Vintage Art Room

Since I started selling "vintage art" way back before it was even a trend in 2013 there has been an explosion of vintage art sellers online. It's become trendy to offer advice and for some reason I've been seeing a LOT of posts lately about how to clean paintings. Much to my horror there are many well meaning but not so great recommendations being made. Here is my number one rule and it's simple: ONLY USE A FEATHER DUSTER! Please do not use a "soft cloth" or microfiber cloth. Paint becomes brittle with time and a gentle clean with a cloth could lift or snap that paint right off especially if the paint is applied thickly (impasto is the correct term. You've probably read it a million times in my painting descriptions). Also, avoid water, any liquids or soaps unless you absolutely know what you're doing. Remember oil and water doesn't mix. It may turn out ok but I wouldn't risk it. And once you start cleaning you can't stop. A painting ...

 Fab Moody Mid Century Seascape by Einar Emland I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up yet! A fantastic moody expressionist seascape oil painting by, Swedish painter and listed artist, Einar Emland. E Emland studied painting with Jules Schyl at Tekniska Skolan, and with Wilhelm Grüttrud in Oslo, with Rostrup Bøyesen in Copenhagen and at Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris 1946-1951.    Emland liked to depict everyday people and happenings and believed that art should available to everyone not just the wealthy.  Emland was a very productive painter other depicting faceless figures, landscapes and still lifes. He is represented in many museum collections His paintings are often compared to Edvard Munch, Carl Kylberg, Emil Nolde, Camille Corot and Jean François Millet. eland is represented in many public and museum collections in Sweden.  Thick paint application and great color usage. Signed lower right. Comes in orig...

Large mid century original oil painting signed by Swedish artist Ragnar Lindquist (1906-1986). Beautiful still life with terracotta bust in clear bright colors rendered in an impressionistic style. There is no hesitation in the paint strokes that were applied making this a solid painting on so many levels. This painting just glows! Painting is in its original custom frame which shows some wear. Ready to hang! Available at  www.vintageartroom.com

Swedish Vintage Oil Painting by Listed Artist Eda Douscha 1929 Click Here For More Information and Pricing Original vintage seascape oil painting dated 1929 by Eda Douscha (1879-1967), listed artist, Sweden. Eda studied in Paris at Académie Colarossi and other art schools in Europe and Sweden. Very beautiful impressionistic coastal painting with confident brush strokes showing bravura and excellent understanding of color and color usage making the subject matter appear realistic and add great depth to the painting that draws the viewer into the scene. The repetition of colors in the composition unifies the painting and provides contrast between the lights, darks and textures in the sea and rocks. A very lovely painting in person. Materials: Oil on canvas and frame Overall Measurements including frame: 59 cm W x 58 cm H Painting Condition: Good condition. Comes in original frame which does show some wear. 

 Vintage Seascape Oil Painting  by Alf Ivar Andersson  SOLD Click Here to Purchase or For More Information I like this painting for its simplicity in color and shapes. The artist used a limited color palette which  gives the painting nice color harmony. Staying away from sharp color he didn't go overboard in putting a bunch of details which lets the eye glide around the canvas. I think this lends the painting an overall feeling of tranquility. A successful painting.  Lovely stunning vintage seascape from Sweden signed Alf Ivar by Alf Ivar Andersson (b1914) from Gothenburg, Sweden. Impressionist style seascape in harmonious tones with confident paint application applied in thick strokes and superb use of color. This painting is stunning in person. Oil on panel. Includes original frame which shows minor wear.  Measurements: Painting including frame measures: 50cm H x 60cm W  Condition: Good condition If you are interested in m...

Vintage Original Still Life Oil Painting From Sweden by Carsten Ström Click Here For Price and More Information SOLD Vintage original still life oil painting of violet flowers by listed artist, Carsten Ström (1913-1995) from 1946 in original frame. Beautifully rendered with expressive brushwork and excellent color harmony. Carsten Ström was a children's books author, graphic artist, ceramicist and artist. He studied art in Berlin and Copenhagen. Can purchase without frame for reduced shipping price. Please convo me for a quote.  Materials: Oil on panel. Frame. Measurements: Painting measures 31cm W x 40cm H  Frame measures 51cm W x 61cm H Condition: Painting is in Very Good condition. Frame shows wear.  I ship worldwide! 

Original Mid Century Framed Oil Painting by Owe Wessbohn When I saw the corner of this piece I knew right away that it would be a fantastic piece. I saw the glow of colors in the bottom right corner behind some other paintings that were stacked against a wall in an old shop and had to pull it out to see it immediately. It's the thrill of the hunt. I sort through so many hundreds of pieces of art when out just to find a few. It's a very dirty job actually but when I come across pieces such as this one it makes it all worth while.  I am really torn about having this one listed or keeping it myself.  The colors are so fantastic. Clear and vibrant in the foreground with more muted colors in the back give this painting life. You can feel the heaviness of the cart the man is pushing. The heaviness is accentuated by the composition form of a triangle. The man's back and the angle of the rocks towards the center create a heaviness and solidity to the subject matter. ...

Mid Century Landscape Oil Painting by Ingegerd Gothe Click Here For More Information and Price Vintage, mid century, oil painting by listed Swedish artist Ingegerd Gothe (1912-1988) Studied in Sweden as well as France and Italy. Very colorful and vibrant landscape painting using sgrafitto technique in period frame. Lovely composition- lovely painting.  Materials: Oil on panel Measurements: Painting measures: 44 cm H x 29 cm W Frame measures: 66cm H x 49cm W Frame shows wear. Painting available without frame.  Condition: Good condition. 

Original Vintage Landscape Oil Painting by Bengt Hillgrund from Sweden SOLD Click Here to Purchase or For More Information Fabulous original mid century vintage oil painting by popular and listed Swedish artist Bengt Hillgrund (1935-1981). Beautiful use of warm and cool color and great composition. The painting is fabulously painted in thick impasto paint and broad sweeps of color. Bengt Hillgrund (1935-1981) is represented in various museum collections in Sweden. Studied in Sweden and Copenhagen. In original frame which shows some wear.  Materials: Oil on panel Measurements including frame: 46cm H x 66cm W Condition: Painting is in Very Good condition. 

Vintage Art Oil Painting by Listed Artist Sigfrid Bengtsson Click Here For Price and More Information Beautiful, framed, original vintage cow painting by, listed artist, Sigfrid Bengtsson (1898- 1985), Sweden from 1970-71. S Bengtsson was known in Sweden as "the cow painter". Very charming oil of three cows: baby, mother and father all in profile. Titled "Cows in a Pen" Frame is original and shows wear and has a small plaque on the bottom that reads "Staffanstorps Bästa Idrottsprestation 1970". "Staffanstorp's Best Athlete Award 1970" Very, very charming!  Materials: Oil on board Measurements: Painting including frame measures 52 cm W x 38 cm H I ship worldwide!

Vintage Mid Century Painting by Listed Artist Arne Aspelin from Sweden Click Here For More Information Vintage mid century painting of the coast from Sweden by listed artist Arne Aspelin (1911-1990). Arne Aspelin was born in Helsingborg, Sweden and studied at Skånska Painting School in Sweden and in Paris. Is represented in public collections in Sweden. Beautiful glow to this painting and expressive brushwork. Oil on panel. Measurements: Painting measures: 41 cm W x 33 cm H Painting is in Good condition.  I ship worldwide!

Vintage Mid Century Oil Painting by Fabian Lundqvist Sweden Click Here For More Information Or To Purchase Stunning still life oil painting by listed artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913-1989) from Sweden. On stretched linen in gold frame. Richly colored flowers in a tall vase against an abstracted background- this painting is stunning in person! Paint shows some craquelure which is a normal process of aging and does not affect the integrity of this piece. Fabian Lunqvist studied in Sweden at Skånska Painting Academy and was a student of Jean Fautrier and Andre Lahote in Paris. Represented in many public collections in Sweden. Stunning painting in person! Painting Measures 47cm H x 22cm W  Frame Measures: 56cm H x 31cm W Frame shows minor wear.

Wow! At first I almost dismissed this painting, but then I caught a glimpse of it again out of the corner of my eye and saw it's beauty. The subtle and very atmospheric background with it's glowing lights really are beautifully rendered. The painting has such wonderful depth. More info on this painting SOLD Large, Original, Vintage, Fine Art marine painting from Sweden, signed C K Hansen. Atmospheric painting of ships in port. The channel marker in the foreground glows against the foggy and very atmospheric background where you can just make out the shapes of boats and their lights thru the fog. 140USD Carlo Knud Hansen (b1920), Denmark. CK Hansen had no real formal academic painting as an artist but did actively study art independently with excellent results.  After leaving Denmark in 1950 for independent studies he exhibited in, among other places, Paris, Cannes, Rom och Sorrento. Materials: Oil on linen Measurements: Painting measures 50 cm H x 62 cm ...

Sometimes you find a painting that will make you gasp aloud. This was one of them for me. I couldn't believe it hadn't been already snapped up. I wish I was better at photography because my photography never does these forgotten masterpieces justice. I think this piece will find a deserving home very soon.  Buy This Painting SOLD Vintage Original Fine Art Oil Painting signed H Rosenquist. Artist Hans Rosenquist (b1913) in Malmö, Sweden. Represented in collections of Moderna Museet and Ystads Museum. Beautiful, expressive brushwork in warm colors stand out against the cool blue sky in this streetscape painting. Very confident paint application. 95USD Materials: Oil on linen Measurements: Painting measures 38 cm H x 46 cm Condition: Very Good condition. 

Vintage Spring Still Life Click here  to buy or read more about this painting at my shop on Etsy. SOLD Large, vintage fine art still life oil painting signed K Anerud '48 . This is an original, gorgeous, impressionistic oil painting of amaryllis flowers and spring flowers on a table painted in 1948. Bright, bold colors and confident paint application make this a stellar painting. This painting glows with light - I absolutely love this painting. In it I see inspirations of Van Gogh and Matisse. Will brighten up any room with it's cheerful theme and colors. SOLD Materials: Oil on board. The panel is extra heavy. Measurements: Painting measures: 54cm H x 63cm W Condition: Very good condition.

"The Hunted Hare on the Run" Click  here  to buy or read more about this painting on Etsy SOLD Vintage fine art oil painting of a hare in the forest by Swedish artist Nils Enquist (1905-1991) titled "The Hunted Hare on the Run". Nils Enquist was a student of one of Sweden's most famous wildlife painters, Bruno Liljefors. He also studied in Copenhagen and Stockholm. I think this painting speaks for itself. 95USD

SOLD Click here for more information on this painting on Etsy:  Vintage Oil Painting of Sailboats in Harbor Another great painting by an unsigned artist. It's a shame artists don't sign their work. It's something I am guilty of too. But, when I find a piece like this, obviously painted with a skillfull hand, I feel frustrated not being able to put a name to it. Maybe it just adds to the intrigue of this piece.  On the back it says "Cliffs at Starndhagen- Arild". Arild is a coastal town about 30km above Helsingborg that attracts artists by the droves for its scenic views and many plein air painting opportunities. SOLD