A charming mid-century modern still life that distils everyday domestic objects into a harmonious study of form, light and colour, executed in oil onto canvas.

A wooden table supports a carefully balanced arrangement consisting of a striking dark blue teapot, a pale blue carton, and a tall white open box. Rather than striving for realism, the artist reduces the objects to confident geometric shapes, allowing the interplay of volume, shadow and negative space to become the true subject of the composition.

Executed in a distinctly modernist style, the painting demonstrates an appreciation for simplified structure and thoughtful spatial relationships. The elongated table legs and gently abstracted forms lend the work a subtle sense of rhythm, while broad planes of light and shadow create depth without unnecessary detail. The composition feels both deliberate and effortless, embodying the restrained elegance characteristic of European mid-century painting.

The colour palette is soft and beautifully balanced, combining  earthy browns and creamy ivory with cool passages of powder blue, slate grey and muted lavender. The dramatic teapot provides a bold focal point, its rich silhouette contrasting beautifully against the luminous background.

Brushwork is confident. Broad, flat applications of paint define the major forms, while visible directional brushstrokes impart texture and vitality across the tabletop, vessels and surrounding walls. The artist embraces the natural movement of the brush, allowing slight variations in tone and edge to soften the geometric composition. The resulting surface possesses both freshness and restraint.

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

Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

A charming mid-century still life that captures a carefully arranged collection of apples, ceramic ware, and draped textiles bathed in warm, radiant light, executed in oil onto canvas.

A soft green pitcher stands prominently among a gathering of freshly picked apples, while a decorative plate and floral-patterned fabric provide a richly textured backdrop. The composition celebrates the beauty of everyday objects, transforming a simple domestic scene into a study of colour, light, and abundance.

Executed in a distinctly mid-century modern style, the painting balances realism with a gentle decorative sensibility. The artist simplifies forms and emphasises harmonious relationships between shape, colour, and pattern, creating a composition that feels both intimate and uplifting. The arrangement is thoughtfully constructed, guiding the eye through the interplay of fruit, ceramics, and flowing fabric.

The palette is joyful, dominated by glowing yellows, warm oranges, soft reds, and creamy whites. Delicate touches of blue and green in the patterned cloth and ceramics introduce a refreshing contrast, while the sunlit backdrop infuses the entire work with warmth and vitality. The resulting atmosphere is one of comfort, optimism, and domestic elegance.

Brushwork is fluid and expressive, with soft, painterly strokes used to model the apples and folds of fabric. Light is handled with particular sensitivity, creating subtle highlights and gentle transitions that lend the composition depth and movement. The visible brushstrokes contribute to the painting’s lively, handcrafted character.

This oil on canvas is presented in a beautiful dark wood frame with an inner gilt window. The painting is in very good vintage condition overall. There appears to be a possible pencil mark visible on the decorative plate within the composition, and the frame shows some minor scuffs.

Size: 52 x 61 cm (including frame)

A very pleasant and meticulously painted mid-century still life that captures a potted begonia arranged beside a small plate of apples, set against a softly lit interior backdrop, and executed in oil onto board and dated 1949.

The composition feels intimate and unpretentious. An everyday moment elevated through careful observation and painterly sensitivity. The broad, rounded leaves of the begonia fan outward with a gentle rhythm, some tinged with warm russet reds, while delicate pink blossoms rise lightly above, adding a subtle vertical lift. To the right, some apples rest on a simple plate, grounding the composition and introducing a quiet sense of balance.

The painting leans toward a softened realism with expressive undertones. Forms are simplified yet thoughtfully modelled, with an emphasis on structure and tonal harmony rather than strict detail. The artist shows a clear sensitivity to light and volume, particularly in the way the leaves catch and diffuse illumination.

The palette is warm and inviting: earthy greens and olive tones dominate the foliage, contrasted by soft coral reds and blush pinks in the flowers. The pears introduce muted yellow-greens, while the tabletop in a warm, buttery yellow adds a gentle luminosity. The background shifts subtly between pale blue-grey and cream, creating depth without distraction.

Brushwork is confident yet restrained, with visible strokes that lend texture and vitality to the surface. The leaves are articulated with layered, directional strokes that suggest their waxy structure, while the pot and fruit are handled with slightly broader, more blended applications. Throughout, the paint is applied with a tactile quality , neither overly thick nor overly smooth, resulting in a balanced, expressive finish.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame, and subtle inner silver and champagne windows. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

Size: 64 x 59 cm (including frame)

A refined contemporary still life that presents a carefully orchestrated arrangement of everyday forms rendered with clarity and restraint, executed in oil onto board.

At the centre rests a tall ceramic jug in warm earthy tones of chocolate brown and muted taupe, its simplified silhouette outlined in confident dark contours. Beside it lies a single slice of pale green fruit, its circular form offering a gentle counterpoint to the vertical presence of the vessel.

In the foreground, a sprig of lily of the valley stretches gracefully across a bold orange rectangular dish. The delicate white blossoms and rich green leaves introduce an organic softness, their gentle curves and natural rhythm contrasting beautifully with the structured geometry of the surrounding objects. Behind them, subtle blocks of beige, cream, and soft grey form a quiet architectural backdrop, suggesting interior space without distraction.

Stylistically, the painting draws on contemporary modernist sensibilities, where representation is simplified and forms are reduced to their essential shapes. The composition balances geometry and nature, solidity and delicacy, creating a sense of stillness and introspection. The palette is restrained yet expressive – warm neutrals, earthy browns, and muted greens punctuated by the confident accent of yellow – evoking both warmth and compositional clarity.

The brushwork is controlled and deliberate, with smooth, even applications of paint that emphasise form over texture. Clean edges and defined contours reinforce the structural integrity of each object, while subtle tonal shifts within the surfaces add depth and quiet dimensionality. The result is a refined and contemplative work, celebrating the quiet beauty found in simple arrangements and everyday objects.

This oil on board is housed in a beautiful wood frame with gently recessed inner mouldings and a delicate carved detail that runs along the inner border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs as shown.

Size: 36 x 46 cm (including frame)