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Barn by Country Road

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A charming mid-century modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.

The painting captures a quiet moment in the countryside, where a road leads past a barn house nestled among low trees. The structure, rendered in earthy red and brown tones, is softened by the hazy sky above and flanked by verdant green grass, evoking a serene rural atmosphere.

Painted in a bold, modernist style, the artist has deconstructed and simplified the scene down to blocks of contrasting colours.

Loose, expressive brushstrokes have been swiftly and confidently executed. The sky is composed of wide, horizontal strokes in soft blues and creams, contrasting with the dynamic diagonals of the road and grass below.

The colour palette is muted – with greens, browns, soft greys, and sky blues creating harmony and warmth throughout.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some paint losses on its left side.

Size: 36 x 44 cm (including frame)

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Desert Geometry

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A striking modernist style landscape oil painting, by 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.

The painting presents a stylised desert architectural scene, rendered with crisp, geometric clarity. A row of low-slung buildings is depicted against a pale, arid sky, their forms distilled into minimalist blocks of colour and shape. Dominating the composition is a tall, rust-toned cylindrical structure – likely a water tower – flanked by low beige and ochre buildings with charcoal roofs. Two cactus-like forms punctuate the left of the frame, introducing a playful yet sparse nod to the desert landscape.

The palette is subdued and sandy: soft ochres, warm beige, muted browns, slate grey, and a whisper of terracotta. The artist has used broad, confident brushstrokes and thickly applied paint, lending texture and tonal variation to the otherwise flat expanses.

The work has a meditative stillness, with the flattened perspective and architectural rhythm evoking a quiet, sun-drenched afternoon in an empty town.

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

Size: 34 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Impression of a Town

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An expressive and dynamic mid-century modernist painting that captures a vibrant urban townscape street scene, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1970.

The scene unfolds from an elevated perspective, looking down a narrow street flanked by terracotta rooftops, brown and sand coloured façades, and other architectural forms. A cluster of rooftops and chimneys gives way to a distant dome, while a tall crane looms subtly in the background.

Painted with vigorous, assured brushstrokes, the work blends figuration with abstraction, favouring impression over precision. The artist employs a warm, earthy palette – orange, mustard, slate, and burgundy – offset by cooler greys and whites that evoke a moody, overcast sky. Areas of thick, dry brushwork and layered paint convey the texture of old walls and cobbled ground, while vertical lines and angular forms lead the eye deep into the composition.

Lively yet grounded, this piece wonderfully captures the atmosphere and rhythm of everyday life in a city as it quietly unfolds.

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: 73.5 x 78.5 cm (including frame)

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Love Under the Trees

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A small but vibrant modernist oil composition, painted onto canvas.

The painting depicts a cosy outdoor scene with two people sitting on a bench under a lush tree.

The scene is set in what appears to be a courtyard or plaza, with a cobblestone ground, benches, and a doorway in the background. A black and white cat is resting in the foreground, adding a playful element to the piece.

The dominant green and yellow leaves of the tree contrast beautifully with the soft pink and blue hues of the background. The painting’s overall colour scheme is warm, inviting, and slightly whimsical, with a mix of pastel and bright shades.

The painting features thick, visible brushstrokes, giving it a textured, almost sculptural quality. The outlines are somewhat rough and expressive, enhancing the sense of spontaneity and movement.

This oil on canvas is enclosed in a simple white frame, which complements the bright colours and playful nature of the artwork without overpowering it. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 36.5 x 27.5 cm (including frame)

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Nocturne City Lights

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A striking mid-century cityscape that captures the shimmering energy of an urban night scene, translated into a rich tapestry of colour and geometric abstraction, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition is structured with bold, interlocking blocks and angular shapes, suggesting the rhythm of buildings, windows, bridges, and reflections on water. A procession of glowing yellow-lit windows runs across the centre, evoking a row of houses or perhaps a train, cutting a luminous path through the darkness. Above, sharp angular rooftops and scaffolding-like forms rise into a deep indigo and violet sky, punctuated by hints of streetlamps and architectural details.

The artist’s palette is rich and vibrant, dominated by jewel tones of cobalt blue, violet, crimson, and emerald green, balanced with the warmth of orange, red, and brown. The glowing yellow windows add a brilliant contrast, animating the scene with a sense of movement and vitality.

The brushwork is expressive and textured, with bold, layered strokes that give depth and tactile richness to the surface. Each shape feels carefully constructed, yet retains the energy of the hand that painted it, merging structure with spontaneity.

This work is a celebration of the modern city at night – a mosaic of light, shadow, and human presence – rendered through the lens of mid-century abstraction.

This oil on board is presented in a beautiful wood frame that has a unique beaded detailing. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 49.5 x 90.5 cm (including frame)

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Town of Cadaqués

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A mid-century modernist painting that presents a strikingly abstracted view of the coastal town of Cadaqués in Spain, executed in oil onto board and dated 1956.

The artist has distilled the clustered houses into bold, geometric blocks, evoking the distinctive terracotta and ochre rooftops set against pale walls. The composition has layered these forms across the surface in rhythmic harmony, suggesting the tight-knit hillside architecture that characterises Mediterranean villages.

Executed in a restrained palette of earthy ochres, muted greys, soft whites, and warm clay tones, the work captures both the warmth of sunlit surfaces and the cool shadows of narrow streets. The brushstrokes are broad, textured, and deliberate, leaving visible traces of the painter’s hand and imbuing the scene with a raw, tactile energy.

The overall effect is both architectural and atmospheric, blending abstraction with place-specific memory. The painting overall has a focus on simplification, harmony of form and colour, as well as on structural essence rather than detail.

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

Size: 43 x 59 cm (including frame)

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By the Arches

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

It depicts a stylized North African architectural scene, characterized by a row of arched windows and whitewashed buildings with flat roofs. The structure is rendered with bold, simplified shapes and thick black outlines, giving it a graphic, modernist quality.

The palette is warm and muted, dominated by creamy whites, ochres, deep blues, and burnt siennas, evoking a desert or sunlit townscape. The composition is horizontally oriented, emphasizing the linearity of the architecture and the contrast between the built environment and the figures.

The painting has a modernist, almost expressionistic style, with an emphasis on shape, shadow, and form over fine detail. The mood is contemplative and quiet, possibly evoking the heat and stillness of a midday scene. The use of flat perspective and colour blocking contributes to a sense of abstraction, while still grounding the image in recognizable, real-world elements.

The painting is well presented in a gilt frame which suits it impeccably. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 36.5 x 76 cm (including frame)

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By the White Walls

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A simple yet sophisticated mid-century modernist style painting, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

The composition focuses on a female figure set against an abstracted and minimalist architectural background. The buildings are rendered with clean, almost block-like forms which are devoid of intricate details and that evoke a Mediterranean aesthetic. The woman’s dark dress, adorned with small dots, contrasts with the otherwise monochromatic palette, adding a subtle focus on her presence.

The brushstrokes are soft and gentle, contributing to the smoothness of the surface. The painting predominantly uses muted tones of grey and white, accentuating the calm and contemplative mood. The woman’s dress introduces a slightly warmer tone, and her yellow handbag serves as the only bright accent, drawing the viewer’s attention and breaking the monochromatic harmony.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs at its edges as shown.

Size: 49 x 57 cm (including frame)

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Gathered by the Piano

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An intimate and lively mid-century semi-abstract composition that captures a dynamic group scene, painted in oil onto board.

The scene appears to depict a lively social gathering centred around music, with a man playing the piano on the right side of the composition and with a group of people behind him dancing around.

The artist has used minimal details on the figures, which have been simplified into abstract forms, focusing on colour and brushstrokes over realistic details.

The colour palette comprises of muted soft tones with hints of black. The brushstrokes are loose, gestural and expressive – adding to the sense of spontaneity. This encourages viewers to feel the energy of the scene rather than focus on precise details.

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

Size: 32 x 41 cm (including frame)

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Stairwell Passage

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An abstract mid-century painting that presents a loosely structured cityscape, likely depicting an alleyway or stairwell framed by urban architecture, executed in oil onto canvas.

The subject matter is suggested rather than precisely defined, with forms of stairs, walls, and a slender lamppost-like shape emerging through layered brushstrokes. The scene gives an impression of movement and transience, as if glimpsed quickly while passing through.

Executed in an abstract expressionist manner, the work balances between representation and abstraction. While there are hints of architectural elements, the focus is on atmosphere and painterly effect rather than literal detail. The composition is dynamic, with angled lines creating depth and perspective that draw the eye inward.

The brushwork is energetic and varied – broad, gestural sweeps contrast with more angular, deliberate marks to suggest structure. The layering of muted shades create texture and depth, with areas of raw canvas and loosely applied paint adding to the painting’s immediacy. The strokes appear spontaneous yet controlled, giving the composition a sense of rhythm and vitality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary floater gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some paint marks at its left edge.

Size: 75 x 59.5 cm (including frame)

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The Queue

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A whimsical and bustling mid-century painting depicting a scene with a winding line of people, each captured in distinctive attire and posture, painted in oil onto board.

Capturing a lively cross-section of society as they wait in a winding queue, the figures are depicted in a delightful variety of attire from formal suits and military uniforms to bright dresses and patterned coats, as they snake across the snowy ground in an elegant S-curve and their colourful garments enlivening the cool, pale backdrop.

Executed in a naïve, narrative style, the work offers a playful yet observant glimpse into human behaviour and community life. The artist’s use of short, textured brushstrokes imparts an engaging sense of movement, while small dabs of colour suggest faces, gestures, and clothing details with economical charm. The light, neutral background allows the vibrant reds, yellows, blues, and greens of the crowd to sing, creating a joyful rhythm across the surface.

A particularly striking feature of this work is the way the composition subtly and playfully extends beyond the picture plane – figures at the lower right spill over into the surrounding rustic wooden frame. This unusual style blurs the boundary between artwork and frame, drawing the viewer further into the scene and giving the impression that the lively procession continues beyond the canvas itself.

This oil on board is housed in a wide-profiled distressed wooden frame which complements the painting’s vintage charm. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 34.5 x 29.5 cm (including frame)

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Winter Corner

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A charming and lively winter street scene composition animated by everyday life, painted in a Naïve, expressive style, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.

A lively cross-section of the town unfolds beneath a snowy sky, with bundled-up pedestrians and children, bustling traffic, and colourful facades of buildings. At the forefront, a group of figures walks across a snow-covered road, while a café scene to the left offers a warm interior contrast, its aqua-blue curtains framing diners mid-conversation.

Rendered in a naïve style, the work is rich in storytelling detail and communal warmth. The brushstrokes are expressive and confident, with thick applications of paint lending a textured, tactile quality to the icy streets and clothing folds. The palette is joyful and vivid – icy blues, moss greens, reds, and apricot tones come together to enliven the cold winter setting, while bold outlines and rhythmic patterns give the composition a whimsical structure.

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

Size: 50 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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Spanish Dome

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A brilliantly executed cityscape oil composition, painted in 1958 by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum, and Jönköping Museum.

The composition features a cityscape of buildings including a tall church dome in Spain, set against a soothing clear blue sky.

Containing elements of abstraction and cubism, the artist has reduced the composition down to blocks of contrasting colours, and the deliberate omission of realistic details encourages viewers to focus on the overall structural highlights as well as on colour.

The dominant use of brown, black and cream shades create a warm and earthy atmosphere, and the contrasting tones help to create a sense of depth.

This oil on board is housed in a well-suited gilt frame with an inner linen border, that illuminates the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 32 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Street

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An evocative mid-century modernist composition that presents a stylised street scene rendered in bold geometric forms and a muted yet richly tonal palette, executed in oil onto board.

Clustered angular buildings are set against a flattened, near-monochrome sky. The artist has used sharp contour lines and sculptural blocks of colour to abstract the rural environment into a rhythmic interplay of shapes.

The palette is dominated by muted browns, dusty greys, charcoal, and olive green, punctuated with subtle brick-red and off-white accents. The expressive, deliberate brushstrokes reveal a textured surface, while the edges of forms are outlined in dark pigment, heightening the structural effect and anchoring the composition with a graphic solidity.

This oil on board is housed in a distressed wood frame. The painting has an area of paint loss at the middle of its top edge. The frame has areas of wear as shown.

Size: 23.5 x 60 cm (including frame)

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Market Day

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A whimsical and characterful mid-century naïve style street scene composition that captures the vibrant rhythm of daily life in a French village, painted in oil onto board.

The composition is alive with loosely rendered figures – vendors, villagers, and a donkey – all set against a colourful streetscape adorned with signage. The figures, painted in exaggerated forms, convey the artist’s playful yet perceptive take on character and movement.

Executed in a bold, expressive hand, the painting features flat planes of colour and simplified shapes, hallmarks of post-war European modernism. The palette is both earthy and joyful, with muted greens and blue punctuated by occasional splashes of red, yellow, and teal. Brushstrokes are thick and direct, lending the work a light tactile presence and raw immediacy.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited wood frame with an inner linen and gilt border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffing.

Size: 50 x 74.5 cm (including frame)

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Silent Street

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A brilliantly executed geometric abstract mid-century modernist streetscape that captures a quiet neighbourhood setting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1953.

Simplified geometric forms suggest a cluster of houses, defined by interlocking planes of mustard yellow, charcoal, and muted sage. A single dark chimney silhouette anchors the composition against a subdued, grey-green sky.

The painting is executed in broad, deliberate brushstrokes, lending a sense of structural weight and stillness to the scene. The palette leans toward earthy muted tones with cool undertones that evoke the atmosphere of dusk or a rainy day, evoking a melancholic ambiance to the scene. Despite the abstracted forms, the artist maintains a strong sense of spatial rhythm and architectural logic, using blocks of colour and shadow to lead the viewer’s eye through the quiet street.

This oil on board is housed in very well suited white painted wood frame with an inner gilt window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has slight wear, but is in good condition overall.

Size: 46 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Still Street

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An expressive mid-century modernist painting captures a quiet street scene, executed in oil onto canvas.

A central whitewashed tower with a tiled roof anchors the composition, surrounded by muted grey and taupe buildings that recede into soft architectural abstraction. The winding brown street draws the viewer inward, flanked by simplified facades, windows, and hints of deep green and blue doors.

Rendered in a restrained, earthy palette, the artist has used flat, gestural brushstrokes that emphasise volume and structure without detail. The sky is suggested with dry, horizontal sweeps of pale ochre and white, evoking a hazy, contemplative calm atmosphere.

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

Size: 59 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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Stillness in the Sunlight

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A nostalgic and subdued mid-century modernist style composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

A female figure in a patterned brown dress and matching headscarf stands with her back turned, gazing out toward a sunlit seafront. Her form is silhouetted against a pale, softly radiant sky, while two distant figures walk near the shoreline, rendered in minimal, blurred strokes.

Executed in a minimalist modernist style, the painting features simplified forms and subtle geometry. The palette is muted yet warm – soft browns, beiges, and taupes contrast gently with the hazy whites and greys of the sky, punctuated by a sliver of blue on the horizon. The brushwork is smooth and controlled, with soft gradients and diffused edges creating a dreamlike, almost cinematic stillness. The overall effect evokes quiet introspection, solitude, and the gentle passage of time.

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

Size: 44 x51.5 cm (including frame)

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Chimneys & Cypress

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A serene and very pleasant large mid-century modernist painting that presents a distilled suburban scene rendered in confident, simplified forms, executed in oil onto board and dated 1955.

A row of neatly ordered conifers frames the background, echoing the vertical rhythm of white chimneys rising from geometric rooftops. The houses are flattened into clean, angular planes, their shadows creating a dynamic interplay between structure and space.

The artist has used a controlled, muted palette – dusty olive greens, blues, and soft greys – punctuated by gentle pops of yellow and red flowers in the foreground. the brushwork is smooth and deliberate, favouring blocks of colour over texture, evoking a sense of calm and order. The composition masterfully balances abstraction and representation, capturing a tranquil, idealised view of domestic architecture.

This large oil on board is housed in a very well-suited wood frame with visible grain and an inner linen lining. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 64 x 84 cm (including frame)

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Cityscape in Motion

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A striking mid century cityscape that wonderfully captures the dynamic energy and structured beauty of a city, painted in oil onto canvas.

In the foreground, a road curves toward a bridge, leading the viewer’s eye into the heart of the cityscape which portrays a dense cluster of buildings.

The composition is dominated by geometric forms and bold straight black lines, giving the city a structured appearance.

The artist has used a monochrome palette, punctuated by subtle hints of colour on selected buildings. This restrained palette contributes to a somber atmosphere.

The artist has used thick, angular strokes to define the buildings and architecture. The brushstrokes are swift and bold, conveying the dynamic energy of the scene.

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

Size: 43 x 84 cm (including frame)

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The Long Walk Home

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A charming mid-century modernist street scene that captures a quiet winter’s day in a small town, executed in oil onto canvas.

At the base of the canvas, a solitary figure in a dark suit walks up a winding snow-covered path, subtly dwarfed by the weight of the hillside and the architectural sprawl above. The rooftops are blanketed in white, their geometric shapes stacking rhythmically up the hill, leading the viewer’s gaze toward a large domed structure and ship masts silhouetted against the grey winter sky.

Executed in loose, confident brushstrokes, the artist evokes the crisp chill of the season with a subdued palette of slate grey, muted blues, olive green, and off-white. Dabs of subdued yellow and soft creams break the monotony of snow. The style is distinctly modernist, favouring mood and form over precise detail, with just enough figuration to anchor the scene in reality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The frame has some minor scuffing but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 62 x 46 cm (including frame)

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The Vibrant Terrace

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A vibrant and lively mid-century figurative painting that captures an intimate moment on a sun-drenched Mediterranean balcony, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1948.

The central figure, a woman draped in a soft blue garment, stands with quiet poise amidst a dreamlike coastal backdrop. The scene overlooks rolling green hills and an abstracted village, rendered in whimsical forms of pastel blues, lavenders, and white.

Executed in a Fauvist-inspired style, the painting delights with expressive colour contrasts and simplified forms. The artist has used loose, confident brushstrokes and rhythmic linework – most notably in the curving red balcony rails and the mosaic-like flooring beneath the figure’s feet. The palette is warm and exuberant: coral, cerulean, lemon yellow, and mint green blend harmoniously in an almost musical composition.

The brushwork is deliberately free and gestural, lending the piece a sense of spontaneity and emotional immediacy. This work evokes both the joy of summer and the gentle introspection of solitude.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the gold paint on the outer edge of the frame is flaking.

Size: 57.5 x 49.5 cm (including frame)

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Black & White House

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A brilliantly executed and richly textured modernist oil composition, painted by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

Containing elements of abstraction, we can discern a house setting that has been simplified and reduced to blocks of contrasting colours and outlines that help define the contours of the surrounding environment and objects.

The artist has deliberately used a restrained palette that allows for a harmonious and balanced color scheme – with predominantly black and white hues with subtle hints of purple undertones in certain areas.

The masterful use of the impasto technique adds depth and dimension to the painting as well as a textile quality. Each textured and powerful stroke is imbued with a palpable sense of movement and emotion, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene.

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

Size: 47 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Shadowed Huts

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A brilliantly executed and richly textured modernist oil composition that distills an architectural scene into a series of angular forms and geometric planes, painted by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

The composition appears to depict clustered huts rendered in an abstracted, cubist manner – each structure fragmented into simplified blocks of light and dark. The overlapping rooftops and stark verticals guide the eye across a village that feels both familiar and surreal.

The palette is moody and minimal, dominated by deep charcoal, blue, and cream tones with hints of peach. These shades add an atmospheric quietude to the scene, suggesting dusk.

Thick, directional brushstrokes carved into impasto layers give the painting a tactile depth. The artist’s hand is evident in the textured surface, with strokes laid down in rhythmic, almost architectural patterns. The style draws on both Cubist abstraction and the expressive materiality of mid-century modernism, offering a bold yet contemplative visual experience.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary black frame. The painting has some craquelure present, and the frame has some scuffs.

Size: 43.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)

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Parisian Stroll

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A captivating mid-century modernist painting that presents a dynamic street scene in Paris, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition captures the movement of pedestrians strolling along a wet boulevard, their reflections shimmering on the glistening pavement. Bare winter trees line the street, leading the eye toward a hazy backdrop of grand Parisian architecture. The figures are loosely defined yet expressive, evoking a sense of anonymity.

Containing elements of impressionism, the painting emphasises mood and atmosphere over fine detail. The loose, gestural brushwork creates a sense of movement and transience, wonderfully capturing this fleeting moment in time.

The artist has used a restrained, muted palette dominated by shades of blue and grey, punctuated by small bursts of warmer tones – soft yellows and reds.

The painting features bold, textured brushstrokes applied with both brushes and palette knives, contributing to its distinctive depth and energy.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited wood frame with an inner linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 40.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)

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Coastal Cafe

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

This painting depicts a sunlit café terrace beside the harbour in Paphos, Cyprus, rendered in a loose, impressionistic style. The scene exudes Mediterranean warmth and leisure, with golden light dominating the palette.

The buildings behind the terrace are painted in soft pastel tones—lavender, peach, and ochre—with subtle shadows suggesting the intensity of the midday sun. A line of round-topped trees stretches into the distance along the promenade, creating a rhythmic, almost sculptural element. On the right side, the calm, blue harbour is visible, with moored boats, gentle waves, and sunlit reflections adding a tranquil touch. In the background, rolling hills and headlands suggest the rugged Cypriot coastline fading into a hazy, sun-washed distance.

The brushwork is loose and expressive, focusing on form and light over fine detail. Figures and objects are suggested rather than defined, giving the scene a dreamy, almost timeless quality.

This work captures a moment of peaceful coastal life, where locals and visitors enjoy the simple pleasure of sitting at a café by the sea. The painting reflects the relaxed elegance of Cyprus and conveys the hazy beauty of Mediterranean light, inviting the viewer into its idyllic atmosphere.

The painting is set in a sleek, gold-toned frame that complements the warm tones and enhances the classical Mediterranean ambience. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 41.5 x 51 cm (including frame)

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The Blue Table

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An atmospheric mid-century modernist painting that captures a sparse architectural scene bathed in muted sunlight, executed in oil onto board and dated 1963.

Rendered with a serene, minimalist sensibility, the composition features simple, block-like structures with flat facades, a striking blue table set beneath a deep, shadowy doorway, and distant mountains on the horizon. The empty, expansive courtyard evokes a sense of stillness and quietude, suggesting a deserted village or a Mediterranean landscape.

Modernist in its ethos, the painting emphasises geometric abstraction and minimal detailing. The use of simplified architectural shapes and flattened perspective gives it a contemplative, almost dreamlike quality.

The palette is restrained yet evocative, featuring muted creams, soft greys, sandy beiges, and subdued blues. The brilliant, slightly more saturated blue of the table serves as the composition’s focal point, standing out against the otherwise subdued tones.

The surface is textured with visible, deliberate brushstrokes, applied in short, consistent movements that build subtle variations in the flat planes of colour. The brushwork reinforces the painting’s tactile quality and quietly emphasises the play of light across the walls and ground.

This oil on board is housed in complementary wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 46 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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Low Horizon

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A mid century modernist landscape composition in oil, painted onto board and dated 1958.

This painting is a minimalist landscape, capturing a solitary figure walking down a wide, pale path—possibly a country road—toward a low horizon.

The solitary figure, painted in dark tones, is central and walking away from the viewer, creating a sense of distance, journey, or introspection. The path is a broad, almost white expanse that dominates the foreground and narrows toward the horizon, drawing the eye into the depth of the scene. On either side of the path, blocks of green fields and light brown earth subtly divide the composition. The horizon line is low, with a few small, dark farm buildings or trees silhouetted against a pale blue-grey sky.

The style is impressionistic and minimalist, with loose, broad brushstrokes and a limited colour palette. The use of soft blending and lack of sharp detail gives the painting an atmospheric, serene mood. The ambiguity of the figure’s form adds to the emotional and poetic quality of the scene.

This is a quiet, evocative painting that suggests solitude, rural simplicity, and the passage of time. The lone figure on a vast path invites viewers to ponder themes of journey, memory, or homecoming, all conveyed through understated yet emotive brushwork.

This oil on board is housed in a very well suited distressed gilt frame, with a linen inner border. enhancing its classic and contemplative feel. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There are some paint losses to the frame as shown in the photos.

Size: 30 x 47 cm (including frame)

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Parisian Street Life

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A charming and vibrant mid-century Parisian street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

The painting captures a lively Parisian street with bustling vendors and shoppers set against a backdrop of historic European architecture. The composition is rich with movement, as figures in bright attire interact amidst street stalls.

Rendered in an expressive and semi-impressionist style, the painting employs loose, expressive brushstrokes that create a sense of dynamism and spontaneity. The artist has used a bold yet harmonious colour palette, with warm yellow, deep blues, and lively reds enhancing the energetic street atmosphere. Thick, textured impasto application adds depth and movement, allowing light and shadow to dance across the canvas.

This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited wood frame with visible grain. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 60.5 x 65.5 cm (including frame)

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Riverside Town

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A serene and charming mid-century modernist riverside townscape, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a scene of everyday life, featuring a figure in the foreground, carrying a large woven basket on her head, walking along a promenade. Behind her, another figure behind leans against the wall, gazing towards the river. In the background, a bridge with repeating arches connects the town, whose buildings are rendered in block-like forms with white walls and red roofs. A sailboat drifts on the calm blue waters, adding a sense of leisure.

The painting exemplifies a modernist aesthetic with its emphasis on bold, flattened shapes and a harmonious colour palette dominated by muted tones.

The brushwork is confident and visible, with broad, gestural strokes that give the scene an expressive feel. The play of light and shadow is suggested through tonal variations rather than strict realism.

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

Size: 42 x 61.5 cm (including frame)

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