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Whispers of Autumn

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A mid-century abstract landscape painting that captures the essence of a fleeting autumn moment through expressive, bold brushstrokes and a rich, earthy colour palette, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1963.

The composition centres on a striking, stylized tree with vibrant orange foliage, leaning slightly as if swayed by the wind. The background features deep green and muted brown hues, creating a sense of depth and grounding the scene in a natural setting. A hint of light cream in the centre suggests sunlight filtering through the foliage, adding a subtle glow.

The artist has used loose, expressive brushstrokes that give the painting a dynamic and raw quality. The juxtaposition of vibrant orange against deep forest greens evokes a sense of contrast between movement and stillness, warmth and tranquillity. The use of muted earth tones in the foreground and background enhances the natural, organic feel of the composition, while the layered application of paint gives it depth.

The painting’s abstracted form and expressive colour choices reflect a contemplative interpretation of the landscape, focusing on mood and atmosphere rather than realistic details.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver leaf wood frame. There is some v slight wear to bottom edge of canvas, but the painting is in good condition overall. There are some losses to the silver leaf on the frame, as shown.

Size: 41 x 56 cm (including frame)

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A Lived-In Space

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An evocative mid-century painting that captures the essence of a quiet, lived-in interior space, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

The composition centers on a wooden table, positioned prominently in the foreground, with architectural elements such as open windows, a doorway, and a sofa adding depth and intrigue to the scene. A red triangular detail on the wall, along with a small framed artwork, introduces a subtle focal point amidst the muted tones.

Executed in an expressionist style, the painting features a restrained yet dynamic palette of earthy browns, greys, and subdued blues, with hints of greens and reds adding contrast. The brushstrokes are expressive and textured, lending a raw, almost unfinished quality that enhances the painting’s character. The artist has used bold, visible strokes and a layered approach, suggesting movement and the passage of time within this domestic setting.

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

Size: 58.5 x 69 cm (including frame)

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Brown Pigeon

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

This painting features a brown and white pigeon standing in profile against a gentle countryside backdrop. The pigeon has a brown body and white wing markings, standing on pinkish feet. The eye is wide and round, outlined in white with a dark pupil, giving it a curious expression. The beak is short and sharply defined, painted in black and white.

The painting captures a tranquil, almost storybook-like moment. The pigeon is presented with a sense of quiet dignity and clarity. Its stylized form and soft colour palette create a comforting, rustic charm—making it both whimsical and elegant.

The painting is housed in a black wood frame with gold trim which suits it wonderfully. Both painting and frame are in excellent 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: 29.5 X 21 cm (including frame)

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Coastal Village

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A large and captivating mid-century modernist oil painting that captures a serene coastal village landscape with an expressive, semi-abstract approach, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1969.

The composition is structured with simplified forms of houses, trees, and waterways, conveying an atmospheric sense of place rather than a literal representation.

The colour palette is dominated by cool and muted earth tones – soft blues and greys for the sky and water, gentle greens and beige for the land, and contrasting dark navy and deep brown for architectural elements. Pops of white and terracotta red add warmth and vibrancy to the rooftops, subtly guiding the eye across the scene.

Executed with broad, gestural brushstrokes, the artist has used an impressionistic yet geometric approach, using thick layers to create texture and depth. The brushwork remains loose and spontaneous, allowing colours to blend dynamically while maintaining a structured composition.

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

Size: 55 x 75.5cm (including frame)

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Cubist Study

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A large, striking and brilliantly executed mid-century cubist figurative oil portrait, painted 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 depicts a simplified human figure dressed in an orange attire, in a seated position with her hands clasped in front.

Drawing inspiration from elements of cubism and geometric abstraction, the artist has masterfully flattened and fragmented the composition down to distinct geometric planes and angular shapes 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 colour palette is consists of bold orange and a mix of muted shades including light terracotta, beige, and grey-blue, with occasional accents of black and cream. The blocks of colour are cleanly defined, yet they transition fluidly into one another, avoiding harsh contrasts. The contrasting darker and lighter tones highlights the three-dimensional qualities of the figure and surrounding, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas.

The brushstrokes are smooth with subtle textural variations. Each stroke is deliberate and calculated, reinforcing the angular, segmented forms of the composition.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame that has been painted white. The painting has a very small area of paint loss at its lower left, as shown in close up. The frame has areas of paint loss.

Size: 82 x 67.5 cm (including frame)

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Diedre

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

The artist explores the serene presence of a nude female figure, delicately placed against a light and soft toned backdrop.

The figure’s face, devoid of facial features, is turned to the left, unaware of the observer’s presence.

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

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

Size: 34.5 x 29.5 cm (including frame)

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Edges of Dusk

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A minimalistic mid-century modernist painting that captures a quiet, geometric landscape rendered with bold simplicity and thoughtful abstraction, painted in oil onto board.

At its center, a sharply angled white structure – perhaps a barn or house – emerges between two looming, almost silhouetted trees. A small blue-and-white striped form in the foreground, possibly a bench, adds a playful pop of colour and contrast.

Modernist in its ethos, the painting embraces geometric abstraction as the artist has omitted all realistic details and has used flat planes of colour and a minimalistic approach to suggest depth and form.

The palette is dominated by deep greens, blacks, and subdued greys, evoking a moody, almost twilight ambiance. The stark white of the roof and the sharp blue accents add both contrast and focal interest.

Thick, expressive brushstrokes are visible throughout, especially in the trees and background areas. These textured strokes bring a sense of movement and energy to the otherwise calm and structured scene, grounding the abstraction in tactile, painterly technique.

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

Size: 37 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Ewe on Pasture

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

This painting depicts a grey ewe standing in a tranquil, minimalist countryside scene. The ewe is plump and woolly, with a smooth, rounded body rendered in soft grey tones. Its head and legs are black, creating a gentle contrast with the light body. The ewe is in profile view, facing left, with a calm and wide-eyed expression.

The painting is highly stylized, with minimal detail and flat areas of colour, emphasizing shape and form over realism. Subtle shading and texture suggest woolliness without overwhelming visual complexity.

This is a charming and gentle portrait of a ewe, created with affection and simplicity. The folk-art style lends it a timeless quality, evoking pastoral life and domestic calm. Its clean design, muted palette, and balanced composition make it both decorative and endearing.

This oil on board is housed in a very complementary wood frame with gilt frame. 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: 41 x 41 cm (including frame)

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Figure in a Field

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

This painting is a tranquil and atmospheric landscape, rendered in a soft, realistic style with subtle impressionist influences. It depicts a vast rural scene, likely farmland or countryside, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective.

A single figure in blue and yellow stands or walks amid the dark green grass, adding a quiet human presence. The figure is small in scale, emphasizing the grand expanse of nature. Fields and meadows stretch outward in variegated patches of green, yellow, and brown, suggesting cultivated land or pastures. The horizon is gently undulating, with soft hills and a pale grey sky that evokes a hazy or overcast day. The light is diffused, lending the entire scene a calm, contemplative feel.

Colour transitions are gentle and muted, with cool and warm tones balanced in harmony. The horizon line sits high, drawing the eye across the full depth of the landscape.

This work celebrates the quiet beauty of rural life and the serenity of open spaces.

The painting is housed in a robust and well made wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 55.5 x 63.5 cm (including frame)

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Geometry in Balance

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A mid-century geometric abstract painting that features a minimalist composition of overlapping rectangular forms, presented in a balanced and structured arrangement, executed in oil onto board.

The artwork is divided vertically into two contrasting sections: a light, off-white area on the left and a dark, charcoal-black area on the right. The primary geometric shapes include a series of coloured rectangles stacked on a horizontal black base. On the left side, a small yellow rectangle partially overlaps with a green rectangle, adjacent to a slightly larger blue rectangle. On the right side, a dominant red rectangle stands tall, partially obscuring a dark green rectangle at its base. The overlapping of colours and shapes creates a sense of depth and spatial interaction.

The colours used are bold and primary: red, blue, yellow, and green, with neutral black, white, and grey tones as background elements. The brushstrokes are varied – smooth strokes fill the background, and more expressive stokes with visible texture have been used to paint the shapes.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary linen-lined frame with an inner black and silver border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 45.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)

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Grey Pigeon

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

This painting depicts a black and grey pigeon in profile, rendered in a folk art style. The pigeon stands on light pink feet against a gently undulating green landscape, with a soft grey sky and subtle white clouds in the background.

The bird’s body is painted in deep grey and black, with a bold black oval on its breast and a stylized wing pattern featuring a scalloped white stripe. It has a white-ringed orange eye, giving it a striking, alert expression. The beak is sharply defined, with a tiny white marking at the tip.

The painting presents a serene and charming view of a pigeon, combining clarity with stylized elegance. Its muted background contrasts nicely with the bird’s strong black and white markings, making it visually compelling yet soothing—a celebration of humble beauty in a timeless, traditional style.

This oil on board is housed in a black wood frame with gold trim, which suits it perfectly. Both painting and frame are in excellent 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: 29.5 X 21 cm (including frame)

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Helen

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A brilliantly executed mid-century figurative portrait, 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 subject, an elongated female figure dressed in a patterned blouse, is seated with delicately folded hands resting in her lap. Her simplified, geometric face and dramatically shaped black hair draw attention to the minimal features, emphasising the serenity and poise of the figure.

The composition is carefully balanced with layered rectangular forms in muted earth tones – taupe, beige, and chocolate – serving as a backdrop. These shapes subtly echo the rigid pose of the figure while enhancing the sense of depth through tonal shifts.

The artist’s use of colour is restrained and harmonious, favouring neutral and natural tones, with a single pop of red behind the subject that introduces focus. The brushwork throughout is intentional—smooth and flat in most areas, thick and more expressive in others like the blouse—creating a dynamic interplay between form and texture, and adding visual interest to the scene.

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

Size: 54.5 x 46.5cm (including frame)

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Impasto Bottles

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A striking modernist style still life composition that combines abstraction, bold textures, and a harmonious colour palette, executed in oil onto board and dated 1956.

The composition presents a collection of bottles of varying sizes and colours.

Modernist in its ethos, the artist has abstracted and reduced the respective forms into blocks of contrasting colours, focusing on their essential shapes instead of realistic details.

The artist has used bold, impasto brushstrokes, applying thick layers of paint to create a highly textured surface. These visible, expressive strokes add depth and movement to the composition, conveying a tactile quality that invites viewers to explore the painting up close.

The colour palette is warm and earthy, dominated by shades of yellow, green, brown, and hints of vibrant blue and red. These muted tones work together harmoniously. The darker accents provide contrast, emphasising the vertical forms of the bottles and the rhythm within the composition.

This oil on board is housed in a unique and characterful gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The linen border to the frame has some age wear, but this is in keeping with its vintage style. It is in good condition overall.

Size: 37.5 x 60 cm (including frame)

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Ram on Pasture

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

This painting features a grey ram standing on a green, rolling landscape beneath a soft, cloudy sky. The ram is painted in a light grey tone with a rounded, bulky wool coat, giving it a soft, puffy appearance. A curved cream-coloured horn spirals from the side of its head, clearly identifying it as a ram.

The composition is centred and symmetrical, with the ram standing in profile facing right. The lines are clean and shapes are simplified. The brushwork is smooth, with subtle shading on the ram’s wool to add dimension without overcomplicating the form.

This painting is a charming and serene portrayal of a ram, rendered with clarity and affection. Its stylized approach and muted earth tones evoke a timeless, rural aesthetic—ideal for conveying the quiet dignity of farm life through a minimalist yet expressive visual language.

This oil on board is housed in a wood frame with a gilt trim, which illuminates the painting beautifully. Both painting and frame are in excellent 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: 41 x 41 cm (including frame)

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Rustic Interior

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A captivating mid-century painting that captures the serene ambiance of a rustic interior, executed in oil onto board.

Small yet impactful in its composition, the scene is characterised by a sunlit room with simple yet charming décor, including a wooden door partially open, revealing a cosy, shaded area. The interior features earthy tones with hints of green and brown, adding to the warm, lived-in atmosphere. A single hanging round ornament and a large clay vase introduce subtle decorative elements, while the textured rug on the floor enhances the rustic appeal.

The painting embodies a mid-century aesthetic with an impressionistic approach. The artist uses broad, expressive brushstrokes that add a tactile quality to the piece. The composition balances light and shadow, conveying a sense of calm and contemplation within the domestic space.

The painting’s palette is dominated by muted earth tones, including shades of brown, beige, olive green, and warm ochre. The contrast between the dark curtain and the sunlit wall emphasises the depth and dimension of the space.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen and white border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is some very minor scuffing to the frame edges, but it is in very good condition overall.

Size: 28 x 26.5cm (including frame)

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Shape & Form

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A brilliantly executed 1959 abstract composition painted in oil onto canvas, painted 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.

Here we have an abstract composition with a structured, geometric arrangement of shapes in a muted colour palette.

The artwork leans towards abstract geometric art with an architectural quality. It features rectangular and curved forms that overlap and interact, creating a sense of balance and depth. The shapes resemble furniture or interior elements, possibly suggesting a still life or interior scene in an abstracted manner.

The painting uses soft, neutral tones of beige, cream, pale blue, and muted pastels, contrasted with darker accents in deep brown, black, and a bold teal rectangle at the top. The subtle use of pink and red hints at warmth within the composition.

Overall, this painting exudes a modernist, abstract atmosphere, with a structured yet expressive approach. It invites viewers to interpret the forms in their own way, making it a compelling and thought-provoking piece.

The painting is housed in a simple white wooden frame, which complements its minimalist aesthetic and emphasizes the raw, expressive quality of the artwork. There is some scattered craquelure to the painting due to thickness of paint as shown in the close ups, but the paint layer is stable overall. The frame has some scuffing and marks, but is in good condition overall.

Size: 53.5 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Slender Trees

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

This painting beautifully captures the essence of a forest landscape through vibrant colours, rhythmic brushstrokes, and a balanced composition. The contrast between dark tree canopies and light trunks, combined with the textured brushwork, creates a dynamic yet peaceful scene. It evokes the tranquillity of nature, inviting the viewer to appreciate the patterns and harmonies found in the natural world.

The central focus is a grove of tall, slender trees with dark, dense foliage at the top and lighter, colourful trunks below. The trees create a vertical rhythm, contrasting with the horizontal bands of the sky and ground. In the foreground, there’s an open grassy area, rendered in soft green and ochre tones. The background fades into a hazy, blue-tinged sky, suggesting depth and distance.

The painting features short, repetitive brushstrokes, creating a textured, almost mosaic-like effect. This technique gives the painting a dynamic, rhythmic quality, as if capturing the gentle sway of trees in the breeze.

This oil on canvas is set in a simple silver frame, which complements the cool tones in the sky and adds a modern touch to the presentation. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor scuffing.

Size: 56 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Standing Form

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An evocative mid-century modernist abstract painting that presents a standing human figure that has been deconstructed into geometric and organic forms.

The artist has used a mixed-media approach to create a textured, layered composition, evoking a sense of depth and contemplation. The figure emerges subtly from an interplay of muted tones—soft greys, whites, beiges, and deep blues—contrasted with an irregular dark shape at its centre which has been collaged in, possibly symbolising an internal essence or emotional core.

Executed in an abstract figurative style, the composition features dynamic brushstrokes that shift between structured, block-like applications of paint and fluid, gestural marks. The juxtaposition of hard-edged forms with softer, blended areas enhances the painting’s sense of movement and spatial ambiguity. The overall effect is both contemplative and expressive, making it a compelling piece.

This mixed media on card is presented within a white mount. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is some scuffing to the frame.

Size: 56 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Glass Bottle

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A brilliantly executed and gentle mid-century modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

A glass bottle, a green apple, a lemon, and a blue bowl are carefully arranged on a table.

Modernist in its ethos, the artist has skilfully reduced the forms into blocks of contrasting colours to create depth, while maintaining the flatness flatness of the board.

The scene is rendered in a beautiful palette of muted pastel shades—soft blues, gentle yellows, pale greens and subdued greys—that lend a calm and soothing quality to the painting.

Short, expressive brushstrokes add energy to the scene, emphasising the artist’s hand in creating the work.

Overall, the painting has a wonderful balance between form and colour, simplicity and expression. And the composition invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of everyday objects.

This oil on board is housed in a well-suited wood frame with multiple profiles. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 67.5 x 77.5 cm (including frame)

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Summer Reader

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A radiant mid-century figurative painting that captures a moment of leisure by the beach, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1947.

A woman sits comfortably atop a vibrant orange towel, dressed in a blue bathing suit and shaded by a straw hat, completely absorbed in her book. Behind her is a lush coastal landscape scene, where a few distant figures stroll along the beach.

The brushwork is lively and expressive, with confident, loose strokes that convey texture and movement. Bold splashes of colour—especially the warm orange of the towel and the verdant greens of the surrounding landscape—create a dynamic contrast with the cooler blue tones of the woman’s outfit and the sandy, coastal hues in the background.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary frame with an inner and outer gilt window. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some paint losses, but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 47.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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The Blue Vest

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An excellently executed modernist oil on canvas, painted by Bo Hultén (b.1945), whose works have been presented in the Modern Museum of Art, and the Swedish National Museum in Stockholm. His work is also presented at the Gripsholm Gallery in Stockholm and the Municipal Museum in Malmö.

This painting by Bo Hultén is a relatively early work. His style is reminiscent of the modernist tradition in which figures are deconstructed into basic shapes and surfaces. The geometric structure has parallels to Cubism and Post-Cubism, in which volumes and perspectives dissolve into flat fields of colour. The face is anonymous and unspecified, which enhances the abstract expression and directs the viewer’s focus to the shapes of the body and the colour composition.

The blue garment in the centre acts as a central colour point, while the dark and light contrasts create a balanced composition. The orange element in the lower left corner breaks off and adds dynamism to the painting. The background is minimalist and neutral, which makes the figure appear more clearly.

Hultén’s work can be placed within Scandinavian modernism, where an austere but poetic simplicity often occurs. His way of simplifying human figures into almost iconic forms is reminiscent of artists such as Fernand Léger or Swedish modernists such as Olle Bærtling (although Bærtling was more pronounced abstract).

The painting is presented in a wood frame which suits it perfectly. There are some marks and general age wear to painting, but it is in good condition overall. The frame has some scuffs, but is also in good condition.

Size: 64.5 x 54 cm (including frame)

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Billy Goat

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

This is a charming and stylized portrayal of a billy goat, celebrating rural or pastoral life. Its clean composition, soft tones, and expressive subject give it a warm and approachable feel.

The goat has prominent curved horns, black ears, and white facial features, with a calm and slightly bemused expression. Its legs are short and black, adding to the squat, sturdy appearance. The painting uses a limited and earthy color palette that gives it a rustic charm.

The painting is housed in a wood frame with gold trim. 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: 41.5 x 41.5 cm (including frame)

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Elise

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An emotive and impactful figurative portrait that presents a seated female figure depicted in a heavily textured, abstract expressionist style, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1974.

The subject is shown in profile, gazing toward the left side of the canvas, with indistinct yet evocative facial features. Her dark hair contrasts against a muted, atmospheric background. The figure’s posture suggests quiet contemplation, as her hands appear to rest gently in front of her, adding a sense of stillness to the composition.

Rendered with a cool and moody palette dominated by deep blues, greys, and earth tones, the painting conveys an introspective or solemn tone. The background consists of layered, loosely applied greys, white and blues, allowing the figure to subtly emerge from the surroundings.

The brushwork is thick and gestural, with expressive impasto lending depth and raw physicality to the canvas. The artist’s energetic application of paint, particularly in the rough yet deliberate strokes defining the face and clothing, contributes to the painting’s dynamic texture and emotional weight. The overall effect is one of movement within stillness, capturing both the physicality and the fleeting essence of the subject.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting has an area of paint loss at the lower half, as shown in close up. The frame has scuffs and some paint loss.

Size: 83 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Fruit & Bottles

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A captivating mid-century modernist still life painting that captures a carefully arranged composition of everyday objects, executed in oil onto canvas.

Presenting a tall cylindrical glass, a red rectangular box, a clear bottle, and pieces of fruit, the objects are set against a muted beige background and rest on a dark green surface, creating a striking contrast between form and colour.

The painting is rendered in a modernist style characterised by simplified geometric forms and strong use of light and shadow. The colour palette consists of deep reds, purples, and earthy greens, with subtle reflections adding depth to the transparent glass and bottle. The brushstrokes are visible yet controlled, giving the painting a textured quality while maintaining a structured and deliberate composition. The interplay of solid shapes, reflections, and shadows highlights the artist’s attention to spatial relationships and abstraction within realism.

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

Size: 39.5 x 47cm (including frame)

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Lemon & Pipe

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A very well executed mid century modernist still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

In this painting we see a lemon, a pipe, a matchbox and lemon juicer, all set against a rich green background. The yellow of the lemon pops against the green, and it is this contrast in colour that draws the eye in first. From there our eyes are lead around the different forms which are wonderfully balanced. The juniper green in this painting is rich and vivid, and really sets a deep, restful tone for the painting.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary grey stained wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some wear as well as a small loss at its lower right corner as shown.

Size: 29 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Morning Dressing

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A serene and intimate composition of a figure in an interior setting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1991 by Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The composition depicts a nude figure standing beside a bed in what appears to be a bedroom The figure is viewed from the back, with arms raised as she is getting dressed. Beside her is a chair draped with a striking patterned fabric, and there is a widow in the left background framing a view of the outdoors.

The colour palette consists of a mix of rich shades including darker forest green and navy blue tones, contrasting harmoniously with lighter shades of yellow and blue.

The brushwork is smooth and gentle, contributing to the quiet mood of the scene.

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

Size: 46.5 x 41 cm (including frame)

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Nanny Goat

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

This is a charming, characterful portrait of a nanny goat. The nanny goat is depicted in profile, with her head turned toward the viewer, creating a slight three-quarter pose. Her head is narrower, with large expressive eyes, a prominent chin beard, and curved, asymmetrical horns that sweep outward in an exaggerated, whimsical fashion.

The setting is simple and pastoral, with green rolling hills and a softly textured grey sky. Two stylized white clouds float gently overhead, emphasizing the calm, rustic atmosphere.

The quirky horns and direct gaze give it a personality beyond a simple animal depiction, evoking storytelling and rural life with a playful, timeless appeal.

The painting is housed in a wood frame with gold trim. 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: 41.5 x 41.5 cm (including frame)

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Pair of Abstract Figures

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A set of mini mid-century abstract figurative paintings that exude a subtle yet captivating presence, painted in oil onto canvas and sold as a pair.

The artworks feature semi-abstract figures rendered in soft, muted tones. The compositions are characterised by minimalistic and expressive forms, highlighting the human figure through simplified shapes and subtle contouring.

The left painting presents a solitary figure standing against a light, neutral background, with muted pinks and grey tones. The right painting features a seated figure set against a darker, contrasting background, with similar hues and strokes of yellow complemented by deeper shades of black and blue. The figures, though abstracted, convey a sense of poised tranquillity.

The artist’s brushstrokes are loose and textured, creating a raw, organic quality that enhances the sense of movement and form. The layered application of paint, particularly in the figures, lends depth and a sense of abstraction, while the bold, yet soft, contours define the shapes without overwhelming the composition.

These oil on canvases are each housed in complementary wood frames. Both paintings and frames are in excellent vintage condition.

Size of each painting: 26 x 21.5 cm (including frame)

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Potbelly Pig

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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 portrays a large pink pig standing on a patch of earth, with a soft rolling green landscape and a muted sky with a few wispy white clouds in the background. The pig is depicted in a folk-art style, characterized by its simplified, rounded form, gentle expression, and minimal yet expressive details.

The pig’s plump body is painted in warm peachy-pink tones, with subtle shading that adds depth and texture to its form. It has small, pointy ears, a curled tail, and short, sturdy legs with dainty hooves. The facial features are minimal but effective, with a tiny black eye, a snout with small nostrils, and a calm, content expression.

The background is soft and understated, with earthy tones that complement the pig without distracting from it. The grass and sky are painted with a slightly weathered texture, giving the painting a rustic, timeless feel.

The artwork is framed in a rustic black wooden frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent 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: 28 x 23 cm (including frame)

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Riverside Town

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A serene and charming mid-century modernist riverside townscape, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a scene of everyday life, featuring a figure in the foreground, carrying a large woven basket on her head, walking along a promenade. Behind her, another figure behind leans against the wall, gazing towards the river. In the background, a bridge with repeating arches connects the town, whose buildings are rendered in block-like forms with white walls and red roofs. A sailboat drifts on the calm blue waters, adding a sense of leisure.

The painting exemplifies a modernist aesthetic with its emphasis on bold, flattened shapes and a harmonious colour palette dominated by muted tones.

The brushwork is confident and visible, with broad, gestural strokes that give the scene an expressive feel. The play of light and shadow is suggested through tonal variations rather than strict realism.

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

Size: 42 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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