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.
Antique Wall Art
Fresco Paintings
£ 1,250
Antique Wall Art
Neoclassical Art
£ 850
£ 295
Fine George III Period Miniature Society Gent Oil on Panel Portrait Painting
£ 295
Artsonline.org.uk
Salisbury Antiques Centre
"Procession of the Magi" After Benozzo Gozzoli
£ 1,100
Prometheus Antiques
Pair of Watercolour Family Portraits by James Holmes (1777-1860)
£ 950
Prometheus Antiques
Miniature Oil of a Lady in a Large Hat
£ 135
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting of Harlaxton Manor
£ 225
Prometheus Antiques
Still Life Oil Painting of Cyclamen by Kathleen Tyson (1898-1982)
£ 250
Prometheus Antiques
Portrait Oil Painting by Gertrude Hindle
£ 225
Prometheus Antiques
Landscape Oil Painting by A Wood
£ 350
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting by Harden Sidney Melville (1824-1894)
£ 595
£ 145
£ 145
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Oil Painting of Steam Locomotive Train
£ 695
£ 379
Beautiful Regency Period Miniature Society Lady Oil on Card Portrait Painting
£ 379
Artsonline.org.uk
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Walter Henry Goldsmith "Springtime, Porlock, Somerset"
£ 1,850
Oil Painting by Walter Henry Goldsmith "Springtime, Porlock, Somerset"
£ 1,850
Walton House Antiques Ltd
C.S.Moreton (Antiques)
Pairs Oak on Panels Attributed to David Hodgson
£ 950
£ 795
Set of 6 Antique Framed Botanist's Specimens, English, Dried Plants, Victorian
£ 795
London Fine Ltd
£ 139
Fine Quality Miniature Floral Still Life Painting by Pamela Davis (1927-2019)
£ 139
Artsonline.org.uk
Antique Wall Art
Baroque Engravings
£ 650
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Nude Engraving by Eric Gill
£ 135
£ 190
Attractive Pair of Oval Miniature Oil Portrait Paintings in Velvet Frames
£ 190
Artsonline.org.uk
Antique Wall Art
Jean Victor Bertin
£ 750
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Henry Moore, Original Lithograph Entitled 'Standing Figure's 1950
£ 850
Henry Moore, Original Lithograph Entitled 'Standing Figure's 1950
£ 850
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
£ 119
Unusual Mid 20th Century Italian Lake Miniature Landscape Oil Painting
£ 119
Artsonline.org.uk
Wick Antiques Ltd
Two Landscape Oil Paintings on Canvas by J R Wallace Orr 1938
£ 2,200
Martlesham Antiques
Set of Four Louis Wain Prints with the Original Frames
£ 2,450
£ 115
Original Miniature Still Life Fruit Oil Painting by Joyce Rowsell (1928-2020)
£ 115
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 695
Campbell Vintage
Early 1900s Naïve Oil Painting of Two Horses
£ 175
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Oil Painting Champion Racing Pigeon Shaws Pride J Brown, Bred J Robinson c.1931
£ 2,900
Oil Painting Champion Racing Pigeon Shaws Pride J Brown, Bred J Robinson c.1931
£ 2,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
£ 299
The Spinning Wheel - Fabulous 1951 Post-impressionist Pastel Portrait Painting
£ 299
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 370
Rettendon Antiques
Pair of 20th Century Brass Picture / Easel Stands
£ 180
Wick Antiques Ltd
Bronze Portrait of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte by Andrieu
£ 1,250
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Salvador Dali's Plate Signed Woodblock Print 1963
£ 625
Kernow Furniture
After The Rain - Audley Mackworth
£ 445
£ 650
Antique Early Victorian River Landscape Oil Painting Study of Waterfall & Mountains
£ 650
Anthea's Attic
£ 75
£ 95
Vintage Framed Reproduction Oil on Board by Manet, 'Claude Monet in Argenteuil'
£ 95
Vintage House
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.