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.
Georgian Antiques
Framed Rayburn Print
£ 500
Millers Antiques
Portrait Oil Painting
£ 275
Wick Antiques Ltd
Rediscovered Small Oil Painting of Fishing Boat Leaving Calais Harbour by E W Cooke
£ 12,800
Rediscovered Small Oil Painting of Fishing Boat Leaving Calais Harbour by E W Cooke
£ 12,800
Wick Antiques Ltd
Wick Antiques Ltd
Montague Dawson: Wind Aft, The Repulse
£ 12,500
JMR Antiques Ltd
18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman in Gilt Frame
£ 1,195
Artsonline.org.uk
Chinese School - Fabulous Original 20th Century Vintage Sunset Riverscape Oil Painting
£ 449
Chinese School - Fabulous Original 20th Century Vintage Sunset Riverscape Oil Painting
£ 449
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 389
Grouse Shooting! Original 19th Century George III Hand-Coloured Sporting Engraving
£ 389
Artsonline.org.uk
Country House Fine Art
Henry Charles Bryant 19th Century Oil Genre Scene of Children at Fair
£ 4,995
Henry Charles Bryant 19th Century Oil Genre Scene of Children at Fair
£ 4,995
Country House Fine Art
£ 225
Artsonline.org.uk
Quality 20th Century Winter Landscape Post-war Watercolour Painting by Geoff Bartlett
£ 289
Quality 20th Century Winter Landscape Post-war Watercolour Painting by Geoff Bartlett
£ 289
Artsonline.org.uk
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Canvas 'still Life with Jugs and Bottle' by Toby Horne Shepherd - Framed c.1965
£ 750
Original Oil on Canvas 'still Life with Jugs and Bottle' by Toby Horne Shepherd - Framed c.1965
£ 750
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Board 'Santorini' by Frank Beanland - Framed - Initialled with FB Monogram
£ 250
Original Oil on Board 'Santorini' by Frank Beanland - Framed - Initialled with FB Monogram
£ 250
21st Century Gallery
£ 199
21st Century Gallery
Original Tempera on Board 'Winter Landscape' by Peter Gardner - Signed & Dated 1968 - Framed
£ 250
Original Tempera on Board 'Winter Landscape' by Peter Gardner - Signed & Dated 1968 - Framed
£ 250
21st Century Gallery
Collectaline
Sir William Russell Flint - Three Girls
£ 225
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil Painting 'Misty Morning, London' by Ken Walch - Signed & Dated 68 on the Reverse - Framed
£ 240
Original Oil Painting 'Misty Morning, London' by Ken Walch - Signed & Dated 68 on the Reverse - Framed
£ 240
21st Century Gallery
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting Pair by George Clare - Fruit & Flowers
£ 2,950
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting Circle of Petrius Geradus Vertin "Dutch Town Scene"
£ 1,450
Oil Painting Circle of Petrius Geradus Vertin "Dutch Town Scene"
£ 1,450
Walton House Antiques Ltd
21st Century Gallery
Original Tempera on Board 'Wiltshire Hillside' by Peter Gardner Roi - Signed on the Reverse & Framed
£ 280
Original Tempera on Board 'Wiltshire Hillside' by Peter Gardner Roi - Signed on the Reverse & Framed
£ 280
21st Century Gallery
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Thomas Dingle Junior - Evening on The Coast-
£ 1,450
Oil Painting by Thomas Dingle Junior - Evening on The Coast-
£ 1,450
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Artsonline.org.uk
Original 1920s Antique Nautical Ship Seascape Oil on Board Painting
£ 199
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting Attributed John Callow - A Blustery Day off the Coast
£ 925
Oil Painting Attributed John Callow - A Blustery Day off the Coast
£ 925
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Artsonline.org.uk
The Jump - 19th Century Humorous Hunting Hand-coloured Engraving After John Ferneley
£ 195
The Jump - 19th Century Humorous Hunting Hand-coloured Engraving After John Ferneley
£ 195
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 765
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting Pair by Alfred Henry Vickers "Continental Views"
£ 2,250
Oil Painting Pair by Alfred Henry Vickers "Continental Views"
£ 2,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Artsonline.org.uk
19th Century Fox Hunting Hand-Coloured Engraving After John Ferneley
£ 195
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Victorian Oil Painting Wild Stag Male Deer Scottish Highlands Wading Loch Lomond
£ 3,200
Victorian Oil Painting Wild Stag Male Deer Scottish Highlands Wading Loch Lomond
£ 3,200
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
£ 1,950
'Setting Sail' Large 19th Century Oil Painting by Robert Antoine Muller RA
£ 1,950
Artsonline.org.uk
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by George Law Beetholme "Highland River Scenes"
£ 1,750
Oil Painting by George Law Beetholme "Highland River Scenes"
£ 1,750
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Artsonline.org.uk
'Doing It Well' A 19th Century Fox Hunting Hand-coloured Engraving After John Ferneley
£ 195
'Doing It Well' A 19th Century Fox Hunting Hand-coloured Engraving After John Ferneley
£ 195
Artsonline.org.uk
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by J. Oliver "Flowers"
£ 975
£ 285
Church Street Antiques
Victorian Walnut Easel Stand
£ 1,250
£ 440
Fine Original Unframed 19th Century Cattle in Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting
£ 440
Artsonline.org.uk
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting by Winifred Wilson
£ 250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by William Pitt "The Severn Above the Lowerloud Tewksbury"
£ 1,250
Oil Painting by William Pitt "The Severn Above the Lowerloud Tewksbury"
£ 1,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Autumnal Oil Painting by Adam E Proctor
£ 695
Artsonline.org.uk
Gorgeous Pair of 20th Century Italian Floral Miniature Still Life Paintings Oval Frames
£ 170
Gorgeous Pair of 20th Century Italian Floral Miniature Still Life Paintings Oval Frames
£ 170
Artsonline.org.uk
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Augustus Mulready "Visitors to London"
£ 1,250
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting ‘near Branscombe’ by Adam E Proctor
£ 795
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.