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A well executed mid century modernist composition painted in oil onto canvas, and dated 1952.

This artwork captures the essence of physical labour in a minimalist and impressionistic style. The muted palette, textured brushwork, and abstracted forms create a sense of timelessness and universality, focusing on the figures’ actions rather than specific details. It conveys a quiet dignity and respect for human effort in a natural setting.

The painting uses muted, earthy tones like beige, grey, olive green, and brown, with subtle highlights of blue (notably on one figure’s cap). The neutral colour scheme creates a calm and grounded atmosphere.

The painting is housed in a textured, light-coloured frame that complements the muted tones of the artwork. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing.

Size: 48 x 54 cm (including frame)

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Anne

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An expressionist and emotive contemporary figurative portrait, executed in oil.

The painting portrays a woman with short red hair in a slightly abstracted form. She is wearing a coral sleeveless dress, and is set against a bright blue background. The figure’s expression is neutral, with her gaze directed slightly away from the viewer, creating a sense of introspection or detachment. Areas of white have been applied across her body, which further highlight her silhouette.

Semi-abstract in nature, the artist has prioritised bold, simplified shapes over detailed realism. The proportions are intentionally exaggerated, adding a unique, whimsical quality to the subject.

The brushwork is visible and expressive, with bold, broad strokes that emphasise movement.

This oil on canvas that has been laid onto board is housed in a complementary wood frame, and is glazed (there is a layer of glass between the frame and the painting to ensure its longevity). Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 60 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Blue Jug & Pipe

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A brilliantly executed and characterful surrealist still life composition, executed in tempera on board, by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

This oil on board is presented in a gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing but is in good condition overall.

Size: 27 x 32 cm (including frame)

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Candlelit Chair

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An expressive and confidently executed mid-century still-life composition that features a wooden chair with a candleholder resting on its seat, painted in oil onto board.

The artist has used painterly, loose, and textured brushstrokes that give the composition depth and a tactile, raw feel.

A restrained muted and earthy colour palette dominated by shades of beige, brown, cream, and black, with subtle touches of soft pink tones have been used. This creates an atmosphere of warmth and simplicity.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary frame with multiple profiles. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has an area of paint loss at its lower left corner and at its right edge, as shown in the close ups.

Size: 47 x 42 cm (including frame)

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Chair & Vase

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An expressive and uplifting mid-century interior still life painting, executed in oil onto canvas.

The composition presents a warmly lit domestic scene, featuring a wooden chair with a glass vase containing lush green foliage. The setting is defined by a terracotta-tiled floor and a softly blended background, suggesting a tranquil, sunlit corner of a home.

Reminiscent of Vincent Van Gogh’s expressive interior works, the painting embraces bold, energetic outlines and a vivid colour palette that leans into warm earth tones—bright oranges, yellow, and greens. The brushstrokes are dynamic and gestural, giving the composition a sense of movement and vitality. Much like Van Gogh’s chair paintings, this piece balances structure with an emotive, almost raw interpretation of space and form.

The brushstrokes are loose yet deliberate, lending the composition a sense of spontaneity and liveliness.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited distressed wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. There is some minor wear to the inner border of the frame but it is in very good condition otherwise.

Size: 76 x 65cm (including frame)

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Confusion

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A fun and edgy one-off original monoprint presented in a coloured frame, by British artist Olivia Bouzyk.

This monoprint is created from three different layers of colours with different paper stencils. The lighter green layer is more translucent, allowing for more subtle dialogues to engage the viewer on closer inspection.

Olivia works with contrasts in line, colour and form and a sense of harmony is achieved by balancing this series of juxtapositions.

This monoprint is housed in a vivid blue frame ( two edges are dark blue, and two are light blue) that further enhances the artwork within. There is a layer of glass protecting the artwork. Both frame and artwork are in excellent condition.

Size: 52 x 72 cm (including frame)

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Drifting in Blue

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A mid-century painting that captures a serene yet dynamic beach scene, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1967.

The composition depicts six figures wading and swimming in the ocean, appearing to be leisurely enjoying the gentle waves. A rhythmic movement of waves dominates the background, lending a sense of motion to the composition.

The artist has used a loose, expressive style reminiscent of mid-century modern impressionism, using bold and gestural brushstrokes as well as focusing on colour as opposed to realistic details.

The colour palette consists of cool blue shades as well as darker navy blue for the water and sky, juxtaposed with yellows from the figures, creating a vibrant yet harmonious contrast.

The brushwork is fluid and dynamic, with painterly strokes that capture the texture of the waves and the shimmer of sunlight reflecting on the water.

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

Size: 60 x 76 cm (including frame)

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Geometric Interplay

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An outstanding mid-century modernist style composition, executed in oil and dated 1954.

Characterised by its use of geometric abstraction, the painting is structured around overlapping geometric shapes—semi-circles, circles, triangles, and rectangles—creating a dynamic interplay of forms.

The dominant colours are cool tones like blues, greens, and teals, unified with warmer accents of muted orange and yellow. This palette creates a sense of calm and balance.

The brushwork is smooth with visible layering and blending of colours, as each shade transitions seamlessly from one shade to the next.

By deliberately leaving areas of the canvas unoccupied, the artist has skilfully utilised negative space to emphasise the geometric forms and draws attention to the boundaries between each element.

This oil on canvas has been laid onto board, and is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffing.

Size: 70 x 54 cm (including frame)

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Grapes & Pears

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A brilliantly executed and characterful mid-century still life composition executed in tempera on boar and dated 1977, by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

In this excellent composition, an arrangement of fruit including pears and grapes sit in a bright teal bowl beside an lemon and a bottle, with a background that suggests a framed window or artwork.

Inviting viewers to revel in the simple beauty of everyday objects, the artist masterfully captures the essence of realism through his meticulous brushwork and keen attention to detail.

The use of rich tempera hues lends depth and warmth to the scene. Every brushstroke is executed with precision, capturing the intricacies of each object, contributing to the overall illusion of depth and form.

This tempera on board is housed in a well-suited wood frame with an inner gilt window and a lovely inner green velvet border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition and the frame has very minor scuffs, but is in good condition overall.

Size: 40 x 44.5 cm (including frame)

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Improvisation

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An emotive and intriguing mid-century abstract painting that exudes a harmonious blend of muted tones and textures, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1966.

Abstract in nature, the composition is non-representational as it presents an interplay of colour blocks. The artist appears to let the brushstrokes flow organically, creating a piece that suggests spontaneity and intuition.

The colour palette leans towards muted pastel hues, imbuing the work with a soothing quality. The brushstrokes vary in texture, some areas revealing thicker application, while others are more translucent. This layering gives depth and movement to the piece.

Overall, this abstract work invites the viewer to experience its calm, meditative quality, balanced with moments of intrigue and complexity.

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

Size: 42 x 47 cm (including frame)

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Mountain Sheep

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

This painting features a black sheep standing against a minimalistic rural backdrop, painted in a folk-art style. The sheep’s large, rounded body is covered in a thick, textured wool coat, giving it a slightly exaggerated, almost whimsical appearance. Its small head peeks out from the dense fleece, with a calm, neutral expression and light-coloured eyes that subtly contrast against its dark face.

The background is simple and muted, with a pale cream-colored sky featuring faint, wispy clouds, and a gently sloping greenish pasture beneath the sheep. The artist uses a restrained color palette, allowing the bold black form of the sheep to be the central focus.

The painting is framed in a rustic black wooden frame, complementing the dark wool of the sheep and enhancing the vintage, traditional feel of the artwork. The piece exudes a timeless, charming simplicity, celebrating rural life with a warm, understated elegance.

The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing.

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: 25.5 x 22cm (including frame)

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Resting Boats

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A brilliantly executed modernist style harbour scene with several sailboats moored at the dock, executed in oil onto board and dated 1930.

The composition is divided into three main areas: the sandy foreground, the deep blue water, and the distant hills under a muted sky. The boats have been simplified into geometric shapes, emphasising form over intricate detail.

The artist has used a restrained but evocative colour palette dominated by earthy browns, deep blues, and cool greys, creating a sense of harmony and balance.

The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with visible texture adding depth and movement to the scene. The linear rigging of the boats provides a striking contrast to the more fluid rendering of the water and sky, reinforcing the structured yet dynamic nature of the composition.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. There are scattered surface marks and small losses to the paint surface. The frame has paint losses to its edges and corners.

Size: 49 x 57cm (including frame)

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Ship and Humpback Whale

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

This painting is a folk-art-style maritime scene, depicting a large black whale and a sailing ship, using a simple and stylized composition.

The whale appears calm and serene, possibly symbolizing the grandeur and mystery of the ocean. The ship’s forward motion and red flags contrast with the whale’s stillness, possibly suggesting themes of human exploration versus nature’s quiet power.

The artwork uses a muted, earthy colour palette of blues, blacks, and browns, giving it a vintage, weathered look. The sea and sky are painted in soft gradients, creating a subtle atmospheric effect. The ship and whale are rendered in a flat, graphic style, typical of folk or naïve art, which prioritizes storytelling over realism.

The painting is set in a simple, rustic off-white wooden frame, enhancing its folk-art aesthetic and vintage appeal. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage 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: 52.5 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Ship and Sperm Whale

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

This painting is a folk-art-style maritime scene, depicting a sperm whale and a sailing ship in a simple, stylized manner.

The whale, depicted with a large, boxy head and small eye, seems to have a playful yet ominous presence. The ship’s full sails and forward movement contrast with the whale’s calm, drifting pose, possibly hinting at the relationship between humans and nature, or exploration.

The artwork uses a muted, earthy colour palette of blues, blacks, and browns, giving it a vintage, weathered look. The sea and sky are painted in soft gradients, creating a subtle atmospheric effect. The ship and whale are rendered in a flat, graphic style, typical of folk or naïve art, which prioritizes storytelling over realism.

The painting is set in a simple, rustic off-white wooden frame, enhancing its folk-art aesthetic and vintage appeal. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage 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: 52.5 x 52.5 cm (including frame)

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Sun and Structures

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A vibrant and striking mid-century abstract composition with a geometric and modernist aesthetic, executed in oil onto board.

The composition seems to abstractly depict a fragmented architectural scene, possibly hinting at building structures. The prominent yellow circle in the upper section likely represents the sun.

Containing elements of abstraction, the work exhibits a playful yet organised arrangement of forms. It is characterised by geometric shapes, bold flat areas of colour, and there is an emphasis on balance and structure.

The colour palette is striking yet harmonious, featuring muted tones of orange, teal, blue, cream, and green, punctuated by the bright yellow of the sun. These colours create a sense of warmth and balance, with the darker teal and orange adding depth.

The brushstrokes are smooth and deliberate. The layering of paint suggests a thoughtful and methodical approach, with each shape carefully defined against its neighbours.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-suited wood frame with a linen lined border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has slight age toning present to its linen border, but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 44 x 36 cm (including frame)

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The Open Window

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

This painting is a serene and sunlit interior scene that captures the simplicity and warmth of a quiet domestic space. It combines elements of realism and modernist abstraction, focusing on light, geometry, and carefully arranged objects, imbuing it with an almost cinematic feel.

The play of light and shadow is masterfully rendered, emphasizing the crisp, clean lines of the objects. The shadows of the chair and the pitcher add depth and realism. The bright sky and sunlight filtering through the trees outside enhance the feeling of freshness.

The painting blends realism with geometric abstraction, reducing objects to simplified shapes and clean lines. The brushstrokes appear precise and controlled, giving the painting a crisp, almost graphic quality. This painting exudes tranquility, warmth, and nostalgia, capturing the quiet beauty of a simple interior bathed in natural light. The open window and lush greenery suggest a connection between inside and outside, while the carefully arranged objects evoke a sense of stillness and contemplation. The bold yet balanced use of colour, light, and form makes this a compelling, modern yet timeless work.

This oil on board is housed in a very well-made distressed gilt frame with an inner silver border, adding an elegant, timeless touch to the composition. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 63.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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Verdant Abstraction

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A large and very pleasant modernist abstract oil composition dated 1966, 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 features bold organic forms in deep green, layered over a muted background of pale pink, earthy brown, and dark black with hints of blue. The composition suggests an abstracted representation of lush foliage. The forms are loosely defined, allowing the viewer to interpret the scene with a sense of fluidity.

The muted palette adds a soothing quality, softening the bold shapes and lending the piece a harmonious balance. The style is reminiscent of mid-century modern abstraction, with a focus on simplified shapes, strong colour contrasts, and a painterly approach. The artist has used expressive brushstrokes, particularly in the green areas, which display texture and depth. The background is painted more smoothly, creating a balance between movement and calmness.

This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The is some very slight wear to the frame, but it is in good condition overall.

Size: 62 x 83.5 cm (including frame)

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Blue of Distance

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A wonderfully executed mid-century semi-abstract landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas,

The composition presents a nature landscape setting with fields, forests, and a distant mountain range in the background. The scene has been skilfully reduced into layered planes of contrasting shades, capturing the essence of land and sky.

The colour palette is vibrant and rich, while the expressive brushstrokes convey texture and movement. The textured, yet smooth brushwork imbues the painting with a tactile, almost palpable quality, enhancing its liveliness. The layering of colour and the dynamic interplay of brushstrokes create depth and rhythm throughout the landscape.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wide-profiled gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some paint losses at its inner border as shown in close ups, but it does not detract from its overall appearance.

Size: 43 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Dockside Dwellings

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A subdued and tranquil mid-century modernist style coastal scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1956.

The painting presents a quiet dockside setting, where boats rest along the shoreline against a group of angular architectural forms.

The artist has used a restrained colour palette dominated by darker earthy tones – deep browns, blacks, and greys, contrasted with soft beige, off-white, and muted blue-green hues. The darker shades contribute to the subdued atmosphere of the scene.

The brushwork is expressive yet controlled, with a mix of broad, flat areas of colour and more gestural, textured strokes.

Overall, there is an emphasis on form and structure, with a simplified, almost abstracted representation of the elements, characteristic of mid-century modernist aesthetics.

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

Size: 60 x 83.5 cm (including frame)

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Flock in Flight

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A sombre and atmospheric abstract landscape composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1978 on the reverse.

The painting depicts a flock of birds soaring across an overcast sky, set against an abstracted landscape with hills.

The style is expressive and painterly, with the use of loose, sweeping brushstrokes that create a sense of dynamism and texture. It leans towards abstraction, omitting all realistic details while retaining enough structure to convey the scene’s essence.

The palette is earthy and subdued, with tones of muted green and brown dominating the landscape. The birds are rendered in darker hues, standing out prominently against the pale, off-white sky. Touches of warm reddish-brown provide depth and contrast, adding vibrancy to the otherwise sombre composition.

The brushstrokes are confident and vigorous, revealing the artist’s adept layering technique that adds interest to the painting.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary ridged wood frame painted white. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor marks but is in very good condition overall.

Size: 41 x 43 cm (including frame)

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Golden Aspens

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An uplifting mid-century landscape painting that celebrates the beauty of nature, executed in oil onto board.

The composition presents a vibrant autumn scene featuring a grove of slender white-barked aspen trees adorned with vibrant golden foliage. The trees frame a tranquil blue lake, which stretches into the distance, reflecting the surrounding rolling hills and a sky filled with dynamic cloud formations.

Executed in a bold impressionistic style, the painting showcases thick, expressive brushstrokes that add texture to the foliage and terrain, imbuing the scene with energy and movement.

The artist’s palette is dominated by warm autumnal hues—rich yellows, forest greens, and striking oranges—contrasted against the cool blues of the sky and water. This dynamic interplay of colour enhances the painting’s lively quality.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has minor scuffing and marks at its edges.

Size: 60 x 71 cm (including frame)

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Modernist Space

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An atmospheric mid-century modernist style architectural scene, executed in oil onto board and dated 1965.

The painting explores contrasts between interior and exterior spaces, as it presents abstracted architectural scene viewed from within a shadowed interior, looking outward. The dark interior is punctuated by glimpses of light-filled windows or openings, suggesting the outside world. Abstract, block-like forms in the background evoke a distant cityscape.

Reflecting a modernist aesthetic and characterised by abstraction and simplicity, the artist has skilfully deconstructed the scene into geometric shapes and planes, prioritising mood and atmosphere over realistic details.

The colour palette is restrained yet effective, with dark tones of black and deep blue contrasted by creams and whites and subtle pops of orange, creating a sense of depth and light.

The brushwork is deliberate and textured, with visible strokes that emphasise the materiality of the paint. The application is rough and expressive, suggesting immediacy and a desire to capture the essence of the scene rather than its details.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the gilt frame has some scuffs but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 30 x 47 cm (including frame)

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Never Apart

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A large and very well executed mid century modernist figurative composition in oil, painted onto canvas by Swedish painter Hans Osswald (1919-1983), whose works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Stockholm, Malmö Museum as well as The Brooklyn Museum.

This painting features two abstracted figures, standing close together against a colourful and dynamic background. The composition uses bold colour blocking and simplified forms to convey the scene with an expressive and modernist approach.

Their poses suggest closeness, with the figure on the right slightly leaning and holding the hand of the other, evoking a sense of connection or companionship. The lack of facial features allows the viewer to focus on the interplay of form and colour, making the figures universal and evocative.

The painting employs a vibrant, contrasting palette with bright greens, blues, yellows, and oranges for the figures’ clothing. A background of muted greys interspersed with curved, colourful shapes in purple, turquoise, red, and yellow. The overall effect is lively yet harmonious, with the background colors creating a sense of movement around the static figures.

This painting is a striking example of abstract modernism, using bold colours and simplified forms to explore themes of connection and companionship. The dynamic background contrasts with the stillness of the figures, creating a harmonious yet playful balance. Its faceless figures and universal forms invite the viewer to interpret the emotions and relationships at play, making it an engaging and thought-provoking work.

This large oil is framed in a thin, silver-toned frame that complements the painting’s contemporary style. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 83.5 x 63 cm (including frame)

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Pathway Through Winter

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A subdued and expressive mid-century modernist winter landscape composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1965 on reverse.

The painting presents a meandering path cutting through a snow-covered landscape. A row of abstracted trees line the pathway, their dark, angular forms contrasting against the muted tones of the snowy ground. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye into the distance, creating depth and a sense of quiet movement.

The artist has used a bold and expressive style, using gestural brushstrokes and a restrained colour palette. Earthy browns, soft greys, and off-whites dominate the board, with hints of deep green and blue adding depth and mood. The brushwork is thick and textured, applied with a confident hand, giving the painting a sense of energy despite its tranquil subject matter.

This oil on board is housed in a very well suited wood frame with an inner linen lining. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some very minor scuffing, but nothing that detracts from overall attractiveness.

Size: 35 x 45 cm (including frame)

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Polruan Quayside

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A large and very well executed contemporary harbourside composition, painted in acrylic onto canvas and presented in a very well suited lime-waxed wood tray frame, by British artist Elaine Allender.

This painting depicts a picturesque view of Polruan Quayside, capturing the charm of the coastal village with a soft, serene atmosphere. We see a layering of the harbourside houses with their gables and slate roofs, painted in a palette of blues, neutrals and terracottas, with pops of orange. A stone quay runs horizontally across the lower part of the painting, connecting the village to the water.

The water reflects the buildings and sky above in soft, blurred strokes, creating a mirror-like effect. Several small boats, including black and orange ones, are moored near the quay, adding a touch of activity and maritime character.

The sky features a gentle gradient of light blue and soft peach, adding warmth to the scene.

The painting has a semi-abstract, impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes, especially in the water and sky. This work beautifully captures the tranquility and charm of Polruan, emphasizing its connection to the sea and its quaint, timeless character.

This large acrylic on canvas is housed in a well crafted lime-waxed wood tray frame which gives it a contemporary feel. Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 55 x 80 cm (including frame)

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Rustic Countryside

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An expressive mid-century modernist style landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1974.

The painting captures the serene beauty of the countryside with rolling hills, a weathered wooden fence, and evergreen trees set against a vast sky. The composition leads the eye toward distant blue-tinged mountains, creating a sense of depth and tranquility.

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 artist has used a harmonious colour palette of earthy greens, warm browns, and soft pastels in the sky. The brushwork is expressive yet controlled, with visible strokes adding texture, particularly in the foliage and grass. The atmospheric perspective is skilfully rendered, with cooler tones in the background enhancing the painting’s depth.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen lining. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs at its edges.

Size: 56.5 x 78 cm (including frame)

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Salvador

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This watercolour on paper is dated 1972, and comes unframed.

Size: 56 x 38.5 cm

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Spaces Between

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A bold and richly textured modernist interior scene composition, painted in oil onto canvas the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.

Executed in an expressive manner, the composition depicts a home interior setting of a room, and an open window presenting a view outside as well as being a light source casting angled shadows across the floor and walls.

The colour palette is subdued, consisting primarily of earthy tones—dark greens, muted oranges, and beige hues as well as contrasting dark shades of brown and black. These colours give a calm, almost melancholic feel to the piece.

The masterful use of the impasto technique adds depth and dimension to the painting as well as a textile quality. Each textured and forceful stroke is imbued with a palpable sense of movement and emotion, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner silver border. The painting has some light scattered craquelure present, but the paint layer is stable overall. There are two small areas of paint loss as shown in close ups.

Size: 68 x 63 cm (including frame)

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The Curious Encounter

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A striking and lively composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1974.

The canvas bursts with energy and colour, capturing a moment in time where a black cat confronts a lush pot of blooming begonias on a table.

The artist has selected a rich and vibrant colour palette comprising shades of yellow, green, blue, and red, infuses the painting with joyful energy. The use of expressive and swirling brushstrokes create a sense of movement, adding to the painting’s dynamic composition and textural quality.

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

Size: 53.5 x 67 cm (including frame)

The sculpture seen in the photos is also available to purchase and details can be viewed here.

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The Host

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A gentle mid-century modernist style figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1967 on reverse.

The painting depicts a poised female figure holding a tray with a teacup, suggesting a moment of hospitality. She is dressed in a white and black ensemble, with soft, warm tones in her auburn hair. The background features blocks of contrasting shades, and a framed picture that adds depth to the composition.

Rendered in a modernist style, the painting embraces simplification and abstraction, as the artist has skilfully simplified the forms into blocks of contrasting colours. Overall, there is an emphasis on shapes rather than realistic details.

The colours are a harmonious blend of muted blues, earthy browns, and warm beige tones, creating a soothing yet sophisticated atmosphere.

The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting an energetic and organic quality.

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

Size: 48.5 x 40.5 cm (including frame)

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