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.
Penrose Antiques Ltd
Borman Farm Wisconsin, Watercolour by Geoffrey Jenkinson 1960
£ 385
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting Royalty Portrait Prince of Wales Colonel in Chief Red Mess Dress
£ 3,200
Oil Painting Royalty Portrait Prince of Wales Colonel in Chief Red Mess Dress
£ 3,200
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Trade Antiques
Large Portrait Pastel Monogrammed CG 1880
£ 485
Elder Books & Collectables
1760 A View of the Royal Palace of Fontainbleau Paris Copper Engraving Framed
£ 85
1760 A View of the Royal Palace of Fontainbleau Paris Copper Engraving Framed
£ 85
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1850 Scarce Steam Ship Engravings x 2 Large Size in Antique Wooden Frames
£ 280
1850 Scarce Steam Ship Engravings x 2 Large Size in Antique Wooden Frames
£ 280
Elder Books & Collectables
Lyle and Company
Original Architectural Engraving of Covent Garden 1784
£ 145
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Henry P Stevens, British, Watercolour
£ 245
Graham Reed Fine Art
Thomas Mackay Watercolour - The Goose Girl
£ 1,350
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Thomas Sidney Cooper Lithograph of Donkeys c.1830
£ 285
Red Bus Art
Christ on The Cross by Gordon Cockburn
£ 1,306.50
£ 1,306.50
Kernow Furniture
Mid Century Oriental Abstract Oil on Board
£ 195
Red Bus Art
"Yellow Coffee Cup” by Deborah Azzopardi
£ 3,316.50
Worboys Antiques
French Amboyna & Ebony Inlaid Sectioned Box
£ 260
Kernow Furniture
Mid Century Oriental Abstract Oil on Board
£ 175
Marylebone Antiques
Antique 19th Century Venetian Oil Painting
£ 675
21st Century Gallery
Original Watercolour 'Dressing' by Toby Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) c.1960 Framed
£ 90
Original Watercolour 'Dressing' by Toby Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) c.1960 Framed
£ 90
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Lithograph 'Welcome' by Margaret Caird (1896-1961) Framed 1933
£ 60
Original Lithograph 'Welcome' by Margaret Caird (1896-1961) Framed 1933
£ 60
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Marker Pen & Ink Painting 'vortex' by Helen Hale ROI, SWA, NS (1936-2024) Signed & Framed c.1975
£ 80
Original Marker Pen & Ink Painting 'vortex' by Helen Hale ROI, SWA, NS (1936-2024) Signed & Framed c.1975
£ 80
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Canvas 'Still Life' by Elspeth Buchanan (1915-2011) Framed c.1955
£ 275
Original Oil on Canvas 'Still Life' by Elspeth Buchanan (1915-2011) Framed c.1955
£ 275
21st Century Gallery
Kernow Furniture
Pair of Antique Early 20th Century Portraits
£ 195
Graham Reed Fine Art
Thomas Mackay Watercolour - The Trysting Place
£ 795
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting on Board Signed John Wilson
£ 750
Graham Reed Fine Art
E.Vitale Pair of Watercolours - Boy Playing Flute & Man Smoking
£ 395
Kernow Furniture
Pair of Antique Framed Naval Prints
£ 495
Trade Antiques
Large Oil on Canvas Rotterdam Artist F Foracorn 1960
£ 265
Trade Antiques
Pair of Oils Vibrant Flowers Listed Artist Bert Pugh
£ 185
£ 45
Chinese Watercolour & Ink Signed Painting, Perched Bird - Framed & Glazed
£ 45
The Flock of Arts
Graham Reed Fine Art
George Hamilton Constantine Watercolour - Gathering Seaweed on the Beach
£ 850
George Hamilton Constantine Watercolour - Gathering Seaweed on the Beach
£ 850
Graham Reed Fine Art
£ 18,500
Thomas Willis: Shamrock III 7 Reliance Crossing the Line - America’s Cup 1903
£ 18,500
Wick Antiques Ltd
Graham Reed Fine Art
Thomas Mackay Watercolour - The Kingfisher’s Haunt
£ 950
£ 95
Kernow Furniture
Children Running Framed Woodcut
£ 450
Graham Reed Fine Art
Henry J.Kinnaird Watercolour - Harvest Time by the River
£ 1,250
Wick Antiques Ltd
Thomas Bush Hardy: In Distress off Staithes, York 1896
£ 2,850
£ 350
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting World War 1 1917 Air Battle Arras Sopwith Triplanes Duel German Albatross Dii Byplanes
£ 4,500
Oil Painting World War 1 1917 Air Battle Arras Sopwith Triplanes Duel German Albatross Dii Byplanes
£ 4,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
19th Century Oil Painting Portrait Royal King George IV Wearing Royal Garter
£ 4,500
19th Century Oil Painting Portrait Royal King George IV Wearing Royal Garter
£ 4,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Board 'Fishing Boat' by Doreen Heaton (1930-2014). Framed. c.1975
£ 225
Original Oil on Board 'Fishing Boat' by Doreen Heaton (1930-2014). Framed. c.1975
£ 225
21st Century Gallery
Ian Chisnall Antiques and Collectables
"On the Alltmor, Tighnabruaich" by Waller Hugh Paton RSA, RSW
£ 4,500
"On the Alltmor, Tighnabruaich" by Waller Hugh Paton RSA, RSW
£ 4,500
Ian Chisnall Antiques and Collectables
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.