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Large Relief Painting Artwork Circle Manner of Leon Kossoff Late 1950s Vintage Antique
Prior and Willis
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Large Relief Painting Artwork Circle Manner of Leon Kossoff Late 1950s Vintage Antique

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Large Vintage Antique Abstract Impasto Oil on Canvas Painting Artwork in the Circle or Manner of Leon Kossoff dating from the late 1950s.

An impressive large quality work with a great impact.

Something really different that would look great in the right location!

In good condition with the odd spec or mark and knocks to the frame, but free from any major defects. Small piece of the pine frame missing, top RHS back missing... not very noticeable.

Overall maximum dimensions: 79cmW x 54cmH x 4cmD including frame, artwork alone 77cm x 51cm.

Stock No. 8130.

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Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

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Prior and Willis has dated this Abstract Impasto Relief Painting to the 1950s.

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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Large Vintage Antique Abstract Impasto Oil on Canvas Painting Artwork in the Circle or Manner of Leon Kossoff dating from the late 1950s.

An impressive large quality work with a great impact.

Something really different that would look great in the right location!

“
In good condition with the odd spec or mark and knocks to the frame, but free from any major defects.
Prior and Willis

Small piece of the pine frame missing, top RHS back missing... not very noticeable.

Overall maximum dimensions: 79cmW x 54cmH x 4cmD including frame, artwork alone 77cm x 51cm.

Stock No. 8130.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Abstract Impasto Relief Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA954874
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8130
Prior and Willis
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A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame.
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Archive I A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame.

Large Relief Painting Artwork Circle Manner of Leon Kossoff Late 1950s Vintage Antique

Archive II A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame. View II
Archive III A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame. View V
Archive VI A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame. View VII
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Norfolk
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A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame.
Large Relief Painting Artwork Circle Manner of Leon Kossoff Late 1950s Vintage Antique
Ref: SA954874
A rectangular mid-century abstract painting featuring heavy impasto paint relief in blue, yellow, red, and white across a dark textured background, enclosed in a slim wooden frame.
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Abstract relief painting from the late 1950s blends expressionist mark-making with sculptural dimension, heavily influenced by movements like Tachisme and Art Informel. Artists applied paint thickly using palette knives, brushes, or direct hand application to build up tactile surface structures that interact with ambient light.

Mid-century artists typically built impasto surfaces using oil paint reinforced with fillers such as sand, plaster, or sawdust to add volume without excessive sagging. These heavy mixtures were applied onto solid wood or hardboard panels, or heavy-duty stretched cotton or linen canvas supported by simple wooden frames.

Authentic period works display characteristic craquelure within thick paint deposits, natural oxidation of binders, and darkening on the reverse of original timber supports. Framing from the era often features plain wood strip moulding or simple tray frames without modern synthetic fittings.

Position the painting on a light, neutral wall above low-profile furniture to balance its strong visual weight. Highlight the three-dimensional texture using directional downlighting or adjustable spot lamps placed at an angle.

Dust the textured surface gently using a soft, dry goat-hair brush or air bulb, avoiding cloth fibres that can catch on sharp paint edges. Keep the painting in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent paint softening or detachment.
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