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  • Tulips by the Window

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    A stunning and elegant still life depicting a vase of tulips placed by an open window.

    Soft pale hues of green and pink, as well as fine and delicate brushstrokes used deeply complement one another, imbuing the work with a sense of calm and serenity.

    The artist shows off his painterly skills, as he wonderfully captures the sheerness and delicate nature of the curtains, as it blows in the wind.

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

    Size: 49 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Blue & Orange

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    This captivating still life in oil features the well loved palette of blue and white, with strikingly vibrant orange flowers punctuating the picture. The artist here has played with both pattern and perspective, a technique used by modern artists such as Henri Matisse. This painting is sure to make a statement in both contemporary and traditional interiors.

    The painting is housed in a distressed gilt frame with a fabric border. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition, with only minor scuffs that do not affect the overall beauty of the piece.

    Size: 70 x 60cm (including frame)

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  • Jug & Apples

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    A bold and striking still life that displays confidence in both colour and brushstrokes.

    A white jug is placed amongst apples on a table top, and is set against an eye-catching background painted in a mix of blues including turquoise and cerulean blue. The overall colours used in this painting are very uplifting, and can brighten one’s home and mood.

    Executed in oil pastel, and the artist has embraced various techniques of mixing, smudging and blending the colours with speed and vigour.

    This artwork in particular is reminiscent of still life scenes of fruits from Paul Cezanne.

    There is a fold that runs through the middle of this artwork on paper (as shown), which although visible, adds an ‘expressiveness’ to the work which is in line with the almost naïve style that the artist has used.

    It is housed in a white card mount and a unique blue and pewter frame; and comes glazed (there is a layer of plexiglass between the frame and the artwork).

    Size: 41 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • Roses

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    A delicate oil still life depicting an arrangement of roses in a vase, placed atop a table.

    The artist has chosen not to paint the artwork as it appears in its natural colours; and has instead executed it in a unique colour palette choice predominately filled with shades of icy blues and touches of mustard yellow and white.

    The painting has a beautiful texture, filled with creamy and smooth paint, and areas of impasto. The artist shows off his painterly skills, displaying both the use of fine brushwork as well as the use of a palette knife.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary gilt frame that has some minor scuffs which do not detract from the overall charm of the painting.

    Size: 74.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Sunflowers & Lemons

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    A magnificent oil still life of well decorated table setting. Placed atop a green platform lies an assortment of objects ranging from a vase of beautiful sunflowers, 2 lemons, a pot filled with paintbrushes, a book, and a bottle.

    Painted in a vibrant colour palette, the layering of contrasting colours blend so harmoniously and effortlessly. Another striking factor is the short and textured brushstrokes that have been confidently executed, imbuing the work with a sense of three dimensionality and distinct tactility.

    This oil on canvas is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a distressed wooden frame with an outer gilt window. The frame has many areas of paint loss commensurate for its age (as shown in the pictures), but this does not detract from the painting and if anything adds to its character.

    Size: 60 x 72.5 cm (including frame)

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  • The Counter

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    We have here a really unique piece that has been painted in oil on both front and back, both still lifes equally stunning.  The artist has applied the vibrant tones in an expressive and dynamic manner, accentuating the patterning to the wall and table cloth. This heightens the texture and form of the composition giving the painting an impressionistic and nostalgic feel. There is an additional study on the reverse, showing a breakfast spread complete with butter, rolled napkin and open book.

    This vintage painting has accrued patina and areas of losses and scuffing (as seen in the photos)  from its journey thus far, but we think it really adds character to the painting(s).

    The painting is unframed and is on board, and can be displayed without a frame (allowing you to be flexible about which side you choose to display), but should you wish assistance with framing we are always happy to help. You can drop us a message here or email us at info@discerningpalette.com

    Size:  50 x 60 cm

  • The Kitchen Window

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    A quaint and lovely Swedish mid century still life, painted in oil. Potted floral pots sit on a kitchen window sill, with a backdrop of a snowy street scape with a vivid red building. The artist alludes to the fact that it is warm and cosy inside by including the thermometer that sits on the right side, juxtaposing this against the cold landscape outside of the window. There is a distinct homeliness and cosiness to this painting, created by both the subject matter as well as the colour palette.

    The painting is housed in a simple white grey frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 37 x 56 cm (including frame)

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  • L’Homme

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    A fantastic miniature still life portrait, executed in oil.

    Depicting a middle aged man dressed in a blue coat seated on a chair, the artist has consciously chosen not to represent his facial features. The power of faceless portraits allows one to shift focus to explore more within the frame such as the brushstrokes, colours and composition. In this case, the light and cool colours used as well as the smooth brushstrokes are reflective and well-aligned to the man’s calm and composed nature.

    This oil on board is in excellent vintage condition. It is housed in a complementary gilt frame with red undertones, that is overall in good condition.

    Size: 33 x 27 cm (including frame)

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  • Bottles & Baskets

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    This vividly painted oil features a wonderfully balanced and rhythmic composition, created by the contrast of different shapes and colours. The artist has confidently worked in wide palette of colours, from cooler purple tones to more earthy browns and greens, and has played with a variety of shapes, from small and round to thin and long, without losing harmony. The painting has a textured matte finish which gives the painting a great tactility.

    The painting is housed in a gorgeous mid century frame which has has an outer and inner light brown wood border, as well as an inner section in cream. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 60 x 66cm (including frame)

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  • Evergreen

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    A simple yet effective composition of a potted plant painted in oil onto canvas. The artist has created a wonderfully textured background through areas of impasto (where the paint stands proud from the surface) adding depth and complexity to the painting. The plant has been painted in varying shades of green and blue, with bold black outlines that make it stand out from the light background and the ice blue and grey pot.

    The painting is housed in gold painted wood frame, which illuminates the painting wonderfully. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

    Size: 67 x 56cm (including frame)

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  • Pitchers & Flowers

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    A striking yet homely still life in oil, painted in a modernist manner. Bold and distinct brushstrokes, strong outlines and lots of texture make up this wonderful composition.  Thick, creamy layers of oil paint have been applied generously by the artist, giving this painting a real tactility. There is a sense of harmony and balance within the picture – the triangular composition lead our eyes around the picture, each object worthy of attention, set against a rusty green background.  The red apple to the bottom left of the flower pot adds a lovely punctuation to the overall picture.

    The oil on board is in excellent condition. There are two small nicks to the frame (the top left and the far bottom right corner) but this is typical for an original frame of this age, and does not detract from the beauty of the piece.

    Size: 43 x 45cm (including frame)

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  • Tricolour

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    A lusciously painted floral still life arrangement of cut flowers in a striking azure blue vase. Areas of creamy and smooth paint contrast beautifully with other areas where the paint has been more coarsely applied – delicate petals and leaves stand out against the rugged rust coloured background. The artist shows off his painterly skills, displaying both the use of fine brushwork as well as the use of a palette knife.

    The oil painting is housed in a painted grey and white frame, which complements and brightens the painted picture. Frame and painting are both in excellent vintage condition.

    Size:  51 x 43cm (including frame)

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  • The Reader

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    This painting perfectly captures that moment we describe as ‘enjoying one’s own company’. We don’t see the sitter, as perhaps they have been called away, interrupted, but will return shortly to continue reading where they left off. This painting exudes charm and character, and is a reminder of the precious moments we allow ourselves in our busy lives, to have some time to relish peace and quiet, to read or write, and enjoy a period of calm.

    Size: 38 x 47.5 cm (including frame)

    In good vintage condition. Some age spots are visible, which add character and charm to this vintage oil.

  • Cubist Kitchen

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    A fantastic modernist still life rendered in oil in a cubist manner. Painted in 1962, the artist has used a vibrant palette and created areas of impasto (where the paint is applied thickly and stands proud from the surface) to create this striking composition. Distinct brushstrokes and bold outlines reminds us of a modernist ethos – the artist is experimenting with form (the shapes, colours and lines that make up the work) with a tendency to abstraction. The artist has moved away from traditional forms of perspective, and has used blocks and planes of contrasting colour to create a sense of depth within the picture.

    The painting is housed a a very complementary wood frame with a painted white order. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 55 x 78 cm (including frame)

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  • Patience

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    A gorgeous 1950 still life, painted in a splendid array of colours.

    Set in a well-decorated interior with a teal-coloured wall, we can spot a yellow chair, as well as a jug of fresh orange poppies and a cobalt blue plate placed atop a dining table.

    The artist has involved various pattern types – from the polka dots on the red jug, to the multi-coloured chequered  tablecloth, and blue chequered tiles on the floor.

    The oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wooden frame with a linen lining. Both artwork and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 52.5 x 43 cm (including frame)

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  • Surreal

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    This striking oil painting in a typically mid century cubist style and colour palette is reminiscent of the modernist works by artists such as Picasso and Braque. Here a series of objects atop a table have been depicted from multiple view points, resulting in a fragmented and abstracted composition. The artist has broken the objects down into distinct planes and shapes, emphasizing the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas instead of creating the illusion of depth, while at the same time suggesting their three dimensional forms.

    This oil is housed in its original mid century wood & gilt frame with a linen lined border. The artwork and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 45 x 53.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Blush

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    A wonderfully rendered charming still life, painted in 1969. Petite pink flowers are placed in a glass, as it sits on top of a table, alongside an empty bowl and 2 fruits. The colour palette and style of the work is playful and cheery – a nod to sunny days and good times.

    Soft and fine strokes have been used paint the overall work, but the sweeping brushstrokes used to paint the creases in the yellow table runner convey a sense of movement in the work.

    This painting on board is in excellent vintage condition.

    It comes with a uniquely decorated frame with hand moulding and a gold border, which pairs extremely well with painting.

    Size: 43 x 49 cm (including frame)

  • Ikebana I

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    A delicate watercolour of a japanese ikebana arrangement. More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of a particolored or multicolored arrangement of blossoms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and puts emphasis on shape, line, and form.

    The painting is housed in an oak frame, and both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    We have a a few similar Ikebana paintings which if purchased together could be displayed as a very complementary set. To view the other paintings click here.

    Size: 43 x 35 cm (including frame)

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  • Ikebana II

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    A delicate watercolour of a japanese ikebana arrangement. More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of a particolored or multicolored arrangement of blossoms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and puts emphasis on shape, line, and form.

    The painting is housed in an oak frame, and both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    We have a a few similar Ikebana paintings which if purchased together could be displayed as a very complementary set. To view the other paintings click here.

    Size:  43 x 35cm (including frame)

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  • Ikebana III

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    A delicate watercolour of a japanese ikebana arrangement. More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of a particolored or multicolored arrangement of blossoms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and puts emphasis on shape, line, and form.

    The painting is housed in an oak frame, and both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    We have a a few similar Ikebana paintings which if purchased together could be displayed as a very complementary set. To view the other paintings click here.

    Size:  35 x 43 cm (including frame)

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  • Lilies

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    A stunning and eye catching  large statement piece depicting lilies and other florals in a glass vase, set against a distinctive blue background. Areas of impasto create wonderful texture and three dimensionality within the painting. The artist has used a particularly cool palette of blues, whites and purples, creating an illuminating effect that seems to emanate from the picture.

    This original oil on board is housed within a beautifully ornate frame, and is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 70 x 59 cm (including frame)

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  • Blossom

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    A striking still life of fruit and flowers that is full of character.

    The work has elements of abstract qualities to it, with the flowers painted in cube-like shapes, and in beautiful contrasting colours that harmonise well together.

    There is a good sense of balance in this work, both in terms of colour and composition.

    This squared oil on board is housed in a complementary silver frame with black outline detail.

    Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 38 x 38 cm (including frame)

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  • Shimmer & Gold

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    An exquisite still life painting of a vase of pink flower cuttings. The artist has captured the free and wild nature of the stems, carefully including the fallen stems to achieve a sense of balance and naturalism within the picture. The colours of the background and vase mimic the leaves, allowing the contrasting pink of the flowers to stand out.

    This fine painting is housed in a robust and ornately detailed moulded gilt frame.

    The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some minor losses to the frame moulding but this has been restored and painted over in gold (refer to photos).

    Size:  62 x 48cm (including frame)

  • Curio

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    A really interesting and detailed oil painting of a selection of antiquities and collectables. The array of objects presented atop a white table reflect an interest in world culture and history, and perhaps even the particular interests of a scholar or explorer who might have picked up these objects on his travels. In the background hangs a patterned fabric, possibly of East Asian origin.

    The artist has taken great care in capturing the varying textures of each object. For example, we are able to surmise the polished stone of the head study on the left, whose surface texture stands in contrast to the rougher finish of the tall earthenware vessel in the middle.

    The painting is housed in a very unique textured wide profile frame with a mixture of finishes, included a moulded gilt inner window.

    Painted in 1959, it is in very good vintage condition overall. There are some cracks in the paint that are only visible if inspected very closely, but the paint surface stable. Cracks like these are very normal for a painting of this age as the paint medium contracts over time.

    Size: 45 x 58 cm (including frame)

  • Nature Morte

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    A very finely painted still life painting featuring ceramic pots and fruit. Confident and painterly brushwork form this well compositioned picture.  Areas of thick impasto and the blending of contrasting colour imbue this painting with a distinct tactility and earthiness.

    It is framed beautifully in a linen slip and silver frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 37 x 42 cm (including frame)

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  • Poppies

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    A well balanced and captivating still life that would add charm to any interior space.

    Placed atop a table with a green checked tablecloth sits a vase with an assortment of poppies.
    The red, white and blue flowers are painted so vibrantly, standing out beautifully against the lightly textured ash grey wall in the background.

    Painted in 1939, the artwork is executed with confident and painterly brushstrokes, and the colours used harmonise beautifully.

    This work is on canvas and stretchers and can be displayed without the need for a  frame, as seen in photo. It is in excellent condition. Should you prefer to have it framed however, we would be happy to assist.

    Size: 40.5 x 35.5 cm

  • Lemons in Colour

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    A really striking and vibrant still like composition in rich saturated colours. The artist has depicted an arrangement of lemons and decorated objects, against a colourful striped interior.

    The painting is in good vintage condition, with some minor surface marks and scuffing, typical for a painting of this age.

    The painting is unframed and is on board, but should you wish assistance with framing we are always happy to help. You can drop us a message here or email us at info@discerningpalette.com

    Size:  60 x 50.5 cm

  • Effervescence

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    An effervescent and diaphanous oil depicting white flowers in a clay pot.

    Areas of thick impasto create areas of texture and three dimensionality. In this very ‘open’ composition, there are no distinct forms – we cannot make out any specific detailing of the flowers and leaves. Freely brushed colours are used instead of lines and contours, portraying the overall visual effect of the floral arrangement, rather than realistic details. As our eyes move around the picture, we can also notice the fabric of the canvas showing through along the bottom section of the painting, adding to the general ethos of this as a painting rather than a realistic depiction of flowers.

    Size:  64 x 53cm (including frame)

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  • By the Window

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    A well-executed and detailed oil on canvas of a vase of beautiful red flowers placed by a window pane.

    The artist gives us a glimpse of the cold winter’s day outside, as we see a snow-filled ground through the clear glass window.

    Very soft and painterly brushstrokes have been used to create a smooth and delicate effect to the work; yet the artist has skilfully managed to evoke a strong sense of three-dimensionality – from the drapes of the curtains, to the roundness of the vase, and curves of the leaves that have all been splendidly painted.

    This artwork is housed in a thin cherry wood frame that complements the piece really well.

    There is a straight vertical tear the right side of the painting (refer to photos) that has been closed with tape on the reverse (refer to photo). Otherwise the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 64 x 52 cm (including frame)

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  • Mi Casa

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    An outstanding expressionist painting presenting a well decorated interior setting.

    A wide array of warm and bold colours as well as short and lightly textured brushstrokes have been used to create this homely atmosphere.

    The artist has creatively depicted a myriad of detail in this artwork – from the paintings hanging on a wall beside a bookshelf in the background, potted plants set on a window pane that overlook a garden filled with autumnal coloured trees, and most strikingly, the table in the foreground where a sewing activity was taking place, and a piece of fabric held down by a unique duck shaped planter.

    The painting is housed in a complementary beige and brown frame. The painting is in good vintage condition, with a an area of surface paint loss. The rest of the paint area remains stable. The top left inner section of the frame also has a minor loss.

    Size: 80.5 x 69cm (including frame)