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.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sir John Watson Gordon RA PRSA (1788-1864)
£ 4,600
Prometheus Antiques
Art Deco Bird of Paradise Print by Adriaan Van T’hoff
£ 295
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Dedham Lock & Mill After John Constable Large Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
£ 1,895
Dedham Lock & Mill After John Constable Large Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
£ 1,895
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Acrylic on Canvas of the Frontal Façade of a Dutch Hofje
£ 425
Acrylic on Canvas of the Frontal Façade of a Dutch Hofje
£ 425
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
18th Century Genre Watercolour of a Seated Family
£ 545
£ 3,500
Large Antique Coastal Seascape Marinescape of Hull 1868 Attributed to Henry Redmore
£ 3,500
Anthea's Attic
£ 1,950
Large Antique Victorian Signed Still Life Oil Painting Study of Sportsmans Game
£ 1,950
Anthea's Attic
£ 950
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters & Salmon Signed A Roland Knight
£ 950
Anthea's Attic
£ 850
Youngs Antiques
17th Century Portrait of Gentleman
£ 5,750
Art & Stuff
Ann Blockley: Watercolour of Lilies
£ 95
Jo Brayshaw
Victorian Oil on Board. C1860
£ 325
Jo Brayshaw
Robert Burns, Oil on Board. C1850
£ 345
£ 105
Vintage Framed Acrylic on Board by Julie Gibson 'Path From The Beach' Signed
£ 105
Vintage House
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique Landscape Oil Painting with Highland Cattle Signed J Roberts Dated 1908 (2 of 2)
£ 750
Large Antique Landscape Oil Painting with Highland Cattle Signed J Roberts Dated 1908 (2 of 2)
£ 750
Anthea's Attic
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Set of Four Rosewood Framed Prints
£ 275
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Fishing Oil Painting "Rainbow Trout Fish Surfacing By A Roland Knight
£ 2,400
Fishing Oil Painting "Rainbow Trout Fish Surfacing By A Roland Knight
£ 2,400
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
PD Malloch Perth Angling Watercolour Salmon Fish Caught River Spey 34lb c1931
£ 4,000
PD Malloch Perth Angling Watercolour Salmon Fish Caught River Spey 34lb c1931
£ 4,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Pair of Terrier Studies Signed A.Betts
£ 645
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Oil Painting Marine Ship Blake Class Cruiser Royal Navy HMS Blenheim c.1900
£ 2,750
Oil Painting Marine Ship Blake Class Cruiser Royal Navy HMS Blenheim c.1900
£ 2,750
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Rams Head Antiques
Oil Painting Nude in Repose William Hounsom-Byles (1872-1916)
£ 785
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
19th Equine Oil Painting Bay Hunter in Stable Signed Collander Goldsmith 1881
£ 2,250
19th Equine Oil Painting Bay Hunter in Stable Signed Collander Goldsmith 1881
£ 2,250
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
JMR Antiques Ltd
6 x Good Quality Hunting Prints
£ 395
Nick Brewster Art and Antiques
Victorian Oil Painting of Loch Fyne by James Heron
£ 480
JMR Antiques Ltd
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Racing Prints
£ 595
£ 950
Salisbury Antiques Centre
19th Century Oil on Canvas
£ 680
£ 790
Large Incredible Baroque Style Oil Painting After Guido Reni (Italian 1575-1642)
£ 790
Artsonline.org.uk
21st Century Gallery
Original Watercolour 'My Studio' by John O'Connor RWS (1913-2004) Signed c.1955
£ 175
Original Watercolour 'My Studio' by John O'Connor RWS (1913-2004) Signed c.1955
£ 175
21st Century Gallery
£ 465
The Temple Gathering Large Vintage African Impressionist Oil & Impasto Painting
£ 465
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 339
Large Original Vintage Antique Still Life of Roses Oil on Canvas Painting
£ 339
Artsonline.org.uk
Elder Books & Collectables
Framed Military Chromolithograph Print by J. J. Keliher
£ 70
£ 289
Large Framed Devonshire Sandy Cove Seascape Gouache Painting by Barbara Cox
£ 289
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 135
Barcroft and Kidd
Large Aluminium Mounted Print by Pamela Bone
£ 205
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Huge Oil Painting Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard Liner Ship
£ 2,850
Campbell Vintage
Oil On Canvas Study Of A Boy By Christian Aigens
£ 845
Elder Books & Collectables
1888 Robert Harris Collection Of Photographs From South Africa 53 x Photo's
£ 250
1888 Robert Harris Collection Of Photographs From South Africa 53 x Photo's
£ 250
Elder Books & Collectables
Prometheus Antiques
Late Regency Silhouette of a Lady
£ 195
Prometheus Antiques
Late Regency Silhouette of a Child
£ 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.