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.
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "A Breezy Day off the Coast"
£ 775
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "A Breezy Day off the Coast"
£ 775
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting Portrait of Napoleon
£ 395
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "Passing the Light Stop"
£ 925
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "Passing the Light Stop"
£ 925
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Still Life Oil Painting of Flowers by Vincent Clare
£ 550
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Pair of French 1950's Abstract Acrylic Panels
£ 1,495
£ 3,450
The Scottish Siblings - Large Magnificent Oil Portrait Painting By J.W. Beaufort
£ 3,450
Artsonline.org.uk
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
George IV Plan of Alnwick
£ 775
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Victorian Painting Osprey of Inverkeithing
£ 635
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Edwardian Landscape Oil Painting
£ 295
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique Scottish Landscape Oil Painting of Horse Being Transported Across a Loch Signed AD
£ 650
Large Antique Scottish Landscape Oil Painting of Horse Being Transported Across a Loch Signed AD
£ 650
Anthea's Attic
£ 489
James Stephen Gresley (1829-1908) Fine 19thc Circular Oil Portrait Painting
£ 489
Artsonline.org.uk
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "Off The East Coast"
£ 725
Millers Antiques
Scottish Watercolour Painting Pittenweem Fife
£ 375
Prometheus Antiques
French Still Life Oil Painting
£ 295
Lefays Fine Arts
William Crosby (british 1830-1910) "Fair Critics" Oil
£ 990
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "A Thames Barge, Evening"
£ 725
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "A Thames Barge, Evening"
£ 725
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Victorian Oil Painting of Dogs in Landscape
£ 1,250
£ 449
S.S Albatross, London - C19th Maritime Merchant Steam Ship Watercolour Painting
£ 449
Artsonline.org.uk
Lefays Fine Arts
19th Century French Impressionist School Oil on Panel
£ 750
£ 1,250
Lefays Fine Arts
Neil Forster (British 1939-2016) Portrait Jack Russell Terrier
£ 1,575
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Edwin Buttery - The Path Between the Villages
£ 975
Oil Painting by Edwin Buttery - The Path Between the Villages
£ 975
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Watercolour by John Edward Goodall - The Keeper of the Hounds
£ 975
Watercolour by John Edward Goodall - The Keeper of the Hounds
£ 975
Walton House Antiques Ltd
£ 1,975
Giovanni Lomi (Italian 1889-1969) Costiera Tocsana / Liguria (1948) Oil
£ 1,975
Lefays Fine Arts
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by William B Rowe - A Country View
£ 395
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by James Devine Aylward RBA- On Patrol
£ 1,200
Stalham Antique Gallery
Oil on Canvas - Country House, Landscape & Figures
£ 325
£ 220
Frances Farrer' 1918 Original Country Landscape Livestock Watercolour Painting
£ 220
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 240
'A Galilee Fisherman' Superb Mid 20th Century Israeli Oil Portrait Painting
£ 240
Artsonline.org.uk
JMR Antiques Ltd
18th Century Portrait Engraving in Hogarth Frame
£ 495
Artsonline.org.uk
Rare Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master Portrait Oil Painting Att: Jacob Fransz. Van Der Merck
£ 2,250
Rare Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master Portrait Oil Painting Att: Jacob Fransz. Van Der Merck
£ 2,250
Artsonline.org.uk
Millers Antiques
Oil Painting Vase of Flowers
£ 450
Artsonline.org.uk
Stella Parsons 'Glimpses Through Gossamer' Oil Portrait Painting
£ 200
£ 260
Julius Komjati Rare Original Watercolour Painting of World War II Refugees
£ 260
Artsonline.org.uk
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Early Victorian Hunting Painting Pointer Gun Dog Carrying Game Bird Prey
£ 2,850
Early Victorian Hunting Painting Pointer Gun Dog Carrying Game Bird Prey
£ 2,850
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Sunnyside Antiques
Large Watercolour Painting of Sutton Park
£ 995
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Watercolour by Walter Henry Sweet - Widecombe, Dartmoor
£ 495
Lefays Fine Arts
Frances M. Needham (British Fl.1911) Portrait Miniature Miss Gertie Millar in “A Quaker Girl”
£ 325
Frances M. Needham (British Fl.1911) Portrait Miniature Miss Gertie Millar in “A Quaker Girl”
£ 325
Lefays Fine Arts
Lefays Fine Arts
William Findlay (Scottish 1875-1960) The Valley of the Seine from the Chateau Gaillard
£ 5,475
William Findlay (Scottish 1875-1960) The Valley of the Seine from the Chateau Gaillard
£ 5,475
Lefays Fine Arts
Erfmann Vintage
Pale Blue Sailing Vessel Within Choppy Seas M. Buttery 1967
£ 1,967
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.