A charming mid-century modernist style interior depicting an intimate domestic space, loosely arranged with a chest of drawers, mirror, upholstered chair and a small potted plant in the foreground, executed in oil onto canvas.

The familiar furnishings are simplified into broad planes and angular forms, giving the room an appealing sense of abstraction while retaining the warmth and character of a lived-in interior.

Painted in a distinctly modernist style, the composition plays with flattened perspective and loosely defined geometry. Walls, furniture and floor overlap in shifting blocks of colour, creating a gently fragmented quality that brings rhythm and movement to an otherwise quiet scene.

The palette is particularly lovely, combining pastel shades of powdery blues, soft pinks and lilacs with muted sage and teal greens. Warmer notes of terracotta, ochre, rust and burgundy punctuate the cooler surroundings, while creamy whites lend lightness and balance.

Brushwork is confident and wonderfully visible throughout, with broad, directional strokes and areas of dry, textured paint. Rather than carefully modelling each object, the artist builds the interior through colour and gesture, giving the work a spontaneous, expressive quality.

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

A beautifully restrained mid-century interior painting that captures a simple wooden table positioned before a softly illuminated window, where a modest bouquet of freshly gathered flowers introduces the composition’s only vivid burst of colour, executed in oil onto board and dated 1958.

Rather than focusing on intricate detail, the artist distils the scene into an elegant study of light, atmosphere and quiet domesticity, allowing the interplay between interior and exterior to become the true subject.

Executed in a refined modernist style, the composition demonstrates a thoughtful balance between representation and abstraction. Clean architectural forms, flattened planes and subtle tonal relationships create a calm, contemplative rhythm, while the generous areas of negative space lend the work an understated sophistication. The window serves as both a compositional anchor and a source of gentle luminosity, drawing the eye through the room and towards the softened suggestion of greenery beyond.

The palette is wonderfully muted, comprising warm greys, soft taupes, sage greens and gentle blue-greys, complemented by rich walnut browns within the table and window frame. Against these subdued tones, the bouquet introduces touches of crimson, ochre, deep violet and fresh green, providing a restrained yet captivating focal point.

Confident, deliberate brushstrokes define the painting throughout. Broad, vertical strokes animate the walls with subtle movement, while thicker, more sculptural applications of paint give weight to the table and flowers. The window and surrounding architecture are rendered with economical precision, allowing the texture of the oil paint to remain visible and enhancing the painting’s quiet, tactile presence. The result is an intimate and timeless interior that celebrates the beauty found in everyday moments.

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

Size: 44 x 36 cm (including frame)

A beautifully restrained mid-century interior still life depicting a simple table illuminated by soft natural light, with a solitary white vessel and dish arranged against a backdrop of windows and architectural forms, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

Rather than focusing on narrative, the artist celebrates the quiet poetry of everyday objects, transforming an ordinary domestic scene into a contemplative study of light, balance and atmosphere.

Painted in a modernist style, the composition is carefully constructed through bold geometric shapes and strong verticals, creating an elegant sense of structure while maintaining an understated intimacy. The pared-back arrangement and generous negative space evoke a calm, almost meditative mood, allowing the subtle relationships between form, light and shadow to take centre stage.

The palette is sophisticated and subdued, combining cool shades of slate grey, charcoal, ivory, muted turquoise and deep blue with delicate touches of warm cream. These restrained colours harmonise beautifully, while enhancing its tranquil, light-filled atmosphere.

Confident, expressive brushwork brings the surface to life. Broad, textured strokes define the architectural planes, while layers of thickly applied paint create subtle variations across the walls, table and window shutters. The loose handling softens the geometry just enough to preserve a sense of warmth and spontaneity, resulting in a work that feels both thoughtfully composed and effortlessly painterly.

This oil on canvas is presented in an elegant silver-toned wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting itself is in excellent vintage condition. The frame displays minor age-related wear, including a tiny area of wood loss to the top left corner, consistent with its age. 

Size: 49.5 x 57.5 cm (including frame)