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  • Cairo

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

    Depicted here is a large monument in Cairo, Egypt. This location has been inscribed on the reverse. We believe it could be the Ibn Tulun Mosque which is situated in the heart of Cairo, and has a similar architectural layout and form. The artist has focused on the geometric forms of the monument’s walls, abstracting it down to large white blocks with bold outlines. In the distance we also see the minaret, which is central to the overall composition and creates a focal point for our eyes. The artist has also added an aggregate to the surface, creating a very textured composition, with areas of thickly applied paint.

    The painting is dated to the bottom left, but the inscription is quite indistinct. From what we can see, it appears to be ’60.

    This large oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited wood frame with inner linen-lined windows. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some slight age wear but is in good condition overall.

    Size: 69 x 80 cm (including frame)

    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this artwork is very large, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

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  • Dahlias in Bloom

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    A soothing and elegant mid-century floral still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    A bouquet of blooming dahlias in an assortment of colours resting in a brown vase and placed against a blue-ish grey backdrop punctuates the center of the composition.

    Painted in an expressionist manner, the artist displays his painterly skills, confidently applying swift and loose brushstrokes that add a lovely textural quality to the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful wood frame with an inner gilt window and and inner linen lined border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has slight age wear to its linen border.

    Size:  73 x 60 cm (including frame)

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  • Fish

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    A really well executed Swedish oil that would also fit in well with British Modern style. The artist plays with shape, form and pattern to create this interesting composition of a group of fish, done in a naïve style.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a simple light grey frame, which suits it perfectly.

    Size: 56 x 46 cm (including frame)

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  • Forest Walk

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

    The painting depicts a figure dressed in blue strolling in a lush forest with trees. we can also discern a blue lake beyond the forest.

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

    The artist has used a rich and uplifting palette including shades of green, blue, and red. Distinct energetic and intuitive brushstrokes also fill the canvas, adding a nice light texture and imbuing the work with a sense of dynamism.

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

    Size: 60 x 69 cm (including frame)

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  • Hannah

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    A brilliant mid-century modernist style composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1951.

    The composition presents an intimate interior setting. The focal point is a nude female figure seated on a grey block, her facial features deliberately omitted, creating an air of mystery. The gaze of the figure is directed engagingly at the viewer, inviting connection.

    The background is a harmonious interplay of contrasting shades, forming abstract blocks that evoke a sense of balance and tranquility.

    The overall atmosphere exudes serenity and a natural aesthetic, brought forth through the use of gentle and muted shades of browns, nudes, greens, and beige, as well as soft and delicate brushstrokes.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited gilt frame with an inner linen lining. The painting is in excellent vintage condition,  and the linen lining on the frame has some age-toning present

    Size: 57.5 x 76 cm (including frame)

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  • Horses in Nature

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    A picturesque nature landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1981.

    A brown and a white horse are engaged in playful camaraderie amidst a pathway that meanders through lush forest greenery.

    The artist has skillfully captured the sunlight filtering through the dense foliage, casting a gentle glow that illuminates the scene. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, creating a captivating dance of contrasts.

    The colour palette is rich and uplifting, and the short and expressive brushstrokes mirror the lively energy of the playing horses.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited brown wood frame with an inner gilt window. The painting has a tiny area of paint loss to its upper edge as shown in close up, but otherwise it is in good vintage condition.

    Size: 64 x 83 cm (including frame)

    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this artwork is very large, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

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  • Houses in the Distance

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    An expressive mid-20th century modernist landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

    This painting depicts a winter scene where a narrow pathway surrounded by snow-filled grounds lead up to a two houses in the distance.

    The artwork is characterised by painterly and expressive brushstrokes, as well as a cool muted and restrained colour palette comprising shades of blue, white, and brown. The loose brushstrokes though executed in a brisk manner are thoughtful and precise, and wonderfully capture the transient conditions of nature.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary deep-profile gilt wood frame.  Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 47 x 55 cm (including frame)

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  • Jigsaw

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    A fun and playful abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

    The artist has arranged an array of geometric shapes in different colours and sizes onto the canvas, fitting them together seamlessly like a jigsaw puzzle.

    The painting is very well balanced, with three dominating colours of red, yellow and grey being evenly spread out across this long and narrow work of art.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim white frame. There is some paint transfer to the canvas (small areas of white paint), as shown, but the painting is in very good vintage condition overall. There is very slight aging to the frame, but nothing that detracts.

    Size: 32 x 76.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Lachlan

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    A beautifully textured and emotive mid-century abstract figurative portrait, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting portrays a silhouette of a solitary male figure, bathed in a mix of orange, red, beige, and brown hues. The figure stands boldly against a subdued and soothing light-coloured backdrop.

    Painted in an abstract manner, all realistic details including facial features have been purposefully omitted, lending an air of mystery and ambiguity to the composition.

    The artist has used the power of brushstrokes and colour to highlight emotion. Expressive and painterly brushstrokes have been executed with vigour and confidence, adding a sense of dynamism to the piece. The artist has also skillfully applied thick and textured brushstrokes – using the impasto technique to create a visually raw and tactile three-dimensional surface.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim silver frame. There is some surface craquelure as shown in close ups, due to the thickness of the paint but this is not obvious due to style of the piece. The paint layer is stable overall. The frame has some very minor scuffs

    Size:  55 x 47 cm (including frame)

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  • Metamorphosis

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    A very large and striking 20th century oil, painted onto canvas and dated ’98.

    Brightly coloured figures fill the scene, each one overlapping and layering onto another. There is incredible depth within the picture – the way the artist has layered the forms, some opaque and some translucent, gives us the sense of a very busy street scene with lots of people on their way to work. We can just about make out a figure in a suit, carrying a briefcase. Interestingly, as our eyes scan the canvas,  we notice that the figure’s heads morph from human ones to animal ones, perhaps an allusion to the herd mentality or the humdrum of working life.

    Whatever one’s interpretation, the painting is brilliantly executed, with a rich variety of colours and textures filling the surface. This statement piece would certainly make for some interesting conversation.

    This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has an area of paint loss, revealing the red underlayer, as shown in photo.

    Size: 76.5 x 96 cm (including frame)

    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this artwork is very large, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

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  • Passing Through

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    This oil on panel is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting has an area of surface paint loss to its centre, and a loss to its left corner as shown but this might be imperfection to the panel itself rather than the painting. The frame has some minor crack lines as shown but it is stable overall.

    Size: 48 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • Red Apples

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

    Simple yet effective in its composition, the painting revolves around 6 luscious red apples set against an expressive and abstract backdrop.

    The artist has thoughtfully used a limited colour palette, drawing our attention to the form of the apples, as their striking rich reds contrast strongly against the muted backdrop with green undertones.

    Through the masterful use of the colour gradient technique employing contrasting shades, as well as expressive and lightly-textured brushstrokes, the three-dimensional qualities of the fruits are enhanced and the overall composition is full of character.

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

    Size:  46.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Southern Townscape

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    A charming and beautifully textured mid-century modernist style oil painting presenting an everyday scene of a town in a southern landscape.

    In the foreground, we can spot 2 figures and a donkey strolling along the street of the town filled with buildings and some greenery.

    A rich and uplifting palette of sky blue, browns, and greens has been used, capturing the liveliness of the town. Furthermore, the painting is a visual feast for the eyes – with thick and creamy areas of impasto creating a raw textural effect and as well as evoking tactility.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary champagne frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 49 x 82 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life in Shadows

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    A captivating and atmospheric mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting skilfully captures the essence of a dimly lit room, as a mix of objects including red and green apples, wine bottles, and a mug have been thoughtfully arranged across a green table.

    The artist has masterfully portrayed the scene through the use of a rich colour palette, in contrasting dark and moody as well as luminous shades.

    The meticulous attention to detail is evident in the way the artist has expertly rendered the interplay of light and shadow. The dark background serves as a dramatic backdrop, allowing the vibrant hues of the tables and some of the objects to stand out. The expressive brushstrokes and skilful layering of colours add a dynamic quality to the composition as well as a light textural feel.

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

    Size: 48 x 67 cm (including frame)

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  • Street of Paris

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    A mid century modernist street scene composition, painted in oil onto board and dated 1946.

    Inscribed ‘Paris’ to the lower right corner, this peaceful composition features a street framed by a tall building to the left and houses and trees to the right. Using a subdued palette and focusing on shape and form, the artist has created this quiet scene of a street in Paris. Broad and distinct brushstrokes can be seen, and forms have been carefully arranged on contrasting colours to create a sense of depth within the composition.

    This oil on board is housed in a really lovely wood frame with visible grain. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some widening to its corner joins as shown.

    Size: 52 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • Teal Table

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    A vivid expressionist still life in oil. This skilfully executed painting features multi directional brushstrokes in rich colour, creating a very dynamic picture despite the ‘stillness’ of the subject. A group of objects including a ceramic vase of yellow flowers, an apple, a bottle and various other items sit atop a teal coloured table that has been painted in distinct and expressive brushstrokes. The palette of this painting is rich and vibrant, creating a very striking picture.

    The painting is housed in a dark wood and gilt frame which suits it very well and brings out the colour palette further. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 63 x 73.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Fruit Tree Pickers

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    A brilliantly executed and playful figurative composition with abstract qualities, painted in oil onto canvas.

    This composition features two fruit tree pickers engaged in the act of harvesting fruit from an abundant tree.

    Containing elements of geometric abstraction, the artist has intentionally chosen not to depict the figures and the surrounding environment realistically and has instead reduced them to blocks of shapes in contrasting colours.

    The different shapes have been carefully juxtaposed against one another, creating a wonderful interplay of uplifting colours that heightens the visual impact of the composition, and imbues it with a sense of liveliness.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a wide gilt frame with a painted black inner border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has bumps and some paint losses as shown.

    Size: 58.5 x 50.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Galleries

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

    With its almost mosaic-like effect and an illustrative quality, this playful composition features bright colours and lots of detail – a very recognisable style within Vallman’s oeuvre. The artist plays with pattern and outlines in the scene of people in a large gallery with chandeliers above them.  The painting is very lively and uplifting, and has wonderful areas of texture where the artist has used thick dollops of paint in an impasto technique.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a very attractive gilt frame with a slim linen window. There is some minor scuffing to the frame, but this does not detract from the overall appearance. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 61 x 70 cm (including frame)

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  • The Kitchen Table

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    A brilliantly executed and charming mid-century interior setting composition, executed in oil onto board.

    A kitchen table punctuates the center of the composition, standing proudly on a chequered blue floor and presented in a well-decorated interior setting,

    Filled with details, we can also spot lush greenery in the distance outside the open windows in the painting.

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

    The colour palette is rich, and the artist has used powerful, expressive, and dynamic brushstrokes to convey the energetic mood of the setting.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs and scratches to borders as shown.

    Size: 53 x 64 cm (including frame)

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  • Wave Watching

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    An expressive and beautifully textured mid-century seascape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Executed in rich colours and confident brushstrokes, this artwork depicts an a lone male figure sitting by coastal huts, overseeing the ocean. The figure is looking out towards the choppy waters, admiring the beauty of nature set before their eyes as strong tidal waves are crashing in the vast ocean.

    With areas of thick impasto creating texture and three dimensionality – the work is imbued with a strong sense of movement, as one can almost feel the energy of the breaking waves.

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

    Size: 45 x 53 cm (including frame)

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  • The Path

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    An expressive mid 20th century modernist landscape oil painting depicting a beaten path that leads up to 2 huts. Surrounding it is a snow-covered field and with lush forest greenery in the distance.

    The artwork is characterised by painterly expressive brushstrokes, as well as a muted colour palette that instills an air of nostalgia.

    The loose brushstrokes though executed in a brisk manner are thoughtful and precise, and the artist has skilfully layered contrasting colours to capture the transient conditions of snowfall in nature.

    This oil on board is housed in its original mid century gilt frame with a linen lined inner border. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffing, but it is in keeping with its style and does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

    Size: 51 x 59 cm (including frame)

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  • Windmill

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

    In this scene we see a rural landscape, with a windmill off in the distance. The painterly composition features expressionist brushstrokes that are broad and distinct, while still capturing wonderful details like the varying shades within the grass and the clouds in the sky. There is a palpable tranquillity to the painting – it takes our mind away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and captures the quiet beauty of the rural landscape.

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

    Size: 39 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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  • A Quiet Afternoon

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    An intimate and beautifully executed composition of an interior setting, painted in oil onto board.

    In the center of the composition, we see a seated figure reading a book. Surrounding her are all her homely objects – a potted plant with flowers in bloom, and a painting on the wall. We get a sense this space is lived in and well-loved.

    The artist has worked in an expressive manner, using loose and distinct brushstrokes to compose the scene. There is an illustrative quality to the painting, giving us some insight into the artist’s method of working.

    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 board is housed in a simple gilt frame. The painting and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 53 x 29 cm (including frame)

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  • Denim

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

    Size: 52 x 72 cm (including frame)

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  • Farm Houses

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     A long and restful mid century modernist landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

    This panoramic and scenic view of nature presents a row of farmhouses surrounded by lush greenery in an open field.

    Painted in beautiful rich earthy colours, this well-balanced painting that an equal weight of sky and land is enriched with a soothing aesthetic. There is an expressiveness in the way in which the artist has painted this scene – with short and swift brushstrokes confidently executed, leaving a smooth yet textured finish on the surface.

    This oil on board is housed in a wide profile frame with an outer linen border. There is some very light scuffing to the right corner of the frame, but overall both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 45 x 75 cm (including frame)

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  • Figure by the Houses

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    A very confident and well-executed modernist composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1974 on the reverse.

    The artist has used a restrained palette as well as bold, expressionist brushstrokes to create this striking composition that depicts a figure standing amidst some houses.

    With its intense, linear powerful outlines, an elongated figure, as well as the use of sombre colours that imbue the painting with an almost melancholic atmosphere, the painting is reminiscent of the post-war French expressionist artist Bernard Buffet (1928-1999), who was also painting around this time.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame and an inner gilt window. Both painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there are minor scuffs to gilt border of frame.

    Size: 46 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • Girl with the Red Bow

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    A wonderfully simple yet very effective abstract figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1958.

    The artist has painted a scene of a figure seated on an orange couch, within an interior setting.

    Leaving out any realistic detail and painted with a modernist ethos with a strong focus on colour and brushstroke, the artist uses contrasting pastel shades and simple delicate strokes very well. The combination of minimal use of paint and effective technical skill allows us to really take in and enjoy all the discernible details while having a timelessness that enables this picture to suit many interior settings.

    This oil on canvas is housed in an outstanding frame with double gilt windows.  There are some marks to the lower right corner of painting and frame, as shown, as well as some scuffs to edges of frame.

    Size: 42 x 33.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Presence

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    A large, masterful and emotive mid-century figurative abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition unveils a seated figure on a chair. Seated upright and with poise, the figure embodies a profound sense of presence and power.

    Abstract in nature, the composition has been reduced to its essence of blocks of contrasting earthy colours – reds, deep browns, and bold blacks. The background, sharing the same earthy palette, seamlessly integrates with the figure, creating a harmonious and unified visual experience.

    The artist has also used swift and dynamic brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and emotion.

    This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. There is a tiny 1cm slit to the canvas but this is not obvious unless closely examined, a close up of this slit can be seen in the photos. Overall, the painting’s appearance is good. The frame is also in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 77.5 x 65 cm (including frame)

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  • Sunrise House

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    An atmospheric and well-executed modernist landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

    This scenic painting depicts a view of houses nestled in an open field landscape. As the sun rises in the early morning, its rays wash the sky with beautiful hues of light yellow.

    The painting is very evenly distributed with a mix of lighter tones as well as soft and gentle brushstrokes used to paint the top half of the painting where the sky lies, and darker and moody shades with expressive painterly brushstrokes used to paint the bottom half of the painting where the land draws forward.

    This oil on board is housed in a well-suited white painted wood frame with an inner gilt and linen window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffing.

    Size: 44 x 52 cm (including frame)

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  • The Milk Churns

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    This oil on board is housed in a beautiful wood frame with a linen border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  42 x 50 cm (including frame)

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