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.
Centro Mercato Antiquariato
17th Century French Oil on Canvas – Portrait of a Lady with Gilded Frame
€ 1,850
17th Century French Oil on Canvas – Portrait of a Lady with Gilded Frame
€ 1,850
Centro Mercato Antiquariato
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Portrait Lord Protector of England Puritan Oliver Cromwell Chromlithograph
£ 1,500
Portrait Lord Protector of England Puritan Oliver Cromwell Chromlithograph
£ 1,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
AppleMan Antiques
Antique Oil Painting, Death of an Admiral, Framed
£ 349
Jo Brayshaw
Miniature Portrait of Gent c.1841
£ 395
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
17th Century English William and Mary Period Walnut Escritoire
£ 5,950
17th Century English William and Mary Period Walnut Escritoire
£ 5,950
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Alain Michel Antiques
Aubusson Verdure Tapestry - 17th Century
€ 1,300
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Early 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait Lady Sara Losh (1785-1853)
£ 5,000
Early 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait Lady Sara Losh (1785-1853)
£ 5,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Lunar Antiques
J F Herring Junior ( Attributed to ) "Gone Away"
£ 4,800
Casual Antiques
England's Improvement Book 1676
£ 500
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Rosewood Picture Frame Rosewood No 47
£ 135
Rams Head Antiques
Beautiful Art Nouveau Gilt Frame Rare No 49
£ 325
Rams Head Antiques
Deep Regency Rosewood Veneered Picture Frame No 46
£ 135
Rams Head Antiques
19th Century Antique Mahogany Picture Frame No 37
£ 110
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Gilt Picture Frame No 12
£ 125
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Victorian Bentwood Coatstand
£ 795
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Hand Coloured Engravings Fish Set of Two, J. Pass
£ 145
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Hand Coloured Engravings Fish Set of Six, W.H. Lizars
£ 295
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by John Westall "A Farmhouse on the River Dart"
£ 2,650
Oil Painting by John Westall "A Farmhouse on the River Dart"
£ 2,650
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Millers Antiques
Painting John Atkinson Newcastle-upon-tyne
£ 575
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Pair of Oval Oil Paintings - "M. Cossmann"
£ 880
Salisbury Antiques Centre
"Flower Girl" - Oil on Canvas
£ 3,400
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oil on Canvas of Fisherman's Wife
£ 430
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oil on Canvas - Victorian Street Sellers
£ 2,200
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oil on Canvas - A.D. Greer
£ 3,200
Elder Books & Collectables
1929 Pride & Prejudice Novel by Jane Austen Fine Deluxe Red Leather Binding
£ 180
1929 Pride & Prejudice Novel by Jane Austen Fine Deluxe Red Leather Binding
£ 180
Elder Books & Collectables
Patrick Howard Antiques
Antique Religious Grand Tour Plaque Last Supper Painting Alabaster Champleve
£ 1,575
Antique Religious Grand Tour Plaque Last Supper Painting Alabaster Champleve
£ 1,575
Patrick Howard Antiques
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Group 6 Persian Kittens Playing Tea Party by Agnes Augusta Tallboys
£ 7,000
Group 6 Persian Kittens Playing Tea Party by Agnes Augusta Tallboys
£ 7,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Early Victorian Oil Painting Chestnut Horse Hunter by Charles Bilger Spalding RA
£ 8,000
Early Victorian Oil Painting Chestnut Horse Hunter by Charles Bilger Spalding RA
£ 8,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Casual Antiques
Indian Art on Cloth
£ 160
Casual Antiques
Mid 20th Century Indian Cloth Art
£ 120
Casual Antiques
Indian Cloth Painting
£ 140
William Rand Antiques
Fabulous Hunting Watercolour by John Sanderson Wells
£ 1,675
William Rand Antiques
Large James Aitken Watercolour Seascape
£ 895
William Rand Antiques
Joseph Hughes Clayton, Watercolour, Isle Of Man
£ 160
Elder Books & Collectables
1964-65 John Lennon 2 X Books in His Own Write & a Spaniard in the Works 1st Ed
£ 245
1964-65 John Lennon 2 X Books in His Own Write & a Spaniard in the Works 1st Ed
£ 245
Elder Books & Collectables
Founders Antiques
Antique Early 20th Century Brass Tortoise Freestanding Ashtray
£ 385
Antique and Unique
'Nursery Slope, Derwent Fells from Millbeck' by Alan Ingham
£ 595
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Set of 3 Early 20th Century Watercolour Sketches - Maurice Hubert-Robert c.1915
£ 135
Set of 3 Early 20th Century Watercolour Sketches - Maurice Hubert-Robert c.1915
£ 135
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Marine Painting On The Lagoon Venice by William Knox RBA
£ 1,250
Marine Painting On The Lagoon Venice by William Knox RBA
£ 1,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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.