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An outstanding mid century modernist composition in oil, painted onto board.
The composition presents a bustling village scene where a group of female figures in the foreground are surrounding some tents, presumably shopping for fresh produce. In the background, we can see a facade of buildings in the village.
The artist has reduced the scene down to its formal qualities, focusing on shape, line, pattern and colour. A very rich and wide spectrum of colours have been used, and the contrasting shades that have been layered upon one another harmonise wonderfully together. The silhouettes of the figures and village scape have been outlined in varying shades of blue – highlighting the three-dimensional qualities of their form whilst adding interest to the painting. Expressive and energetic brushstrokes have been thoughtfully applied and dabbed across the surface, leaving a beautiful textural quality.
It almost appears that artist has painted this brilliant composition with a fisheye perspective as the scene is displayed with a wider viewing angle and slight curvature.
This oil on board is housed in a wooden frame with a linen border and silver detail. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 39.5 x 85 cm (including frame)
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A calm and restful mid-century cityscape, 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 portrays rows of white buildings of differing heights, stretching out into the distance. In the right side of the foreground, we can discern a tall and slender silhouette of figure portrayed with minimal detail, standing against the town. The artist has purposely simplified the architectural details of the town, reducing it to simplified blocks of white shades with varying intensities.
The colour palette of the painting is limited to muted shades of white, grey. These gentle colours create a subdued atmosphere, evoking a sense of tranquility. The brushstrokes in the painting are gentle and smooth, creating a sense of calmness throughout the artwork.
The painting’s minimalistic feel makes it an easy piece to fit into a wide variety of interior settings.
This oil on canvas is housed in a ridged frame with multiple profiles, that pairs beautifully with the painting. Both the painting and frame have some marks as shown in the close ups, but they are in good vintage condition overall.
Size: 41 x 60 cm (including frame)
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A striking and brilliantly executed geometric abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas in 1958.
Rows of houses of different colours and sizes are neatly presented and aligned. Painted with a distinctly modernist ethos, the artist has reconstructed this scene down using flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth, beautifully composing an almost puzzle-like composition with different sized geometric shapes fitting together.
Working with a restrained palette with a mix of light white tones contrasting against darker shades of red, purple and blue and arranged structurally, the painting is very well balanced and has a harmonious feel.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. The painting has some very light craquelure to its lower half (as shown in close ups), but the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has some minor scuffing, commensurate with age.
Size: 48.5 x 64 cm (including frame)
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A richly coloured modernist winter cityscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1965.
The painting presents a winter scene where rows of buildings in different sizes and colours and with snow-covered rooftops are neatly presented across snow-covered grounds and barren trees.
The earthy reds, mustard yellow and deep blues contrast wonderfully against the colder tones of the white snow, and captures the quiet, melancholic atmosphere of this industrial city in winter. The artist has also used expressive brushstrokes with areas of thickly applied paint, creating a textured and painterly composition.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame that illuminates it wonderfully. There is some light craquelure to the top section of the painting, as seen in close ups, but the paint layer is stable overall and the painting is in good condition. There is some scuffing the frame edges.
Size: 62.5 x 70.5 cm (including frame)
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An engaging mid-century modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas by the established female Swedish artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).
The painting captures a street through a cityscape with buildings. The artist has simplified the composition down to blocks of contrasting colours including shades of cream and blue, with hints of brown.
The use of blue and black outlines adds a touch of uniqueness, creating a sense of depth and guiding the viewer’s eye through the composition. The brushstrokes in this painting are expressive and confident, reflecting the energy of the surroundings.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame that illuminates the painting wonderfully. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some losses to its edges as shown in close ups.
Size: 57 x 65.5 cm (including frame)
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An exuberant and enchanting modernist harbour city streetscene, executed in oil onto board and dated 1966, by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (born 1913) 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.
Painted in a very distinctive style, this striking painting emphasises rich colouring and decorative pattern as it presents a cityscape with a harbour and a street scene filled with people and animals.
Vallman has used a plethora of lively colours, characterful dotted patterns and textured brushstrokes, infusing the work with an optimistic ambiance, and this fun and playful oil would make for a brilliant statement piece in an interior space.
This oil on board is housed in a well-suited grey frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 56.5 x 67.5 cm (including frame)
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A large and bold mid century modernist composition, painted in oil onto board.
Featuring a rich and opulent colour palette, this modernist composition depicts the facades of several houses within a village, surrounded by trees. The forms of both the buildings and trees have been executed confidently, with an emphasis on formal elements such as line, shape and colour. Jewel like ruby reds and emerald greens juxtapose against the brighter yellows and pinks of the house walls. Non-naturalistic in both colour and form, the artist conveys the way in which the golden light envelops the little town and brings it to life.
This oil on board is housed in a gilt and green detail frame which complements the painting’s colours very well. There is a small area of paint loss to the top left section of the painting, as shown. There are some scuffs and light wear to the frame, commensurate with age.
Size: 68 x 79 cm (including frame)
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A very charming mid-century street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
The painting is inherently a delight to look at – with a myriad of details from this everyday scene to admire in a very lively colour palette. It presents a street scene lined with narrow and tall buildings, each having a different exterior front and brimming with character. In the foreground, people from all walks of life are going about their day. We can see a security guard guarding a building, a milkmaid pushing a cart with a milk jar, a young boy on his scooter, and a lady buying some goods from a stall.
The artist has used very fine brushstrokes to create a smooth, even finish, imbuing the painting with a sense of playfulness and frankness. There is a sincerity to the painting’s simplicity, both in vision and in execution. Its ‘Naïve’ character captures what many modernists seek – to move away from what they see as the insincere sophistication of art created within the traditional system.
This oil on canvas is housed in a wide-profiled gilt frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 40 x 32 cm (including frame)
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A striking and very confidently executed mid century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto canvas.
Executed in a semi-abstract manner, we can discern five figures set standing in front of tall buildings in this composition. Each form has been defined by bold black outlines, and all realistic details have been intentionally left out, focusing our attention instead on colour, form and texture.
The artist has worked boldly in his medium of oil, confidently executing expressive brushstrokes, and has used the impasto technique to create a wonderful textural quality. Each colour has also been thoughtfully selected and layered to give rise to this beautiful composition.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wooden frame painted white. There is a very small area of paint loss to the right side of the artwork, but both painting and frame are overall in very good vintage condition.
Size: 67 x 47 cm (including frame)
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A simple yet captivating rural landscape composition, executed in oil and dated 1983.
Presenting a scenic route of a long road winding through a quiet town with mountains in the background, the artist has used a mix of bold and warm tones of brown, grey and blue to create this tranquil landscape.
Distinct and rhythmic multi-directional brushstrokes fill the canvas, adding an expressive and uplifting feel to the deserted landscape.
This oil on board is housed in complementary thin wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 43 x 64 cm (including frame)
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A small but very impactful modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.
The painting presents a wide-angled view of houses with a hill-like landscape in the background.
The artist has used the expressive qualities of colour and brushstrokes to capture the melancholy in this scene.
Upon close inspection of the painting, we can notice that the artist has very skilfully layered contrasting colours in an intense and expressive manner. Using a muted colour palette, the lighter cream tones of the houses contrasts against the sombre and moody colours, and the lightness and darkness of this restrained palette adds a nostalgic feel to the painting.
This oil on board is housed in its original mid century gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting and frame are both in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 27 x 34 cm (including frame)
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A brilliantly executed mid century modernist composition, painted in oil onto board.
Depicted here is a North African market street scene, with figures seated at their stalls. The composition is very well balanced, with the artist focusing on an array of shapes and planes in a contrast of light and dark colours to create depth and space within the painting. The palette is warm and earthy, and captures the vivid colours of the market scene. There is a wonderful harmony to the composition, and it contains wonderful details that are a delight to explore.
This oil on board is housed in a stunning wide-profiled distressed frame with an inner gilt window. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 40 x 45.5 cm (including frame)
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A vibrant and striking mid-century street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.
Two figures are depicted strolling on a pathway, seemingly leaving a grand church in the background. They are surrounded by buildings on either side of the street walk, and we can also spot a lush fruiting tree.
Containing elements of fauvism, the artist has employed the expressive use of bold and saturated colours to evoke emotions and create visual impact, as well as fierce and energetic brushwork that imbues the work with a sense of dynamism.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 57 x 66 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding mid-20th century composition of a southern cityscape, painted in oil onto canvas.
Executed in a semi-abstract manner, the artist has skilfully reconstructed and simplified this cityscape of buildings and foliage down to blocks and planes of contrasting colours to demonstrate a sense of depth and space.
The combination of sweeping brushstrokes as well as use of a natural colour palette comprising muted earth tones of rich terracotta, forest green, and cream create a calm and soothing atmosphere.
This gorgeous oil on canvas would certainly stand out in any interior, whether traditional or modern. It is housed in a slim gilt frame with a distressed painted inner window. The painting is in excellent condition and the frame has some losses and wear, as shown.
Size: 26 x 47.5 cm (including frame)
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A characterful and well executed mid century modernist oil on board, depicting a figurative street scene.
Here we see three figures within a town scene, with the view of the sea in the background. The artist captures ‘everyday life’ in this town, with people going about their daily business. There is a sense of comfort and homeliness in the picture, made even more so by the use of the warm and inviting colour palette. The use of non realistic colours gives the painting its modernist feel, while still capturing the essence of the scene.
This oil on board is housed in a wood a gilt vintage distressed frame. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 44 x 52 cm (including frame)
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An uplifting and well-executed mid-century village landscape composition, painted in oil onto board.
The painting presents a scenic and colourful village surrounded by lush greenery. On the right of the painting, a female figure is seen strolling on a narrow pathway that runs through the landscape.
Painted with a modernist ethos, the artist has reconstructed the scene down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth.
The painting has a soothing quality to it, brought forth through the use of gentle brushstrokes as well as an uplifting and lightly muted colour palette.
This oil on board is housed in its original mid-century gilt frame.The painting has some light marks as shown in the close ups but is otherwise in good vintage condition, and the frame has some age marks, as shown in the images.
Size: 56 x 63.5 cm (including frame)
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A fun and charming mid-century narrative oil painting depicting a group of figures in the middle of a town square engaging in a game of pétanque.
The use of expressive brushstrokes and uplifting colours wonderfully captures the liveliness of the scene. The small stylised figures and the general representation of street life are reminiscent of the style of the modernist painter L.S. Lowry.
This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited deep-profiled wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame)
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An expressive an scenic modernist townscape oil composition dated 1933, presenting an aerial view of a townscape.
The painting wonderfully captures the warmth of this town – brought forth by the use of a rich and earthy colour palette, as well as through the application of textured expressive brushstrokes that add a raw textural quality to this painting.
This oil on board is housed in its original gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has very minor marks, commensurate with age.
Size: 44 x 31 cm (including frame)
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An outstanding mid century abstract cityscape, executed in oil onto board.
In this semi-abstract composition, the artist has reconstructed this cityscape filled with buildings and houses of different shapes and sizes down to blocks of contrasting colours.
Expressive and beautifully textured brushstrokes fill the surface, and using a wide spectrum of rich and muted pastel colours, the artist has skilfully paired and layered contrasting shades to form this striking composition. Furthermore, the buildings have been uniquely outlined in blue to highlight their respective forms.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary deep profile distressed frame that pairs very well with the painting. The painting has some losses to its edges, due to the frame. The frame is ever so slightly too wide for the painting so there is a narrow gap to either side of the board. There are losses and scuffs to the frame and its corners, as shown.
Size: 58 x 50 cm (including frame)
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A very charming modernist street scene landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1949.
The painting presents a scenic view of a quiet countryside neighbourhood where houses are nestled within lush greenery and nature.
The artist has used a rich and earthy colour palette that gives this painting its a very homely countryside feel, and the gentle and expressive brushstrokes imbue the work with an uplifting quality.
This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful wood frame with visible grains. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor scuffing.
Size: 45.5 x 54 cm (including frame)
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A very pleasant modernist oil street scene composition, painted by the established Swedish artist Stig Wernheden (1921-1997), whose works have been represented at public collections in Sweden including the Moderna Museet, Malmö Museum, Snuff & Match Museum, Ystad Art Museum and Malmö City Hall.
The painting features a scenic neighbourhood setting lined with charming houses. Punctuating the middle of the composition, two figures are standing in the middle of the street, seemingly in conversation.
The painting evokes a cool and relaxing quality, brought through the use of soft and precise brushstrokes, as well as a soothing and gentle palette of predominant cool blue and grey tones.
This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited silver frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.
Size: 47 x 59 cm (including frame)
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This oil on canvas is dated 1992 and is housed in a wide-profiled wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 41.5 x 49 cm (including frame)
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A tranquil and serene modernist winter scape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1940.
Depicting a winter scene, the canvas is dominated by white grounds, representing a vast expense of freshly fallen snow with some traces of greenery and a body of water showing in the background. The winter landscape is hushed and still, evoking a sense of calm and peacefulness. To the right of the painting, a pop of colour catches the eye – a red tank or shed stands out and acts as a focal point, with its bold hue creating a striking contrast against the white backdrop.
The artist’s deliberate use of a limited muted and soothing palette as well as gentle sweeping brushstrokes beautifully captures the essence of the winter landscape with elegance and grace.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary robust gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some wear to the bottom edge as shown but overall it is in keeping with the distressed/vintage style of the frame.
Size: 60 x 69 cm (including frame)
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A small yet very striking mid-century abstract street scene composition, painted in oil onto board.
Presenting a bold display of vibrant colours and expressive brushstrokes, the composition presents a street scene in a neighbourhood setting lined with houses. Executed in an abstract manner, all realistic details have been omitted, and the artist has outlined the silhouette of houses, hinting at their presence.
The colour palette is limited, dominated by rich turquoise shades as well as vivid greens and yellows. These contrasting hues executed with expressive brushstrokes not only demonstrate depth but also create a visually striking composition.
This oil on board is housed in a unique silver frame with an inner linen lined border and a ridged wood window. The painting is in good vintage condition. The frame has a very light scuff to the top edge.
Size: 29 x 37 cm (including frame)
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A charming and expressive mid century street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.
The painting presents a rainy day in autumn, where figures holding umbrellas are strolling through a street lined with buildings.
The artist wonderfully captures the essence of this charming and lively scene through the use of a muted colour palette, as well as unrestrained and expressive brushstrokes that have been swiftly applied.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing, mainly to the lower left corner.
Size: 65.5 x 50 cm (including frame)
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A remarkable modernist figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1958.
The painting features a female figure wearing a red dress with a white apron wrapped around her waist, carrying a basket of goods on her head.
The artwork is very unique, as it has been painted in an almost grid-like manner filled with different geometric shapes coming together like a puzzle.
The artist has used a restrained palette comprising shades of red, black, white and brown, and there is a beautiful juxtaposition between her striking red dress against the black form behind her, that’s presumably a door.
This painting is housed in a very well suited distressed white frame that really enhances the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 52 x 32 cm (including frame)
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A subtle and outstanding mid-century figurative 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.
Upon first glance, our eyes are drawn to the three female figures that punctuate the foreground of the painting. The women are depicted in dark brown attire, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the surrounding environment, and they each appear to be engaged in their own activity. Behind them, the composition showcases rows of white buildings of differing heights.
The artist has used gentle and muted hues of white, taupe, and dusty pink. These soft colours add a touch of warmth and contribute to the tranquil ambiance.
The brushstrokes in the painting are characterised by their soft and delicate nature, as the artist has employed detailed brushstrokes, emphasising precision. This technique enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the artwork, and its subtle and soothing quality makes it an easy piece to fit into a wide variety of interior settings.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame with an inner linen border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 48 x 56 cm (including frame)
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An excellent and expressive cityscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1952.
In this semi-abstract composition, the artist has reconstructed a street scene with a row of colourful buildings down to blocks of contrasting colours using an array of rich and muted colours. Expressive and painterly brushstrokes have been confidently applied to the canvas, creating areas of impasto where the paint stands proud from the surface. The artist has also wonderfully layered contrasting colours to reveal depth and interest to this striking painting.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary black and gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 29.5 x 46 cm (including frame)
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A charming mid-century modernist style street scene painting, executed in oil onto board.
The composition presents picturesque rows of houses nestled along a quaint street in Douarnenez, a coastal town in France. Interspersed between the houses are luscious tree shrubs, adding a touch of natural beauty to the urban scene.
The artist has defined each form with delicate and thin outlines, enhancing their distinct forms and creating a subtle sense of depth. The painting exudes a serene ambiance, brought forth by the use of a gentle colour palette and meticulous brushstrokes.
This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some marks to its linen border as well as very minor scuffs to its edges.
Size: 47.5 x 69 cm (including frame)
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An expressive mid-century modernist painting oil composition, that portrays the essence of simplicity and serenity.
Simple yet effective in its composition, the painting showcases two humble huts nestled by a country road, and the artist has skillfully captured the interplay between light and shadow.
The use of expressive and painterly brushstrokes imbue the painting with a sense of energy, and the limited combination of earthy brown tones and cool blue shades evoke a serene atmosphere.
This oil on panel is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner canvas lining. The painting is in very good condition. The linen border on the frame has some marks and wear, as shown in close ups.
Size: 53 x 60.5cm (including frame)
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