A vibrant and wonderfully lively street scene painted in oil in 1981 by the established Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum and The Swedish Modern Museum, to name a few. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

The composition depicts a bustling waterfront promenade, animated by colourful cars, strolling figures and boats travelling along the adjoining waterway. An ornate domed building rises prominently in the distance, while a line of trees and architecture draws the eye along the waterfront and gives the composition a wonderful sense of movement and depth.

Containing elements of Fauvism and Expressionism, the painting is characterised by its heightened, non-naturalistic colour palette, bold black outlines and expressive, loosely rendered forms. Rather than pursuing precise architectural detail or conventional perspective, the artist has simplified and exaggerated the scene, creating a playful and highly individual interpretation of the urban landscape that favours energy and character.

A joyful palette of sunny yellow, vivid orange, turquoise blue and fresh green dominates the composition, punctuated by flashes of red, white and black. The colours are applied freely and confidently, with energetic, gestural brushstrokes and areas of visible texture contributing to the painting’s spirited character. Strong black linear marks weave throughout the composition, defining the architecture, vehicles and figures while heightening the vibrancy of the colours.

This oil on canvas is presented within a wide, highly decorative wooden frame, featuring warm orange-brown mouldings embellished with hand-painted yellow-green geometric motifs. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

Size: 58 x 66 cm (including frame)

A striking cityscape dated 1971, depicting an urban skyline distilled into a rhythmic arrangement of architectural forms, executed in oil onto canvas.

Blocks of buildings stretch across the composition, punctuated by a solitary tower rising prominently against the softly rendered sky. In the foreground, broad horizontal structures and dark linear passages introduce a strong sense of depth, suggesting rooftops, roads or elevated urban infrastructure.

Painted in a loose modernist style, the artist favours simplified geometry and expressive mark-making over precise architectural detail. Buildings are reduced to planes, lines and blocks of colour, giving the work an almost abstract quality while retaining a clear sense of the city.

The palette is particularly appealing, combining dusty blush pink, soft peach, warm cream and muted grey-blue with earthy olive and taupe. Deep charcoal and chocolate-brown accents cut through these gentler tones, lending structure and graphic contrast to the composition.

Brushwork is confident, spontaneous and visibly gestural, with broad, dry strokes allowing areas of the underlying ground to show through. Sweeping horizontal marks animate the foreground, while loosely applied vertical strokes articulate the architecture. The resulting surface feels immediate and wonderfully painterly, capturing the atmosphere and rhythm of the city rather than its exact appearance.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary silver toned wood frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has general scuff marks and signs of wear, consistent with age.

A calm and beautifully restrained mid-century cityscape composition that transforms an everyday cluster of rooftops into an elegant study of form, balance, and light, executed in oil onto canvas.

Rather than focusing on architectural detail, the artist reduces the surrounding buildings to simple interlocking planes, allowing the composition to become a harmonious arrangement of rectangles, pitched roofs, and chimneys. The elevated viewpoint creates an intimate glimpse across neighbouring buildings, evoking the quiet atmosphere of an early morning before the city stirs.

Executed in a distinctly modernist style, the painting reflects the Scandinavian appreciation for simplicity and order. The carefully flattened perspective, clean geometry, and subtle tonal transitions lend the work a contemplative quality, where familiar urban architecture becomes almost abstract in its rhythmic repetition.

The palette is deliberately muted and sophisticated, combining warm creams, soft browns, pale taupes, muted terracotta reds, cool slate greys, and charcoal blacks beneath a crisp, powder-blue sky. These restrained colours create a pleasing contrast between warm sunlit façades and cool shadowed rooftops, giving the painting a quiet sense of depth without sacrificing its graphic simplicity.

The brushwork is smooth and controlled throughout, with thin, even applications of paint that reinforce the crisp architectural forms. Gentle directional brushstrokes remain visible across the flat colour fields, lending the surface warmth and subtle texture while preserving the painting’s clean, minimalist aesthetic.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary wood frame with a stepped profile. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 45.5 x 38.5 cm (including frame)

A mid-century painting presents a quiet street rendered through a modernist lens, where architectural forms unfold along a gently receding road, and  executed in oil onto board.

Arched doorways, small staircases, and balcony details hint at a southern European setting, while stylised trees punctuate the scene with a sense of warmth and calm. The composition draws the eye inward, inviting the viewer to wander through this tranquil, almost dreamlike streetscape.

This structured work shows clear Cubist and geometric abstract influences, particularly in the faceted treatment of buildings and ground planes. Forms are broken into angular segments and overlapping geometric shapes, flattening perspective while simultaneously creating depth.

A muted yet expressive palette anchors the composition, with warm terracotta, blush pink, sandy beige, and soft browns tones contrasted against cool greys and dusty blues. Accents of green in the foliage introduce freshness and visual rhythm.

Brushstrokes are visible and purposeful, applied in broad, confident planes rather than fine detail. The layered paint application enhances the faceted Cubist structure, with tonal shifts used to suggest light, shadow, and architectural depth. The surface retains a gently textured, painterly quality that adds warmth and movement to the geometric composition.

This oil on board is presented in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen lining. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a few minor scuffs.

Size:  37.5 x 46 cm (including frame)