tree-filled park, executed in oil onto board.

The composition is framed by two vertically striped curtains rendered with loose red and pink brushstrokes. The cafe setting features a light blue table accompanied by vivid red chairs, hinting at a relaxed outdoor. Beyond the striped curtains, the view opens up to a vibrant park, where a small, striped tent sits amidst patches of greenery, surrounded by leaning palm trees. The park scene appears almost dreamlike, painted with loose, impressionistic strokes that convey a sense of spontaneity.

The pastel colour palette – featuring soft greens, pale yellows, muted reds, and cool blues – reinforces the calm, leisurely mood of the scene. The brushwork is fluid and unrestrained, enhancing the casual, sunlit feel of a cafe moment blending seamlessly with nature. Overall, the painting has a playful use of striped patterns and gentle, flowing lines.

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

Size: 53 x 61 cm (including frame)

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Courtyard Serenity

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A serene mid century modernist composition that depicts a courtyard scene with two figures standing on a deep green lawn, framed by architectural and natural elements, painted in oil onto board.

A building with a large arched entrance sits to the left, while a stone wall and chimney rise on the right. The background features rolling ochre hills dotted with small yellow highlights, and a blue sky with stylised, curved clouds. A bouquet of flowers in a blue vase adds a delicate touch to the foreground.

The painting exhibits a naïve or folk-art influence, characterised by flattened perspective, geometric abstraction, and a dreamlike sense of space. The composition is structured yet playful, with sharp angles and simplified forms creating a harmonious balance between architecture and landscape.

The artist has used a combination of smooth, blended areas and stippled or dotted details, particularly in the hills and floral elements. The brushwork is deliberate and precise, giving the piece a graphic, almost illustrative quality. The textures vary subtly, with a slight impasto in some areas that enhance the tactile quality of the painting.

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

Size: 33 x 40.5 cm (including frame)

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Flowers & Tomatoes

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A charming mid-century interior still life painting that captures a quiet domestic scene rendered with warmth and texture, executed in oil onto board and dated 1948.

At the heart of the composition, a simple white plate holding three ripe tomatoes sits atop a table draped with an emerald-green cloth. To the side, a blue vase overflows with delicate white daisies, their soft forms contrasting against the bold backdrop of rich green drapery. Behind, a glimpse of an interior window or framed opening deepens the spatial complexity of the piece.

The brushwork is expressive and textured, with visible strokes that build a tactile surface. The colour palette is earthy yet vibrant: deep greens, muted whites, warm reds, and blues create a harmonious yet dynamic visual rhythm. The artist skilfully balances structure and spontaneity, infusing the everyday with a timeless, almost contemplative beauty.

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

Size: 77.5 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Abstract Collage in Brown

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A very unique original artwork by British artist Dave Boyd constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

The work seeks to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

The artwork is presented in wood frame that suits it very well. It has been constructed with professional grade adhesive and is shipped with robust fixings, ready to hang,

Dave’s artistic practice focuses on the juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural and the human experience of geometric forms, surfaces and materials. Paintings and collages often embody a built or constructed aesthetic and are strongly influenced by architecture and the built environment, with the aim of suggesting visual encounters with structures and landscapes. Utilising and repurposing materials, with a focus on minimal composition, surface and colour, Dave’s work seek to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

Size: 29 x 23.5 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Abstract in White

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A very unique original artwork by British artist Dave Boyd, constructed from discarded books (repurposed cloth covers, papers, cardboard, binding boards) mounted on a wooden panel in a solid wood float frame.

The checkerboard design is asymmetrically positioned, drawing attention to its placement within the larger composition. The use of muted greens and neutral tones adds a natural, organic feel, bringing attention to the age of the fabric.

This piece reflects influences from Bauhaus design, wabi-sabi aesthetics, and modernist abstraction, celebrating simplicity, balance, and the beauty of imperfection. Its quiet elegance makes it a contemplative and visually soothing work.

The artwork is presented in wood frame that suits it very well. It has been constructed with professional grade adhesive and is shipped with robust fixings, ready to hang,

Dave’s artistic practice focuses on the juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural and the human experience of geometric forms, surfaces and materials. Paintings and collages often embody a built or constructed aesthetic and are strongly influenced by architecture and the built environment, with the aim of suggesting visual encounters with structures and landscapes. Utilising and repurposing materials, with a focus on minimal composition, surface and colour, Dave’s work seek to utilise the subtle marks inherent in objects that have been used and handled over many years.

Size: 30 x 25 cm (including frame)

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Lithia I

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An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.

This painting is part of a series of mini abstracts responding to the colours of particular times of the year based on the Celtic calendar. Lithia’s soft blues and pinks, wistful greens are all reminiscent of the sweetness in the air and the suns warmth, of flowers in full bloom and resting under the coolness of the shade from the trees.

This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

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Low Horizon

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A mid century modernist landscape composition in oil, painted onto board and dated 1958.

This painting is a minimalist landscape, capturing a solitary figure walking down a wide, pale path—possibly a country road—toward a low horizon.

The solitary figure, painted in dark tones, is central and walking away from the viewer, creating a sense of distance, journey, or introspection. The path is a broad, almost white expanse that dominates the foreground and narrows toward the horizon, drawing the eye into the depth of the scene. On either side of the path, blocks of green fields and light brown earth subtly divide the composition. The horizon line is low, with a few small, dark farm buildings or trees silhouetted against a pale blue-grey sky.

The style is impressionistic and minimalist, with loose, broad brushstrokes and a limited colour palette. The use of soft blending and lack of sharp detail gives the painting an atmospheric, serene mood. The ambiguity of the figure’s form adds to the emotional and poetic quality of the scene.

This is a quiet, evocative painting that suggests solitude, rural simplicity, and the passage of time. The lone figure on a vast path invites viewers to ponder themes of journey, memory, or homecoming, all conveyed through understated yet emotive brushwork.

This oil on board is housed in a very well suited distressed gilt frame, with a linen inner border. enhancing its classic and contemplative feel. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some paint losses to the frame as shown in the photos.

Size: 30 x 47 cm (including frame)

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Mackerel & Lemon

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A bold and striking mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting presents two mackerel laid on a plate, accented with a lemon wedge and a backdrop of simplified, abstracted elements, and a stark blue tabletop. The fish are rendered in vibrant blues and greys, with expressive yellow eyes that draw immediate attention.

There is a strong emphasis on simplified forms and expressive brushwork. The palette is restrained but impactful, dominated by cool tones—deep navy, cobalt blue, teal—offset by earthy beige and a pop of lemon yellow. Thick, confident brushstrokes and impasto application give the surface a rich texture, adding dimensionality and dynamism to the otherwise static subject.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited wood frame with an inner green and gilt border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 51.5 x 68.5 cm (including frame)

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Marie

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A contemplative mid-century portrait rendered in an expressive style, painted in oil onto canvas.

Rendered in a distinctly expressive style, the artist pares back detail in favour of emotive resonance. The elongated neck and stylised face evoke the influence of Modigliani, while the abstracted features and bold colour accents nod toward early Expressionism.

The artist uses a softened yet emotive palette of dusty mauves, pale blues, creamy whites, and warm blush tones, giving the composition a hushed, almost tender atmosphere. The brushwork is broad and gestural, particularly in the background, where smudges of colour dissolve into one another, creating an ambient sense of space. On the face, the strokes are more delicate, lending a quiet intensity to her expression.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuff marks.

Size: 44.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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Naval Steamship

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A very characterful naval steamship composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting depicts a historic steam-powered paddle ship sailing on calm blue waters under a soft, muted sky. The ship is painted in a folk art style, with simplified forms and a restrained colour palette dominated by black, beige, and soft blues.

A small red flag with a Union Jack in the corner is flown at the stern, suggesting that this ship may be of British origin. Thin black lines illustrate the ship’s rigging, adding to its structured appearance.

The sky is painted in soft, washed-out tones of beige and pale blue, giving the scene a weathered, vintage aesthetic. A few wispy clouds add depth, while the sea is a flat, uniform blue, reinforcing the folk art style’s simplicity.

Presented in a thin gilt frame, the painting has a nautical, old-world charm. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing but this is in keeping with its 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: 42.5 x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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Nestled Village

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A mid century modernist landscape composition in oil, painted onto board.

This painting depicts a stylized landscape with a village nestled among rolling hills and trees. The composition is characterized by bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich earthy colour palette dominated by deep greens, browns, and blues, creating a sense of depth and structure.

The use of thick, confident strokes and dark outlines around elements lends the painting a strong structural quality, while the earthy hues evoke a warm, rustic atmosphere. The artist’s expressive technique captures the essence of the village and its surrounding landscape in an abstract yet evocative manner.

The painting is housed in a wood frame that has a faint silvery tint to it. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some slight wear but in keeping with vintage style.

Size: 44.5 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Parisian Street Life

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A charming and vibrant mid-century Parisian street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

The painting captures a lively Parisian street with bustling vendors and shoppers set against a backdrop of historic European architecture. The composition is rich with movement, as figures in bright attire interact amidst street stalls.

Rendered in an expressive and semi-impressionist style, the painting employs loose, expressive brushstrokes that create a sense of dynamism and spontaneity. The artist has used a bold yet harmonious colour palette, with warm yellow, deep blues, and lively reds enhancing the energetic street atmosphere. Thick, textured impasto application adds depth and movement, allowing light and shadow to dance across the canvas.

This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited wood frame with visible grain. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 60.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

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Paths Forged in Spring

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An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.

This abstract artwork is a response to the paths made over fields walked countlessly by many, the sameness of the route but each time the nature changes around, new plants appearing, new colours emerging.

This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

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Resting Rowboat

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A large and tranquil modernist painting that features a solitary rowboat resting on the shore, with a calm and expansive sea stretching out to the horizon, executed in oil onto board and dated 1981.

The rowboat, painted in muted whites and blues with earthy brown wooden supports, lies on a patch of grass, hinting at a moment of stillness and quiet reflection.

The painting is executed in a modernist style, employing geometric simplification and flat planes of colour to depict the scene. The brushstrokes are textured and deliberate, creating a tactile quality that enhances the sense of depth despite the otherwise flattened perspective.

The artist has used a restrained colour palette dominated by soft blues, pale whites, and earthy browns, evoking a serene coastal atmosphere. The subtle blending of sky and sea, contrasted with the distinct white of the boat, draws attention to the central subject while maintaining a harmonious balance.

Overall, this artwork beautifully captures the nostalgic essence of a quiet coastal moment.

This large oil on board is housed in a complementary cream frame with an inner cream border. The painting has some light marks on its outer border, but is in good vintage condition overall. The frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 57 x 74.5 cm (including frame)

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Serene Expanse

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A serene and tranquil mid-century abstract landscape painting that captures a natural scene through a restrained yet expressive palette, executed in oil onto board.

Abstract in nature, all realistic details have been omitted and the composition suggests a vast, open terrain, possibly a coastal or rural setting, with layered horizontal bands of colour representing land, water, and sky.

The artist has used a soft, earthy colour scheme dominated by muted greens, yellows, browns, and greys, blending harmoniously to evoke a tranquil atmosphere. The sky is rendered in pale off-whites and beige, adding to the overall subdued and reflective mood.

The brushwork is loose and gestural, with visible, confident strokes that suggest form without rigid definition, while the layering of colours creates a dynamic yet understated movement across the board.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited gilt frame with red undertones. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 36 x 43.5 cm (including frame)

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Still Life Antique White

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An engaging and powerful abstract composition by British contemporary artist Lloyd Durling, executed in graphite, oil pastel, and oil stick on Arches paper, and dated 2022.

This painting embodies a sense of balance and quiet elegance. The arrangement of objects, subdued colours, and textured surface create a contemplative mood, drawing attention to the beauty of simplicity. Its minimalist and abstract nature invites the viewer to reflect on form, space, and harmony, making it a refined and poetic work.

Lloyd is based in London and his practice is painting-based. His first international solo show was in 2010 at Golden in Chicago and he has exhibited widely throughout Europe, Asia and the US. In 2017 he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. Lloyd’s works are held in public and private collections worldwide, including the Whitworth Art Gallery and Museum, Progressive collection, America and Nomura Bank, Japan.

This painting is mounted and presented in a light wood frame, behind glass. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

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Size: 39 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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Still Life Blue Pale

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An engaging and powerful abstract composition by British contemporary artist Lloyd Durling, executed in graphite, oil pastel, and oil stick on Arches paper, and dated 2022.

This painting embodies a quiet elegance, using abstraction and simplicity to convey a still-life scene with a sense of balance and calm. The muted colors, soft textures, and minimalist approach create a meditative, timeless quality, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of everyday objects in a stripped-down, essential form.

Lloyd is based in London and his practice is painting-based. His first international solo show was in 2010 at Golden in Chicago and he has exhibited widely throughout Europe, Asia and the US. In 2017 he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. Lloyd’s works are held in public and private collections worldwide, including the Whitworth Art Gallery and Museum, Progressive collection, America and Nomura Bank, Japan.

This painting is mounted and presented in a light wood frame, behind glass. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

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Size: 39 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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Still Life Coral Ochre

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An engaging and powerful abstract composition by British contemporary artist Lloyd Durling, executed in graphite, oil pastel, and oil stick on Arches paper, and dated 2022.

This painting embodies a sense of balance and quiet elegance. The arrangement of objects, subdued colours, and textured surface create a contemplative mood, drawing attention to the beauty of simplicity. Its minimalist and abstract nature invites the viewer to reflect on form, space, and harmony, making it a refined and poetic work.

Lloyd is based in London and his practice is painting-based. His first international solo show was in 2010 at Golden in Chicago and he has exhibited widely throughout Europe, Asia and the US. In 2017 he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. Lloyd’s works are held in public and private collections worldwide, including the Whitworth Art Gallery and Museum, Progressive collection, America and Nomura Bank, Japan.

This painting is mounted and presented in a light wood frame, behind glass. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

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Size: 39 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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Submarine and Sperm Whale

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A very engaging nautical whale scene, painted in a naïve style in oil onto canvas, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting features a stylised sperm whale in a whimsical, folk art style. Painted in a flat, matte black, the whale has a massive rectangular head and a curled, expressive tail. The whale’s mouth is open, revealing a row of sharp, exaggerated triangular red teeth, adding a touch of humour. It has a prominent white eye that gives it a quirky, alert expression.

Near the top of the painting, a small grey submarine floats on the ocean surface. It has a simple form with yellow-lit portholes, a periscope, and a rotating propeller indicated by motion lines. The inclusion of the submarine adds a playful narrative element, possibly hinting at a humorous or surreal underwater encounter.

This is a whimsical and narrative-driven artwork that juxtaposes a majestic sperm whale with a tiny submarine in a humorous and imaginative way. The flat, graphic quality and minimal detail suggest a light-hearted tone, while the bold shapes and clear composition make it visually striking.

This oil on canvas is housed in a black frame which suits it well. Both painting and frame are in very good condition.

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: 53 x 43.5 cm (including frame)

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Sunlit Garden

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A vibrant and lively mid-century modernist style landscape oil painting by Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The composition captures a serene garden scene bathed in warm sunlight. A female figure in a flowing orange dress tends to the lush greenery with a gentle rake, while dappled shadows from towering trees create a dynamic interplay of light and shade. A white chair sits invitingly in the foreground, adding a quiet moment of rest to the composition.

The painting is executed in a modernist style, and there is a strong focus on saturated colours as well as bold, expressive brushstrokes.

The artist has used a rich palette dominated by fresh greens, contrasted with pops of orange, cream and browns.

The foliage is depicted with loose, rounded strokes, giving the trees a rhythmic, almost abstract quality. The brushwork is confident and textured, capturing the movement of light across the landscape.

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

Size: 71 x 59 cm (including frame)

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Three Painted Forms II

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An engaging and powerful abstract composition by British contemporary artist Lloyd Durling, executed in graphite, oil pastel, and oil stick on Arches paper, and dated 2022.

This painting embodies a sense of tranquillity and balance through its thoughtful composition, muted tones, and textured surface. The abstracted forms, reminiscent of stones or play objects, evoke a quiet, contemplative mood. Its minimalist style invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of simple shapes and subtle variations in colour and texture, making it a poetic and meditative piece.

This painting is a beautifully restrained and contemplative work, blending abstract and minimalist elements. The soft colour palette, organic textures, and balanced composition create a peaceful, introspective atmosphere. Its simplicity invites viewers to engage with the subtle details and textures, making it a quietly compelling piece.

Lloyd is based in London and his practice is painting-based. His first international solo show was in 2010 at Golden in Chicago and he has exhibited widely throughout Europe, Asia and the US. In 2017 he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant. Lloyd’s works are held in public and private collections worldwide, including the Whitworth Art Gallery and Museum, Progressive collection, America and Nomura Bank, Japan.

This painting is mounted and presented in a light wood frame, behind glass. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

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Size: 32 x 39 cm (including frame)

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Through the Shed

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A wonderful mid-century modernist composition that captures a fleeting moment of perspective, framed by the stark architecture of outbuildings, painted in oil onto board.

The composition draws the viewer’s gaze through a tunnel-like corridor formed by dark grey and off-white structures, leading toward a glimpse of a sunlit field and red-roofed house in the distance.

Painted with flat planes of colour and confident, purposeful brushstrokes, the work exemplifies the modernist embrace of simplicity and spatial tension. The palette moves from earthy greens in the foreground to muted greys, and soft whites, anchoring the viewer in a quiet, contemplative rural scene.

The brushwork is expressive yet controlled, evoking solidity and stillness, yet hinting at life just beyond the frame.

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

Size: 63.5 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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Walks Over Fields

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An engaging abstract composition by contemporary British artist Frances Daws, executed in acrylic onto board and dated 2024.

This painting captures the colours and feelings of walking through the English village of Lacock, a walk Frances does regularly, past the darting house martins down east street, onto the ford and adjacent stream, tops dipping into the water, many attempting to walk over the slippery stones, up the hill and over the top field with views of lush countryside ahead.

This acrylic on canvas board is framed within a ‘St Ives’ style white wooden frame to capture the complexity of the colours within. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition. The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and signature on the reverse.

Frances Daws is a British Artist working in the Southwest of England. Primarily a painter she also works within printmaking. Having lived by the English coastline and now residing within the countryside her work is often formed by ‘colour journeys’ a form of mapping the landscape through the emotive language of colour.

Size: 32 x 37 cm (including frame)

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Welsh Lady in Yellow

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

This painting is a folk-art style portrait of a woman wearing traditional Welsh attire, set against a solid, dark grey background. The composition is simple and symmetrical, with the subject facing forward.

Her face is simply rendered with almond-shaped eyes, a small nose, and neutral lips. She has a composed, almost stoic expression with neatly parted brown hair visible under the bonnet.

This piece is a charming, minimalist portrait that captures a sense of quiet dignity and historical reference. Its simplicity and stylisation give it a timeless quality, making it feel both decorative and narrative.

This oil on board is housed in a wood frame with gold trim which suits it perfectly. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

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: 18.5 X 18.5 cm (including frame)

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Whispering Trees

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A minimalistic and atmospheric mid-century oil painting that presents a serene landscape scene with a row of loosely defined trees standing against a muted sky, possibly near a body of water.

The style is an abstracted interpretation of nature, and there is a focus on form and mood over realistic detail. The colour palette consists of subdued earth tones, including muted greens, soft greys, warm beige, and hints of yellow, creating a harmonious, natural aesthetic.

The brushwork is expressive yet restrained, with visible, layered strokes that add texture and depth. The trees are depicted in simplified, organic forms, allowing the viewer to interpret the landscape subjectively. The slightly blurred and softened edges contribute to the dreamlike quality of the scene.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some age wear marks to its linen border and scuffing to its frame edges.

Size: 43 x 39 cm (including frame)

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