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  • Houses in Douarnenez

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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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  • Along the Country Road

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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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  • Facades

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    A poignant and beautifully executed mid century modernist cityscape composition, painted in oil onto board.

    Presenting a row of coloured buildings, the artist has skilfully reconstructed this scene down to blocks of contrasting colours, executed through the use of distinct short and brisk brushstrokes.

    A muted and subdued colour palette including shades of blue, pink and beige have been used, instilling calm and gentleness to this painting.

    This oil on board is housed in a deep profile wood frame, with an inner cream coloured border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some ageing and paint loss to its inner border, but this is keeping in line with its overall style.

    Size: 50 x 58 cm (including frame)

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  • Vibrant Promenade

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    A beautifully textured mid-century street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting presents a bustling promenade lined with buildings and flourishing with people.

    Containing elements of impressionism, the artist has swiftly applied loose brushstrokes that not only capture this fleeting moment in time, but its textural quality adds depth and dimension, making the people and building architecture appear alive and dynamic.

    A plethora of rich and saturated colours have been used to render this composition, amplifying the vibrancy of the scene.

    This oil on board is housed in a very attractive gilt frame with inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 36 x 40 cm (including frame)

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  • Window View

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    A pleasant and well-executed mid 20th century still life oil composition, depicting a flower pot placed on a window sill, with a glimpse into the surroundings outside.

    Upon looking at the painting, our eyes are immediately drawn to the flower vase, as its bolder colours are in contrast to the light and gentle pastel shades of the remaining forms.

    Through the use of swift and straight brushstrokes, the artist displays his painterly skills by utilising bold outlines as well as qualities of the shading technique and smooth gradation of colour to not only give rise to the various forms in the composition, but also to give the illusion of depth and dimensionality.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a gilt frame with lovely red undertones.  Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 52.5 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Paris Street Walk

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    A charming mid century modernist style street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1948.

    The painting depicts a colourful street scene in Paris, where rows of colourful buildings line a quiet street.  The artist has used a myriad of uplifting colours, and has painted in an expressionist style – using quick and distinct brushstrokes to executed this richly coloured scene.

    This oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some areas of scuff and losses, commensurate with its age.

    Size: 60 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • The Golfers

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    A brilliantly executed semi-abstract modernist oil composition, painted in 1973 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 of the painting draws our attention to three figures holding golf bags, set amidst a sprawling golf course with lush greenery. The artist’s deliberate omission of detailed features encourages viewers to focus on the overall atmospheric ambiance as opposed to their individual characteristics.

    Painted in a semi-abstract style, there is a strong focus on expressive and textured brushstrokes, as well as rich colours. The use of painterly and dynamic brushstrokes create a sense of energy and movement throughout the painting, and the clever use of a limited colour palette dominated by various shades of greens and browns helps to unify the composition and emphasise the beauty and lushness of the natural surroundings.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary slim frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has a fair amount of scuffing to the gilt, as shown in photos. Notably there is a vertical black mark to the right hand side of the frame as shown.

    Size: 39 x 46.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Abstract Facade

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    An outstanding mid-century composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1953.

    The composition showcases a creative blend of abstract elements and architectural influence, as the artist has skillfully deconstructed what appears to be facade of houses into simplified blocks, emphasising contrasting colours and geometric shapes that interact with one another.

    A restrained palette of muted tones including shades of yellow, brown, blue, and cream have been used, adding depth and warmth to the composition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited wood frame with an inner linen border. There is a small area of very light craquelure to the right hand section of the painting as shown, but paint layer is stable. There is some age toning present to linen border of the frame.

    Size: 45 x 53 cm (including frame)

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  • Majestic

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    An outstanding mid-century composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting depicts a magnificent view of a majestic southern building, and a figure that punctuates the foreground of the work.

    The artist has used a restrained palette comprising shades of blue and white, focusing instead on the juxtaposition of light and dark as well as the layering of these shades. These contrasting tones as well as visible brush marks give this painting its depth and interest. The artist has also applied thin layers of oil to the hardboard, giving the painting an even matte finish.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary wooden frame with a wide linen border. The frame has some scuffing to the edges but the appearance is still very good. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 52 x 66 cm (including frame)

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  • Pathway to the Town

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    An expressive and serene mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The artist skillfully depicts an inviting pathway nestled amidst a lush landscape, that leads towards a distant town in the background. The artwork embraces a sense of tranquility, inviting viewers to take a journey on the pathway and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

    The earthy and uplifting colour palette evokes a harmonious connection with the natural world, and imbues the painting with a soothing atmosphere. And the artist’s expressive and unrestrained brushstrokes add a dynamic quality to the composition.

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

    Size: 46 x 38 cm (including frame)

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  • Neighbourhood Life

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    A lively mid-century expressionist composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Presenting an everyday scene of a charming neighbourhood filled with lush greenery and houses, we can spot a few figures engaging in various activities. In the center of the painting, a man standing with some goods placed on the ground around him. Behind him, a well-dressed man is a suit is standing beside a bicycle by a pole, and we can also spot a pair of figures strolling towards houses in the background of the painting.

    The artist has used a combination of rich and uplifting earthy colours as well as short expressive brushstrokes to not only demonstrate a sense of depth and space to the painting, but to also wonderfully capture the liveliness of this neighbourhood.

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

    Size: 58 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • Sundown

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    A serene mid-century modernist style town scape, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting is punctuated by a row of houses in different shapes and sizes in the middle of work, and we can spot a figure sitting on a raised platform at the front of the composition.

    Through the use of a muted colour palette and painterly brushstrokes, the artist wonderfully captures the fleeting effects of the sunset. There is an interplay between light and shadow – with parts of the houses portrayed sunlit in light yellow and other parts of the painting in the shadows with darker muted earthy tones.

    This oil on board is housed in a stunning deep-profiled gilt frame with an inner white window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there are some scuffs to the left edge of the frame.

    Size: 42.5 x 50 cm (including frame)

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  • The Parade

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    A brilliantly executed mid century modernist figure scene, painted in oil onto board by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

    In this vivid and richly coloured composition that is brimming with liveliness and energy, we see a group of figures gathered together, walking in the same direction uphill.

    Painted in a semi-abstract manner, the figures have been simplified and abstracted down to painterly and expressive brushstrokes as well as juxtaposing saturated colours including blue, red and purple. The figures are position against a vividly coloured background consisting shades of yellow, red and orange, and the contrast in tones further enhances the striking colours of the figures.

    This painting is housed in a complementary slim gold frame.  A small area of the backing board are visible to the top left corner, as shown in the close ups. There are some light marks to the frame, and an area of wear along the top frame edge (as shown in close up), which isn’t visible when the painting is viewed front on. Otherwise, both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 50 x 63 cm (including frame)

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  • Abstract Pathway

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    A large and exceptionally executed mid-century abstract landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

    Distinct expressive and heavily textured brushstrokes have been used across this composition to create this striking painting.

    Although the subject matter appears to be abstract, we can perhaps discern houses nestled within a landscape setting and with 2 figures strolling in the foreground being skilfully abstracted down to blocks of contrasting colours.

    The artwork shows a harmonious blend of shades featuring a range of darker hues as well as muted tones that balance out very well.

    The use of the impasto technique – where thick bold strokes of paint have been applied such the paint stands proud from the surface adds texture, depth and a tactile quality to the painting.

    This oil canvas on is housed in a beautiful frame with double wood and linen windows. There are some areas of craquelure due to the thickness of paint but this is commensurate with age and the paint layer is stable overall. Otherwise painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

    Size: 56 x 88 cm (including frame)

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  • Lively Street

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

    The painting captures the lively essence of a street scene lined with a row of colourful houses, nestled within lush greenery.

    The artist has intentionally chosen not to present intricate details and has instead reduced the scene down to the use of expressive brushstrokes, shapes, and uplifting colours.

    The brushstrokes are confident and dynamic, creating a sense of movement and energy throughout the composition.

    This oil on canvas board is housed in a cream ridged frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. The painting is in very good condition. The frame has a small nick to its inner right side, as shown in close ups.

    Size: 39.5 x 46 cm (including frame)

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  • Three Silhouettes

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    A subtle and outstanding mid-century figurative painting, executed in oil onto board by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989), whose works have been represented in many public collections in Sweden.

    The silhouettes of three female figures punctuate the painting. Depicted in dark brown attire, they are the focal point of the composition as their colours contrast starkly against the lighter tones of the surrounding environment. The artist has used gentle and muted blocks of cream, taupe, and peach to paint the background. These soft and subdued 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, adding a subtle and soothing quality.

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

    Size: 30 x 30 cm (including frame)

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  • By the Dock

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    A small yet very striking modernist composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    The painting depicts a bustling harbour scene, where a row of boats are docked by the edge of the water. In the foreground, 2 well-dressed figures are walking along a promenade, and a row of buildings line the background of the painting.

    The artist has highlighted the silhouettes of the boats, buildings, and figures with a thin black outline, further emphasising their respective forms.

    The painting is characterised by a rich and vibrant colour palette comprising shades of blue, orange, red, and white, as well as expressive and lightly textured brushstrokes that reflect the bustling energy of the scene.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with linen border. The frame has some very minor scuffing in keeping with age. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 38 x 33 cm (including frame)

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  • Cornerstone

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    A soothing and restful modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

    Simple yet effective in its composition, the painting presents a street scene lined with buildings, and with some trees positioned amongst them.

    The artist has skilfully deconstructed the scene down to blocks of contrasting colours, lending a modern and abstract touch to the painting.

    An array of muted earthy hues including shades of blue, orange, green, and yellow have been used, accentuating the composition’s overall tranquillity and imbuing the scene with a sense of calmness and harmony.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has been previously restored, and has scattered areas of craquelure present, predominantly to its upper left corner. Nevertheless, the paint layer is stable overall. There is also has a small area of paint loss on the surface of the painting in the centre  which has been painted in(as shown in the close-ups).

    Size:  64 x 75 cm  (including frame)

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  • Pensive Walk

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    A small but very charming mid century modernist figurative scene, painted in oil onto canvas in 1977.

    Broad, expressive brushstrokes fill the canvas, creating a composition of a figure walking through a garden with houses behind her. The artist has left out the figure’s details, using just the simplicity of his brushstrokes to fill in her form. The scene before us is one that is easy to relate to – taking a walk outside to clear one’s head and have some time alone to think things through.

    The painting is housed in a champagne gilt frame which illuminated the painting wonderfully. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition.

    Size: 41 x 36.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Summer Holiday

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

    Executed in an expressionist manner, Hansson has captured a relaxing scene where 2 figures are seated by umbrella-covered chairs at a balcony, overlooking a scenic view of sun-drenched buildings and palm trees. One could perhaps infer that it is during summer, and that the figures are on holiday.

    Expressive brushstrokes as well as a fiery colours of rusty red and orange fill the surface, wonderfully capturing the warmth and relaxing mood of the setting.

    The painting is presented within a card mount, and housed behind glass in a simple wood frame. There is some age toning to both the mount, and some light undulations to the paper, commensurate with age. Otherwise, it is in good vintage condition overall.

    Size: 58 x 48 cm (including frame)

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  • It Takes a Village

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    A large and brilliantly executed mid century modernist figure scene, painted in oil onto canvas by the established female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

    In this vivid and richly coloured composition, we see a group of figures gathered together, with one figure holding a baby. Beneath them are baskets on the floor. The artist’s free and imaginative use of colour is evident, beautifully capturing the sense that the artists are standing out in the hot sun in colourful dress.  The background is a grid like composition painted in orange, red and sandy brown tones, evoking a sense of arid plains heated under the sun. There is a palpable sense of familiarity between the figures, as they gather together in casual conversation. Using a combination of bold black outlines and planes of juxtaposing colours, the artist has achieved great depth and complexity to the composition, while maintaining a sense of playfulness and freedom within her palette.

    The painting is beautifully housed in a lightly painted wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 59.5 x 73 cm (including frame)

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  • By the Houses

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    A 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.

    The composition depicts a view of two figures standing in front of charming white houses of different sizes. Punctuating the forefront of the right corner of the painting is a terracotta pot.

    Displaying an excellent use of gentle and delicate colours as well as soft and detailed brushstrokes, the painting’s overall subtle, soothing and minimalistic feel makes it an easy piece to fit into a wide variety of interior settings.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary frame with a hessian lined border that pairs very well with the painting. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 54 x 62 cm (including frame)

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  • Moroccan Ladies

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    A lively and visually striking modernist figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

    This composition depicts 2 figures with baskets on their heads and in their hands, strolling through a landscape.

    The painting is a visual feast for the eyes and evokes energy, as the artist has skilfully blended and paired a burst of rich and saturated colours, and has swiftly applied expressive and powerful brushstrokes to form this beautifully textured composition.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen lined window. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some wear to its lower inner edge (as shown in the close ups). 

    Size: 75 x 55 cm (including frame)

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  • Tram Stop

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    A small yet very striking modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting depicts a bustling scene in a city with a tram stopping on the left, figures lining a street walk on the right, and a building motif situated in the background of the painting.

    The artist has uniquely highlighted the silhouettes of the tram, building and figures with a thin orange outline, further emphasising their respective forms.

    The painting is characterised by a beautiful rich palette comprising shades of blue, orange and white, as well as expressive and lightly textured brushstrokes that reflect the uplifting energy of the city.

    This oil on board is housed in a stunning deep-profiled frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. There are very minor scuffs to the frame in keeping with age. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 35 x 30 cm (including frame)

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  • Stockholm City View (Very Large)

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    A very large and charming mid century modernist cityscape of Stockholm, executed in oil onto board.

    The painting presents a very pleasant panoramic view of the city, and is filled with details for a viewer to observe. The foreground of the artwork depicts a road with moving vehicles. In the middle of the painting, we see a bridge crossing a river filled with boats, as well as some figures strolling along the waterfront promenade that is surrounded by  buildings and trees. In the background of the painting, more buildings stretch into the horizon.

    The artist has used a combination of light and gentle colours as well as soft sweeping brushstrokes to wonderfully capture the soothing vibes of the city.

    This oil on board is housed in a beautiful deep profile heavy wood frame with multiple windows. There are losses and signs of ageing to the frame as shown in the photos. The painting is in excellent vintage condition.

    Size: 81 x 97 cm (including frame)

    Free domestic (UK) shipping. As this artwork is very large, it is unlikely that we will be able to ship it internationally. If you are very interested and are located outside of the UK, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

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  • Street Houses

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    A wonderfully executed atmospheric street scene composition, dated 1955 and painted in oil onto paper.

    The composition presents a small path winding through a charming neighbourhood filled with unique houses of different designs and colours. In the background, we can spot an area of blue that resembles the ocean. As our eyes rest on the painting, they follow and are guided by the houses from the left foreground to the right background, due to the striking colours of their roofs.

    The artist has used a mix of cool tones and earthy colours, and the soft brushstrokes add a nice smooth finish to the painting.

    This oil on paper has been laid onto board and is glazed (there is a layer of glass between the frame and the painting to ensure its longevity). The surface of the paper has some very slight undulation, as seen in the photos. The painting is housed in a beautiful grey frame with an inner green window that adds character to the piece. There is one very small paint loss to the middle bit of the painting as shown but this does not detract from overall attractiveness. There are some losses to the frame corners as shown in the images.

    Size: 44 x 52 cm (including frame)

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  • The Quiet Street

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    An outstanding mid-century modernist painting of a street scene, executed in oil onto board.

    We are presented with a view of a narrow alleyway passing through towering buildings in a city. Through the use of lines, the artist has skilfully captured linear perspective in this painting to demonstrate depth.

    Working with a restrained naturalistic colour palette, contrasting colours have been beautifully layered to capture the raw feel of the building surfaces and evoke tactility.

    This oil on board is housed in a complementary wide-profiled frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some areas of scuffing but this does not detract from its overall attractiveness.

    Size: 46.5 x 38.5 cm (including frame)

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  • Winter Neighbourhood

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    A striking modernist street scene composition, executed in oil onto board.

    This painting depicts an early morning or evening scene during winter of a charming neighbourhood, where a stretch of road surrounded by snow-filled grounds leads up to a row of bold red and orange houses with black outlines.

    Painted in an expressionist manner, the artist has used a combination of uplifting colours as well as expressive and energetic brushstrokes –  adding a beautiful uplifting quality to the painting.

    This oil on board is housed in its original mid century gilt frame with an inner white window.  The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing and marks, commensurate with age.

    Size: 59 x 69 cm (including frame)

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  • Donkey Cart

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    A very charming modernist composition of a cityscape by a waterfront, executed in oil onto canvas.

    In this picturesque scene, a man in a donkey cart punctuates the foreground of the painting. They are on a pathway that leads up to a cityscape in the background of the painting, and passing through a strikingly teal coloured water and sky.

    The artist has skilfully painted the cityscape in a semi-abstract manner, reducing it down to blocks of contrasting muted shades with bold outlines. The combination of short and expressive brushstrokes juxtaposed against longer and smoother strokes adds character to the painting.

    This oil on canvas is housed in its original mid century frame with an inner gilt window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and there is some ageing to the frame which is completely in keeping with its style.

    Size: 64 x 75 cm (including frame)

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  • City Streets

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    An exuberant and playful modernist city scene, executed in oil onto canvas, by Swedish artist Uno Vallman (born 1913) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum, The Swedish Modern Museum and some other museums. 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, the Vallman as used a plethora of rich and lively colours to create this composition of which includes colourful structures as well as figures in front of them. The flamboyant style and imaginative forms of the city buildings are reminiscent of the Catalan artist and architect Gaudí.

    This fun and playful oil would make for a brilliant statement piece in an interior space.

    This oil on canvas is housed in a decorative gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing, but this does not detract from the overall attractiveness of the piece.

    Size: 65 x 74 cm (including frame)

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