Street Scenes – Page 5 – The Discerning Palette

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Sunlit Town Square

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A charming composition of an everyday scene at a town square, painted in oil onto board and dated 1935 by the established Swedish artist Richard Björklund (1897–1974), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Malmo Museum, Ystads Art Museum, and others.

The painting captures a bustling scene in a town square. Vendors are selling fresh produce, and people are gathering around. The focal point of the composition is a grand stone monument topped with a standing statue, which serves as an anchor amidst the lively marketplace. The background features warm-hued buildings.

The painting showcases a warm and earthy palette, and the sunlit square is bathed in soft golden hues.

The artist’s brushwork is loose and expressive, capturing the fleeting essence of light and movement. Short, deliberate strokes define the figures and architectural elements, while broader, more fluid applications of paint create atmospheric depth.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner white border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a small area of paint loss at its lower left corner.

Size: 67 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Windswept

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A large and brilliantly executed mid century modernist abstract composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

This painting captures the fluidity and energy of a coastal scene through bold brushwork and a harmonious colour palette. Its semi-abstract approach makes it open to interpretation, but the sense of movement, the presence of sails, and the interplay of water and land evoke a windswept, maritime atmosphere. The artist’s use of colour and texture creates an evocative, immersive experience, making the piece feel both natural and expressive.

The painting has a dynamic, layered composition, where different elements blend into one another. The paint is applied thickly and expressively, using loose, gestural strokes to create a sense of movement. The blending of colours and textured application give the painting a dreamlike, atmospheric quality. The edges of the forms are intentionally soft and undefined, allowing the viewer’s eye to explore the painting freely.

The painting leans toward abstract impressionism, focusing more on capturing the essence of the scene rather than realistic details. The interplay of colour and texture suggests an artist interested in emotion and energy rather than precise representation. The scene may depict a harbour, a rocky coastline, or a windswept landscape, but its abstract nature allows for varied interpretations.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has light scattered craquelure present due to thickness of paint, but the paint layer is stable overall. The frame has some scuffs and light wear .

Size: 51 x 72 cm (including frame)

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Canal Walk

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An uplifting mid-century modernist painting features a serene riverside scene, executed in oil onto board by the established Swedish artist Richard Björklund (1897–1974) whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Malmo Museum, Ystads Art Museum, and others.

The composition presents a scenic view of a canal that gently winds through the painting, with houses on the far side and a tree-lined sidewalk along the left.

The artist has worked under a largely modernist ethos, simplifying the scene down to blocks of colours, using contrasting tones to create depth and space within the picture.

The brushstrokes are delicate yet deliberate, and the palette consists of soft blues, greens, and pastel tones, evoking a pleasant, tranquil atmosphere.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with beaded detailing. Both the painting and the frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 45 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Enchanting Path

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A vibrant and dynamic mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

Small yet very effective in its composition, the painting features an enchanting scene that includes a path winding through colourful fields, lush greenery, and a rustic house.

Containing elements of post-impressionism, the painting is characterised by rich colours as well as loose and distinctive brushwork.

The colour palette is rich and vibrant, creating a visually stimulating and emotionally charged atmosphere.

The use of bold and expressive brushstrokes contributes to the painting’s dynamic and uplifting quality.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 26 x 32 cm (including frame)

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Modernist Street

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A striking and confidently executed mid-century modernist style street scene composition, painted in oil onto board and dated 1955.

The painting presents a figure in the distance, walking through a narrow street scene lined with houses and trees, and under a moody grey sky.

Modernist in its ethos, the composition has a structured feel as the artist has skilfully simplified and deconstructed the scene down to bold, angular shapes in contrasting colour.

The palette is muted and subdued, with earthy greens and browns, and dark grey , contrasting with white and punches of orange. This interplay of colours demonstrates depth to the painting.

The brushstrokes are confident, expressive and deliberate – giving the work an energetic, almost rhythmic quality.

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

Size: 61 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Tall Trees

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A striking mid century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

This painting is a landscape depicting a serene natural scene with trees, foliage, and an expansive view of the horizon. The artist employs bold brushstrokes and a vibrant yet balanced colour palette to bring the setting to life.

The foreground is dominated by dense green foliage and grassy areas. Tall, slender trees with sparse leaves create vertical movement and connect the foreground to the sky. The horizon reveals a body of water or flat land in the distance, under a pale blue sky with soft clouds.

The greens of the vegetation vary from deep forest green to brighter shades, adding depth. The sky features soft blues and whites, contrasting the warmth of the foliage. Earthy tones, such as browns and yellows, ground the composition.

The artist uses loose, visible brushstrokes to create texture, especially in the foliage and trees. The sky and background are painted with smoother, blended strokes, enhancing the sense of distance.

This painting captures a tranquil moment in nature with a balanced interplay of light, color, and texture. The airy openness of the sky contrasts beautifully with the rich density of the foliage, offering a harmonious and uplifting view of the landscape.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited and robust frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some marks and scuffs, but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 66.5 x 59 cm (including frame)

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Walking by the Canal

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A very well executed modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1973.

This painting depicts a serene, tree-lined canal scene in an impressionistic style. A narrow canal runs diagonally from the foreground into the distance, bordered by stone embankments. Tall, leafless trees line both sides of the canal, suggesting a late autumn or winter setting. The branches stretch upward, creating an intricate network of lines against the sky.

On the right path, a woman in a red or pink coat is holding the hand of a small child dressed in pale colours. The figures are simply rendered, focusing more on form and colour than on detail, evoking a peaceful, everyday moment.

This artwork beautifully captures a quiet, reflective moment in an urban setting, blending natural and man-made elements. The simplicity of forms and the soft colour palette convey a sense of calm and nostalgia, highlighting the peaceful coexistence of people and nature.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting has a very tiny area of paint loss to the upper middle section as shown in the close up. There is some minor scuffing to the frame.

Size: 58 x 69 cm (including frame)

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Countryside Home

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A charming mid-century composition of a quaint home nestled in a lush landscape in the countryside, executed in oil onto panel.

The work has a naive or folk-art style, characterised by simplified forms and an almost storybook-like representation of the landscape.

The palette is muted yet rich, dominated by earthy tones such as green, brown, and beige, with pops of yellow that bring vibrancy to the foreground. The soft pink and light blue in the sky create an inviting and tranquil atmosphere.

The brushstrokes are textured and deliberate, lending a tactile, painterly quality to the scene. The foliage and flower patches feature rough, expressive strokes, contrasting with the smoother strokes of the house and sky.

This oil on panel is housed in an excellently made and sturdy frame, with the oil on panel floating in the tray frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 63.5 x 63.5 cm (including frame)

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Dusk on the City Street

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A mid-century street scene painting that evokes a sense of nostalgia and beauty in a fleeting moment of city life, executed in oil onto board.

The painting captures a busy street street with architectural silhouettes at dusk. Taking an impressionistic approach, there is a focus on atmosphere and light over detailed precision. Through the use of loose, expressive, and gestural brushstrokes, the artist has skilfully captured a fleeting moment in time.

A moody palette dominated by dark tones of blue, black, and grey for the shadows and buildings have been used. In contrast, the warm yellows, oranges, and subtle reds of the lights and sunset offer a striking counterpoint, drawing the viewer’s eye through the scene. This subdued palette imbues the painting with a nostalgic quality.

This oil on board is housed in complementary original mid century wood frame with an inner gold border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some marks as well as surface gilt loss at its inner gold border.

Size: 56 x 64 cm (including frame)

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Mountain View in Blue

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A very well executed mid century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The artist has juxtaposed the hard angles and stark colours of the buildings against the more organic curves and earthier colours of the natural landscape behind it. There is a sense that the mountains in the background have a significance presence, casting its shadow on the village below. The palette is restrained, focusing instead on the forms of the buildings and mountains. There is a restfulness to this painting, evoking a sense of calm and peacefulness.

The painting is housed in a dark wood frame with a linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has a small loss to the lower left corner as shown in the photos, but this is not visible when looking at the painting front on.

Size: 47 x 39 cm (including frame)

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Facade and Form

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A calm and introspective mid-century composition of an urban setting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a quiet town with a stretch of houses located near a body of water, that adds depth and tranquility to the scene.

Leaning towards abstraction and with an emphasis on simplicity and structure, intricate details have been omitted. The houses and rooftops have been deconstructed into geometric shapes and blocks of contrasting colour, and the painting is composed with a strong sense of balance and order.

The brushstrokes are thoughtful and deliberate, and the artist has used a restrained and muted colour palette dominated by shades of blue, green, and grey, suggesting a subdued mood and possibly a specific time of day like dusk or dawn.

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

Size: 55.5 x 51 cm (including frame)

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City Reflections

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An atmospheric cityscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1982.

The subject matter appears to be a European city, likely inspired by historic architectural styles. The artist has focused on the facades of buildings, highlighting tall structures with pointed rooftops and minimal detailing, which convey the essence of the buildings without intricate details.

The colour palette is muted, dominated by shades of earthy greens, browns, and greys, which give the painting a nostalgic, somewhat melancholic feel.

Loose brushstrokes have been dabbed across the canvas. The paint has been applied in broad, layered strokes, and this technique gives the cityscape an impressionistic feel.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffs but is in good condition overall.

Size: 61 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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Town Rooftops

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An expressive and lively mid-century composition of a small town, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition features on an array of rooftops, painted in warm earthy tones of deep reds and yellows, contrasting against forest green trees and distant buildings. In the background, a prominent building with a distinctive tower rises.

Loose and expressive brushstrokes have been confidently executed, adding vibrancy and energy to the scene.

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

Size: 53 x 61 cm (including frame)

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Down River

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A vibrant and playful Naïve style composition of a riverside scene, executed in oil onto board.

This narrative painting presents a river winding through the center of the composition. Two figures in a boat float down the river, while others stroll along the pathway beside it. Red-roofed houses with bright façades dot the landscape, and a red bridge crosses the river in the background, adding to the idyllic charm of the piece.

The artist has used a Naïve style, infusing the painting with an aura of playful charm, and there is sincerity to its simplicity, making it an absolute delight to look at.

The brushwork is expressive, with thick textured strokes, and together with its rich and vibrant colour palette, the artwork is infused with liveliness.

This oil on board is housed in a wide profile gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some very minor scuffs which do not detract from the overall appearance.

Size: 61.5 x 70.5 cm (including frame)

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Kenneth

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An emotive and wonderfully executed mid-century modernist figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas.

The painting presents a seated male figure clad in a black shirt, sitting against a striking yet subdued abstract backdrop of red, cream, and muted tones.

The artist has deliberately chosen to omit the facial features of the figure, and there is a strong focus on energetic brushstrokes and colour.

The unrestrained and gestural application of paint enhances the expressive and emotional intensity of the composition.

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

Size: 67 x 56 cm (including frame)

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Polperro Harbour

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A charming harbour town scene painted in oil onto canvas, by British artist Elaine Allender.

The painting depicts Polperro Harbour, a quaint and picturesque fishing village on the coast of Cornwall, England. Rows of charming, white buildings are nestled closely together on a hill that slopes gently toward the water. The artist has chosen to portray these houses with gentle, clean lines, emphasising their rectangular windows and doors, lending a sense of harmony and order to the scene.

The brushstrokes are varied – with smooth, controlled strokes used for the buildings, and looser, more textured strokes for the water and hillside. The use of texture in the water creates a lively contrast with the stillness of the town, capturing the timeless charm of Polperro Harbour.

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

Size: 28 x 28 cm (including frame)

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Stillness of Dawn

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An atmospheric and serene 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.

The painting depicts 2 female figures standing in front of a row of houses, under a moody blue sky at dawn. Thoughtfully revealing only the upper half of the figures’, the figures’ coloured clothing contrasts against the otherwise restrained palette of blue and brown tones, allowing them to stand out as the focal point.

Painted with a modernist ethos, the artist has reconstructed and simplified the forms of the houses down to flat blocks of contrasting colours to create a sense of space and depth.

The artist’s brushstrokes are gentle and precise, reflecting a careful attention to detail and a desire to capture the quiet beauty and stillness of the moment. Intentionally working with a limited colour palette comprising subdued shades, the painting creates a nostalgic and atmospheric ambiance.

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

Size: 41 x 49.5 cm (including frame)

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Bar Tabac

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A brilliantly executed mid century modernist street scene composition in oil, painted onto board.

Painted in an expressionist manner, we see a view of a French street, with figures passing by. To the right we see the clearly marked out sign ‘Bar Tabac’, a quintessentially French shop/cafe/bar. The palette is soft and gentle, and the brushstrokes loose but detailed. The painting captures a wonderful sense of the everyday in the charming streets of France.

This oil on board is housed in a really unique wood frame that has been painted off white but with the wood grain still visible. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 54.5 x 62.5 cm (including frame)

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Journey Home

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

The artist skilfully depicts an inviting pathway leading towards houses nestled in nature in the background.

The use of expressive brushstrokes add a wonderful textural quality and to the composition, and the use of rich and uplifting colours including shades of greens, blues and creams wonderfully captures the pleasant atmospheric feel of the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary frame with an inner linen border. The painting has some areas of paint loss, as shown in close up. The frame has light scuffing.

Size: 47 x 68 cm (including frame)

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The Quiet Path

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A long and narrow mid-century modernist landscape oil painting that exudes a moody and atmospheric vibe, painted in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a rough and earthy path that leads to several dark-roofed houses in the distance surrounded by trees, creating depth and perspective.

The houses, with simplified forms, merge with the sky at dawn and rugged terrain, evoking a sense of rural quiet.

The expressive brushwork suggests a textured, almost impressionistic approach, with soft, blended tones of olive, brown, and muted greens in the landscape, a pale blue sea, and a greyish sky overhead. The trees are loosely painted with dark greens and browns, adding to the moody ambiance.

This oil on canvas housed in its original mid century frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffs and paint losses, but this is quite in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 39 x 88.5 cm (including frame)

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City Shrubs

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

Size: 56.5 x 44 cm (including frame)

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