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  • The Duo

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    A brilliantly executed and very striking modernist figurative oil painting by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

    This affectionate portrait depicts a silhouette of a female figure and male figure standing next to each other and holding hands, set against a background with planes of colours that repeat within the figures. The facial features of the figures have been intentionally left out, focusing our attention to the power and beauty of colour.

    Through the use of fine and detailed brushstrokes, the artist has skilfully reconstructed this scene down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to highlight the respective forms.

    The artist outstanding painterly skills is further displayed through the thin outlines around the figures. A range of primary colours create different focal points, encouraging our eyes to move across the picture.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with an inner off white border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs to the upper left corner.

    Size: 68 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • The Fishing Huts

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    An expressive mid century modernist seascape scene, painted in oil onto board.

    Executed in rich colours and confident brushstrokes, this painting depicts two figures standing by a row of fishing huts. Probably fishermen, the figures look out at the sea, possibly determining its conditions. With areas of thick impasto creating texture and three dimensionality, we get a real sense of the movement of the choppy waters.

    The painting is housed in a very well suited silver frame with an inner white window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 36.5 x 38.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Pier

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    A large mid century modernist coastalscape, painted in oil onto canvas.

    In this composition we see a long pier heading out towards the sea, with the backs of a figure and horse cart walking away from us. In the distance, a large cloud hangs over a ship, with streams of rain visible. The artist has used two thirds of the composition to paint the sky, yet there is real sense of the vastness of the coastal shoreline. The artist has carefully and delicately used the tip of his brush to paint in wonderful details – such as the little red bed sitting on the line between the poles, the horse drawn cart, the ship out at sea, as well as the lines showing the pouring rain in the distance. The artist has captured the essence of the coastal scene through his expressive yet considered brushwork, imbuing the painting with depth, movement, and tranquillity.

    This wonderful painting is housed in its original mid century wide profile champagne coloured frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 62 x 71 cm (including frame)

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  • The Pot

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    A brilliantly executed modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

    The composition features a jar and some fruits on a raised surface, set against a well-coloured background of green, white and yellow. Upon first glance, our eyes are immediately drawn to the jar in the middle whose larger size as well as striking dark brown and white colours that contrast starkly capture our attention.

    Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has made a conscious decision not to focus on realistic details and has reduced the forms down to expressive brushstrokes, blocks of rich colour as well as bold white outlines.

    Distinct expressive multi-directional brushstrokes fill the canvas, and have been executed with vigour and confidence. The artist displays a deep understanding of colour as he skilfully overlays contrasting shades to demonstrate depth and interest to the painting, and the unique white bold outlines wonderfully accentuate the three dimensionality of the objects.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a slim wooden frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 47.5 x 62.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Spectacle

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    A striking and very impactful mid century scene of a figure with a bull, executed in oil onto board.

    The composition presents a bull and a matador who is waving a red and pink muleta. Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has used the expressive qualities of rich and saturated colour as well as textured brushstrokes to convey the energy of this spectacle.

    This oil on board is housed in a stunning and very unique decorative wide-profile wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 33.5 x 45 cm (including frame)

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  • The Studio

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    An exceptional mid century expressionist oil of and interior scene, painted in oil onto canvas.

    This absolutely delightful composition depicts a very charming view of a room, and captures its quaint homeliness. A myriad of details can be found, from the guitar on the left, to the little bureau with vase of flowers, and the curtain by a window that looks out to the outside. There is a distinct sense that the artist is confident with his medium – bold, loose and expressive brushstrokes fill the scene.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a wooden frame with a gilt inner border, which complements the painting beautifully. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 83 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • The Swimmers

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    A very large and very unique semi abstract mid century composition in oil, painted in 1962.

    The scene appears to be of two swimmers, captured from a very interesting angle. It is almost as if we, the viewers, are under the water looking up at them. The two figures have just dived in, and we see the swoosh of the water and bubbles all around them.

    The artist has left the composition very ‘open’, using broad and expressive brushstrokes to capture the effect of the moving water. The figures have also been paired right down, their bodies only partially visible.

    The way the artist has depicted this scene is very inspiring – it is certainly not an easy scene to paint, and yet he has managed to put across the essence of what is at play here – the way the light hits the water and the figures, and the resulting distortions, as well as the sense of movement and air within the water.

    This large oil on canvas is housed in a light frame with linen border. There are some minor scuffs to the frame, and some very slight age toning to the linen border. Overall the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 78 x 100 cm (including frame)

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  • Valley Path

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    A small but very sweet and charming mid century modernist landscape painting, executed in oil onto board.

    This scenic and atmospheric landscape composition depicts a valley lined with trees and houses, and with rolling hills in the background. In the foreground, we can spot 2 figures strolling on a pathway located on the left side of the artwork.

    Executed in an expressive manner and with a rich and earthy colour palette, energetic and rhythmic brushstrokes have been dabbed and swept across the painting with vigour, wonderfully capturing the delight and liveliness of nature. There is such a distinct sense of depth as well as a timelessness to this picturesque piece.

    This oil on board is housed in a gilt frame with red undertones, that pairs perfectly with the painting.  Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition. Please note that there is some glare evident in the photographs due to the varnish on the darker coloured areas of the painting.

    Size: 34 x 38 cm (including frame)

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  • Wild Flowers

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    A very unique mid century still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

    Simple yet effective in its composition, a bouquet of different wild flowers and leaves are presented against a grey background.

    Rich and saturated earthy colours have been confidently layered and executed  through the use of loose and expressive brushstrokes, adding a striking textural and painterly quality to the painting. Several areas of impasto create a three dimensional effect and capture the very essence of the natural objects. The artist has also skilfully captured the shadows of the flowers and leaves against the grey background.

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

    Size: 60 x 40 cm (including frame)

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  • Winter Houses

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    An atmospheric mid 20th century modernist street scene landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting presents a winter scene, where coloured houses and trees are spread across a snow covered neighbourhood.

    The artist has used a combination of muted and subdued colour palette as well as painterly textured brushstrokes –  wonderfully adding a raw textural quality and capturing the chilly and mellow essence of winter.

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

    Size: 49 x 75 cm (including frame)

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  • Archipelago

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    A panoramic mid century painting featuring a townscape of Tenerife, in Spain. In the forefront a figure can be see carrying a basket on her head, and set behind her are an array of distinctive white walled Spanish houses. The artist has used a restrained colour palette, sticking to an earthy palette of dark browns and greens contrasted with the stark whites. Short, expressionist brushstrokes have been used in this panoramic composition, which has created depth and texture.

    The painting is beautifully framed in an original mid century grey and cream frame with an inner fabric lined border. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 45 x 84cm (including frame)

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  • Coastal Neighbourhood

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    A pleasant and well-balanced modernist painting, executed in oil onto board.

    This picturesque composition presents a beautiful sea view, of rows of houses surrounded by lush trees that line a coast.

    Painterly brushstrokes and a very uplifting colour palette comprising shades of green, yellow and blue have been used, wonderfully capturing the lively spirit of this neighbourhood.

    This oil on board is housed in a deep-profiled frame. The painting has a small loss to its bottom right corner (as shown in the images), but is in very good vintage condition overall. This loss is not obvious unless inspected closely, and does not detract from its overall attractiveness. The frame has some areas of light scuffing.

    Size: 52.5 x 63.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Yellow Room

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    This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. There is a surface mark to the top section of the painting. The frame has age wear to its bottom left corner, commensurate with its age.

    Size: 77 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Conspiracy

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    An incredibly well executed semi abstract modernist oil composition, painted in 1967 by the established artist Ivar Morsing.

    This painting depicts what appears to be a group of figures huddled together. Although merged into one unified form, we can still make out some of the individual features of the figures. The painting has an exceptionally emotive effect (typical of Morsing’s style), alluding to hush whispers and murmurs emanating from the group. The rounded figures seem to pulsate from the surface, their curved forms intertwining, weaving in and out from each other.

    The painting is housed in a black floater frame that suits it very well. The painting is in good vintage condition. The edges of the board have been taped (as shown in close ups), some of which has some wear. The frame is in good vintage condition.

    Size: 44.5 x 59.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Country Road

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    A charming and picturesque landscape with a figure, executed in oil and dated 1954.

    A young woman is depicted walking down a narrow country path, with the rolling countryside behind her.

    The artist has selected a lively colour palette, using bold and saturated colours to depict this expansive countryside scene. Bold and urgent brushstrokes, combined with the use of a palette knife, has created areas of impasto, adding a three dimensional texture to the lively painted surface.

    This oil on board is housed in its original mid century light wood frame with an inner linen window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 55 x 47 cm (including frame)

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  • Cows in the Meadow

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    A charming and expressive mid century modernist coastal landscape painting, executed in oil onto board.

    In this picturesque composition, two brown cows are grazing in a lush meadow, beside a coast. Using a colour palette in earthy tones, the artist has applied energetic and expressive painterly brushstrokes in a swift manner to compose this scenic composition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has small losses along its top edge.

    Size: 43.5 x 60.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Cubist Objects

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    A fun and exceptional mid century modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Incorporating elements of cubism and abstraction, this interesting composition depicts what appears to be a table setting filled with an array of objects including a sculpture, fruit and a pitcher.

    Using a range of non-naturalistic and a bold colour palette comprising shades of red, blue, black and white, the artist has fragmented the objects down to angular shapes in contrasting colours to highlight their three-dimensional form, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas.

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

    Size: 56 x 73 cm (including frame)

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  • Exploration

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    A striking and emotive mid century abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Abstract in nature, the painting focuses on attention on as well as explores the beauty of colour, line and brushstrokes.

    The artist has chosen a rich colour palette including shades of green, blue and red, and has thoughtfully layered and paired the contrasting shades upon and beside one another, to create this harmonious composition.

    Large and gestural sweeping brushstrokes fill the canvas, adding a wonderful textural quality as well as a sense of dynamism to the painting.

    The painting is beautifully presented in its original mid century linen lined frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 54 x 59 cm (including frame)

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  • Glade

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    A panoramic and tranquil mid century modernist landscape composition in oil, painted in 1965.

    This semi-abstract landscape features a vivid lower half with pops of purple, yellow and green, which sits underneath a a large expanse of blue sky, creating a lovely panoramic effect. This painting would make for a very versatile addition to any interior due to its semi abstract nature.

    The painting is housed in a wonderful wide profile frame with an outer linen lined border, and an inner silver window, which really adds focus to the painting. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 33 x 51 cm (including frame)

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  • Glance

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    A small and subtle vintage portrait study of a nude, executed in oil onto board.

    A female figure is depicted against a burgundy coloured background, with her back facing us. We are only able to get a glimpse of the upper half of her body, and with her gaze turned away, her face is not visible to the viewer.

    This classic oil portrait features painterly brushstrokes that leave a lovely light textural quality to the piece. The artist has also used a soft and muted colour palette that reflects the tender mood of the setting.

    This oil on board is housed in beautiful wood frame with visible grain, and with an inner silver window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 39.5. x 32.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Glorious

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    A very large and striking mid century modernist oil on canvas, depicting a cathedral interior with a silhouetted figure in the foreground.

    The painting is housed in a wide profile hessian lined frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing.

    Size: 80.5 x 76 cm (including frame)

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  • Holding Together

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    A stunning abstract composition in oil, painted by British artist Marian Hyland. The painting is housed in a handmade frame (by the artist) which has been crafted specifically for the painting that sits within it.

    Marian’s practice centres around the relationships of space, shape and colour, created by the interplay between drawing, painting and collage.

    In this piece, the process of mark making and layering, informed by observations of natural environmental processes (e.g. textures and marks left behind through decay/neglect, industrial architecture/landscapes and random associations of objects and surfaces) are important factors in the work.

    Her paintings evolve intuitively to find rather than make the work. She continues to build up and simplify until the composition settles cohesively.

    Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 35.5 x 35.5 cm (including frame)

    This painting matches perfectly with another piece by the same artist, which you can view here.

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  • Houses by the Sea

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    A peaceful and very atmospheric modernist coastal landscape, executed in oil onto canvas.

    In this picturesque composition, a winding road lined with houses surround costal cliffs and an ocean that leads to the horizon.

    This painting is very balanced with a mix of moody darker shades used to paint the cliffs, houses and land area, contrasting against paler lighter colours of the sky, sea and road. We could perhaps infer that it is early in the morning, before the sun has risen fully.

    Gentle painterly brushstrokes have been applied to create this modernist composition, and it wonderfully captures the quietude and serenity of nature.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning wooden frame with an inner silver window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 60 x 60.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Houses in the Woods

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    A brilliantly executed typically modernist mid-century composition, painted in oil onto board.

    The painting depicts a row of houses surrounded by trees in the woods. The artist has abstracted this scene down to flattened angular shapes that have almost been arranged on the board like a puzzle. 

    A highly contrasting colour palette has been used – with dark and moody tones of browns and greens used to depict the woods, and lighter shades of cream used to depict the houses. The striking contrast in colour not only helps to create depth to the painting, but is also a powerful way to bring our attention to the focal point (the houses). 

    The painting is housed in a well suited dark wood frame with an inner gilt and linen window. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition. Please note that there is some glare to the photos (particularly to the right side) due to the dark palette of the painting. There is no fading to the painting.

    Size: 53 x 84 cm (including frame)

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  • Landscape in Colour

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    A striking and vivid mid century abstract modernist oil composition, painted in 1948.

    Painting what appears to be a landscape, the artist has abstracted reality into formal qualities such as shape, form, colour and pattern. The composition features an array of different brushwork, from short and repeated patters to long wavy lines, bold angular lines as well as flat plane shapes. Using a bold and lively colour palette,  this painting would add a pop of colour and provide a myriad of interesting details to liven up any interior space.

    The painting is housed in a gilt frame which complements it well. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 44 x 72 cm (including frame)

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  • Man in Blue

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    A pensive and thoughtful mid century portrait in oil, painted in an expressionist style. Depicted in this piece is a seated faceless figure, whose details have been intentionally left out. There is no sense of when or where, and the colour palette is very restrained, adding to the timelessness of the piece.

    The painting is housed in a lovely champagne frame with an inner light grey slip. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 55 x 40 cm (including frame)

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  • Meadow House

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    A charming and vibrant mid century modernist landscape painting, executed in oil onto board.

    The joy of nature is widely celebrated in this picturesque painting as it presents a lush and inviting meadow, punctuated by a striking house in the distance.

    Painted in an expressionist manner, this artwork exudes liveliness – brought about by the rich and vibrant colours including varying shades of green, as well as the distinct and energetic brushes that leave a light textural quality to the painting.

    This oil on board is housed in a beautiful vintage dark gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there are some marks to the top edge of the inner section of the frame.

    Size: 65 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • Moulin Rouge

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    A charming modernist street scene composition, executed in oil on canvas.

    The painting depicts a night scene of a bustling promenade teeming with people outside the iconic Moulin Rouge in Paris.

    Realistic details of the figures have been intentionally left out, and the artist has portrayed just their slender silhouettes, as well as wonderfully captured the reflection of the figures and the colourful buildings cast against the side walk.

    An array of bright colours have been used, thoughtfully conveying the lively atmosphere and mood of the scene.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a dark blue floater frame that slightly exposes the sides of the canvas. There is an area of paint loss (as shown in the images), but the painting is otherwise in good vintage condition.

    Size: 49 x 58 (including frame)

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  • Over the Fields

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    A large and textured mid century modernist landscape composition in oil, painted onto canvas.

    Expressionist and yet very detailed, textured brushwork creates the wonderfully balanced composition of a long farmhouse within a rural landscape. The farmhouse sits surrounded by fields and woodland, and the artist has used a very rich, earthy palette to create this composition. The textured way in which the paint has been applied conveys the rustic feel of the natural landscape.  The long composition gives us a sense of the expansiveness of this rural scene.

    This large painting is housed in its original mid century frame, which has a beautiful woven border. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has a small nick to the top edge (as seen in the close up photo), but this does not detract from the overall appearance of the frame which is otherwise in good condition.

    Size: 47 x 79 cm (including frame)

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  • Pine Trees

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    A small but impactful mid-century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto board.

    Simple yet effective in its composition, the painting presents a beautifully textured pine tree forest – with shorter trees in the background and 6 slender trees towering in the foreground.

    Executed in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has made a conscious decision not to focus on realistic details and has reduced the forms down to expressive and painterly brushstrokes filled with muted earthy colours.

    This oil on board is housed in a deep profile ornate gilt frame that complements the painting very well. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 36 x 24.5 cm (including frame)

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