Street Scenes – Page 4 – The Discerning Palette

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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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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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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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Stockholm Sunrise

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A bold and uplifting mid-century modernist painting of a cityscape, executed in oil onto board and dated 1940 in a handwritten letter attached to the reverse.

The composition features an urban setting of Stockholm in Sweden. In the foreground, we can spot a figure holding balloons and other pedestrians on a walkway. Beyond them lies an abstracted view of a bridge that leads to the city.

The painting is rendered in a loose, impressionistic style, characterised by visible, expressive brushstrokes. The style suggests spontaneity and vibrancy, emphasising the mood and atmosphere of the scene over intricate detail. The brushstrokes are textured and swift, adding character to the composition.

The artist has used a warm and harmonious palette dominated by a spectrum of rich shades including yellows and browns, and complemented by cooler tones of blue and green. The warm yellows of the sky suggest a sunset or sunrise, imbuing the work with an uplifting quality.

This oil on board is housed in a ridged gilt frame that is very solid. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 51 x 40 cm (including frame)

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Memory of a Place

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A subdued and nostalgic mid-century modernist style architectural landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The painting presents a townscape with a group of buildings. Executed in a modernist, semi-abstract style, the artist has skilfully simplified the architecture into geometric shapes, deconstructing the buildings into angular planes and overlapping forms.

A restrained and muted colour palette that includes shades of greys, beige, and cream have been used. These colours enhance the tranquil yet structured atmosphere. There are hints of deep green at the lower portion, possibly representing foliage. Darker outlines subtly emphasise structure, while the layering of forms creates depth.

The brushstrokes are expressive yet controlled, with visible texture that add a light tactile quality and a sense of rawness.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting has light craquelure present but this is commensurate with age and the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has some minor scuffing.

Size: 57 x 81 cm (including frame)

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The Stall

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A small but very impactful mid century modernist composition, painted in oil onto board, 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.

This painting depicts a vegetable stand scene with two figures engaging with their produce at the stand. The style is expressionistic, characterized by loose brushstrokes and an emphasis on light, movement, and mood rather than precise details.

The central figure, dressed in dark clothing, appears to be sorting or arranging vegetables, with their face softly blurred, adding a sense of anonymity and universality to the scene. The second figure in the background is similarly painted with loose, gestural strokes, suggesting movement and activity in the market setting.

The colour palette consists of earthy tones, with yellows, greens, and browns, representing the fresh vegetables, possibly cabbages or lettuce, laid out on the stand. The contrast between the lighter background and the darker foreground elements helps create a sense of depth and focus on the workers.

The painting conveys a sense of daily life and labour, celebrating the simple, honest work of market vendors. The expressive brushwork and soft blending of forms give the piece an almost dreamlike quality, evoking both the bustling atmosphere of a marketplace and the quiet dedication of its workers.

The painting is very elegantly presented in a slim gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some slight scuffing, and a small bump to its lower right corner, as shown.

Size: 28 x 27 cm (including frame)

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Under the Paris Sky

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A tranquil and ethereal mid-century cityscape that beautifully captures the quiet movement of daily life in Montmartre in France, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition captures a Parisian scene with the iconic domes of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica enveloped in a misty, dreamlike atmosphere. In the foreground, abstracted figures are strolling on a reflective path surrounded by lush greenery, their dark silhouettes providing a striking contrast to the luminous backdrop. A thin black tree branch frames the left side of the foreground, adding depth and structure to the scene.

There is a striking interplay of colours – as the background glows with a warm golden yellow, fading into soft pastel hues of peach, pink, and lavender, lending the impression of dawn or dusk light. In contrast, the deep greens in the lower half of the painting anchor the composition, representing the grass and walkways with expressive, painterly strokes.

The brushwork is fluid yet intentional, blending soft gradients with bold strokes to create movement and light. Using thin, precise outlines, the subtle contouring around the silhouette of the basilica enhances its architectural shape while maintaining an ethereal, dreamlike quality.

Furthermore, by deliberately leaving areas of the canvas unoccupied, the artist has skilfully utilised negative space to draw attention to the boundaries between each element.

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

Size: 57 x 31.5 cm (including frame)

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Under the Trees

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A large mid century modernist abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

This painting is a bold and expressive abstract figurative composition depicting a lively outdoor scene. The artwork uses a cubist and abstract expressionist style with vibrant colours and geometric shapes to represent figures, trees, and architectural elements.

The central focus is on a group of people, dressed in reds, blues, and purples, interacting under tall, stylized trees with dark, angular trunks and patches of green foliage. The background consists of soft blues and yellows, possibly indicating sky and sunlight filtering through the trees.

The thick, textured brushstrokes and layered paint create depth and movement, while the fragmented shapes give the impression of a dynamic, bustling environment—perhaps a marketplace or a street scene.

The painting is housed in a very well made deep profile gilt frame, which enhances its elegance and warmth. The painting has scattered areas of craquelure, as well as areas of paint loss to the upper section, as shown in the close ups.

Size: 80.5 x 51 cm (including frame)

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A Quiet Path Home

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A serene and atmospheric mid-century street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting depicts the silhouette of 2 figures walking side by side down a snow-covered road, surrounded by houses. A warm sun glows faintly in the hazy sky, hinting at either dawn or dusk. Bare trees with sparse orange leaves punctuate the composition, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise cool palette.

The artist has used a a painterly style with loose, expressive brushstrokes that emphasise atmosphere over fine detail. The colours are subdued, with a dominant mix of muted blues, greys, and earthy browns, contrasted by the cream sky and subtle pops of orange.

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

Size: 40 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Figures by the House

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An expressive mid-century modernist style figurative street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting depicts two male figures engaged in conversation by a street, surrounded by angular houses.

Modernist in its ethos with abstract qualities, the artist has skilfully deconstructed the composition down to blocks of contrasting colour, demonstrating a sense of depth to the painting.

The artist employs a restrained yet moody palette dominated by cool tones—muted blues, greys, and earthy neutrals—enhancing the atmospheric, almost melancholic mood of the scene.

The brushstrokes are expressive and textured, applied in a thick, impasto manner, lending the work a raw, tactile quality.

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 light scuffing.

Size: 47 x 55.5 cm (including frame)

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Normandy Harbour

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A large, lively and energetic harbour scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1953 by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum, the Swedish Modern Museum, and also in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

The painting captures the vibrant charm of Honfleur, a historic port town in Normandy, France. The composition depicts a lively harbour scene with a stylised green boat in the foreground, a fortified structure with red-roofed towers, and a collection of white buildings lining the coastline. Figures dressed in white stroll along the streets, and a bold tree frames the right side of the image, providing contrast to the cool blues of the sky and water.

Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, this striking painting emphasises rich colours, decorative pattern, and a flattened perspective.

A palette of rich earth tones and cool blues defines the scene. The sky and water are rendered in a bright turquoise, creating a sense of depth, while the brown hues of the foreground add warmth. The bold use of red in the rooftops and small accents throughout the piece adds a dynamic contrast.

The has used confident, expressive brushstrokes that add texture and movement to the scene. The artist’s technique suggests spontaneity, with thick, gestural marks that convey both structure and fluidity.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a very robust distressed frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some paint losses, as shown.

Size: 66 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Carting Hay

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

This painting portrays a rural scene with a figure on a cart traveling along a country road. The style is expressive and vibrant, with simplified forms and a focus on colour and atmosphere. Trees and greenery frame the composition on either side, creating a sense of enclosure and leading the viewer’s eye to the house in the distance. Forms are softened, with minimal details, emphasizing the overall mood rather than realism.

This artwork beautifully captures the simplicity of rural life, using expressive brushwork and a vibrant color palette. The dynamic movement of the cart, coupled with the warm, inviting tones of the countryside, evokes a nostalgic and tranquil atmosphere. Its modernist approach emphasizes emotion and essence over intricate detail.

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

Size: 40 x 36 cm (including frame)

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Solitary Stroll

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A minimalist yet evocative modernist mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated in 1947.

The composition features a lone figure walking along a vast, open pathway under a pale blue sky, evoking a sense of solitude and introspection.

A restrained muted colour palette comprising shades of soft blues, creams, and greys have been used, creating a tranquil yet subtly melancholic atmosphere. In addition, the contrast between the shadowed foreground and the light-filled sky adds depth and quiet drama to the scene.

The artist’s technique blends both smooth and lightly textured brushstrokes—broad, sweeping gestures create the illusion of movement in the open landscape, while finer, deliberate strokes bring subtle details to the lone figure and the distant tree.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary deep profile gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has minor scuffs, but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame)

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