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.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Watercolour "Green Woodpecker" Bird Study by David Andrews
£ 1,250
Watercolour "Green Woodpecker" Bird Study by David Andrews
£ 1,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Graham Reed Fine Art
Thomas Nicholson Tyndale Watercolour - Girl & Cat Outside Country Cottage & Garden’
£ 695
Thomas Nicholson Tyndale Watercolour - Girl & Cat Outside Country Cottage & Garden’
£ 695
Graham Reed Fine Art
IM Chaney Antique Furniture
Print of "The Broken Pitcher" by Jean Baptiste Greuze
£ 90
Wilson F & K
Spring Time - Attractive Late Victorian Antique Watercolour in Gilt Frame by Walter Bothams (1851-1920)
£ 825
Spring Time - Attractive Late Victorian Antique Watercolour in Gilt Frame by Walter Bothams (1851-1920)
£ 825
Wilson F & K
£ 590
Tea Clipper Ship Killeena' In 1909 - Exceptional Nautical Watercolour Painting
£ 590
Artsonline.org.uk
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Huge 19th Century Oil Painting Snowdon Mountain Range Landscape By Charles Leslie
£ 2,900
Huge 19th Century Oil Painting Snowdon Mountain Range Landscape By Charles Leslie
£ 2,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Bridport Antiques
On A Country Track
£ 300
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Oliver Cromwell 18th Oil Portrait After Sir Peter Lely
£ 5,950
Oliver Cromwell 18th Oil Portrait After Sir Peter Lely
£ 5,950
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
British Oil Painting Daffodils Flowers in Delft Vase By A L Grace
£ 1,500
British Oil Painting Daffodils Flowers in Delft Vase By A L Grace
£ 1,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Bridport Antiques
'Yacht Racing in the Solent'
£ 220
Trade Antiques
Watercolour Girl in the Hat Signed 1960s
£ 125
Mercia Interiors
Pair Victorian Signed Prints
£ 225
Mercia Interiors
Pair Signed Architectural Prints
£ 495
Mercia Interiors
Excellent Pair Regency Dog Etchings Spaniels and Setters
£ 495
£ 165
£ 13,750
By Harold Knight - Royal Academy Newlyn Sch Artist V.large Oil Portrait Painting
£ 13,750
Artsonline.org.uk
21st Century Gallery
Original Red Chalks Drawing of a Lady - Artist Unknown - 1920s/1930s - Framed in Good Maple Moulding
£ 50
Original Red Chalks Drawing of a Lady - Artist Unknown - 1920s/1930s - Framed in Good Maple Moulding
£ 50
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Chalk Drawing 'Two Girls' by Toby Horne Shepherd - c.1960 Signed Bottom Right. Framed
£ 45
Original Chalk Drawing 'Two Girls' by Toby Horne Shepherd - c.1960 Signed Bottom Right. Framed
£ 45
21st Century Gallery
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
English School, Oil on Canvas - Lovely 19th Century Landscape Scene
£ 1,950
English School, Oil on Canvas - Lovely 19th Century Landscape Scene
£ 1,950
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
£ 875
Marine Watercolour 'Sailing off Newhaven on a Windy Day' by F.J.Aldridge c.1920
£ 875
Wilson F & K
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
After Benjamin Marshall 19th Century Oil on Canvas of ‘Sam with Jockey Sam Chifney up and Trainer R Perrin’
£ 1,650
After Benjamin Marshall 19th Century Oil on Canvas of ‘Sam with Jockey Sam Chifney up and Trainer R Perrin’
£ 1,650
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Kilroy Fine Art
French Landscape by Charles Camoin
£ 7,500
£ 128
After William Walcot RBA, RE (1874-1943) Signed Etching - The Thames from Waterloo
£ 128
Art & Stuff
£ 575
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Scottish Sporting Watercolour Portrait W Stewart Farquharson with Hunting Dog
£ 2,500
Scottish Sporting Watercolour Portrait W Stewart Farquharson with Hunting Dog
£ 2,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
The Three MusCATeers
Charming Pair of Watercolour Paintings Portraying the Idyll of Country Life
£ 180
Charming Pair of Watercolour Paintings Portraying the Idyll of Country Life
£ 180
The Three MusCATeers
£ 450
21st Century Gallery
Original Screen Print 'The Castle' by Toby Horne Shepherd c.1965 - Signed & Numbered 11/13
£ 40
Original Screen Print 'The Castle' by Toby Horne Shepherd c.1965 - Signed & Numbered 11/13
£ 40
21st Century Gallery
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Oil Painting JF Slater Chickens
£ 985
21st Century Gallery
Original Conte Drawing 'Seated Male Reading' by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-1993 c.1965 - Signed Bottom Right
£ 40
Original Conte Drawing 'Seated Male Reading' by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-1993 c.1965 - Signed Bottom Right
£ 40
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Lithograph 'Keats House, Hampstead by Toby Horne Shepherd c.1955
£ 30
Original Lithograph 'Keats House, Hampstead by Toby Horne Shepherd c.1955
£ 30
21st Century Gallery
£ 1,090
Lake Windermere by John Joseph Hughes RA (1820-1909) Fine Landscape Oil Painting
£ 1,090
Artsonline.org.uk
Jennings and Cox
Early 20th Century Japanese Print Painting
£ 180
21st Century Gallery
Original Watercolour 'English Village Scene' by Edward Hickling 1913-1998. Signed. Framed.
£ 240
Original Watercolour 'English Village Scene' by Edward Hickling 1913-1998. Signed. Framed.
£ 240
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Lithograph 'quattro Stagione, Summer' by David Leverett 1938-2020. Exhibited Redfern Gallery. Signed and Numbered 57/75
£ 120
Original Lithograph 'quattro Stagione, Summer' by David Leverett 1938-2020. Exhibited Redfern Gallery. Signed and Numbered 57/75
£ 120
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Watercolour 'Harbour Scene' by Egon Adler 1892-1963. Initialled & Dated 25
£ 400
Original Watercolour 'Harbour Scene' by Egon Adler 1892-1963. Initialled & Dated 25
£ 400
21st Century Gallery
Antique and Unique
Vintage John Gould 'Trogon Temnurus' Ornithological Print
£ 195
Graham Reed Fine Art
Alfred George Morgan Watercolour - Fishing Boats at Whitby
£ 1,500
Jennings and Cox
Vintage Oil on Canvas - Portrait
£ 90
Jennings and Cox
Vintage Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas
£ 80
Frequently Asked Questions
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.