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  • Fruit & Veg

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    A fun and playful modernist still life composition, painted in oil onto board and dated 1992 by the established 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.

    An assortment of colourful fruit and veg sit amongst a vivid blue background, creating a really playful and striking picture. Interestingly, beneath the blue we see glimpses of pink, giving the blue a slight purple tone and adding another layer of depth.

    Each piece of fruit and vegetable has been given careful attention, each one laid out such that they are of equal importance. The flatness of the perspective gives the painting its fun and naïve quality, and would make a wonderful conversation piece for a kitchen shelf or wall.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The gilt frame has some scuffing present.

    Size:  49 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Green Pears

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    A brilliantly executed mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The composition revolves around a plate of 4 green pears resting against a muted coloured backdrop.

    The artist has used short and expressive e brushstrokes, and through the masterful use of the colour gradient technique employing contrasting shades, the three-dimensional qualities of the fruits are enhanced and the overall composition is full of character.

    This oil on board is housed in a very complementary wide-profile gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has losses around its edges as shown in the close up photos.

    Size: 28 x 45 cm (including frame)

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  • Lemonade

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    A mid century modernist cubist still life in oil, painted onto board and dated 1955.

    This oil on board is housed in a well suited light wood frame with a gilt border and an inner linen-lined slip, Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 38.5 x 46 cm (including frame)

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  • Pastel Roses

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    A gentle and elegant modernist style floral  still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1952.

    The painting depicts a group of roses, set against a coloured backdrop that picks up colours from the flowers.

    Painted in a modernist style, the artist has used contrasting shades as well as visible multi-directional brushstrokes to depict the scene.

    The overall colour palette comprises muted and pastel hues of greens, pinks, and yellow, evoking a soft and uplifting atmosphere.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with visible grain. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there are some scuffs and nicks to the frame as shown.

    Size: 50 x 69 cm (including frame)

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  • Potted Plants

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    A quaint and charming mid-century oil composition, depicting potted plants sitting on on windowsill.

    The artist has worked in an expressive manner, using loose and distinct brushstrokes to compose the scene. There is an illustrative and sketch-like quality to the painting as the objects have been delineated with thin expressive outlines, giving us some insight into the artist’s method of working.

    By leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the shapes of the plants and objects,, drawing our attention to their distinct form.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  74 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • Shanghai Blossom

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    A gorgeous and bright floral still life painted in oil onto board. Red and white blooms sit within a delicate blue and white ceramic vase, all set against a painted sky blue background. The painting is wonderfully balanced, and has areas of texture and impasto.

    The painting is housed in very complementary light cream and gilt frame with an inner green window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 69 x 57cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life of Oranges

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    This oil on board is housed in an attractive gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scratches and scuffs as shown in close ups.

    Size: 53 x 62 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with Apricots

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    A wonderfully executed and soothing modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated MCMLI (1951).

    The painting presents a group of objects including a white pitcher and a bowl of apricots sitting patiently on a window sill.

    Through the use of an array of muted and uplifting colours, soft and gentle brushstrokes, as well as thin black outlines to define and draw our attention to the individual forms of the respective objects, the painting invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of everyday objects.

    The oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner window. The painting has tiny pinhole marks to its corners from a previous frame, but this is only visible on close inspection. Otherwise, it is in very good vintage condition.

    Size:  43 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • The Blue Table

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    A charming and homely modernist composition, painted in oil on canvas.

    The composition presents an interior setting where a blue table with a vase of flowers takes center stage, first capturing our attention. The flowers, rendered in rich colours, add a lively touch to the setting. As our eyes move towards the background, we get a glimpse of a scenic view through a window, where rolling green fields with grazing cows and some houses are in the distance.

    The painting has a very charming ‘Naïve’ quality to it, and there is sincerity to its simplicity, making it an absolute delight to look at.

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

    Size: 58.5 x 49 cm (including frame)

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  • Tranquil Blooms

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    An exquisite and elegant floral still life composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1943.

    Featuring a simple yet captivating arrangement of delicate yet uplifting flowers in a vase, this painting exudes serenity and timeless beauty.

    The painting is dominated by a soft, calming sage green background that provides a gentle contrast to the colours of the floral arrangement. Beneath the vase, a cool blue table adds a subtle touch of contrast, grounding the composition and providing a sense of balance.

    This oil on board is housed in a beautiful cream frame that suits the painting very well. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs but its overall appearance is good.

    Size: 72 x 65 cm (including frame)

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  • Luminous Pears

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    A brilliantly executed and characterful mid-century still life in oil, painted by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

    In this excellent composition, three pears are laid out on a white bowl. Working with a rich and saturated colour palette, the objects appear illuminated. They are set against a backdrop of darker shades including  blue, red, black, and green that intermingle, creating a visually striking contrast that makes the bowl of pears stand out more.

    The artist’s masterful use of the impasto technique adds another layer of depth and texture to the painting. Thick, expressive brushstrokes and layers of paint create a tactile quality, and the impasto technique not only enriches the visual experience but also imparts a sense of dynamism and vitality to the composition.

    This oil on board is housed in its original mid century silver frame with an inner linen lining. The painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 33 x 42.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Tabletop Setting

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    A lively and expressive mid-century still life composition, executed in watercolour and gouache onto paper.

    The painting depicts an interior setting featuring an array of objects including some pitches, bottles, and a white tablecloth spread out across a slanting table.

    The artist displays his mastery in the medium of watercolour, skilfully building up layers of contrasting colours to add depth and complexity to the work, as well as to create subtle shifts in colour and tonal value. Brushstrokes are evident in this work, adding an expressive quality and visual interest to the painting.

    This watercolour and gouache on paper is housed in a slim cream wood frame with a mount card, and is glazed (there is a layer of glass between the frame and the painting to ensure its longevity). The painting is in very good vintage condition. There is slight age toning to the card mount but both frame and mount are in good condition overall.

    Size: 51 x 43cm (including frame)

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  • Impasto Bouquet

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    An outstanding mid-century still life composition in oil, that masterfully combines elements of semi-abstraction and the impasto technique to depict a bouquet of roses.

    The roses, rendered in shades of red, green, orange, and blue, exude a sense of liveliness, and they have been centered against a light and muted cream background, that imbues the work with a sense of calm.

    While the forms of the roses are recognisable, they have been simplified and reduced to their essence through the semi-abstract approach. The artist captures the inherent beauty of the flowers by focusing on their essential shapes and contours.

    The artist has also skillfully applied thick and textured brushstrokes, using the impasto technique to create a visually tactile and expressive surface, resulting in a three-dimensional quality.

    This oil on board is housed in its original mid-century gilt frame with an inner linen border. The frame has some scuffs to the edges, and some small losses to its corners. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  60.5 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Pastel Still Life

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

    The painting presents an interior scene that centers around a vase of tulips and a bowl of apricots resting on a table with a striped tablecloth.

    The setting takes place in a well-detailed room filled with pastel colours, that lends the painting a sense of lightheartedness.

    Painted in an expressionist manner, the artist’s brushstrokes are swift and unrestrained, lending an energetic and spontaneous quality to the piece. The loose style of painting emphasises the immediacy of the moment captured. Each object is delineated with a unique blue outline, enhancing their distinct forms and inviting the viewer to explore their detail.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs but this suits its vintage distressed style.

    Size: 64 x 73 cm (including frame)

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  • Rosa

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    A fantastic rendition in oil of terracotta pot filled with roses both in bloom and bud. There is wonderful texture to this work, where creamy saturated colours have been applied to the board in confident strokes.

    The painting is beautifully framed in a very well suited salmon coloured wood frame with inner gilt detailing.

    Both frame and painting are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 40 x 27.5cm (including frame)

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  • Bowl of Fruit

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    A brilliantly executed mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

    A group of fruit placed in a white bowl punctuate the centre of the composition. It is positioned against a well-coloured backdrop of contrasting blocks of colours with overlaying shades.

    Long sweeping and expressive brushstrokes have been executed in a swift and confident manner, imbuing a sense of liveliness to the piece.

    Through the masterful use of the colour gradient technique employing contrasting shades of green, the three-dimensional qualities of the fruits are enhanced and the overall composition is full of character.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing but overall the appearance is good.

    Size: 33 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • Cubist Assortment

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    A brilliantly executed and lively modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto board, and dated 1955.

    The composition presents a group of objects including some fruits as well as cups laid across a well-coloured surface and against beautifully patterned backdrop.

    Drawing inspiration from elements of cubism and geometric abstraction, the artist has masterfully deconstructed and fragmented the painting down to distinct blocks and geometric forms that interact with one another. Each respective shape seems to occupy its own distinct space, yet together they form a cohesive and harmonious whole.

    The use of contrasting colours highlights the three-dimensional qualities of each object, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the board, and the overall spectrum of rich colours imbues the work with liveliness.

    This oil on board is housed in a stunning wood frame with an inner silver and orange window that elevates the painting’s overall uniqueness. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. And the frame has some wear to edges as shown, and there is a white mark to the right side of inner border.

    Size: 43.5 x 64.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Lemon & Jug

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    A stunning and wonderfully executed  mid century modernist still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    This composition depicts a lemon and brown jug placed above a cloth, and laid across a brown surface.

    Painted in a modernist style, the artist has used contrasting shades of white, cream and brown to demonstrate depth and width to the painting. Upon close inspection, one can also notice undertones of dark green and orange, as the artist has also beautifully layered the respective colours to express interest.

    Using a soothing palette of rich and muted neutral colours, powerful and expressive swathes have been confidently applied to the surface, imbuing the work with a light textural quality and an uplifting feel.

    This very well balanced painting would make the perfect dining room or kitchen interior addition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century silver frame with an inner linen lined window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 44 x 85 cm (including frame)

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  • Pottery

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    An outstanding mid-century modernist style still life painting, executed in oil onto board.

    Simple yet effective in its composition, the artwork presents a group of objects including jugs and bowls carefully arranged across a burnt orange surface that exudes warmth, and placed against a luminous light yellow backdrop.

    Celebrating the simplicity and beauty found in everyday objects, the earthenware seem to converse with each other, their forms rendered through a sophisticated progression of rich colours. Starting with the lightest shades of yellow on the left of each object, they gradually transform into shades of orange and then deeper, nuanced browns as they ascend towards the right. This dynamic shift in colour adds a sense of depth and dimensionality, as if the objects are caught in a dance between light and shadow.

    The artist has also skilfully applied thick and textured brushstrokes to create a visually tactile and expressive surface, further highlighting the three-dimensional qualities of the objects.

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

    Size:  41 x 49 cm (including frame)

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  • Red Blooms

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    A vibrant and richly textured mid-century floral still-life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition presents 3 pots of red tulips at different stages of bloom, placed against an expressive backdrop.

    The combination of a rich and lively colour palette as well as expressive and painterly brushstrokes imbues the painting with energy. Thick, creamy layers of oil paint have been confidently applied by the artist, giving this painting an outstanding textural quality as well as an uplifting feel.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame that has been painted dark gold. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are minor scuffs to the frame but it is otherwise in good condition.

    Size: 32 x 37cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life in Blue

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    A lively and visually striking still life composition, executed in oil on canvas.

    Depicting a group of objects including a pair of flower vases and apples set against an outstanding cobalt blue backdrop, this painting explores the expressive qualities of brushstrokes and colour.

    The colour scheme of this composition is bold and bright; and the artist has swiftly and confidently executed multi-directional straight lined brushstrokes to fill in all areas of the canvas, adding a sense of dynamism to the work.

    This painting on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is currently unframed but should you wish to have assistance with framing, feel free to contact us at info@discerningpalette.com.

    Size: 65 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with Classical Bust

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    This oil on canvas is housed in stunning patterned and distressed frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 75 x 79 cm (including frame)

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  • Interior with Objects

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    A vibrant and homely modernist still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1957.

    A group of objects including fruit, a pitcher, a cup, and other items have been laid across a surface, set against a patterned backdrop. The objects have been thoughtfully arranged, and there is a sense of harmony and balance within the picture.

    Painted in an expressive manner, distinct and swift brushstrokes, bold outlines as well as a rich and striking colour palette make up this wonderful composition, imbuing the work with a sense of energy and liveliness.

    This oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century wood frame with an inner linen window. There is some age toning to the linen window, otherwise the painting is in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 52.5 x 61 cm (including frame)

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  • Orange Bouquet

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    A vibrant and richly textured mid-century still-life painting, executed in oil onto board.

    The composition presents a bouquet of orange flowers, placed atop a table and against a blue backdrop.

    The combination of a rich colour pallet as well as expressive and textured brushstrokes imbues the painting with energy. Through the skillful use of the impasto technique, thick, creamy layers of oil paint have been applied generously by the artist, giving this painting a real tactility.

    This oil on board is housed in a bronzed frame with a decorative edge. The frame has some wear to the corners and a moulding loss to the upper edge, which has been painted over in gold, as shown. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 45 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with Violin

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    A soothing and beautifully textured mid-century interior still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The composition features a carefully arranged tabletop setting of a jug of flowers, a book, as well as a violin. The objects are set against a grey and purple backdrop, that similarly pick up the colours of the table.

    The artist has skilfully used expressive and textured brushstrokes, enhancing the three-dimensional qualities of the objects and adding character and dynamism to the overall composition.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary deep-profiled frame that suits the painting very well. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a loss to the upper right corner, as shown, and some widening to the corner joins.

    Size: 54 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • The Balcony

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    A simple yet very captivating modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The setting of the painting hints at a beautiful white balcony, overlooking a vast blue ocean. In the foreground, some oranges rest in a bowl as well as on the white grounds of the balcony floor.

    The balcony’s white surface accentuates the vivid orange tones of the fruits,  allowing them to command our attention.

    Upon first glance, this work may be recognised for its simplicity. However as we take time to explore the painting further, we notice that the artist has thoughtfully chosen to eliminate non-essentials – focusing our attention on the beautiful essence of colour may come across as limited but inherently powerful enough to give rise to forms, as well as evoke a soothing and minimalist quality to the work.

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

    Size:  41.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Homely Reminisce

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    An expressive and brilliantly executed mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1955.

    The painting presents an interior scene that centres around a round wooden table with a wine bottle, a vase with a bouquet of flowers, and a teapot. The setting takes place in a warm orange-toned room with sage-green walls.

    The artist’s brushstrokes are swift, expressive, and unrestrained, lending an energetic and spontaneous quality to the piece. The loose style of painting emphasizes the immediacy of the moment captured. The limited use and choice of colours evoke a homely feel tinged with a sense of nostalgia, inviting viewers to appreciate and reminisce about the simple pleasures of life and being at home.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary deep profile gilt & wood frame with an inner linen lining. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 51 x 79 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life by the Window

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    A delightful mid 20th century still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The composition presents an interior setting, where a brown jug, red peppers, onions and a butter knife are laid on a wooden board, and placed in front of a window that overlooks a balcony balustrade.

    Distinct and rhythmic multi-directional brushstrokes fill the canvas, adding an expressive feel but also highlighting the objects’ three-dimensional qualities. A selection of contrasting rich and lively muted earthy colours including shades of orange, green and yellow have been used, deeply complementing one another.

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

    Size: 55 x 51 cm (including frame)

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  • Yellow Bottle

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    A visually striking mid-century oil still life composition, depicting a group of objects including a bottle, some fruits, a piece of bread, and a butter knife laid across a tabletop.

    Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has simplified and reduced the forms of the objects to its essential shapes through the use of thick bold outlines and expressive brushstrokes.

    A restrained palette comprising shades of brown and yellow has been used to up this stunning composition. As appealing as the simplicity of colour and form are in this piece, the use of distinct and energetic brushstrokes confidently executed in differing directions adds even more character to the painting overall.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen lining. The painting has a small tear to the right side of the canvas, and there are very minor scuffs to the frame edges.

    Size: 40.5 x 50.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Interior with Lemons

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    A very well executed and playful modernist composition, painted in in oil onto canvas.

    The painting has a very charming ‘Naïve’ quality to it – it is simple, minimalist and unaffected. The artist sticks to a restrained colour palette, setting 4 lemons and 2 white vessels against a background in subtle array of browns, pinks, and blues and greys. The painting is well balanced, has a depth of tones, and is a real pleasure to look it.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing to its corners, and is otherwise in very good condition.

    Size:  40 x 49 cm (including frame)

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