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The Reader’s Bouquet

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A charming mid-century modern still life that presents an arrangement of flowers in a vase, resting among neatly stacked books, executed in oil onto canvas onto board and dated 1968.

A single crimson tulip and delicate yellow blooms provide a lively focal point, while the surrounding books introduce a quiet narrative of contemplation and everyday domestic life. The composition feels intimate and unpretentious, celebrating the beauty found in ordinary objects.

Executed in a distinctly modernist manner, the painting embraces simplified forms and an intentionally loose composition. Rather than striving for realism, the artist captures atmosphere through expressive colour relationships and confident abstraction, allowing the objects to emerge through suggestion rather than precise definition.

The palette is wonderfully restrained, combining dusty blush pinks, muted sage and blue-greens, soft slate blues, warm creams and touches of earthy browns. These harmonious colours are punctuated by the rich red of the tulip, which enlivens the composition without overwhelming its tranquil mood.

Thick, impasto brushstrokes animate the surface, with generous applications of paint creating a richly textured finish. Broad palette-knife-like passages and visible directional strokes lend the work an appealing tactile quality, while areas of exposed canvas and layered paint reinforce its spontaneous, painterly character.

This oil on canvas board is presented in an elegant wood frame with an inner white border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 51 x 41 cm (including frame)

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The Waiting Bicycle

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A contemplative mid-century painting captures a tranquil domestic interior, where the viewer looks through a tall sash window towards a lone bicycle resting outside, executed in oil onto canvas.

Rather than making the bicycle the central focus, the artist celebrates the interplay between interior and exterior spaces. Long bands of sunlight stretch dramatically across the window frame and sill, transforming an everyday scene into a study of light, shadow, and quiet observation. The composition evokes a sense of calm, inviting the viewer to pause and appreciate the beauty found in an ordinary moment.

Executed in a refined mid-century realist style with subtle modernist influences, the painting balances careful observation with simplified forms and a restrained sense of geometry. The strong verticals and horizontals of the window create an architectural structure that contrasts beautifully with the organic silhouette of the bicycle beyond.

A harmonious palette of honey yellows, olive greens, soft creams, and muted browns gives the composition a gentle, sunlit warmth. The golden exterior light is offset by the cooler grey-brown shadows within the room, while touches of muted blue on the bicycle provide a subtle focal point. The restrained colour scheme enhances the painting’s peaceful, timeless character.

The brushwork is measured and controlled, with smooth, even applications of paint that reinforce the stillness of the scene. Soft blending creates convincing transitions between light and shadow, while delicate variations in texture subtly animate the grassy foreground and weathered surfaces outside. Fine, confident detailing defines the bicycle and window frames without becoming overly precise, allowing the composition to retain its painterly elegance.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary dark wood frame with an inner stepped silver profile. Both the painting and frame are excellent vintage condition.

Size: 63 x 46 cm (including frame)

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Through the Pines

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A peaceful and large mid-century landscape where a woodland scene unfolds along a gently winding path that disappears into a dense stand of towering pine trees, executed in oil onto canvas.

Sunlight filters through the canopy, illuminating the track and patches of grass while drawing the eye into the cool, shaded depths of the forest. The composition captures the quiet beauty of an untouched landscape, balancing the vertical rhythm of the tree trunks with the soft curve of the path.

Painted in a distinctly mid-century modern style, the work simplifies natural forms into bold, expressive shapes while retaining a strong sense of atmosphere. Rather than pursuing fine detail, the artist focuses on light, colour and movement, creating an impressionistic interpretation of the landscape.

The palette is fresh and harmonious, dominated by layered greens ranging from deep evergreen to luminous yellow-green, complemented by earthy browns and soft sky blues. Sunlit passages of creamy white and pale lemon create striking contrasts against the cooler shadows, lending the painting a bright, optimistic quality.

Confident, painterly brushstrokes define the composition. Broad, fluid strokes build the foliage, while long vertical marks articulate the tree trunks with rhythmic energy. Loose, visible applications of paint suggest rather than describe the landscape, allowing colour and gesture to convey the sensation of dappled light and the stillness of the forest. The result is an expressive, inviting composition that celebrates the beauty of the natural world through a modernist lens.

This oil on canvas is presented in beautiful wood frame with pronounced wood grain and a subtle stepped profile. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 94 x 84 cm (including frame)

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Under an Open Sky

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A serene mid-century landscape that captures the expansive beauty of a tidal estuary or coastal marsh, executed in oil onto canvas.

Broad stretches of pale sand and shallow water merge seamlessly with fresh green meadows beneath a vast, cloud-filled sky. A distant blue ridge anchors the horizon, while weathered timber posts punctuate the foreground, subtly guiding the eye through the open landscape. Rather than focusing on precise topographical detail, the artist conveys the quiet atmosphere and luminous quality of the scene.

Painted in a restrained modernist style, there is an emphasis on mood, light and colour over realism. T composition is simplified into broad horizontal bands of land, water and sky, creating a calm sense of balance and spaciousness.

The palette is soft and harmonious, blending cool greys, powder blues and muted slate tones with gentle yellows and fresh spring greens. Delicate shifts in tone evoke changing light across the marshland, while the subdued contrasts lend the painting an understated elegance.

Brushwork is confident, with broad, flat applications of paint defining the landscape in simplified forms. Thin, layered strokes and lightly textured surfaces allow subtle variations of colour to emerge, while a handful of darker, gestural marks describing the timber posts provide rhythm and visual structure. The result is a tranquil, atmospheric composition that captures the essence of the landscape through suggestion rather than detailed representation.

This oil on canvas is presented in beautiful wood frame with gilt trimmings. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 60 x 84.5 cm (including frame)

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Verdant Passage

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An energetic and gestural abstract landscape, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2015 by post-war Swedish artist Bo Swenson (1932–2022), whose artworks have been displayed in major public collections including the Swedish National Museum and Moderna Museet in Stockholm.

The artwork evokes the sensation of moving through a lush woodland rather than depicting it literally. Broad vertical forms suggest tree trunks, while sweeping fields of green hint at dense foliage, filtered light and the layered depth of a forest interior. The composition balances recognisable natural references with expressive abstraction, inviting viewers to complete the landscape through memory and imagination.

Executed in a distinctly gestural, modernist style, the painting favours spontaneity and movement over precise representation. Confident, oversized brushstrokes overlap freely, creating a lively interplay between solid forms and open passages of exposed canvas. Vertical black marks establish a rhythmic structure, while loosely applied green shapes soften the composition. The result is both dynamic and contemplative, capturing the atmosphere of nature through gesture rather than detail.

The palette is refreshingly vibrant, dominated by varying shades of rich greens. These are balanced with creamy ivory, warm buttery yellows and deep charcoal accents, producing striking contrasts that simultaneously convey freshness, light and shadow. The restrained colour selection allows subtle tonal shifts to create depth while maintaining an overall sense of harmony.

Brushwork is bold, immediate and highly expressive. Thick, loaded strokes sit alongside dry-brushed passages, adding texture to the surface. Sweeping arcs, broad painterly blocks and quick linear gestures overlap in an intuitive rhythm, while occasional exposed areas of ground provide breathing space within the composition. The visible hand of the artist imbues the painting with a sense of energy and confidence, making it highly engaging.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary slim silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs.

Size: 47.5 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Watermelon & Pot

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A wonderfully textured mid-century still life composition that presents a vibrant arrangement of everyday objects rendered with bold character, painted in oil onto board and dated 1973.

At the heart of the composition is a sliced watermelon, surrounded by ripe green pears, a rustic earthenware jug, and a warm-toned plate. These elements are laid out on a richly textured white cloth, draped dramatically to heighten the sense of depth and realism.

fusing realism with expressive, impasto brushwork, there is an emphasis on form and materiality rather than fine detail. The brushstrokes are thick and confident, creating dynamic surface movement and a palpable sense of texture.

The artist has used a warm and earthy colour scheme, and the stark contrast between the dark background and the light cloth enhances the visual impact of the fruit and vessels.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary wood frame with an inner silver window. The painting has some scattered craquelure present but paint layer is very stable overall. There is also some paint loss around the signature area at the bottom left. The frame has some losses to its outer edges, but this is not noticeable from the front.

Size: 68.5 x 81.5 cm (including frame)

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Weight of Warmth

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A striking mid-century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas by the established 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 abstract painting is anchored by a central, organic form that hovers between figuration and pure gesture. Suggestive of a standing presence, the shape emerges from a richly layered ground, inviting interpretation without resolving into a fixed identity. The composition feels both grounded and dynamic, as if capturing a fleeting moment of movement or emotional intensity.

The style reflects the expressive confidence of mid-century abstraction, where the artist prioritises form, colour, and texture over literal representation. There is a palpable sense of spontaneity, balanced by a careful orchestration of space and mass.

A bold palette dominates the canvas: deep vermilion and burnt sienna create a warm, immersive backdrop, while passages of mustard yellow and soft terracotta build the central form. A striking vertical of black introduces contrast and structural tension, offset by a lighter, almost chalky white that breaks through the composition and adds luminosity. Flecks of cobalt blue and hints of green peek through in places, lending vibrancy and subtle complexity.

The brushwork is varied and tactile: thick, impasto applications sit alongside scraped and dragged passages, revealing layers beneath. Broad, gestural strokes convey immediacy, while areas of stippling and dry-brush texture add depth and rhythm. The surface carries a physical presence, with paint built up and worked back, embodying the artist’s process in every mark.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary frame with a brushed gold finish. The painting has some areas of craquelure, consistent with age, which remain stable and do not detract from the visual impact. The frame has light scuffing and minor areas of surface loss.

Size: 83 x 58 cm (including frame)

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White Houses in the Fields

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A charming and serene mid-century landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas,

The composition captures a serene rural scene of white houses nestled amidst lush green fields. The landscape is framed by gentle mountains in the distance, providing depth and a sense of tranquility.

The artist has used smooth, flat brushstrokes that give the composition a peaceful feel. The colour palette is rich, dominated by earthy greens and red-browns, with soft whites accentuating the houses.

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

Size: 53.5 x 67 cm (including frame)

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Winter Fog

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A mid-century semi-abstract landscape composition that captures the serene and enigmatic essence of a winter forest by a river, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1952.

The composition features a meandering river surrounded by dark green trees, partially cloaked in a soft blanket of snow. Snow fog drifts through the scene, adding an ethereal quality.

The artist has used a restrained colour palette of white, blue, and dark green, showcasing a masterful use of limited hues to create depth and emotional resonance.

Short, expressive brushstrokes fill the canvas, imbuing the painting with a sense of movement as the water flows through.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has losses at lower corners as shown.

Size: 49 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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Yellow Posies

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This 1976 textile artwork is a warm, handwoven tapestry that captures the quiet beauty of nature through a distinctly 1970s Scandinavian modernist sensibility.

Depicting a cluster of stylised yellow and ochre blossoms, the piece radiates a gentle autumnal glow. The flowers — rendered in tonal variations of golden yellow, mustard, and amber — are scattered rhythmically across a richly textured brown background. Subtle greens emerge from below, suggesting stems and foliage, grounding the composition with natural balance.

The artist’s approach is both abstract and organic: the blooms are simplified to essential rounded forms, their soft edges blending harmoniously into the earthy backdrop. The interplay between light and dark tones gives the flowers a quiet luminescence, as though illuminated by late afternoon sunlight.

Mounted neatly on a neutral linen border, the tapestry exudes an understated elegance. Its palette of browns, yellows, and greens evokes a deep connection to the natural world — a hallmark of Scandinavian textile art from the era, where craftsmanship and nature coexisted seamlessly.

Peaceful and contemplative, this 1976 work feels like a woven ode to the changing seasons — warm, tactile, and full of quiet life.

This vintage tapestry remains in very good condition. It is mounted onto fabric lined board, and is ready to hang. The needlepoint is very slightly irregular, which is typical for handmade or traditionally textile pieces, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Size: 19 x 16 cm

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Afternoon Lesson

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A large and outstanding mid-century modernist abstract figurative composition in oil, painted onto canvas 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.

The painting captures a tender moment between two figures, likely an adult and a child, engaged in a shared activity – perhaps reading – on a pale yellow surface held between them. The figures are rendered with bold black contour lines and simplified geometric forms, evoking a quiet intimacy and emotional restraint characteristic of modernist abstraction.

The palette is soft yet expressive, with cool mint green and powder blue balanced against pale yellow, white, and black. Textural brushwork adds depth, especially in the background and garment areas, where layers of impasto reveal the artist’s hand. The faceless figures and stylized forms invite universal interpretation, evoking themes of mentorship, learning, and companionship without prescribing a specific narrative.

Executed with a controlled yet expressive brush, this work speaks to the elegance of restraint – where every shape and colour block carries emotional weight.

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

Size: 82 x 70 cm (including frame)

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Autumn Branch

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This 1971 textile artwork is a beautifully understated handwoven tapestry that captures the quiet elegance of nature through a refined modernist lens.

The composition centres on an arching branch adorned with elongated leaves in a radiant autumnal palette—burnt orange, rust, amber, and ochre—balanced by softer greens, olives, and hints of yellow. The branch stretches diagonally across the weave, creating a gentle sense of movement and rhythm, as if caught mid-fall in a soft breeze.

The background is a textured grey wool, its natural tones lending warmth and subtle depth that allow the vivid leaves to stand out in rich contrast. The tactile weave enhances the sense of organic softness, inviting both visual and physical appreciation. Mounted neatly on a neutral linen backing, the piece has a restrained, naturalistic harmony.

Though simple in subject, the artwork demonstrates a sophisticated command of colour and form. The stylised leaves and rhythmic composition reflect a distinctly Scandinavian modern aesthetic—one that celebrates craftsmanship, seasonal change, and the quiet poetry of the natural world.

It’s a serene and timeless 1970s textile piece—calm, contemplative, and beautifully evocative of autumn’s fleeting beauty.

This vintage tapestry remains in very good condition. It is mounted onto fabric lined board, and is ready to hang. The needlepoint is very slightly irregular, which is typical for handmade or traditionally textile pieces, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Size: 24 x 30cm

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Between Us

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A brilliantly executed mid-century modernist abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas by the established 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 striking painting presents two simplified human forms suspended in a quiet, intimate exchange. One figure stands in soft green clothing, loosely holding a cluster of yellow flowers, while the other sits nearby, turned toward them in a moment that feels conversational. Their faces are intentionally undefined, reduced to smooth, pale planes.

Rendered in a distinctly modernist style, the painting embraces abstraction through flattened forms, pared-back anatomy, and a near-collage approach to composition. The figures are constructed with bold, interlocking shapes, their outlines subtly broken and reassembled with gestural marks that lend a sense of movement and quiet fragmentation.

The palette is dominated by layered greens – ranging from mint and sage to deeper teal – punctuated by fresh accents of lemon yellow, sky blue, and hints of charcoal and white. These colours create a luminous, almost sunlit atmosphere, evoking nature without depicting it literally.

Brushwork is confident: broad, matte planes of colour are interrupted by swift, expressive strokes and linear marks that cut across the surface. These gestural accents introduce rhythm and spontaneity, softening the otherwise graphic structure and adding depth to the composition.

Altogether, the piece captures a fleeting human connection – poised somewhere between stillness and conversation.

This oil on canvas is presented in a frame that features a slim profile with a soft, brushed gold finish. The painting is in good vintage condition overall. There are some light marks to the painting, most notably near the face of the figure on the right. The frame shows minor scuffing consistent with age.

Size: 83 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Blue & Red

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A large and brilliantly executed 20th century composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 96.

Here we see large swathes of paint applied in a broad and sweeping manner. The palette is restrained, predominantly comprising shades of blue, white and red. The layers of paint create depth and texture and draw us viewers in. The palette is bright and vibrant, making a lovely pick me up to any interior.

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

Size: 75 x 75 cm (including frame)

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Cubist Breakfast

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A striking mid-century modern still life that presents a carefully arranged tabletop scene set against what appears to be a balcony or waterfront outlook, executed in oil onto canvas.

A faceted silver coffee pot rises at the centre of the composition, accompanied by a bowl overflowing with grapes and pale green fruit all placed upon an orange tabletop. Behind, the suggestion of railings and shimmering turquoise water beyond creates a subtle dialogue between interior and exterior space.

Executed in a distinctly modernist style, the painting combines elements of Cubism and post-war European abstraction. Forms are simplified into geometric planes and intersecting shapes, with objects fragmented and reassembled through an expressive architectural structure. Rather than striving for realism, the artist focuses on balance, pattern, and the interplay of light and form.

The palette is fresh and luminous, dominated by aqua blue, warm orange, muted sage green, dove grey, and earthy brown. The vibrant orange tablecloth provides a striking contrast to the cool blues of the fruit and background, creating a lively yet harmonious visual tension.

Brushwork is confident and painterly, with visible strokes and layered applications of paint that lend texture and vitality to the surface. Fine linear accents outline and divide forms, reinforcing the composition’s geometric character, while areas of loosely applied colour allow the painting to retain a spontaneous and expressive quality.

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

Size: 72.5 x 45 cm (including frame)

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Daylilies in Sunlight

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A bright and serene mid-century still life that captures a cluster of orange daylilies basking in sunlight, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1955.

The artist captures a fleeting, luminous moment with sunlight filtering through leaves and petals, transforming the everyday sight of blooming daylilies into something almost transcendent. There’s a sense of calm vitality here: the blooms, rendered in warm tones of orange and gold with touches of coral and crimson, rise dynamically from the cool greens of their leaves, their upward gesture bringing movement and energy to the composition.

Rendered with thick, expressive brushstrokes, the work feels both spontaneous and deeply considered. It invites the viewer not only to look but to feel the warmth of the sun and the peaceful rhythm of a day slowly unfolding.

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

Size: 55 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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Divided Form

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A compelling mid-century abstract composition that presents a fragmented, almost architectural figure suspended within a carefully balanced geometric space, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Gunnar Johnsson (1917–2007), whose artworks have represented in public collections including the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Sweden, the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, and the Skåne Art Association.

Bisected by a vertical band, the form appears simultaneously concealed and revealed, inviting contemplation of identity, duality, and perception. A solitary circular shape floats to the right, introducing a symbolic counterpoint to the central structure.

Executed in a modernist style, the painting combines abstraction with subtle figurative references. The composition is thoughtfully constructed, relying on simplified forms, strong verticality, and a restrained visual language. The interplay between organic curves and rigid geometry creates a quiet sense of tension and balance.

The palette is earthy and sophisticated, centred around warm chestnut browns, softened by creamy whites, muted olive greens, and passages of charcoal black and bright yellow . A delicate blush tone within the central form adds warmth and depth, while the pale circular motif introduces a gentle luminosity.

Brushwork is understated yet expressive. Thinly applied layers allow the texture of the canvas to remain visible, lending the work a tactile quality. Softly blended transitions contrast with more sharply defined edges, creating a subtle push and pull between solidity and atmosphere. The result is a contemplative and highly refined abstract painting that rewards prolonged viewing.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary slim wood frame, whose warm honey-toned shade complements the earthy palette. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 33 x 46 cm (including frame)

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Echoes of the Street

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An atmospheric modernist style mid-century cityscape painting that captures a quiet urban street running alongside a canal, painted in oil onto canvas.

Executed in a restrained modernist style, the artist has used broad, simplified forms and minimal detail to emphasise mood over realism. The palette is composed of muted greys, earthy browns, and beige, softened by pale green reflections in the canal water. The brushstrokes are loose yet deliberate, with visible textures and layered tonal variations that add depth to the otherwise stark geometry.

There is a quiet melancholy to the work, evoking a sense of solitude and introspection within the starkness of the urban landscape.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary ridged white-painted wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs along its edges as shown.

Size: 76 x 86.5 cm (including frame)

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Fish & Flowers

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A characterful mid-century modernist style still life oil composition, painted onto canvas.

At the heart of the painting lies a table setting adorned with a striking juxtaposition of elements: a fish and a bouquet of flowers. The fish rests atop a vibrant red cloth which surface is filled with creases and folds, lending depth and dynamism to the scene.

The artist has skilfully reduced the composition down to angular blocks of contrasting colours, emphasising the inherent geometry of the scene.

The colour palette is rich and vivid, lending a striking quality to the painting, and the expressive brushstrokes have been confidently and swiftly applied. Furthermore, by leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the shapes of the figure and objects, drawing our attention to their distinct form.

This oil on canvas laid and onto board is housed in a well-suited wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffs but this is in keeping with its overall style.

Size: 47 x 62 cm (including frame)

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Folk Flowers

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A beautifully crafted Flemish tapestry artwork, dated 1977.

It is a vibrant and bold floral textile artwork, rich in colour, symmetry, and folk tradition. It showcases a decorative arrangement of three stylised flowers, each distinct in form and bursting with personality.

Set against a deep black background, the colours appear especially vivid and dramatic. The palette includes warm oranges and reds, cool greens and blues, and accents of magenta and white, creating a striking, graphic effect. A zigzag border in pale green and black frames the floral arrangement, enhancing the visual rhythm and echoing traditional textile motifs.

The work is done in a flat-woven tapestry technique, typical of traditional Flemish weaving where imagery is built from coloured yarns rather than painted or embroidered. The design is graphic and pattern-based, with clear outlines and a strong sense of rhythm.

The tapestry is stretched within a wooden frame using visible cord lacing, emphasising its handcrafted nature. The frame is made from smooth, light-toned wood with dowel joints and rounded edges, giving it a rustic, functional elegance that enhances the folk-art feel.

The tapestry and frame is in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 36 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Collage in Blues

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

At the heart of the artwork is a carefully balanced four-part composition, divided into squares, each containing a small vertical pairing of rectangular blocks. These central forms: composed of soft off-white, deep indigo, slate grey, and muted charcoal – echo one another subtly across the surface, creating a quiet rhythm and sense of repetition. The woven textures of the salvaged book cloth are beautifully visible within each element, offering gentle variation and tactility against the broader fields of colour.

The background is composed of softly shifting panels of various blues, each section bearing the marks of time through delicate abrasions, faint horizontal striations, and areas of tonal wear. Vertical and horizontal seams subtly divide the surface, reinforcing the constructed, assemblage nature of the work while adding depth and structure.

The composition feels contemplative and architectural: where repetition, balance, and materiality come together in a restrained yet deeply textural expression. There is a quiet dialogue between the squares, each echoing the other while retaining its own subtle tonal identity.

The artwork is presented in a warm-toned solid wood float frame with a rich grain that complements the cooler hues of the piece. It has been constructed with professional grade adhesive and is shipped with robust fixings, ready to hang. Both artwork and frame are in excellent condition.

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

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Size: 43 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Collage in Sandstone

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

This Dave Boyd work is a refined meditation on balance, material memory, and geometry, crafted from objects that once held stories, now transformed into something more abstract and contemplative.

In it we have a vertical alignment of four softly rendered circles anchors the piece, each one subtly distinct in tone. hey sit in perfect balance, like a totemic sequence or visual rhythm, guiding the eye gently downward.

The background is richly textured. Faded ochres, worn browns, and chalky whites create a weathered, timeworn surface. Horizontal marks and abrasions hint at handling, storage, and history. A visible seam across the middle quietly reveals its constructed, layered origin.

You can almost feel the past life of the materials which have been handled, read, discarded, and reimagined.

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

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

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Size: 25.5 x 31.5 cm(including frame)

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Geometric Collage in Taupe

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

At the centre sits a small vertical grid of coloured squares, arranged in a neat, almost architectural column. Each block (muted red, ochre, green, teal, grey, and off-white) carefully chosen, like a restrained palette study. Its symmetry contrasts with the more irregular, weathered background.

The surrounding field is a rich, earthy expanse, layered with horizontal marks, striations, and subtle tonal shifts. There’s a tension between precision (the grid) and imperfection (the background).

Colour, material, and space are reduced to essentials. It invites slow looking, rewarding attention with subtle shifts in tone and texture rather than bold statements.

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

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

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Size: 31 x 23 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Collage with 4 Circles

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

It features a vertical alignment of four textured circles—each a slightly different hue of earthy reds, browns, and burgundy—centred against a richly layered, abstract background of burnt orange, yellow, and sienna tones. The tactile surface gives a weathered, organic feel, and the texture of the book bindings adds depth and history to the composition.

The visual symmetry of the circles contrasts with the expressive and imperfect background, inviting viewers to reflect on order within disorder or harmony within age and decay.

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

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

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Size: 29.5 x 24.5 cm(including frame)

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Green Vessels & House Form

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A brilliantly executed and richly textured modernist still life oil composition that balances domestic familiarity with a subtle sense of abstraction, 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, and the Landskrona Konsthall.

At the centre, a pair of elongated green vessels: a bottle and a handled jug, stand side by side on a tabletop, their simplified silhouettes echoed by a stylised white house form rising behind them. A small red circular object rests in the foreground, offering a gentle focal contrast and anchoring the composition.

The arrangement feels both intimate and architectural, with the tabletop and surrounding planes constructed in flattened, geometric blocks. There’s a careful interplay between interior and exterior elements – the house motif blurs the boundary between still life and landscape.

The palette is restrained yet expressive: muted greens and teal tones dominate, softened by warm off-whites and earthy browns, with touches of terracotta and a single note of deep red adding warmth and rhythm. The colours are slightly desaturated, lending the work a calm, contemplative mood.

Brushwork is deliberate and textural, with visible, layered strokes that give the surface a tactile, almost sculptural quality. Edges are gently defined rather than sharply outlined, allowing forms to breathe within the composition. The paint handling suggests confidence and restraint, with subtle variations in tone and thickness bringing depth to otherwise simplified forms.

Overall, this is a thoughtfully balanced piece that captures the essence of mid-century still life through its harmony of form, colour, and structure.

This oil on canvas is presented in a charming, rustic wooden frame that has a gently distressed, whitewashed finish. The painting has some light craquelure due to the thickness of the paint, but it remains in very stable condition overall.

Size: 63 x 68 cm (including frame)

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Haystacks by the Gate

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A charming mid-century landscape that captures a quiet rural scene under an expansive sky, executed in oil onto board.

To the left, several golden haystacks rise against the horizon, their rounded forms accented by loosely placed poles, hinting at agricultural life and seasonal rhythms. A road leads the viewer’s eye into the middle distance, where a simple wooden gate opens toward a countryside beyond.

Executed in a restrained and muted palette, the composition reflects a serene pastoral atmosphere. The brushwork is gentle and impressionistic, with visible textures in the sky and fields that lend the painting a sense of movement and authenticity. Delicate textures in areas such as the haystacks and road adds tactile interest without overwhelming the tranquil mood.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary linen-lined wood frame with and inner and outer gilt border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has light scuffing, as well as a chip at its bottom edge.

Size: 37 x 46 cm (including frame)

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Hillside Rhythm

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A vibrant mid-century modernist landscape composition that captures an undulating terrain rendered in bold, sculptural brushstroke, and executed in oil onto canvas.

The scene is abstracted into rhythmic forms where rounded hilltops and faceted slopes are expressed through confident sweeps of the brush, giving the land a sense of movement and tactile energy.

The colour palette is rich – cool sage, olive, and moss greens intersect with muted stone greys and soft sky blues, creating a harmonious balance between earth and air. The sky is painted in a smooth gradient of pale blue, acting as a calm contrast to the dynamic, textured land below. Each stroke is deliberate and expressive, laid down with visible directionality, giving the impression of wind pushing across the hillsides.

Painted with an almost sculptural quality, the brushwork creates volume and light without relying on fine detail – typical of the mid-century Scandinavian modernist approach, where form and rhythm take precedence over realism.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary gilt frame with an inner cream border. The painting itself is in very good vintage condition. The frame shows some age-related marks and has a section missing on the right side.

Size: 48.5 x 64.5 cm (including frame)

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Interior with Desk

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A warm and inviting mid-century painting that captures a quiet charm of an interior scene, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1964.

The scene is centred around a wooden writing desk topped with a pitcher of fresh blue blossoms. A simple wooden chair sits before it, while a delicate armchair with intricate circular patterns is placed to the left. On the wall, framed artworks, a glowing table lamp, and a glimpse of a mirror or window reflecting a vase of pink flowers create layers of visual interest. The arrangement captures a lived-in, thoughtful space, quietly animated by the presence of everyday objects.

Painted in a mid-century modern style, the work emphasises form, colour, and structure over strict realism. The composition is built from large, blocky shapes and softened outlines, giving the scene a warm, slightly abstracted quality.

The palette is muted yet very balanced. The brushwork is loose and painterly, applied in visible, layered strokes that build texture and rhythm. Broad, confident applications of paint define surfaces, while smaller, more delicate strokes capture details such as the wicker chair pattern and the clustered petals of the flowers. The overall handling gives the painting an impressionistic intimacy, evoking both structure and atmosphere.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 63.5 x 55.5 cm (including frame)

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Lemon & Literature

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A lively and expressive mid-century still life that captures a vibrant table scene where fruit, bottles, and books converge in a symphony of colour and texture, executed in oil onto board.

A blue tablecloth stretches across the foreground, holding a scattering of apples, oranges, and a lemon alongside two dark bottles and a pair of books rendered in bold red and black. The scene glows against a luminous yellow backdrop, infusing the composition with a sense of warmth and vitality.

The artist’s palette is bold and confident: sunny yellows, blues, deep blacks, and accents of warm orange and crimson create a dynamic interplay that brings life to the static composition. The brushwork is expressive and heavily impastoed, with thick, deliberate strokes that lend a tactile energy to the painting. The use of contrasting colours and broad application of paint give the piece a sense of rhythm and immediacy characteristic of mid-century modernist expression.

The painting balances structure and spontaneity beautifully – each object is simplified yet full of presence, and the scene hums with quiet intensity. A wonderful example of post-war European still-life painting, celebrating the everyday through bold colour and painterly confidence.

This oil on board is presented in a complementary gilt frame with red undertones, and an inner white border The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffing.

Size: 56 x 72.5 cm (including frame)

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Olive Passage

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A striking mid-century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas by the established 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 composition unfolds through sweeping gestures and layered passages of colour, balancing movement with spacious calm. Broad arcs of cream and white drift across fields of olive, sage, and muted khaki, while flashes of cobalt blue, burnt ochre, and deep black cut through the composition with energetic contrast. The painting carries a strong sense of rhythm and spontaneity, evoking shifting landscapes, weather patterns, or fragments of memory rather than a fixed subject.

Executed in a gestural modernist style, the work embraces the expressive freedom associated with post-war abstraction. Thick impasto passages and palette-knife textures create a richly tactile surface, with paint applied in sweeping crescents, scraped layers, and heavily worked sections that reveal the artist’s process. The interplay between dense texture and open negative space gives the composition both tension and balance, allowing the eye to travel fluidly across the canvas.

The colour palette is particularly refined – earthy olive and moss tones anchor the work, softened by warm ivory and cream, while vivid interruptions of blues and yellow introduce vitality and movement. The brushwork feels instinctive yet controlled, combining confident gestural sweeps with textured, almost sculptural applications of paint.

This oil on canvas is presented in an elegant champagne-toned timber frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs.

Size: 36 x 93 cm (including frame)

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