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Interior with Red Chair

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A compelling and emotive interior still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1989.

In this composition, the artist presents a loosely rendered interior scene suffused with mood and memory. A single red chair, boldly defined in the foreground, anchors the composition and draws the viewer’s gaze. Behind it, a soft turquoise table supports a glowing white pot, while indistinct shapes and brushstrokes in the background suggest an intimate room.

The style leans toward abstract expressionism with hints of figurative elements. Colours are layered in earthy tones – dusty reds, muddy browns, and muted teals – interrupted by flickers of yellow and white light that evoke a hazy, lived-in atmosphere.

The brushwork is gestural and textured, varying from thick strokes to smoother, blended sweeps, creating a dynamic tension between solidity and blur.

This atmospheric still life captures not just the objects themselves, but the emotional resonance of a quiet, familiar space.

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

Size: 45.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Interplay

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A large, striking and very well balanced abstract composition, painted in oil with areas of collage.

This painting features a dynamic interplay of geometric shapes and layered textures, rendered in a muted, earthy palette with bursts of colour.

The dominant tones are cool greys and greens, softened with washes of white and dusty blue, punctuated by vibrant rusty oranges, ochres, and pale pinks. Angular shapes interlock and overlap, creating a sense of movement and fragmentation. There is a textural richness to the surface, likely from mixed media or layered paint application—some sections are soft and diffused, others sharp and defined.

The painting fits within the realm of modernist abstraction, echoing influences from Cubism and Abstract Expressionism. It evokes a sense of organic structure and emotional intensity, while remaining non-representational—there are no identifiable objects, allowing the viewer to explore form, space, and rhythm freely. The mood is contemplative and complex, suggesting inner tension or transformation.

This is a piece that invites close viewing and personal interpretation, offering new shapes and meanings the longer one looks.

The painting is presented in white tray frame, which suits it perfectly. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 72 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Light in the Study

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An evocative mid-century interior painting that captures a quiet domestic study scene rendered with modernist abstraction, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1951.

The composition is centred around a modest writing desk set against a softly fragmented wall, flanked by a chair and a stool. Overhead shelves cradle books and papers, while a stylised pendant light and a cupboard with colour-blocked panels add architectural intrigue.

To the left, a vase of red tulips placed on a counter offers a splash of natural warmth, creating a gentle contrast with the cool, muted palette of mint greens, dusky blues, pale purples, and earthy brows.

Executed in a flattened style, the artist plays with skewed perspectives and overlapping planes, lending the work a sense of spatial ambiguity and quiet introspection. The brushwork is smooth yet deliberate, with soft transitions in the background and more defined lines around furniture and decor, enhancing the painting’s structured yet intimate atmosphere.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting is in good vintage condition. The frame has some scuffs present.

Size: 50.5 x 59.5 cm (including frame)

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Man on a Bench

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A brilliantly executed semi-abstract oil composition painted in 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.

Here we have a semi abstract composition of a man seated on a bench. Morsing has used a restrained palette- focusing mainly on blue, green, yellow and black. He has juxtaposed the lighter colours against the darker colours in order create depth and perspective within the composition. Realistic details have been intentionally left out, but we get a palpable sense that the figure is surrounded by trees and dappled light. Swift and expressionist brushstrokes have been applied to the canvas, giving this pieces its textured and painterly qualities.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some light age wear.

Size: 45.5 x 41 m (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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Matrix (Very Large)

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A very large and striking 21st-century abstract geometric painting, executed in oil on canvas.

This mesmerising painting is composed entirely of triangular shapes arranged in a tight, grid-like pattern. The triangles are painted in a restricted but bold palette of black, dark brown, white, and a soft cream, which creates a strong visual rhythm and contrast across the canvas. There is a visual order but the subtle shifts in orientation and colour prevent it from becoming monotonous.

The stark contrast between deep browns, black, and crisp white creates strong visual impact, but the occasional soft cream triangle adds warmth and breaks the binary, giving the eye a place to rest.

From afar the painting looks clean, precise and monotone. But as you move toward it and study its intricacies, you begin to realise the range of colours and the visible brushstrokes, which further enhances the fact that this is indeed a hand painted piece with more subtle details that are not immediately obvious at first glance.

The restrained colour scheme enhances sophistication. It feels modern and timeless, making it versatile in a range of settings from minimalist homes to design-forward spaces.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a very well suited black frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing present.

Size: 80 x 120 cm (including frame)

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Nude on Patterned Armchair

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A evocative mid-century figurative painting that presents a nude female figure reclining gracefully on a vibrant, patterned armchair, executed in oil onto board.

Her pose – one arm draped behind her head and eyes gently closed – suggests quiet introspection or rest, capturing a moment of serene vulnerability.

Executed with textural qualities, the artist has used thick, expressive brushstrokes that give the figure and background a tactile, almost sculptural presence. The style bridges post-impressionism and early modernist figuration, reminiscent of the School of Paris.

The palette is rich but softly muted: creamy flesh tones are offset by warm earth hues in the hair and chair, punctuated by bursts of red, green, and yellow on the floral upholstery. A cool grey-blue background provides a subtle contrast, enhancing the warmth of the figure’s form.

Overall, this piece speaks to the quiet power of stillness, rendered through a confident yet tender painterly hand.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited distressed wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs.

Size: 67.5 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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Pitcher & Pears

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A expressive and lively mid-century still life from 1958 that captures a vibrant arrangement of fruit and a pitcher set against a boldly abstracted interior, executed in oil onto board.

A pear, an apple, and sliced citrus rest on a geometric table surface, while a pale blue pitcher anchors the composition with sculptural solidity.

Rendered in confident, textured brushstrokes, the painting channels post-Impressionist and early Modernist sensibilities. The palette is rich and varied, blending warm yellows, earthy browns, and intense reds with cooler tones of turquoise and blues. Each hue is applied with visible, gestural strokes that lend the work a sense of immediacy and rhythm.

The background is an interplay of vertical and diagonal planes, suggestive of drapery or wall panels, contributing to the dynamic spatial ambiguity.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited wood frame. The painting has some craquelure present, but the paint layer is very stable overall. The frame has some paint losses, but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 60 x 51.5 cm (including frame)

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Port Construct

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A striking mid-century abstract painting that explores the structural rhythms of a harbour or port cityscape, rendered through a bold interplay of geometric forms and mirrored reflections, and executed in oil onto board.

Angular shapes and intersecting planes suggest industrial architecture – perhaps cranes and bridges – set against a waterfront backdrop. The lower half of the canvas evokes the surface of water, softly reflecting the rigid structures above.

Executed in thick, expressive brushstrokes, the artist has used a restrained yet dynamic palette of cool sea-blues, teal greens, soft greys, and sandy browns, punctuated by touches of deep navy and burnt orange. The paint is applied with a wide brush, producing a ridged texture that adds dimension and movement to the flattened forms.

Reminiscent of the modernist abstraction of the 1950s and 60s, the work captures the tension between nature and industry, fluidity and form – an evocative study in balance and reflection.

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

Size: 53 x 69.5 cm (including frame)

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Pregnant Pears

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A very well executed still life composition by British artist Nancy Crewe, painted in oil on to board and presented beautifully in a bespoke white tray frame.

It features four pears, arranged in a row across a horizontal composition, on a muted green and brown surface. The backdrop is a softly blended cream and ochre gradient, suggesting a calm, abstracted environment, almost dreamlike in its quietness.

The lighting and deep shadows cast beneath the pears give the composition a sense of solidity and grounding, contrasting with the airy, abstracted background. The simplified palette—earthy greens, ochres, and whites—evokes a feeling of calm introspection.

This work stands out for its poetic simplicity and its ability to evoke human qualities through still life.

The oil on board is housed in a very complementary white tray frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 43.5 x 53.5cm (including frame)

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Prize Hereford Bull

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An engaging contemporary animal composition that captures the stoic presence of a black and white Hereford bull, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.

The bull is set against a minimalistic backdrop of golden hills and a pale lavender-grey sky. The animal stands in full profile, its rounded form and serene expression exuding calm strength and quiet vigilance.

The painting’s style is firmly rooted in folk art traditions, with simplified forms, flat areas of colour, and a lack of perspectival depth that give it a timeless, almost storybook quality. The palette is subdued yet effective with colours that create a harmonious contrast, with touches of pink on the hooves and snout lending a touch of warmth.

Brushwork is smooth and deliberate, with clean, confident lines and solid fills, creating an overall sense of clarity and calm.

This oil on board is housed in unique green frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 33 x 43.5 cm (including frame)

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Prize Tamworth Pig

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A charming and engaging contemporary animal composition that features a stylised tamworth pig captured in confident profile against a minimalist, tricolour backdrop, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.

The subject – a chocolate-brown pig – stands upright with a subtle sense of pride and whimsy. Its curled tail, erect ears, and single pale blue eye lend it character. The landscape background is rendered in vertical blocks of yellow, muted mauve, and slate that elevates the animal’s presence.

Painted in flat, even layers, the brushstrokes are nearly invisible, emphasising clean lines and bold forms over textural complexity. The restrained palette and graphic execution give the work a timeless, emblematic quality – at once playful and dignified.

This oil on board is housed in bold and striking green frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 33 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Reflections at the Grove

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A very pleasant modernist abstract landscape oil composition dated 1974, and painted by the established Swedish artist Ture Fabiansson (1910-1994), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, The Museum of Art in Gothenburg, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and many others.

The painting transforms natural forms into a meditative study of shape and colour. Bold, rounded abstractions suggest a grove of trees or boulders mirrored in a pool of still water, their reflections rendered with gentle distortion across the lower half of the composition.

The palette is earthy yet expressive – muted browns, mossy greens, and greys are punctuated by vivid blues and soft lavender. The use of flattened perspective and blocked-in colour fields is emblematic of modernist abstraction, while the brushwork is firm and intuitive, with visible strokes lending texture and movement to the otherwise serene setting.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing at its edges.

Size: 59.5 x 69.5 cm (including frame)

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Repose by Red

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A brilliantly executed modernist nude study, painted in oil onto board and dated 1974.

This painting depicts a seated nude woman, turned away from the viewer, in a modest and contemplative pose. The background is a deep, rich reddish-brown, which contrasts with the softness of her skin tones and the light fabrics. The brushwork is expressive but controlled, with broad, textured strokes defining the body and cloth.

The style leans toward Impressionist realism, with simplified anatomical forms and attention to light and texture over intricate detail. The mood is quiet, introspective, and gentle, emphasizing human vulnerability and softness.

This work captures a tender, respectful portrayal of the female form, typical of early-to-mid 20th century figurative art.

The painting is presented in a well crafted wood frame, which further enhances the painting’s classic and timeless feel. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing and small losses, as shown.

Size: 49 x 41cm (including frame)

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Shadowed Ascent

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A brilliantly executed and compelling abstract landscape with figure oil composition painted in 1953 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 painting presents silhouetted forms ascending against a fractured, mountainous backdrop. The figures – three discernible shapes rendered in deep charcoal- emerge in the foreground moving through a fragmented terrain, evoking themes of journey, endurance, or spiritual pilgrimage.

Executed in a subdued palette of earthy and muted tones, the painting achieves a rich tonal harmony while emphasising contrast between light and dark. The angular planes and hard-edged abstraction suggest influences of Cubism and Modernist figuration, with geometric simplification shaping both figures and landscape.

Thick, directional brushstrokes lend the work a tactile surface, especially in the earthy sky and rock formations. This adds depth and texture, reinforcing the sense of movement within an otherwise still and solemn scene.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing but is in good condition overall.

Size: 46.5 x 56.5 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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Steamship and Sperm Whale

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A very engaging nautical whale scene, painted in a naïve style in oil onto canvas, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting depicts a stylised sperm whale swimming through calm blue waters, with a black steamboat emitting dark smoke on the horizon. The whale is painted in a naïve folk art style, with exaggerated features like a massive rectangular head, curling tail, and a row of sharp, white teeth in a red mouth. The whale’s eye is small, white, and almond-shaped, giving it a slightly humorous, alert expression.

The composition is simple and clean, using flat areas of colour—blue for the sea, white for the sky, and black and red for the whale and ship. The whimsical quality and handmade texture give the artwork a storybook charm, evoking themes of nature versus machine, or perhaps a playful nod to classic maritime tales like Moby Dick.

Signed on the bottom right, the work balances folk simplicity with quiet wit and character.

This oil on canvas is housed in a wood frame which suits it well. Both painting and frame are in very good condition.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 42 x 52.5 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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Sunflowers & Fruit

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A cheerful and expressive mid-century still life that bursts with warmth and rustic simplicity, executed in oil onto canvas.

Seven radiant sunflowers, rendered in golden yellows with dark, textured centers, stand proudly in a deep blue pitcher that anchors the composition. The petals, some of which have gently fallen onto the tabletop, are painted with confident, sweeping brushstrokes that lend the work a sense of movement and spontaneity.

The background features a soft, pale vertical gradient juxtaposed against a solid emerald green curtain, creating a subtle tension between formality and domestic comfort. To the right, a small green bowl cradles a red apple and a golden pear – an understated yet charming detail that balances the composition.

The artist employs a naïve, expressive style, favouring bold outlines and flat planes of colour over realism. The overall palette is warm and inviting, grounded by earthy browns and lifted by the rich hues of the floral arrangement and fruit.

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

Size: 66 x 53 cm (including frame)

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Tea Set

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An elegant and gentle contemporary still life composition painted in a naïve style, executed in oil onto board.

The composition depicts a tea set, including a teapot, two cups with saucers, a plate, and two vases containing delicate flowers.

The style is naive, with a focus on simplicity and charm. The imperfect lines and subtle layering of paint lend the piece a rustic, handcrafted quality, while the checkerboard-patterned background adds depth and structure to the composition.

The palette consists of soft neutral tones, including beige, cream, and white, with accents of pink from the flowers and hints of orange-brown dots on the crockery. These colours convey warmth and simplicity, evoking a soothing and nostalgic feel.

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

Size: 33.5 x 33.5 cm (including frame)

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A Gentle Afternoon

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A cosy and charming mid-century interior setting composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The central focus of the painting is an oil lamp placed atop a round wooden table that has been covered with a vibrant blue tablecloth adorned with red floral and green leaf patterns. A window in the background allows soft daylight to spill into the room, illuminating the lace curtains.

The artist has used a loose, painterly style with soft and precise brushstrokes, creating a sense of warmth and tranquility. The colour palette is harmonious. The background is muted and neutral, bringing our attention to the objects in the foreground.

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

Size: 63 x 52 cm (including frame)

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Basket of Fruit

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An expressive and charming mid century still life composition, executed in oil onto board.

The painting captures a carefully arranged tabletop composition featuring a woven basket filled with onions and an orange, surrounded by rustic pottery, potted greenery, and a striking blue vase holding deep purple flowers. A rich green cloth drapes across the surface, adding depth and contrast to the arrangement.

Executed in an expressive style, the painting showcases a harmonious blend of warm and cool tones, with earthy browns and greens balanced by soft blues and purples.

The artist has used dynamic, visible brushstrokes, layering colour with a painterly approach that brings texture and movement to the scene. The background is rendered in a muted, abstract manner, allowing the still life elements to take center stage.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary robust wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing present.

Size: 61 x 69.5 cm (including frame)

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Black Cat

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A small and engaging portrait composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.

This painting features a black cat reclining in a relaxed position, set against a minimalist two-tone background. The work is framed in a round black frame, enhancing its folk-art charm and giving it a portrait-like quality.

The black cat is shown lying down with its front legs extended and tail curled around. It has a calm, observant expression. Vivid green eyes stand out against the black fur, giving the cat an alert and slightly mystical appearance.

The painting has a serene and slightly mysterious atmosphere. The strong color contrasts and centered composition make the cat the focal point, while the circular frame adds a unique, almost medallion-like quality. It’s both whimsical and elegant—perfectly capturing the quiet power and grace of a black cat.

This oil on board is housed in a black oval frame. The painting is in excellent condition, and the frame has some light marks but is in good condition overall.

British artist Matt Rix spent his childhood in South Africa and now lives with his family on a small holding in rural North Wales. His paintings are uncomplicated, modernist representations influenced by primitive and naïve folk art from times past. Many of the subjects Rix paints are inspired by the animals he sees from day to day. Rix uses recycled materials including discarded paints, boards, frames and backing paper. Much of his work is therefore produced using waste materials resulting in sustainable paintings that evoke a time-worn, nostalgic essence.

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Size: 35 X 29 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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Courtyard Harvest

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An expressive and naïve style mid-century figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition captures a courtyard scene where a group of figures, dressed in dark clothing and wide-brimmed hats, are engaged in harvesting and transporting produce. Two trees with delicate red blossoms stand in the center, adding vibrancy to the composition, while a figure in blue pushes a wooden cart filled with fruit.

The painting is executed in a naïve or folk-art style, characterised by simplified forms, a lack of precise perspective, and a slightly flattened spatial composition. The figures are stylised, with minimal detail.

The artist has used loose, expressive brushstrokes with light texture, contributing to the painting’s lively and dynamic quality.

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

Size: 64.5 x 75 cm (including frame)

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Entwined

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A striking mid-century geometric abstract painting that captures an intimate embrace between three figures, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting is a wonderful representation of family, unity and protection.

Rendered in flattened planes and intersecting blocks of earthy tones, the composition reduces the human forms to a series of angular, overlapping shapes, evoking both geometric abstract and cubist influences. The figures are entwined in a moment of tender closeness, with a child nestled next to the female figure.

The artist has used a limited, harmonious palette: muted greens, rich browns, warm tans, and terracotta dominate the canvas. The colour blocking is methodical yet organic, suggesting warmth and intimacy through tonal contrast. Black outlines define the contours, giving clarity to the abstracted forms.

The brushstrokes have been largely concealed beneath the smooth, flat application of paint, emphasising the painting’s graphic quality and compositional balance.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary linen lined wood frame with an inner gilt window. The painting has a very tiny spot of paint loss along its upper edge as shown in close up, but is in very good condition otherwise. The frame has some discolouration on the right side of its linen border.

Size: 65.5 x 59.5 cm (including frame)

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Evening Embrace

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A romantic and emotive mid-century figurative landscape that captures a tender moment between a couple seated on a white bench amidst a lush garden setting executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1965.

The figures are rendered in broad, expressive strokes, with the woman in a light blue dress and the man in a dark suit, their bodies gently leaning toward one another in a quiet show of intimacy.

The scene is set against a dramatically painted backdrop – towering trees, a dusky sky, and a lake or body of water in the distance evoke a sense of twilight. The palette is rich and earthy: deep greens, stormy blues, muted pinks, and flashes of warm reds animate the landscape, while the brushwork is loose, textured, and instinctive, conveying both emotion and atmosphere.

The overall composition is balanced yet dynamic, with the figures grounding the work while the surroundings pulse with expressive energy.

A charming example of mid-century expressionist painting, this piece blends figuration and abstraction to capture the essence of a fleeting, intimate moment in nature.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner gilt window. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing.

Size: 72 x 61 cm (including frame)

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Fields of Summer

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

This scenic painting captures a vast countryside with fields, trees, and scattered farmhouses.

The artist has used a rich and uplifting colour palette of greens, yellow, orange and blue, imbuing the work with a lively feel. The brushstrokes are expressive and loose, conveying a sense of movement.

This oil on board is housed in a deep profile wood frame that pairs wonderfully with the painting. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 46 x 58 cm (including frame)

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