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.
£ 695
Campbell Vintage
Early 1900s Naïve Oil Painting of Two Horses
£ 175
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Oil Painting Champion Racing Pigeon Shaws Pride J Brown, Bred J Robinson c.1931
£ 2,900
Oil Painting Champion Racing Pigeon Shaws Pride J Brown, Bred J Robinson c.1931
£ 2,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
£ 299
The Spinning Wheel - Fabulous 1951 Post-impressionist Pastel Portrait Painting
£ 299
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 370
Rettendon Antiques
Pair of 20th Century Brass Picture / Easel Stands
£ 180
Wick Antiques Ltd
Bronze Portrait of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte by Andrieu
£ 1,250
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Salvador Dali's Plate Signed Woodblock Print 1963
£ 625
Kernow Furniture
After The Rain - Audley Mackworth
£ 445
£ 650
Antique Early Victorian River Landscape Oil Painting Study of Waterfall & Mountains
£ 650
Anthea's Attic
£ 75
£ 95
Vintage Framed Reproduction Oil on Board by Manet, 'Claude Monet in Argenteuil'
£ 95
Vintage House
Wick Antiques Ltd
Original Portrait Drawing by Sir Stanley Spencer of Daphne Spencer, His Niece (and Reputedly His Lover)
£ 4,850
Original Portrait Drawing by Sir Stanley Spencer of Daphne Spencer, His Niece (and Reputedly His Lover)
£ 4,850
Wick Antiques Ltd
Antique Wall Art
James Forbes Aquatint
£ 600
Tom Scott Antiques
Triptych of Chinese Diorama Seascape Scenes
£ 295
JMR Antiques Ltd
Exceptional Early 18th Century Tapestry On A Grand Scale
£ 3,995
Anthea's Attic
Antique Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Study of Avenue of Trees Signed David Muirhead
£ 15,000
Antique Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Study of Avenue of Trees Signed David Muirhead
£ 15,000
Anthea's Attic
21st Century Gallery
Original Woodcut on Rice Paper 'Faces of Africa' by Ephraim Maponya. Signed and Dated 1982.
£ 80
Original Woodcut on Rice Paper 'Faces of Africa' by Ephraim Maponya. Signed and Dated 1982.
£ 80
21st Century Gallery
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Nude Engraving by Eric Gill (4)
£ 135
Antique Wall Art
Findens Engravings
£ 450
Antique Wall Art
Three Wallpaper Panels
£ 1,600
Antique Wall Art
Beauties of the Moore
£ 550
Antique Wall Art
Lithographs Fancy
£ 650
Antique Wall Art
Costumes de Femme
£ 550
Antique Wall Art
Sir William Hamilton
£ 780
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Nude Engraving by Eric Gill (3)
£ 135
Antique Wall Art
Greek Vases and Urns
£ 780
21st Century Gallery
Original Watercolour 'Ely' by Toby Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) Signed c.1950
£ 50
Original Watercolour 'Ely' by Toby Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) Signed c.1950
£ 50
21st Century Gallery
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Nude Engraving (2) by Eric Gill
£ 135
21st Century Gallery
Original Watercolour 'The Male Model' by Toby Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) Signed c.1970
£ 30
Original Watercolour 'The Male Model' by Toby Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) Signed c.1970
£ 30
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Mixed Media Painting 'Porca Quay, Aberdeen Harbour' by Helmut Petzsch (1920-2008) Signed Verso
£ 50
Original Mixed Media Painting 'Porca Quay, Aberdeen Harbour' by Helmut Petzsch (1920-2008) Signed Verso
£ 50
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Card 'Abstract Forms' by Stan Dobbin - Framed & Signed c.1960 - Provenance; Purchased Directly from the Artist
£ 1,400
Original Oil on Card 'Abstract Forms' by Stan Dobbin - Framed & Signed c.1960 - Provenance; Purchased Directly from the Artist
£ 1,400
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Paper 'Mosquito Bomber at Blackbushe Airfield' by Barbara Brassey (1911-2010) Signed.
£ 120
Original Oil on Paper 'Mosquito Bomber at Blackbushe Airfield' by Barbara Brassey (1911-2010) Signed.
£ 120
21st Century Gallery
Salisbury Antiques Centre
"The Holy Family" After Filippo Lippi
£ 340
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Watercolour of Smart Young Boy
£ 425
Antique Wall Art
Baroque Engravings
£ 650
Antique Wall Art
Jean Victor Bertin
£ 750
Antique Wall Art
Gustav Jablonsky
£ 650
Antique Wall Art
Engravings Coloured
£ 450
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.