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Forest Park

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A soothing mid-century modernist style composition that captures the essence of a tranquil park scene, painted in oil onto canvas.

A blue bench and a tall, light brown tree bark punctuate the center of the composition, surrounded by a pathway and lush greenery. All realistic details have been omitted, and the scene has been reduced to an interplay of contrasting shapes and colours.

The palette is dominated by gentle greens, warm browns, and soft yellow hues, creating an inviting and serene atmosphere. The smooth brushstrokes and harmonious colour contrasts evoke a sense of warmth and peacefulness,

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

Size: 50 x 55 cm (including frame)

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Ibiza Stroll

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A gentle and soothing mid century street scene composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1956.

The artist captures the essence of a figure leisurely walking down a serene street scene in Ibiza. The scene is rendered in a minimalist style where realistic details are intentionally omitted, emphasising abstract forms and blocks of contrasting shades.

The backdrop is a composition of muted light blues, greens, and whites, subtly blending together to evoke a tranquil atmosphere.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner cream border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has marks and scuffs.

Size: 42 x 37 cm (including frame)

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Mademoiselle

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This oil on canvas is dated 1950, and is housed in an outstanding distressed style wood frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 77 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Roof View

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A striking mid century modernist abstract composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

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

Size: 61 x 74 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Pear

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A playful and captivating still life painting, executed in acrylic onto canvas by contemporary Irish artist Jenny Belton, and dated 2024 on reverse.

Jenny Belton is artist based in Dublin, Ireland and has been painting, drawing and making from a young age. Her main inspiration is mid-century art, sculpture, design and architecture in addition to abstract expressionism and the fauvist movement. She drawn to art that is accessible, inclusive and nostalgic and hopes to capture this in her own work.

The painting has a ‘sister’ piece which depicts a similar setting, which can be seen in the photos. Details of that painting are available to view here.

The painting comes framed in a stained black oak float frame, and is in excellent condition.

Size: 30 x 40 cm (including frame)

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The Red Setup

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A brilliantly executed mid century abstract modernist composition in oil, painted onto canvas and dated 1965.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. There is some light scattered craquelure present, but the paint layer is stable overall. The frame has some general marks and scuffing, as well as a loss at its top right corner (as shown in close up).

Size: 85.5 x 71.5 cm (including frame)

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Tulips in Red

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An uplifting and well-balanced mid century still life composition that celebrates the beauty in everyday objects, executed in oil onto canvas.

The centrepiece of the composition is a brown vase holding two vibrant red tulips. Beside it is a striking blue cup, and both objects rest gracefully on a smooth brown table surface.

The backdrop, painted in shades of tranquil blue, subtly reveals the corner of two windows, suggesting a soft daylight filtering into the scene.

The artist has used an uplifting colour palette, and the brushwork is gentle yet precise, emphasising the clean lines and balanced composition.

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

Size: 70 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Tulips in Yellow

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An uplifting mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The focal point is a vibrant bouquet of yellow tulips housed in a brown vase, anchoring the composition with their striking presence. The backdrop, an abstracted blend of pastel blue hues intermingling with shades of purple, brown, and green, provides an uplifting setting.

The artist’s expressive brushwork broad and gestural, with areas of impasto where the paint has been applied thickly creating a painterly effect.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary deep-profile wood frame. The painting has scattered craquelure to the surface, as shown in close ups. There is slight widening to the frame joints, and some paint loss to the inner white border of the frame.

Size: 72 x 55 cm (including frame)

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Two Green Pears

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A characterful and wonderfully textured mid-century still life in oil, painted by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

In this excellent composition that invites viewers to revel in the simple beauty of everyday objects, 2 pears in a white bowl, a pitcher under a patterned placemat, and a butterknife are thoughtfully laid out across a wooden surface, and against an abstracted background.

Working with a rich and earthy colour palette, the artist has skilfully captured the three-dimensional qualities of the objects and the intricate grain of the wood, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the board. The expressive and textured brushstrokes further enriches the visual experience of the piece.

This oil on board is housed in an attractive frame with multiple borders including a linen-lined border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Unspoken Bond

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A brilliantly executed abstract figurative composition executed in oil, by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum, and Jönköping Museum.

Small yet impactful in its composition, two figures are seated side by side, enjoying each others company in silence. Abstract in nature, the figures’ features are obscured, and their bodies are perceptible only through carefully applied brushstrokes which hint at its structure. The figures are seated against a richly coloured backdrop of greens and blues executed with expressive and energetic brushwork, adding a touch of liveliness to the overall composition.

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

Size: 30.5 x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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Valley Hut

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An expressive picturesque modernist style landscape painting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

The composition presents a scenic view of a hut nestled within a vast and lush landscape setting, with a view of mountains in the background.

With its rich colour palette and energetic brushstrokes, this painting explores the expressive qualities of brushwork and colour.

Bold earthy tones of greens and browns fill the surface, imbuing the painting with an uplifting feel and warmth. The artist has outlined the respective forms with thick darker lines that further accentuate their three-dimensionality. Short, urgent, and bold brushstrokes have been executed in an invigorating and confident manner, adding a wonderful energetic as well as a light textural quality to the painting.

This oil on board is housed in a distressed style wood frame with an inner gilt window that pairs wonderfully with the painting. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the top edge of the board is exposed. The frame has areas of paint loss and marks, and there is also a small gap to its left corner join.

Size: 69 x 89 cm (including frame)

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Boat Yard

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

The painting depicts several board by a harbour, and a figure to the standing to the right. The composition has been painted on a diagonal angle, leading our eyes from the boats on the left upwards towards to the building on the right. There is a wonderful depth to the painting, enhanced by the hazy skyline in the distance which draws our eyes deeper into the painting. The colour palette of the piece is warm and inviting, from the richer colours in the forefront to the more pastel palette in the background. The painting also has a lovely textural effect created by the thick paint application.

This oil on board is housed within a light gilt frame with an inner linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 47 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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Buildings

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A soothing mid-century street scene composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents an ascending road as well as a street walk with passers-by, lined with buildings that have been simplified into clean lines, geometric forms, and contrasting colours.

The strong focus on lines and geometry is evident throughout the composition, guiding the viewer’s eye across the canvas. The skilfull use of perspective enhances the depth of the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has an area of loss to the upper section (sky area) as shown in close ups. The frame has a nick to the right border, and some paint loss to the bottom edge.

Size: 64 x 49 cm (including frame)

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Family Home

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A wonderfully detailed modernist composition of an interior, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.

This charming narrative painting features an array of details for us to explore, from the patterns of the rugs and walls to the objects and clothes. To the left we have a man on a rocking chair with his pipe, and in front of him are a little dog and cat. To the right a woman is preparing a kettle on the stove. Behind her is an open door, giving us a glimpse into the next room and beckoning us in to explore further. The painting has been executed in rich and vivid colours, imbuing it with a joyous and uplifting feel. The wonderful array of details make it such an enjoyable piece to slowly take in and explore.

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

Size: 50 x 68 cm (including frame)

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Fish & Bottles

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A vivid and quirky mid century modernist still life, painted in oil onto canvas.

Featuring a saturated colour palette and bold, expressive brushwork, this painting captures a kitchen top scene in a Naïve style. It leans towards semi abstraction, with a shift away from traditional perspective and a focus on formal elements like shape, line and colour. It is reminiscent of the St Ives artists who worked under a similar ethos inspired by the landscape of West Cornwall and used its shapes, forms and colours as a source for much of their work.

This oil on canvas is simply framed, and is in good vintage condition.

Size: 37.5 x 47 cm (including frame)

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Fish & Wine

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A fun and striking mid century modernist still life painting, executed in oil onto board.

Featuring a rich colour palette as well as bold, expressive brushwork, this still life painting captures a dining setting of a freshly served fish, 2 wine glasses and a bottle in a Naïve style. There is a shift away from traditional perspective and a focus on formal elements like shape, line and colour. It is reminiscent of the St Ives artists who worked under a similar ethos inspired by the landscape of West Cornwall and used its shapes, forms and colours as a source for much of their work.

This oil on board is simply framed, and is in good vintage condition.

Size: 48 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Garden Dance

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An enchanting and playful figurative landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004), whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum and The Swedish Modern Museum, to name a few. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

The painting depicts a group of figures in a lush garden landscape setting. The three figures dancing on each side and facing the direction of a tall figure in a striking golden headpiece that punctuates the center of the composition.

Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, this striking painting emphasises rich colours and decorative patterns.

Rich and lively colours including shades of green, red, and yellow have been applied to the canvas, and through the use of energetic and expressive brushstrokes, the painting is beautifully textured with areas of impasto – where the paint has been applied thickly such that it stands proud from the surface.

The artist has also used black outlines that provide a sketch-like quality that emphasises the silhouettes of the figures and landscape.

This oil on canvas is is housed in a high quality and robust wide profile gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has a small scuff to its lower edge as shown in the close up.

Size: 54.5 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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Glowing Sun

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A very lively and enchanting composition painted in oil and dated 1982, by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum and The Swedish Modern Museum, to name a few. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

The painting depicts a blazing sun setting by a lake, and surrounded by a landscape filled with lush trees, red huts, as well as people engaged in various activities.

Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, this striking painting emphasises rich colours, decorative pattern, and an illustrative quality.

The artist has used a rich and uplifting palette including shades of orange, red, blue, and yellow. Distinct energetic and intuitive brushstrokes have been dabbed across the canvas, adding a wonderful textural quality and imbuing the work with a sense of dynamism.

This oil on canvas is housed in a robust wide-profiled gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.

Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame)

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House at Dusk

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A moody and atmospheric semi-abstract mid-century landscape composition, painted in oil onto board.

A solitary house with a large, looming black roof dominates the scene. The house, rendered with geometric simplicity, sits amidst a vast landscape. The sky is an expanse of clouded grey, suggesting the fading light of dusk.

The artist’s restrained muted subdued palette is composed of black, earthy browns, and beige, evoking a sense of nostalgia and somber tranquility.

This oil on board is housed in a well-suited silver frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent condition, and the frame has slight wear.

Size: 37 x 53 cm (including frame)

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Imbolc II

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

Part of the ‘Imbolc’ series, the painting has been created by responding to the colours of local landscapes through the seasons of the traditional Celtic Calendar.

The early days of the year, treading muddy fields, grey lifeless skies. Warm pinks and soft yellow hiding in the midst of sepias, umbers and russets, this is the colour of Imbolc. A season of waiting, reflection, cosy jumpers, bitter cold puddles as big as ponds, impatience and planning.

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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Summer Beach

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A very fun and playful mid-century composition in oil, painted by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum and The Swedish Modern Museum, to name a few. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, this striking painting presents a bustling scene at the beach, filled with lots of people engaging in various activities on the sandy shore.

An array of rich and uplifting colours as well as distinct energetic and intuitive brushstrokes fill the canvas, imbuing the work with a sense of dynamism. The artist has also used black outlines that provide a sketch-like quality that emphasises the silhouettes of the figures.

This oil on canvas is is housed in a robust gilt frame with multiple profiles. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.

Size: 65 x 74 cm (including frame)

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The Classroom

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A fun and richly detailed composition in oil, painted onto canvas and dated 1977.

This playful oil painting depicts a classroom scene, with several details to explore. The artist has incorporated several objects, patterns and colours in this narrative composition, from the detail on the children’s clothes, to the expressions on their faces. There is a sense of vibrancy and quirkiness to this wonderful painting, which would make a fun and uplifting addition to any interior.

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

Size: 53 x 68 cm (including frame)

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The Living Room

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A meticulously painted mid-century composition of an interior setting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1949.

In this painting, the artist captures a cosy yet elegant corner of a living room with an exquisite eye for detail. Three wooden chairs upholstered in beautiful tapestry are positioned at an angle, inviting intimate conversation. A wooden cabinet stands gracefully against the wall, adorned with candlesticks and a vase of freshly-cut flowers. The walls are curated with decor, and the large window in the background frames an outdoor landscape scene.

The artist’s brushwork is precise and deliberate, each stroke contributing to the overall intricacy of this wonderfully decorated home, and reflecting a deep appreciation for the beauty of collector’s objects.

This oil on canvas is housed in a deep-profiled wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The painting is housed in a slightly oversized frame, creating a slight gap between the frame’s window and the painting. Nevertheless, this gap is not visible when viewed from the front

Size: 60 x 70 cm (including frame)

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Three Musicians

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A striking mid-century figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

Three figures are depicted, presumably musicians. The central figure stands prominently, holding a ukulele, while the other two figures stand in unison. The trio are all dressed in flowing dark grey attire with scarves across their heads that is tinged with red. They are unified by their attire yet individualised by their distinct poses. They stand against a soothing cool blue and grey backdrop.

Through the use of a limited colour palette, the artist has skillfully reduced the composition into blocks of contrasting shades, boldly outlined to convey depth and highlight the silhouettes of the figures.

This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning wood frame with gilt tint to its inner border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 63 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Tunisian Coast

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A soft and gentle mid century modernist coastalscape composition, painted in oil onto board 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.

Two figures, draped in white, sit casually with their back towards the sea in quiet conversation. Behind them is a building with a domed roof, and next to that are two boats. Beyond them is the blue sea and evidence of another town or city in the horizon. There is a diaphanous quality to this piece, which features a pastel palette of soft pink, blue, yellow and green. The artist has painted it with soft, gentle strokes and has kept the forms in the composition rounded. The artist has captured the light of the Tunisian coastal scene beautifully, making this piece very peaceful and uplifting.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very light scuffs.

Size: 43 x 55.5 cm (including frame)

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Undress

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A very well-executed mid-century interior setting painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition captures an intimate moment, where a female figure is undressing in front of a mirror. The scene is set in a well decorated interior space where we can see a chair as well as patterned design by the mirror.

The artist has used a rich and warmth palette, with striking shades of orange, blues, and green, creating a dynamic interplay of colours that brings energy to the intimate moment. The brushstrokes are expressive and loose, conveying a sense of immediacy and movement, while also imbuing the scene with emotional depth.

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

Size: 60 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Band of Horses

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A beautiful and soothing mid-century animal landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1952.

The painting captures a group of horses in a vast open landscape. Set against a backdrop of cream tones, the darker shades of the horses contrasts wonderfully, highlighting their form.

Executed with a beautiful earthy colour palette that evokes calm, the artist displays a fine mastery of his medium of oil as he confidently captures the detailing of the horses through precise, swift and expressive brushstrokes, that also gives the painting a textured quality.

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

Size: 39 x 60 cm (including frame)

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Blue Tableware

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A brilliantly executed mid-century interior still life composition executed in oil onto canvas.

The scene is set in a dimly lit interior that exudes a moody feel. The backdrop is a shadowy blend of dark brown and dark green blocks of colours. In the foreground, a table emerges, revealing a well-arranged array of still life.

On the table, a selection of blue-toned objects commands our attention. A blue plate and a blue bowl sit gracefully between a spoon and a fruit, its smooth surfaces catching the faint light. A blue pitcher stands tall and is partially illuminated.

The artist’s use of colour gradient is masterful, emphasising the three-dimensional qualities of the objects. The dark and muted palette, combined with smooth brushstrokes, creates a sense of calm and introspection, as if capturing a quiet moment at night.

This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning wood frame with silver windows, that pairs very well with the painting. The painting has some scattered craquelure present but the paint layer is stable overall.

Size: 68 x 81 cm (including frame)

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Blueprint

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An expressive and energetic mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

The painting presents a black table adorned with an eclectic arrangement of objects, whose silhouettes have been uniquely highlighted in blue.

Rendered in a semi-abstract manner and omitting all realistic details, there is an intricate play of shapes, brushstrokes, and colour.

The artist has thoughtfully chosen a restrained palette, weaving together shades of blue, black, and brown.

The composition exudes an expressive and dynamic quality, as loose and squiggle-like brushstrokes have been executed, capturing a fleeting moment of creativity and spontaneity.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting a light surface mark to its left side as shown. The frame has some scuffs.

Size: 40 x 48 cm (including frame)

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Charge

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An emotive and brilliantly executed mid-century composition, painted 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.

The composition depicts a toreador dressed in white, courageously waving a pink muleta at a charging bull. The presence of both figures are set against a backdrop of warm and muted shades of orange and red, evoking a sense of energy to the painting.

Executed in an abstract manner, the scene is rendered through a masterful reduction of form, where blocks of contrasting colours intersect to create depth and intensity. The limited yet rich palette, coupled with expressive brushstrokes, evokes a profound emotional resonance, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the drama and passion of the bullfighting spectacle.

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

Size: 36.5 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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