It has long been noted that man’s interest in creating Art is one of our key differences from other species. It teaches us, guides us and inspires us in equal measure and there are few homes in this world which don’t have some form of Art on display. Although artwork is often influenced by fashions, the skill and messages contained are usually timeless. Today the Art market is as vibrant as ever, not only for contemporary pieces and those from the post 1950s, but also for Antique and Vintage paintings as well. We are possibly far less judgemental than ever before being just as happy to display an interesting print as a finished master. Of course for their skill and depth old oil paintings remain popular whether depicting a landscape, portrait or still life, and add an air of maturity wherever they are hung. For the less formal space watercolours are great for their spontaneity and lightness and prints are perfect to add your individual personality.
At Loveantiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage paintings all from reputable dealers who understand what makes an artwork special.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
George Morland Set of 4 Rustic Prints after George Morland
£ 320
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Pen Drawn Mississippi Steamer
£ 265
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Pair of Oil Paintings "ALLAN"
£ 560
Prometheus Antiques
Summer Blossoms Oil Painting by Sidney Valentine Gardner
£ 340
Prometheus Antiques
Set of Four Victorian Embossed Prints
£ 225
Adam Wylie Antiques
Oil Painting by David Cedric Morris - Dieppe Harbour
£ 595
Prometheus Antiques
Hansel & Gretel Gothic Silhouette
£ 110
Adam Wylie Antiques
19th Century Engraving of Horse Race in the Piazza Del Popolo, Rome
£ 650
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Large 19th Century Oil on Canvas
£ 1,375
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Manner of George Morland Equine Genre Portrait Georgian Figurative Oil Paintings of Children
£ 875
Manner of George Morland Equine Genre Portrait Georgian Figurative Oil Paintings of Children
£ 875
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
The Three MusCATeers
Wonderful Pair of Small Watercolour with Truly Extraordinary Sitters
£ 375
Wonderful Pair of Small Watercolour with Truly Extraordinary Sitters
£ 375
The Three MusCATeers
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Poppies & Daisies - Oil on Canvas c.1890
£ 325
£ 50
Elder Books & Collectables
1833 Travelling From Liverpool to Manchester 2 Important Railway Engravings
£ 480
1833 Travelling From Liverpool to Manchester 2 Important Railway Engravings
£ 480
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1749 Panorama of River Thames London View From Richmond Hill Fine Engraving
£ 65
1749 Panorama of River Thames London View From Richmond Hill Fine Engraving
£ 65
Elder Books & Collectables
£ 680
£ 525
Lambert & Co.
Original Mid 20th Century Aboriginal Bark Painting
£ 280
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting "Burn Trout" Fish Caught Culroy Burn River by James Russell (1867-1956)
£ 2,950
Oil Painting "Burn Trout" Fish Caught Culroy Burn River by James Russell (1867-1956)
£ 2,950
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
The Three MusCATeers
The Wilson Family - Three Miniature Portraits Framed as One
£ 310
Fincraigs Antiques
19th Century Art - William Mackenzie by Thomas Henry Illidge
£ 75
Fincraigs Antiques
Framed Johann Elias Ridinger Engraving 18th Century
£ 500
Fincraigs Antiques
George, 4th Earl of Aberdeen - 19th Century Art - Sir John Watson Gordon
£ 250
George, 4th Earl of Aberdeen - 19th Century Art - Sir John Watson Gordon
£ 250
Fincraigs Antiques
Fincraigs Antiques
Etching by William Lionel Wyllie - Signed & Numbered
£ 445
Fincraigs Antiques
17th Century Engraving - Nicolai Visscher After Nicolaes Berchem
£ 500
Fincraigs Antiques
Oil on Board - 20th Century - Gareloch - Signed JM Gibson
£ 650
Fincraigs Antiques
17th Century - Berghem / Visscher - Landscape After Nicolaes Berchem
£ 500
Fincraigs Antiques
Pair of John Williams Watercolour Paintings
£ 665
Fincraigs Antiques
Pencil Drawing of Girl & Dog
£ 420
Fincraigs Antiques
Antique Engraving Printed in Colour - The Fortune Teller
£ 425
Fincraigs Antiques
Yachts Offshore, Watercolour by J Chalmers
£ 280
Fincraigs Antiques
Engraving - Christ Carried to the Tomb
£ 995
Fincraigs Antiques
Watercolour Painting c.1880 Seascape by James Campbell Noble
£ 650
Fincraigs Antiques
Coloured Sebastopol from the East or Extreme Right of English Attack
£ 145
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
C19th Oil on Board
£ 595
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Impressionist Oil Painting Coastal Fishing River Orne Normandy by André Prévot-Valéri
£ 4,950
Impressionist Oil Painting Coastal Fishing River Orne Normandy by André Prévot-Valéri
£ 4,950
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Fincraigs Antiques
Harpist Drawing 18th Century
£ 480
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting Scottish Terrier Dogs in Highlands Loch Awe after Samuel Fulton
£ 3,000
Oil Painting Scottish Terrier Dogs in Highlands Loch Awe after Samuel Fulton
£ 3,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Fincraigs Antiques
Pair of Oil Paintings by Theodore Hines
£ 850
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Large Painting in Abstract of Bath Abbey, by Hodges
£ 440
How can I tell if my Artwork is valuable?
As we all know certain artworks can be very valuable depending on the artist who created it. While most of us don’t pretend to have an original Monet hung on the wall, it is surprising how much even decorative paintings can be worth. While art valuations can take a lifetime to master and showing your piece to a specialist advisable, there are still ways to do some initial assessment yourself. The first thing of course is to check for a signature or details recorded on the back. It is easy to conduct research if so but even if the piece is unmarked then specialists will often be able to attribute your piece to a particular artist or school just by looking. The work of unknown amateur artists tends to be based on its aesthetic appeal and skill employed. As decorative pieces they are usually only worth a few hundred pounds at most. The financial value really only goes up when the piece can be attributed to professional artists who were influential in their day.
It is of course worth checking that your artwork is an original and not a copy (although limited edition prints can still be quite valuable). Copies will only be of decorative value. There are lots of resources on the internet which can help you begin to attribute and value your piece, but the research may take time.
Where can I buy Vintage Art Online?
There are more places than ever online to buy Vintage Art but it is important to ensure you are buying from a reputable place as copies, mis-representations and forgeries are sadly common. It is also important to consider the cost of postage if buying online and especially from overseas. Because artwork can be easily damaged some carriers will not offer compensation and with careful packing the price of shipping may be prohibitive. At LoveAntiques our reputable art dealers will usually arrange postage or delivery for you and will be able to offer assurances about attribution as well.
How do I sell antique art?
Just like buying art, there are many places to sell it as well. Auction houses are a common route for most people as the Auction House will take over the responsibility of describing the piece accurately and ensuring the right collectors view it. You can also offer it to our dealers at LoveAntiques who may be interested in it for their stock. It is worth being realistic about the value when selling. Since art is very much about personal taste and setting there is rarely a firm price for any collectable. If choosing to sell yourself then it is important to be accurate about the condition and any suspected attribution.
Is vintage art popular?
Vintage art from the 1950s onwards is extremely popular right now. The look and techniques seem to appeal to our modern aesthetic, more so than the older more traditional pieces which were more popular some years ago. Currently we enjoy unusual, humorous and thoughtful pieces which make bold statements on our understated walls and interiors. Because these pieces are still relatively recent there are proportionally more around than older works, so values for bland pieces remain low while interesting or iconic pieces are high. Also their age makes research on vintage art far more fruitful and enjoyable than much older pieces.