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Solitude by the Sea

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A large and tranquil modernist figurative landscape that captures a quiet moment of introspection by the water’s edge, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1976.

In this evocative composition, a lone figure sits on a white chair beside a simple table, gazing toward the vast expanse of a blue sea. A delicate tree to the left stretches its light foliage across the scene, while gentle brushstrokes hint at distant waves and a faint sailboat on the horizon.

Painted in a soft, sun-drenched palette of blues, sandy orange, and muted purples, the work exudes a breezy Mediterranean atmosphere. The artist has used loose, expressive brushwork that balances impressionistic spontaneity with emotional subtlety. The handling of paint – particularly in the foreground grasses and foliage – is gestural and free, lending the piece an immediacy that feels both nostalgic and serene.

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

Size: 75.5 x 79 cm (including frame)

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The Letter Writer

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A contemplative and rhythmic mid-century abstract figurative painting captures a quiet, intimate moment of reflection, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1957.

The central figure – suggested through simplified, sculptural forms – rests their head on one hand while writing or drawing on a blank page, immersed in thought. The face and body are deliberately obscured, inviting the viewer to project their own narrative onto the scene.

Executed in a muted yet warm palette of mustard, brick red, and soft peach, the work is layered with earthy tones and bold linear accents. The artist has used broad, expressive brushstrokes and lightly textured brushstrokes, contrasting with smoother, pale passages of light to create rhythm and emotional weight.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary white painted wood frame. The painting has a small bit of paint loss at its top edge, as well as some craquelure present (as shown) but the paint layer is stable overall. The frame has minor scuff marks.

Size: 40.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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The Long Walk Home

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A charming mid-century modernist street scene that captures a quiet winter’s day in a small town, executed in oil onto canvas.

At the base of the canvas, a solitary figure in a dark suit walks up a winding snow-covered path, subtly dwarfed by the weight of the hillside and the architectural sprawl above. The rooftops are blanketed in white, their geometric shapes stacking rhythmically up the hill, leading the viewer’s gaze toward a large domed structure and ship masts silhouetted against the grey winter sky.

Executed in loose, confident brushstrokes, the artist evokes the crisp chill of the season with a subdued palette of slate grey, muted blues, olive green, and off-white. Dabs of subdued yellow and soft creams break the monotony of snow. The style is distinctly modernist, favouring mood and form over precise detail, with just enough figuration to anchor the scene in reality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The frame has some minor scuffing but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 62 x 46 cm (including frame)

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Twilight Fjordscape

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A moody and atmospheric mid-century landscape painting that captures the rugged beauty of a mountainous fjord scene, executed in oil onto board and dated 1965.

The composition features a series of tiered hills and waters that stretch into the distance, with a restrained palette of greys, blues, and muted ivory tones that dominate the canvas. The painting suggests a moment of stillness, likely twilight or dawn, as light glimmers faintly on the water’s surface.

Executed in a distinctly expressive style, the brushwork is vigorous and tactile, with bold and confident horizontal and vertical strokes that create texture and depth. The artist’s technique gives the work a sculptural quality, with ridges of texture lending weight and physicality to the landforms.

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

Size: 58 x 68.5 cm (including frame)

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Under Cotton Skies

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A quiet and introspective mid-century modernist figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

The composition presents two female figures in patterned garments standing before a village house. Their stylised, geometric forms – with elongated necks and angular facial features – evoke a sense of solemn stillness, as if frozen in a moment of contemplation. Behind them, two seated figures rest in shadow near the darkened structure, their presence subtle and understated.

The style is distinctly modernist, with a focus on abstraction and flattened perspective. The figures are rendered with minimal detailing but strong graphic patterns – each dress covered in repeated circular motifs that lend rhythm and cohesion to the composition.

The palette is earthy yet refined: warm browns and rust dominate the architecture and ground, contrasted by the soft powder blue of the sky dotted with cloud forms in pale white. The figures’ garments incorporate muted blues, greys, and browns, harmonising with the background while still offering visual interest through texture and repetition.

The brushwork is smooth and deliberate, leaning towards a matte finish with fine, consistent application. There’s a quiet harmony in the restrained execution – subtle yet impactful, evoking the stillness of village life.

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

Size: 46 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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Via Appia

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A serene depiction of the historic Via Appia, one of Rome’s most storied ancient roads, painted 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.

A towering tree with deep green foliage stands prominently in the foreground, casting dappled shadows across the ground. Scattered stone ruins, softened by time and framed by distant cypress trees, dot the rolling landscape, guiding the viewer’s gaze along the gently curving path.

Executed in a semi-abstract modernist style, the painting simplifies forms into bold, geometric shapes while maintaining an organic flow. The palette is a harmonious blend of soft blues, yellow, earthy greens, and muted beiges, evoking a soothing atmosphere. Confident yet expressive brushstrokes lend texture and depth, creating a sense of both stillness and quiet movement.

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

Size: 51.5 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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White Cat

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

This painting features a white cat sitting gracefully against a simple, flat background of earthy brown and muted green. The cat is the central figure, depicted in a front-facing pose with its body in profile and head turned toward the viewer. Its curled tail is tucked neatly around its body, adding a sense of balance and symmetry. The cat’s facial features are minimal but expressive, with light blue eyes, a small pink nose, and faint whiskers.

The painting exudes a quiet elegance and calm, capturing the essence of a cat’s poised demeanor with minimalist charm. Its simplicity and balance make it visually striking and emotionally soothing.

This oil on board is housed in a simple black wood frame which suits it perfectly. The painting is in excellent condition. The frame has some light marks but is in very good condition overall.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 28 x 28 cm (including frame)

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The Vibrant Terrace

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A vibrant and lively mid-century figurative painting that captures an intimate moment on a sun-drenched Mediterranean balcony, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1948.

The central figure, a woman draped in a soft blue garment, stands with quiet poise amidst a dreamlike coastal backdrop. The scene overlooks rolling green hills and an abstracted village, rendered in whimsical forms of pastel blues, lavenders, and white.

Executed in a Fauvist-inspired style, the painting delights with expressive colour contrasts and simplified forms. The artist has used loose, confident brushstrokes and rhythmic linework – most notably in the curving red balcony rails and the mosaic-like flooring beneath the figure’s feet. The palette is warm and exuberant: coral, cerulean, lemon yellow, and mint green blend harmoniously in an almost musical composition.

The brushwork is deliberately free and gestural, lending the piece a sense of spontaneity and emotional immediacy. This work evokes both the joy of summer and the gentle introspection of solitude.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the gold paint on the outer edge of the frame is flaking.

Size: 57.5 x 49.5 cm (including frame)

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The White Boat

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A compelling minimalist coastal landscape painting that captures a moment of quiet isolation from a high vantage point, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2006.

At the heart of the composition, a lone white boat gently floats in a muted blue-grey body of water, its tilted angle adding a sense of drifting movement. The scene is bordered above by a dense expanse of deep greens – evoking rich, overgrown coastal foliage – which dramatically meets the waterline in a jagged edge, suggesting a tree-lined cliff or forested headland.

The painting is executed in a modernist style with thick, textured brushwork. The artist has applied broad, horizontal strokes to the water, allowing tonal shifts of grey, blue, and muted green to emerge. The foliage is rendered in expressive, layered swathes of dark greens, creating a weighty contrast against the pale expanse on the left – possibly a suggestion of open sand.

Despite its minimal detailing, the work conveys a powerful narrative of solitude.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary white frame. The painting has minor craquelure present at its upper right area, but the paint layer is very stable and it is only noticeable upon close inspection.

Size: 57 x 63.5 cm (including frame)

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Twilight Flowers

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A small and visually impactful semi-abstract composition in oil, painted by British artist Lloyd Durling,

The surface is thick with textured impasto, giving the work a tactile, almost sculptural presence. The composition is divided into vivid colour blocks—warm corals, sunny yellows, soft aquas, and hints of mint—intersected by expressive black and blue marks that suggest floral forms.

Lloyd’s use of thick paint application invites a physical response—you can almost feel the surface just by looking at it. This rich texture adds depth and dynamism, engaging the senses beyond the visual.

The loosely defined forms gives us viewers just enough to begin imagining flowers or figures without being literal. Its small size encourages close, personal viewing. It feels like a private experience—something to be studied and absorbed in a quiet moment. A perfect example of how small artworks can carry a big impact.

This impasto painting is mounted a dark stained oak frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

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

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Size: 14.5 x 19.5 cm (including frame)

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Welsh Lady in Purple

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

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

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

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

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

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 20.5 X 25.5 cm (including frame)

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When I Dream, No One is Home

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A captivating and enigmatic urban dreamscape painted in a surrealist style, executed in oil onto board and dated 2007.

The painting unfolds where rows of identical arched windows form undulating red facades that seem to stretch endlessly under a restless sky. A lone man in a tan suit stands solemnly in the lower foreground, his pallid expression contrasting against the architectural rhythm that engulfs him. A towering streetlamp looms large, nearly intrusive, disrupting the visual symmetry and deepening the sense of alienation.

The style leans toward Surrealism, with echoes of de Chirico in its spatial disquiet and uncanny atmosphere. The artist uses bold outlines and flat planes of colour to render the buildings, giving them a graphic, almost theatrical quality. The colour palette is dominated by deep reds, burnt siennas, ochres, and stark whites, under a blue sky dotted with stylised clouds.

Brushstrokes are precise and deliberate, creating smooth surfaces and crisp contours, particularly in the architecture and sky. The textures of the suit and hair of the figure are more softly layered, offering subtle contrast. The overall effect is dreamlike and contemplative.

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

Size: 57 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Black & White House

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A brilliantly executed and richly textured modernist oil composition, painted by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

Containing elements of abstraction, we can discern a house setting that has been simplified and reduced to blocks of contrasting colours and outlines that help define the contours of the surrounding environment and objects.

The artist has deliberately used a restrained palette that allows for a harmonious and balanced color scheme – with predominantly black and white hues with subtle hints of purple undertones in certain areas.

The masterful use of the impasto technique adds depth and dimension to the painting as well as a textile quality. Each textured and powerful stroke is imbued with a palpable sense of movement and emotion, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene.

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

Size: 47 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Echoes of the Land

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A striking mid-century modernist abstract landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a stylised interpretation of nature through bold form and gestural brushwork. Two dark, vertical trees anchor the composition, their forms fragmented into thick, angular blocks of olive green, mustard yellow and inky black. The landscape is rendered as interlocking planes of colour – deep green hills, brown patches of earth, and a slate-toned pathway – leading the eye toward a serene body of pale blue water, all beneath a moody, indigo sky.

Executed in a distinctly modernist style, the work distills the natural environment into geometric abstraction. The brushstrokes are broad and intentional, layered with visible texture that suggests movement and depth. The palette is earthy and subdued, yet infused with a quiet vibrancy, reflecting the artist’s affinity for structure and form over literal representation.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. There are some minor marks at the top central top of painting, but it is otherwise in very good vintage condition.

Size: 39.5 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Fluid Forms

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A dynamic mid-century abstract painting that captures the essence of fluid motion through its bold, intertwined shapes, executed in oil onto board and dated 1966.

The composition features sweeping curves and organic forms that intersect and flow seamlessly, evoking a sense of continuous movement and transformation.

The colour palette has vibrant hues of burnt orange, sky blue, stark white, and deep black set against a muted greyish-blue background. The contrasting colours are both harmonious and striking, creating a visually compelling balance between warmth and coolness.

The artist has used broad, confident brushstrokes that are slightly textured, giving the painting a light tactile quality. The layering of colours and forms suggests depth, while the curvilinear lines guide the eye through the composition in a rhythmic, almost dance-like manner.

This oil on board is housed in a very unique linen-lined frame with decorative moulding. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 40.5 x 30.5 cm (including frame)

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Harbour Light

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A charming mid-century modernist coastal painting that captures a serene dockside scene bathed in soft daylight, executed in oil onto board and dated 1956.

Fishing boats are moored alongside a working pier, flanked by crates, nets, and a striking red navigation beacon at centre. The artist has used a flattened perspective and simplified forms to convey the geometry of the harbour while preserving its quiet charm.

Rendered in a harmonious palette of green, powder blue, yellow, and muted crimson, the composition is infused with a breezy, contemplative atmosphere. The brushwork is energetic yet controlled – broad, confident strokes describe boats and buildings, while finer, expressive lines evoke movement in the water and grass. The interplay of structure and spontaneity gives the painting both architectural weight and lyrical rhythm.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary champagne wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting has scattered areas of craquelure as shown, and a small area of paint loss to the upper edge (also shown in close ups). The frame is in good vintage condition.

Size: 39.5 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Lighthouse and Whales

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

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 23.5 x 23.5 cm (unframed)

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Maritime Folklore

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British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 38 x 32 cm (unframed)

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Maritime Ship and Whale

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British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 36.5 x 46.5 cm (unframed)

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Misty Shoreline

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A mid-century modernist serene coastal landscape captures the quiet, contemplative mood of a misty shoreline, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition unfolds in horizontal bands, with earthy greens and orange marking grassy dunes in the foreground, gently transitioning into muted lavender and sandy tones along a rugged path that leads the eye toward a hazy seascape. A pale sky hangs over the scene, dissolving almost seamlessly into the ocean beyond, evoking a sense of distance and solitude.

Painted with confident, textural brushstrokes, the work displays the hallmarks of mid-century plein air expression. The artist’s technique is loose yet purposeful, blending areas of texture and thin washes to render light and atmosphere with immediacy. The gentle palette reinforces the painting’s quiet mood, while the bold greens and slate greys lend grounding contrast.

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

Size: 45 x 84 cm (including frame)

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Pair of Narwhals

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British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 29.5 x 39.5 cm (unframed)

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Paysage Abstract

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

This impasto painting is mounted a dark stained oak frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

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Size: 14.5 x 19.5 cm (including frame)

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Red Ensign Steamship

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British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 39 x 46.5 cm (unframed)

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Refractions by the Sea

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A large and engaging mid-century modernist still life painting that presents an elegant arrangement of glass bottles and a ceramic bowl on a table, set against a serene coastal backdrop, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition is framed by two dark vertical elements, likely window shutters, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the deep blue sea and a distant green landmass on the horizon. The bottles, both clear and green, create a mesmerising interplay of transparency, light, and reflection, subtly distorting the landscape behind them.

Executed in a modernist style, the painting emphasises simplified forms, clean edges, and a controlled use of perspective. The artist’s restrained brushstrokes contribute to a smooth and polished surface, with a focus on geometric balance and spatial harmony. The colour palette is carefully curated, featuring cool blues and greens contrasted with the warm reds and browns of the table. The overall effect is contemplative and refined, capturing the quiet beauty of everyday objects bathed in natural light.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary dark gilt frame. The is some minor craquelure to the bottom area of the green vessel, but the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame is in very good vintage condition.

Size: 63 x 78cm (including frame)

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Shadowed Huts

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A brilliantly executed and richly textured modernist oil composition that distills an architectural scene into a series of angular forms and geometric planes, painted by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

The composition appears to depict clustered huts rendered in an abstracted, cubist manner – each structure fragmented into simplified blocks of light and dark. The overlapping rooftops and stark verticals guide the eye across a village that feels both familiar and surreal.

The palette is moody and minimal, dominated by deep charcoal, blue, and cream tones with hints of peach. These shades add an atmospheric quietude to the scene, suggesting dusk.

Thick, directional brushstrokes carved into impasto layers give the painting a tactile depth. The artist’s hand is evident in the textured surface, with strokes laid down in rhythmic, almost architectural patterns. The style draws on both Cubist abstraction and the expressive materiality of mid-century modernism, offering a bold yet contemplative visual experience.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary black frame. The painting has some craquelure present, and the frame has some scuffs.

Size: 43.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)

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Sperm Whale Duo

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

This painting features two stylized sperm whales swimming side by side in calm blue waters, rendered in a folk art style. The upper whale is painted in a deep black with a prominent rectangular head, a curled tail, and a red mouth filled with sharp white teeth. Its expression is alert, with a white eye accentuating the quirky character.

Below it, a second sperm whale is depicted in grey tones, its body transitioning from dark grey on the head to pale silvery grey at the tail. It mirrors the shape of the upper whale, including the toothy grin and small, expressive eye, but has a more subtle, weathered texture that suggests depth or distance.

The overall effect is both whimsical and calm, evoking a playful marine scene with a touch of narrative — perhaps a parent and calf, or two companions in the deep. The use of flat colours, simplified forms, and deliberate textures gives the painting a naïve, handcrafted charm.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 33 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Whales at Play

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

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 23.5 x 23.5 cm (unframed)

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Bottle & Fruit

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A charming mid-century modernist still life composition that captures a tabletop arrangement rendered in bold, expressive strokes, executed in oil onto canvas.

Inviting viewers to revel in the simple beauty of everyday objects, the painting presents a tall green bottle, flanked by two oranges and two pears – one a deep green and the other a warm golden hue. The fruit appears loosely arranged on a white and mauve tablecloth, set against a richly layered background of deep blues and soft purples.

The artist has used a vivid and and lively colour palette, with saturated tones of green, burnt orange, rich blue and violet playing off one another to create both harmony and contrast. The brushstrokes are confident and gestural, with visible textural layering giving the work a sense of movement and energy.

This oil on canvas is housed in complementary silver painted wood frame with an inner cream border. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffing.

Size: 54 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Cascade

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A modernist style landscape composition that captures a stylised waterfall set within a structured, geometric environment, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1970.

Water tumbles over tiered stone forms into a reflective pool, rendered in broad, angular planes of blue, teal, and slate. The cascading motion is conveyed through expressive, rhythmic brushstrokes of white and pale blue, suggesting both movement and the texture of falling water.

The background features sculpted greenery and architectural elements, abstracted into flattened patches of greens. The artist’s use of simplified shapes and a restrained palette lends a sculptural quality to the composition, evoking harmony between man-made structure and nature.

Executed in a bold, expressive style, the brushwork is confident and purposeful. The palette of cool blues and greens is balanced by the warm, earthy tones of the water’s surface, creating a serene yet dynamic visual rhythm.

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

Size: 58 x 68 cm (including frame)

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Coastal Horizons

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A serene mid-century modernist coastal landscape that captures the essence of a tranquil shoreline, executed in oil onto board and dated 1977 on the reverse.

The work exhibits an abstract, yet expressive style, characterised by a loose, painterly approach, and focuses on the interplay of form and colour as opposed to realistic details.

The artist has used broad and gestural brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The use of short expressive dabs used to paint the landscape and sky contrasts with the smooth, almost ethereal handling of the water and sand, which adds character to the painting.

A harmonious palette of soft blues, whites, and muted earth tones dominate the work, infusing the scene with a calming aesthetic. The cool blues of the water contrast gently with the muted sands, while touches of olive green and yellow along the shore evoke the natural beauty of the scene.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary solid wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing as shown.

Size: 46 x 58.5cm (including frame)

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