1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Bagatelle”

Title: 1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Bagatelle”
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 4.5 height x 3 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate

Description: “Bagatelle” exudes playful vibrancy and dynamic movement, combining swirling organic forms with a harmonious balance of colors. Fluid, sinuous lines in earthy greens, peach, and deep maroons weave throughout the composition, intersecting with layered shapes in soft lilacs, golds, and aquamarines. The background shifts between rich midnight blues and radiant yellows, creating a lively sense of depth and motion.

The artist’s brushwork reveals both confidence and subtlety, with textures that invite close inspection. The circular and curvilinear motifs evoke a sense of whimsy and spontaneity, reminiscent of natural rhythms or the energetic paths in a game—a fitting nod to the title, “Bagatelle”, which alludes to lightness and delight.

Perfect for collectors of mid-century abstract works, this piece brings a sense of joyful complexity and layered narrative to any space.

We have been offering similar works from this collection for years, appreciating the artist’s talent for capturing emotion through abstraction.

We have several similar size works offered for sale here. In this wonderful size format, they offer tremendous interior design capabilities, perhaps being grouped in sets of 2, 4, 8, or even 12!