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.
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Six Grand Tour Prints of Rome
£ 975
Salisbury Antiques Centre
"Poppies" - Brenda King (1934-2011)
£ 750
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Large Pair of Watercolours by E W Nevil
£ 480
Salisbury Antiques Centre
"St. Ives Harbour" Oil on Board
£ 1,150
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Adam Barland - Near Medmenham on Thames
£ 1,650
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oil on Canvas of a Tudor Lady
£ 8,250
Anthea's Attic
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting Study of Horses on Moorland After A de Swinton Spencer
£ 750
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting Study of Horses on Moorland After A de Swinton Spencer
£ 750
Anthea's Attic
£ 2,250
£ 850
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting Study of Sheep on Moorland Signed WE Turner
£ 850
Anthea's Attic
The Three MusCATeers
Wonderful Victorian Pencil & Wash Portrait Both Signed & Dated
£ 480
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Henry Frederick Lucas-lucas "Fabian"
£ 3,750
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Aquatint Entitled Mixed Styles Regency - John Piper
£ 700
Trade Antiques
Oil on Board The Clown Listed Artist Sheila Turner
£ 185
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Aquatint Entitled Bedford Square from John Piper’s Brighton Aquatints
£ 700
Aquatint Entitled Bedford Square from John Piper’s Brighton Aquatints
£ 700
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by George Romney "Portraits of a Lady & Gentleman"
£ 5,250
Oil Painting by George Romney "Portraits of a Lady & Gentleman"
£ 5,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Landscape Oil Painting
£ 675
Trade Antiques
Large Oil on Canvas Albert Bridge Chelsea in 1873 Royal Academy Artist Michael D Aguilar
£ 885
Large Oil on Canvas Albert Bridge Chelsea in 1873 Royal Academy Artist Michael D Aguilar
£ 885
Trade Antiques
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Large Oil Painting of Jesus
£ 3,800
Wick Antiques Ltd
Yacht Nebula, Early Silver Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes
£ 170
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Colourised Engraving of a Highway Man Scene
£ 495
£ 150
Early Silver Gelatin Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes - Yacht Solde
£ 150
Wick Antiques Ltd
Wick Antiques Ltd
Yacht Leander, Early Silver Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes
£ 140
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
King Henry VIII 17th Oil Portrait on Panel Follower of Hans Holbein The Younger
£ 20,000
King Henry VIII 17th Oil Portrait on Panel Follower of Hans Holbein The Younger
£ 20,000
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
£ 200
Early Silver Gelatin Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes - Yacht Revive
£ 200
Wick Antiques Ltd
£ 200
Early Silver Gelatin Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes - Yacht White Heather
£ 200
Wick Antiques Ltd
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
19th Century Oil Painting Horses "On The Road" To Chester By Edward Lloyd
£ 7,000
19th Century Oil Painting Horses "On The Road" To Chester By Edward Lloyd
£ 7,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
£ 120
Early Silver Gelatin Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes - Yacht Senorita Off IOW
£ 120
Wick Antiques Ltd
Wick Antiques Ltd
Early Silver Gelatin Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes - Yacht Norena Racing at Cowes
£ 180
Early Silver Gelatin Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes - Yacht Norena Racing at Cowes
£ 180
Wick Antiques Ltd
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Joseph Thors "The Stream Through The Woods"
£ 2,750
Oil Painting by Joseph Thors "The Stream Through The Woods"
£ 2,750
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Wick Antiques Ltd
Yacht Alpha Early Silver Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes
£ 100
£ 265
Silver Gelatin Print of J Class Racing Through Cowes Roads Signed Kirk of Cowes
£ 265
Wick Antiques Ltd
£ 220
Gelatin Print of a Beautiful Gentleman Steam Yacht at Anchor by W Kirk
£ 220
Wick Antiques Ltd
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Rare 1930 World Cup Poster
£ 8,000
£ 180
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Watercolour by Claude Harrison
£ 800
Prometheus Antiques
Set of Four Oil Landscape Paintings of the Seasons
£ 450
Prometheus Antiques
At the Races, Oil Painting by Richard Murry
£ 595
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting of a Man with Lute
£ 450
Prometheus Antiques
Landscape Oil Painting by William Bartol Thomas
£ 695
Prometheus Antiques
Landscape Oil Painting by Thomas George Storey
£ 265
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.