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  • The Clay Pipe

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    A very well executed mid century modernist composition in oil, painted onto board.

    In this painting a white clay pipe takes centre stage. To its right a we see a cup and behind it a brown box. The artist has created a textured effect with the white paint, moving across the board in a considered manner, creating visible brushstrokes over a darker prepared surface which only just shows through, giving the composition its depth and tactility. The painting’s composition is very well balanced, and is very pleasing to look at.

    This oil on board is housed in a very well made distressed vintage frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some surface wear to corners but this in  keeping with its vintage look and does not stand out at all.

    Size: 46.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Two Fish

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

    Simple yet effective in its composition, two fish take centre stage in the painting. They are set against a white and light blue backdrop, allowing their form to stand out.

    The artist employs a painterly and expressive approach, utilising broad, confident brushstrokes that lend a sense of dynamism and rhythmic flow to the composition.

    The painting celebrates the simplicity and beauty found in still life, and the artist’s confident use of colour and brushstroke elevates the painting beyond its mere representation.

    This oil on board is housed in a distressed wood frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  27 x 49 cm (including frame)

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  • Bowl of Apples

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    An exquisite still life composition, executed in oil onto board and signed by Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

    The painting features a simple yet captivating arrangement of luscious apples resting on a striking blue bowl. It is set against a backdrop of varying brown hues.

    Using a rich and saturated colour palette, the artist has used the colour gradient technique to highlight the three-dimensional qualities of the apples. Thick and expressive brushstrokes have been applied in a confident manner, adding depth and texture to the piece.

    The painting invites viewers to appreciate and celebrate the simplicity and beauty found in still life.

    This oil on board is housed in a well-suited gilt frame. The painting has light craquelure but this is commensurate with its age and the thickness of paint. Nevertheless, the paint layer is very stable. 

    Size: 43.5 x 57 cm (including frame)

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  • Quiet Time

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    A serene mid-century modernist style still-life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Simple yet effective in its composition, white flowers in a dark brown pot rests on a table with a white tablecloth. Beside the flower pot is a vibrant yellow fruit, and its vibrant punctuates the composition with a touch of vivid contrast. The objects are set against a maroon and grey backdrop within the interior setting.

    The artist’s smooth and gentle brushstrokes as well as subdued colours contribute to the soothing effect of the piece, evoking a sense of calm and quiet contemplation.

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

    Size: 31 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • Three Fruit

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    A small yet impactful and very pleasant modernist style still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1958.

    Featuring 3 luscious fruits arranged on a surface and contrasted against a muted blue backdrop, the painting invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of simple, everyday objects.

    Through the masterful use of the colour gradient technique employing varying hues of each colour, the three-dimensional qualities of the fruit are enhanced, and the gentle brushstrokes imbue the work with a soothing quality.

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

    Size: 26.5×29.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Pot & Peaches

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    A very well executed modernist still life composition in oil, painted onto cradled panel and dated 1953.

    Featuring flat planes of colour, clean lines and a myriad of shapes, this modernist still life certainly holds our attention. With an array of objects laid across a table, our eyes are encouraged to span the long horizontal layout. Simple day-to-day objects such as a wine glass, apples, a pot and a plate are brought centre stage by the artist, beckoning us to appreciate their individual forms and the way each shape, colour and line communicates and juxtaposes with another to create this balanced composition. The smoothness of the panel substrate adds a unique aesthetic to the work.

    This oil is unframed but has been painted onto a cradled panel and therefore does not need a frame and can be hung as is. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 20 x 54 cm (including frame)

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  • Still Life with Amaryllis

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    A vibrant mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting features a table setting within an interior, with a carefully arranged assortment of objects. The focal point is a striking large pot of blooming red amaryllis, and we can also spot an orange and a radiant yellow jar placed atop a blue cloth.

    The backdrop is a seamless blend of light blue, yellow, and green, creating a harmonious interplay of colours that wonderfully complement the hues of the objects.

    Expressive and textured brushstrokes imbue the scene with a sense of energy, giving this still life a lively as well as tactile quality. And the rich and uplifting colour palette adds depth and warmth to the overall composition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited wood frame. The painting has light craquelure to the right flower as shown in close up but paint layer is stable overall. The frame has some general scuffing.

    Size: 72.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Fruit Bowl

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    This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has a scuff to its left edge as shown.

    Size: 64 x 77 cm (including frame)

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  • White Blossoms

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    Dated 49.

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

    Size: 66 x 74.5 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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  • Teapot & Fruit

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    An inviting and elegant still-life composition, executed in gouache and dated 1958.

    In a well-decorated interior space, a table setting that is adorned with an assortment of carefully arranged objects punctuates the centre of the composition. This includes a teapot, a lamp, and a plate of fruit.

    We see the artist’s use of gentle brushstrokes, as well as an uplifting mix of soft pastel tones that blend seamlessly together creates an atmosphere of calm and serenity.

    This gouache on card is housed in very well-suited wood frame with visible grain, and is glazed (there is a layer of glass between the frame and the painting to ensure its longevity). The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has slight wear to the linen border on its lower edge, as shown in the close up. Please not that there the photos contain some glare due to the glass.

    Size: 61 x 70 cm (including frame)

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  • Sugar Pot & Friends

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    A brilliantly executed modernist still like composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    In this scene we see a pair of fruit, a pair of white mugs, and a blue sugar pot. The artist has incorporated a loose and porous like effect to the medium by thinning down the oil paint, creating a watercolour like effect. Significant attention has been paid to the application of colour, from blending and layering to looser flicks and dabs. This myriad of application techniques creates a textural effect and allows the different layers to remain visible. There is a softness to the palette – the objects are set against a pale pink background which contrasts beautifully with the greenish blue of the upper edge of the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a lovely wood frame in a distressed style with an inner white border that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 45 x 55 cm (including frame)

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  • The Fruit Dish

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

    The composition depicts a tray of luscious fruit, a pot, and a delicate white horse figurine placed atop a table with a well-coloured tablecloth.

    Modernist in its ethos, the painting showcases the harmonious balance between form, line, and colour.

    The artist has skillfully outlined each object with thin, sketch-like lines that brings out their inherent three-dimensional qualities. The use of expressive and distinct brushstrokes infuse the composition with a dynamic energy, creating a sense of movement. And the rich and uplifting colour palette enhances the overall warmth and ambiance in the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a stunning deep-profiled gilt frame. The painting has light craquelure present to its top half as shown in close up but the paint layer is stable. The frame has scuffs.

    Size: 47 x 55 cm (including frame)

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  • The Red Window

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    A striking and wonderfully executed mid-century interior still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Against a backdrop of a large window with glass planes and bold red borders, a carefully curated array of objects rests on a window sill, their forms reduced to textured, rich, and dark brown hues, creating a captivating silhouette.

    The semi-abstract nature of the painting adds a layer of mystery and intrigue, inviting viewers to explore the subtle details within the shadows. The outside world, visible through the glass blocks, is transformed into a realm of muted shades, where overlays of subdued grey and pink tones have been applied expressively, and there is also a section of deep greens that suggests a lush landscape.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing.

    Size: 36 x 44 cm (including frame)

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 Blue Bowl

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    An expressive and wonderfully textured mid-century still life composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    A blue bowl and a brown jug punctuate the center of the composition, and are positioned against a soothing green and cream backdrop.

    Painted in an expressive manner, the artist’s brushstrokes are swift, unrestrained and textured, lending an energetic and spontaneous quality to the piece as well as a tactile effect.

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

    This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited wood frame with a linen-lined as well as inner silver border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs to its inner silver border.

    Size: 45.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Window Table Setting

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    A large and homely modernist still life composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1953.

    The painting presents an interior scene, where a group of objects including a wine bottle, an apple with a fruit knife, as well as some jars, sit atop a blue table by a window with a patterned curtain. Atop the window sill lies a fruit and some bottles, and beyond it lies a view of a snow-filled landscape with some trees.

    The painting has a soothing and homely feel, brought forth through the use of an uplifting muted colour palette, and the distinctive peach, as well as pink and blue shades, repeat themselves throughout the composition, creating a very harmonious and satisfying still-life picture.

    This oil on card is housed in a very well-suited wood frame with an inner linen border and a silver window. The frame has some scuffs to the top edge, but this doesn’t detract from the overall appearance. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 85.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

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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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