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.
Neville Platt Antiques
Watercolour of mixed Spring Flowers: Diana Snagge
£ 95
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Oil on Board of Broughton-under-blean Church by F.Baker 1869
£ 495
Oil on Board of Broughton-under-blean Church by F.Baker 1869
£ 495
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
£ 1,250
Campbell Vintage
Portrait of a Women Oil on Canvas
£ 480
£ 1,250
The Three MusCATeers
Absolutely Charming Folk Art Portrait of a Young Woman of Estimable Style
£ 280
Absolutely Charming Folk Art Portrait of a Young Woman of Estimable Style
£ 280
The Three MusCATeers
£ 1,250
Elder Books & Collectables
1816 Whitehaven Cumberland Hand Coloured Engraving by William Daniell Framed
£ 120
1816 Whitehaven Cumberland Hand Coloured Engraving by William Daniell Framed
£ 120
Elder Books & Collectables
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Historic Tapestry Jacobites Treason Hand Toasting James III King Over The Water
£ 1,250
Historic Tapestry Jacobites Treason Hand Toasting James III King Over The Water
£ 1,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
19th Century Oil Painting Flowers Yellow & Red Roses by James Stuart Park
£ 7,500
19th Century Oil Painting Flowers Yellow & Red Roses by James Stuart Park
£ 7,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
£ 299
A Dramatic 19th-Century Victorian Shipwreck Seascape Charcoal Painting
£ 299
Artsonline.org.uk
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
WW2 Winston Churchill V for Victory Bronze Car Mascot Sculpture
£ 2,500
WW2 Winston Churchill V for Victory Bronze Car Mascot Sculpture
£ 2,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
£ 389
c. 1834 British School 19th Century 'Portrait of A Lady' Oil on Board Painting
£ 389
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 279
'Calm Seas' Wonderful 20thc Vintage Moonlit Mooring Seascape Oil Painting
£ 279
Artsonline.org.uk
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Newlyn School Oil Painting Portrait Cornish Fisherman by David Wood Haddon
£ 1,200
Victorian Newlyn School Oil Painting Portrait Cornish Fisherman by David Wood Haddon
£ 1,200
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
£ 770
Huge Magnificent Original 'St. George and The Dragon' Oil on Canvas Painting
£ 770
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 670
Huge 18thc Antique Style Portrait Print/painting Queen Charlotte & Her Children
£ 670
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 649
Beautiful Pair 19th-century Georgian Period Oil on Panel Portrait Paintings
£ 649
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 369
Small Lovely Early 19th Century Georgian Period Oil on Panel Portrait Painting
£ 369
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 369
Lovely Early 19th Century Georgian Period Oil on Panel Portrait Painting - Small
£ 369
Artsonline.org.uk
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Pair of Prints After Thomas Lawrence
£ 340
£ 975
Huge 18th Century Antique Style Queen Charlotte Family Portrait Oil Painting
£ 975
Artsonline.org.uk
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Landscape Oil Painting
£ 395
Koos Limburg Jnr
Very Detailed Architectural Watercolour / Pen Drawing of The Famous Vleeschhal Front Te Haarlem, The Netherlands Build in 1603
£ 2,450
Very Detailed Architectural Watercolour / Pen Drawing of The Famous Vleeschhal Front Te Haarlem, The Netherlands Build in 1603
£ 2,450
Koos Limburg Jnr
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oil on Board of Water Tower on the Rance
£ 780
£ 375
Mackenzie Thorpe Limited Edition Print Titled "Three Dogs in a Boat" 237 of 395
£ 375
Antiques @ Art
£ 845
Janet Kenyon Original Watercolour Titled - The Town Hall, Chester - Stunning
£ 845
Antiques @ Art
£ 550
Domingo Alverez Gomez (Domingo) Original Pastel on Paper - Simply Beautiful
£ 550
Antiques @ Art
Witch Antiques
Large Victorian Picture by W Meredith
£ 595
£ 1,295
Samantha Ellis Original Oil on Canvas "Haring Along II" Large Scale Gallery Works
£ 1,295
Antiques @ Art
Merchant House Antiques
Breton Seascape / Harbour Scene
£ 695
Graham Reed Fine Art
Charles Edward Wilson Watercolour - The Sluice Gate
£ 475
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Dutch Oil on Canvas by Jan Vincken
£ 675
Artsonline.org.uk
Large Exceptional Bouquet of Roses Floral Still Life Study Oil Painting 20th Century
£ 695
Large Exceptional Bouquet of Roses Floral Still Life Study Oil Painting 20th Century
£ 695
Artsonline.org.uk
Neville Platt Antiques
The Custom House, London - Etching by Percy Robertson
£ 145
Artsonline.org.uk
Superb 19th Century Style Post-war Dutch Continental Cityscape Oil on Panel Painting
£ 469
Superb 19th Century Style Post-war Dutch Continental Cityscape Oil on Panel Painting
£ 469
Artsonline.org.uk
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Watercolour of a Smart Young Boy
£ 425
Neville Platt Antiques
David Gapper Watercolour: Country Buildings Under Storm Clouds
£ 110
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas
£ 495
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Arthur Ralph Middleton Todd - Pastel - A Nude Study
£ 725
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.