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Jug & Lemon

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An elegant mid-century modernist style still life that captures a quiet domestic arrangement, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

A dark brown earthenware jug, a rectangular glass bottle, and a single lemon rest on a ledge before a softly illuminated wall. The artist has used the interplay of light and shadow to create a sense of architectural stillness and geometric harmony.

Rendered in a modernist style, the composition balances simplicity and structure. The jug’s bold, rounded form contrasts with the angular silhouette of the bottle behind it, while the lemon introduces a small but vivid burst of colour and organic softness.

Muted tones of brown, grey, cream, and pale yellow dominate the palette, creating a subdued atmosphere. The brushwork is deliberate yet textured: visible strokes define planes of light and shade, giving the objects a sculptural quality.

This oil on board is presented in a complementary wood frame. The painting has some marks at its bottom left side. The frame shows minor wear and has a nick to its left border, as shown.

Size: 50.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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Blue Vessel & Pears

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A charming and characterful mid-century interior still life composition executed in tempera on board and dated 1973, by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

This painting is a delightfully surreal take on the still life tradition, blending bold, simplified forms with quirky, dreamlike elements. The scene is playful, symbolic, and quietly strange—a fusion of everyday objects rendered with unexpected relationships and theatrical lighting.

The central object is a bright turquoise vase, strikingly vivid against the darker tones behind it. Surrounding the vase are five stylised green pears, arranged in a semi-circle, each casting exaggerated shadows. In the background, there’s a small arched window or doorway revealing a surreal landscape of red and ochre mountains under a light sky, creating a window into a different visual world.

The painting has a surrealist influence, reminiscent of artists like Magritte or de Chirico, where ordinary objects are placed in unusual contexts.

Executed in tempera, the work exhibits smooth, matte surfaces with crisp, clean edges. The artist embraces a distinctly modernist, slightly naïve style: simplifying forms, minimising perspective, and emphasising bold, graphic colour fields. The brushwork is controlled and even, lending a refined clarity to each element within the composition.

This tempera on board is presented in a gilt frame that elevates the work with a sense of classical elegance. The artwork is further enhanced by a sage green mount, which beautifully complements the warm tones of the table and pears while making the central blue vase pop even more. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The mount has marks to its bottom edge, and the frame has some slight wear to its corners but this does not detract from its overall attractiveness.

Size: 32 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Narcissus I

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This 1970s textile artwork is a serene and finely handwoven tapestry that captures the graceful simplicity of wildflowers through a distinctly Scandinavian modernist lens.

Depicting a cluster of white narcissi, the composition radiates calm and balance. The flowers, with their pure white petals accented by subtle blue-grey shadows and warm orange-yellow centres, rise elegantly among slender green blades of grass. The vertical rhythm of the leaves and stems gives the piece a gentle upward motion, as if the flowers are stretching toward the light.

The earthy brown background provides a rich contrast, grounding the composition and allowing the whites and greens to appear luminous and fresh. This natural palette — of greens, whites, and browns softened by muted tones — reflects the Nordic reverence for nature’s quiet beauty and seasonal transitions.

Mounted on a neutral linen border, the piece exudes a tactile warmth and timeless craftsmanship. The woven texture enhances the organic quality of the design, inviting both visual and tactile appreciation.

Elegant in its restraint and evocative in its simplicity, this 1970s tapestry embodies the Scandinavian ethos of finding harmony in nature — a handwoven celebration of purity, renewal, and understated beauty.

This vintage tapestry remains in very good condition. It is mounted onto fabric lined board, and is ready to hang. The needlepoint is very slightly irregular, which is typical for handmade or traditionally textile pieces, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Size: 35.5 x 25 cm

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Detailed Poppy

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This 1970s textile artwork is a graceful handwoven tapestry depicting a single red poppy in bloom — a simple yet striking celebration of natural beauty, rendered in the understated modern-folk style typical of Scandinavian textile art from the era.

The tall, vertical composition enhances the elegance of the subject: a slender green stem rises confidently from the bottom edge, supporting a vibrant red flower with delicate gradations of crimson, orange, and coral. The poppy’s dark centre provides a point of contrast and visual depth, while a smaller, unopened bud gently bends alongside, adding a sense of life and continuity.

The background is a soft, heathered mix of greys and creams, creating a tactile neutral surface that allows the colours of the flower to stand out vividly. A subtle yellow inner border frames the design, drawing the eye inward and giving the piece a quiet, sunlit warmth. Mounted on a pale linen base, the presentation feels both modern and organic.

The overall effect is serene and timeless — a study in restraint and harmony. Each woven thread contributes to the tapestry’s handmade charm, where simplicity of form and richness of texture coexist beautifully.

This work encapsulates the spirit of 1970s Nordic design: nature-inspired, soulful, and crafted with a deep respect for the tactile poetry of the woven medium.

This vintage tapestry remains in very good condition. It is mounted onto fabric lined board, and is ready to hang. The needlepoint is very slightly irregular, which is typical for handmade or traditionally textile pieces, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Size: 30.5 x 11.5 cm

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Narcissus (2 of 2)

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This 1970s textile artwork is a serene and finely handwoven tapestry that captures the graceful simplicity of wildflowers through a distinctly Scandinavian modernist lens.

Depicting a cluster of white blossoms, likely stylised irises or narcissi, the composition radiates calm and balance. The flowers, with their pure white petals accented by subtle blue-grey shadows and warm orange-yellow centres, rise elegantly among slender green blades of grass. The vertical rhythm of the leaves and stems gives the piece a gentle upward motion, as if the flowers are stretching toward the light.

The earthy brown background provides a rich contrast, grounding the composition and allowing the whites and greens to appear luminous and fresh. This natural palette — of greens, whites, and browns softened by muted tones — reflects the Nordic reverence for nature’s quiet beauty and seasonal transitions.

Mounted on a neutral linen border, the piece exudes a tactile warmth and timeless craftsmanship. The woven texture enhances the organic quality of the design, inviting both visual and tactile appreciation.

Elegant in its restraint and evocative in its simplicity, this 1970s tapestry embodies the Scandinavian ethos of finding harmony in nature — a handwoven celebration of purity, renewal, and understated beauty.

This vintage tapestry remains in very good condition. It is mounted onto fabric lined board, and is ready to hang. The needlepoint is very slightly irregular, which is typical for handmade or traditionally textile pieces, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Size: 40 x 27 cm

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Table in Morning Light

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A serene mid-century interior scene that captures the elegance of simplicity and space, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

At its centre stands a slender pedestal table rendered with confidence: its form distilled to near abstraction, with a single dark object poised delicately upon it. The background suggests tall windows that filter pale light, dissolving into softly layered vertical strokes.

Executed in a restrained palette of misty greys, cool whites, and muted taupe, the painting exudes a hushed, meditative calm. The artist’s brushwork is deliberate and textural: short, square dabs of paint that build rhythm and depth while maintaining a sense of quiet restraint.

Minimal yet evocative, this work is a study in tone and balance: a poetic reflection on stillness, light, and the beauty found in pared-down form.

This oil on canvas is presented in a beautiful wood frame which adds character to the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 81 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Emerging Blooms

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An expressive and contemplative mid-century still life that presents a cluster of budding flowers rising against a softly textured ground, executed in oil onto board and dated 1964.

The artist has captured the moment just before full bloom – tall stems stretching upward, their petals tightly furled, with hints of soft pinks and yellow-greens suggesting the promise of colour beneath the muted surface. The composition feels both organic and abstracted, with the flowers arranged in a rhythmic, almost sculptural formation.

Executed in a distinctly modernist style, the painting embraces reduction and suggestion rather than strict realism. The forms are distilled into elongated strokes and blocky shapes, creating an atmospheric impression rather than a literal depiction. The palette is beautifully restrained: cool greys, slate blues, muted greens, and gentle off-whites dominate, punctuated by occasional touches of pink and lemon yellow at the tips of the buds.

The brushwork is thick, tactile, and deliberate, with impasto passages that give the surface a rich physical presence. Vertical strokes define the stems and buds, while broader, more textured swaths shape the surrounding foliage and background. The overall effect is both calming and quietly dramatic.

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

Size: 35 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Purple Blooms

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A refined mid-century interior still life painting that captures a bouquet of vivid purple flowers arranged in a clear glass vase, resting on a neatly folded napkin atop a coral-toned table, and executed in oil onto canvas.

The blooms radiate warmth and structure with their concentric circles and velvety textures. To the left, a cluster of green figs provides visual weight and organic contrast to the floral arrangement.

The composition is anchored by balanced geometry – a vertical vase, crisp edges of the napkin, and the gentle horizontal plane of the table – all of which play harmoniously against the soft verticals of the window and muted wall. The style is characteristic of mid-century modernist still life, embracing quiet elegance and considered simplicity.

The palette is restrained yet warm: dusty greens, deep purples, soft browns, and earthy coral tones. Brushwork is controlled yet expressive – blended in the background but more textured and sculptural in the rendering of the petals and fruit, offering depth and intimacy to this serene domestic scene.

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

Size: 57.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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Stillness in Blue Light

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A striking and uniquely textured mid-century interior still life that captures a moment of quiet elegance within an abstracted domestic setting, executed in oil and ink onto board.

At the heart of the composition is a white table rendered with gestural precision, holding a dark bowl of yellow fruit and a tall blue vase with two red flowers. The background unfolds in a layered wash of shadowy arches, pale teal walls, and textured architectural forms—suggesting a moody, introspective room awash with diffused natural light.

The artist has used a distinctive impasto technique, building up the surface with thick, expressive brushstrokes that carve out depth and texture, particularly in the arched doorway and floor reflections. A palette of deep ultramarines, smoky greys, siennas, and muted aquas sets an evocative, almost theatrical atmosphere. Linear incisions and palette knife work add to the painting’s sculptural quality, giving a sense of movement and tactile richness.

A quietly compelling composition that balances structure with emotion, light with shadow.

This oil and ink on canvas is housed in a complementary hessian lined frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor scuffing.

Size: 54 x 64 cm (including frame)

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Objects in Conversation

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A calm and contemplative mid-century still life painting that presents a pared-back arrangement of everyday objects rendered with a quiet elegance, executed in oil onto board and dated 1959.

At the centre sits a pale green bowl, its rounded form contrasted by the angular geometry of a brown-toned box to the right, in which rests a slender stick of darker pigment. Behind them looms a tall, shadowy bottle form, its deep black silhouette anchoring the composition against a softly tonal grey background.

The artist has worked with a restrained yet evocative palette: muted greens, brown, black, cream, and steel blues. The colours are applied in broad, confident blocks, with thick, textural brushstrokes that reveal the artist’s hand and lend a sculptural weight to the surface. Subtle tonal modulations in the background add depth while maintaining a minimalist sensibility.

Stylistically, the work reflects mid-century modernist tendencies – simplicity of form, clarity of shape, and an emphasis on the quiet beauty of the ordinary.

This oil on board is beautifully presented in a characterful wooden frame with a ribbed pattern, and finished in a light cream with muted gilt edging. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a slight widening to corners but it is in a stable and good condition overall.

Size: 50 x 62.5 cm (including frame)

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Red Chair by the Fireplace

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A quietly atmospheric mid-century interior scene depicting a vivid red chair positioned beside a muted-toned fireplace, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

The composition captures a moment of stillness, where the bold hue of the chair punctuates an otherwise subdued setting. The artist has used a restrained palette of earthy browns, greys, and soft greens, allowing the red to command attention and become the focal point of the painting.

Executed in a characteristically mid-century modernist style, the work reflects a minimalist approach to form and detail. The brushstrokes are broad and expressive, revealing the texture of the paint and the artist’s deliberate layering technique. There is a clear sensitivity to balance and geometry, with the verticals of the wall and fireplace contrasting against the angled legs and curves of the chair.

Muted grey-greens and taupes dominate the background, providing a calm, contemplative atmosphere, while the saturated crimson of the chair injects energy and emotional warmth into the composition. The interplay between shadow and light, and the tactile surface of the paint, lend the piece a quiet intimacy that evokes both solitude and comfort.

This oil on board is housed in a beautiful wood frame with light oak grain and a gilt border, which pairs very well with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 53.5 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Cubist Tabletop

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A brilliantly executed and striking mid-century cubist still life that presents an arrangement of objects distilled into bold, geometric forms, painted in oil onto canvas.

At the centre, a single red rose rises sharply from a faceted brown vase, its angular green leaves echoing the crystalline structure of the surrounding elements. Beside it, a vivid blue jug rendered in interlocking planes stands with sculptural presence, while a small angular fruit or object rests upon a two-toned plate in the foreground.

The composition is a masterful exercise in cubist reduction, where natural forms are translated into prismatic shapes. The background is similarly fragmented into overlapping planes of muted lilac, teal, and yellow, lending the scene a sense of depth and dynamism while maintaining strict flatness.

The palette balances earthy browns and greys with vibrant accents of cobalt blue, emerald green, and a sharp pop of crimson. The brushstrokes are controlled and deliberate, applied in clean, even planes of colour without visible texture, emphasising structure over gesture.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited frame with an outer linen border and an inner cream window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame does have some scuffing but is in good vintage condition overall.

Size: 73 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Lemons & Avocados

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A quietly sophisticated modernist still life painting that presents a simple yet striking arrangement of avocados and lemons resting upon a softly textured linen surface, executed in oil onto board and dated 1981.

The composition is understated but confident – the deep green of the avocados contrasts beautifully with the bright, citrus yellow of the lemons, creating a gentle rhythm across the surface.

Executed in a loose, painterly style, the brushstrokes are visible and intentional, lending a tactile quality to both fruit and cloth. The background is rendered in muted, layered tones of olive and slate green, applied in broad strokes that dissolve into abstraction, giving the foreground objects greater presence and weight.

The colour palette is restrained yet expressive – earthy avocados anchoring the composition, while the lemons provide a burst of light and warmth, subtly illuminating the off-white linen beneath them. There is a sense of quiet domestic elegance, a celebration of everyday forms through a modernist lens.

This oil on board is elegantly presented in a complementary gilt frame with an inner white border that highlights the composition beautifully. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, while the frame shows some age-related marks.

Size: 44.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

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Linnaea Flowers

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This 1973 textile artwork is a beautifully handwoven tapestry that captures the gentle elegance of nature through stylised floral abstraction — a hallmark of Scandinavian textile design from the era.

Depicting a cluster of bell-shaped flowers, the composition features tall, arching green stems crowned with soft pink blossoms that seem to nod delicately, as if swaying in a quiet breeze. The flowers are rendered in subtle tonal variations of pink and rose, lending them depth and warmth, while the leaves at the base are woven in cool greens and blue-greens, grounding the composition with solidity and balance.

The background alternates between deep brown and navy vertical stripes, a striking yet understated contrast that gives rhythm and structure to the design. This interplay of earthy and dusky tones allows the pastel blooms to glow softly, adding a sense of serenity and intimacy to the piece.

Mounted on a natural linen backing, the tapestry exudes both simplicity and sophistication — a tactile celebration of handcraft and nature.

With its rhythmic pattern, gentle palette, and handmade texture, this 1973 work perfectly embodies the Scandinavian modern ethos: organic, contemplative, and quietly joyful.

This vintage tapestry remains in very good condition. It is mounted onto fabric lined board, and is ready to hang. The needlepoint is very slightly irregular, which is typical for handmade or traditionally textile pieces, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Size: 21 x 24 cm

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Pears & Jar

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A charming mid-century still life that captures a tabletop scene with a loosely grouped arrangement of fruit and a central jar, executed in oil onto board.

The composition features a rustic jar surrounded by pears and an apple, all set on a cool blue cloth that adds a rich contrast to the warmer tones of the produce.

Executed in a painterly style, the work embraces expressive, visible brushstrokes and a muted yet earthy palette dominated by yellows, greens, and blues. The artist has used quick, confident strokes and subtle layering to suggest form and light, giving the work a tactile, almost sculptural quality.

With its rich colour palette and energetic brushstrokes, the piece suggests movement and emotion, reminiscent of Paul Cézanne and other Post-Impressionist artists approach to still life, with objects slightly distorted yet carefully arranged to create harmony.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary distressed style white frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has minor scuffing but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 40 x 47.5 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Green Apples

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A large and expressive mid-century modernist still life painting captures a simple yet effective arrangement of green apples resting on a loosely draped cloth, executed in oil onto board.

The composition exudes a sense of spontaneity, emphasising form and colour over precise realism. The apples are depicted in various shades of green and yellow, with broad, expressive brushstrokes giving them a sense of volume and natural imperfection.

The background features dark muted earthy tones, including deep blues, browns, and hints of red, creating contrast with the vibrancy of the fruit. The cloth, rendered in soft whites and beiges, provides a fluid, organic texture that balances the composition. The artist has used a gestural painting technique, with visible brushstrokes that enhance the dynamic energy of the piece.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner white border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some paint losses as shown

Size: 49.5 x 85 cm (including frame)

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Variegated Tulips

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1970 – folk art tapestry

This vintage tapestry remains in very good condition. The needlepoint is very slightly irregular, which is typical for handmade or traditionally textile pieces, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Size: 21 x 24 cm

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Parasol Afternoon

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A charming and softly abstracted contemporary still life painting that captures a quiet outdoor moment beneath a wide parasol, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2008.

A rounded umbrella dominates the left side of the composition, rendered in loose, hazy tones of cream, peach and lavender, its form outlined with gentle linear markings. To the right, a simple round table holds a jug and a teacup, their shapes stylised yet recognisable, evoking an unhurried afternoon scene.

Executed in a semi-abstract style, the painting blends figuration with atmospheric colour fields. The outlines are delicately sketched, allowing the objects to float between definition and suggestion, giving the work a poetic, dreamlike quality.

The artist has used a beautifully muted palette – soft apricots, washed blues, pale turquoise, blush pinks, and hints of sage and lavender. These colours melt into one another with a powdery, sun-bleached quality that suggests warmth and light.

The brushstrokes are textured yet gentle, with layered pigment that gives the canvas a tactile, almost fresco-like surface. The transitions between colours are blended in a way that feels effortless and airy, while fine linear markings define just enough structure to anchor the composition.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary gilt frame with an antique finish. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 49.5 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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Pitcher & Candlestick

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

This painting is a still life composition created in an impressionistic or post-impressionistic style, featuring a tabletop scene with a pitcher, fruit, a candlestick, and other everyday objects. The artist has used bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich earthy colour palette, with warm browns, ochres, greens, and muted yellows.

The light source from the left side casts soft shadows on the tablecloth, enhancing the sense of depth and texture. The background features a wooden interior with vertical strokes, adding a sense of structure and warmth. The painterly quality of the piece suggests movement and emotion, reminiscent of Cézanne’s approach to still life, with objects slightly distorted yet carefully arranged to create harmony.

The thick application of paint and visible brushstrokes add to the tactile quality of the painting, making it feel both intimate and dynamic. The scene captures a moment of quiet simplicity, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty in everyday objects.

The painting is presented in a really lovely wood frame with an inner gilt border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 69 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Serenade Still Life

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A soothing mid-century modernist still life painting that presents a carefully composed arrangement of objects, executed in oil onto canvas.

The scene features a potted plant with delicate white flowers, a woven basket, a small musician figurine with a blue guitar, and a green fruit, all set against a richly patterned background of intersecting planes.

Modernist in its ethos, the artist has skilfully deconstructed and simplified the scene into blocks of contrasting colour.

The colour palette is a harmonious mix of muted blues, warm reds, and earthy greens, punctuated by the bright yellow of the figurine’s hat and scarf. These hues create a sense of balance and vibrancy within the scene.

The brushstrokes are expressive and confident and the paint has been applied in broad, deliberate strokes – reinforcing the geometric nature of the composition while adding a sense of movement and depth.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited cream frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffs.

Size: 81.5 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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The Gourds

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A lively mid-century still life composition filled with a variety of gourds, executed in oil onto board.

The gourds, in various shapes and sizes, are arranged in a casual yet thoughtfully balanced manner across a wooden table.

A large orange pumpkin sits prominently, its vibrant colour drawing the eye. Beside it, a black pumpkin also captures our interest with its colour contrast. Surrounding them are smaller gourds of different shapes—painted in hues of white, yellow, and orange.

The artist’s expressive brushstrokes create a sense of movement, capturing the quirkiness of the fruit.

With the use of a rich colour palette, the overall composition feels warm and inviting,

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has very tiny dots of paint loss to its left side, as shown in close ups, but this does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece. The frame has scuffs and marks to its corners.

Size: 42 x 44 cm (including frame)

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Apple Splendour

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

Simple yet effective in its composition, the painting revolves around a group of luscious apples set against an expressive and abstract backdrop executed with gestural sweeping brushstrokes.

The artist has thoughtfully used an uplifting colour palette, drawing our attention to the form of the apples, as their striking richer shades of red and green with hints of blue contrasts against the lighter backdrop comprising a spectrum of yellow, and white and orange.

Through the masterful use of the contrasting shades, as well as seemingly unrestrained yet precise 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 gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 61 x 75 cm (including frame)

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Cubist Figure & Fruits (Large)

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A very large and brilliantly executed mid-century cubist painting that presents a fragmented figure seated beside a simple pedestal table holding a cluster of rounded fruit forms, painted in oil onto board.

In this striking composition, the human form is reduced to angular planes and intersecting facets, the face and body articulated through a network of geometric shapes in pale cream, brown, and muted green tones, accented by deep blacks. The table and fruit echo this cubist language, with rounded grapes and apples broken into overlapping, flat colour areas.

The style is distinctly cubist, emphasising structural simplification and the interplay of light and shadow through geometric abstraction. The artist balances areas of dense black with softer sage greens, creating a rhythmic tension across the composition. Brushstrokes are firm, deliberate, and textured, with the layered paint adding subtle depth to the otherwise flat geometry.

The restrained palette – creams, greens, blacks, and teal-blues – contributes to the painting’s harmony, while the angular construction of the figure and still life demonstrates the artist’s focus on form and design rather than naturalistic representation.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary heavy solid wood frame with an oak-toned finish. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 95 x 79.5 cm (including frame)

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Interior with Fruit

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A charming and vibrant mid-century interior still life that captures a sunlit domestic scene through bold yet lyrical brushwork, executed in oil onto canvas.

A glass vase brimming with orange blossoms and fruit sits atop a rustic wooden table, surrounded by scattered citrus and dark green leaves. The background features a deep blue door, lending the composition a sense of quiet intimacy.

Executed in a modernist style, the painting bears the influence of post-Impressionism, with a strong emphasis on form and colour over fine detail. The palette is warm and inviting – burnt oranges, earthy browns, and greens are offset by the cool blues of the background. The brushstrokes are expressive and confident, with visible texture and gestural energy, lending the piece a sense of immediacy and vitality.

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

Size: 63.5 x 49 cm (including frame)

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Poppies in Green Vase

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A striking mid-century still life painting that captures the quiet elegance of two vivid red poppies, their stems leaning delicately from a green vase, executed in oil onto canvas.

Set against a geometric backdrop of cool-toned rectangles in teal, turquoise, and slate, the flowers appear both fragile and bold, their bright scarlet petals sharply contrasting with the subdued, structured background.

Executed in a modernist style, the composition is pared back and minimal, yet highly expressive. The brushstrokes are textured and layered, giving the surface a tactile, almost woven quality. The artist uses flat planes of colour and simple forms, yet allows slight irregularities in line and texture to introduce warmth and humanity to the structured setting.

The palette balances the cool serenity of aquas, teals, and muted blues with the arresting vibrancy of the red blooms. The lime vase adds a playful accent, anchoring the composition with brightness. The overall mood is contemplative and quietly joyful – a celebration of beauty in restraint, and of the way colour alone can evoke emotion.

This oil on board is is presented in a beautiful wide wooden frame with natural wood grain visible. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has a small mark on its top inner section.

Size: 59 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Silhouette in Shadow

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A striking mid-century figurative oil painting that presents an enigmatic image of a figure cloaked in shadow, executed in oil onto canvas

The subject, defined by broad, gestural brushstrokes, is rendered in deep blacks and beige, wearing a dark coat and a brimmed hat that casts an air of mystery. The anonymity of the face – left intentionally undefined – imbues the piece with a sense of intrigue and ambiguity, leaving space for the viewer’s own interpretation.

The background is composed of layered tones of cool grey-blues and muted teals, painted with bold, sweeping strokes that create a textured, almost turbulent atmosphere. The contrast between the shadowy figure and the lighter, restless background emphasises the sense of isolation and presence.

Executed in a loose, expressive style, the brushwork is raw and unrefined, conveying mood and form over detail. The palette is restrained yet powerful, relying on dark neutrals against cold, subdued hues to evoke both drama and introspection.

This oil on canvas is presented in a white-painted wooden frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some paint loss at its left side.

Size: 67.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Chalice

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A striking mid-century modernist still life composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1956.

Central to the work is a dark green bottle and a silver-toned chalice, rendered with thick brushstrokes and strong contouring. A pair of oranges rest in the foreground, its saturated tones adding a burst of warmth against the cool tonalities.

The composition is built on interlocking planes of colour – muted greens and blues, yellow, and greys – forming an almost Cubist backdrop that suggests a tabletop and surrounding walls. The brushwork is expressive and textured, with visible strokes that give the surface a sculptural quality. The use of shadow and contrast imbues the otherwise abstracted objects with weight and presence.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary white frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has slight wear to its edges as shown, but is in good condition overall.

Size: 46 x 34.5 cm (including frame)

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Still Life with Fungi

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A tranquil and meticulously detailed mid-century still life composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1957.

The painting features an array of mushrooms thoughtfully arranged on a light surface. The fungi, with their distinct cap and stem, are depicted in varying orientations, some standing tall and others tilting to one side. The mushrooms’ natural shapes, paired with their subtle tonal differences, create an engaging composition.

The brushstrokes are deliberate and bold, lending a sculptural feel to the mushrooms, which are rendered with both softness and definition, showcasing the artist’s skilful manipulation of texture and light.

The colour palette is soft, incorporating naturalistic tones such as pale browns and cream, contrasted by the deeper blue in the foreground. The overall mood is tranquil, with a refined simplicity that invites the viewer to reflect on the beauty of still life.

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

Size: 37.5 x 72.5cm (including frame)

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Bouquet on a Blue Afternoon

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A charming and vibrant mid-century modernist still life composition that depicts a joyous bouquet of pink and red blossoms mingled with small white flowers, executed in oil onto canvas.

The flowers sit on a rounded tabletop beside a small closed book and three pieces of fruit – adding a touch of domestic intimacy.

The background is a striking blend of cobalt and cerulean blues, setting off the floral arrangement with dramatic contrast. Bold, confident brushstrokes give the petals, leaves, and fruit a lively texture, while the simplified forms and saturated colours reflect a Fauvist-inspired modernist sensibility. The palette’s interplay of cool blues and warm earthy tones imbues the work with both freshness and intimacy.

This piece captures the essence of mid-century modernist painting: confident colour, spirited brushwork, and a celebration of the everyday made luminous.

This oil on canvas is presented in a robust wooden frame with a deep profile and inner gilt trim. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some minor wear to the moulding although this is in keeping with its vintage style and does not detract from its overall attractiveness.

Size: 71 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Cottage Among the Trees

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A soothing semi-abstract mid-century modernist painting that presents a white cottage nestled among trees, executed in oil onto board and dated 1959.

The composition is rendered in a semi-abstract style, where natural forms are simplified into blocks of muted colour. The house, with its pale walls and ochre roof, stands as the focal point, framed by the surrounding foliage and a single bare-branched tree in the foreground.

The palette is restrained and earthy, with soft tones of sage green, olive, beige, brown, and hints of lavender-grey, creating a sense of calm and understated harmony. The sky is suggested with cool, hazy blues, gently diffusing into the treetops.

Executed with bold, textured brushstrokes and areas of impasto, the surface has a tactile quality that emphasises the painter’s hand. Forms are built up in broad, angular strokes, giving the scene a structural yet atmospheric presence. The overall effect is one of quiet modernism – balancing abstraction with recognisable subject matter.

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

Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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