Oil painting was first adopted in the West during the 15th Century. Since the start oils quickly rose to become the most respected among all the different methods because the paint dries very slowly giving the artist plenty of time to create the look they desire. However, just because Oil Paintings dry slowly does mean they need to appear dull and lifeless and for centuries people have been creating amazing and engaging works that prove this. Whether you are into grand Old Masters, subtle impressionistic landscapes or bizarre abstractions, there are a wealth of antique and vintage Oil Paintings out there. They are great because they can add a sense of instant atmosphere to any space, so 19th Century landscapes or Portraits can add a timelessness, while bright and textured works from the 20th Century will add interest and colour.
While art historians and critics will place a great deal of attention on the artist as the most important element, even unknown paintings deserve their due and space on your wall. Every artist no matter how humble will tell you that some works emerge more from divine inspiration than skill. If that work speaks to you then it is probably meant for you.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Oil Paintings for all your needs.
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Oil on Canvas, Nude
£ 445
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by John Wallace Tucker - Fingle Bridge on the Teign
£ 1,250
Oil Painting by John Wallace Tucker - Fingle Bridge on the Teign
£ 1,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Carl Brennir - A Rough Hillside Road Scotland
£ 795
Oil Painting by Carl Brennir - A Rough Hillside Road Scotland
£ 795
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Henry Stacy Marks - The Lady's Tailor
£ 1,950
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by William Stone - Morning & Evening
£ 1,475
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Edgar Longstaff - Fairy Glen
£ 1,250
£ 285
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Victorian Oil on Canvas
£ 395
Prometheus Antiques
18th Century Still Life Miniature Oil Painting
£ 450
Prometheus Antiques
Still Life Oil of Hydrangeas by Colin Campbell
£ 495
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Eighteenth Century Oil Landscape by George Arnald
£ 1,100
£ 790
Beautiful Large Original 19th Century Continental Farming Landscape Oil Painting
£ 790
Artsonline.org.uk
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Huge Oil Painting Portrait King Henry VIII After Hans Holbein
£ 10,000
Huge Oil Painting Portrait King Henry VIII After Hans Holbein
£ 10,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
£ 389
Beautiful 19th Century Porcelain Plaque Oil Portrait Painting Victorian Beauty
£ 389
Artsonline.org.uk
Artsonline.org.uk
Impeccable 19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Oil - Studio Paul Désiré Trouillebert
£ 5,850
Impeccable 19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Oil - Studio Paul Désiré Trouillebert
£ 5,850
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 685
Trade Antiques
Large Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Lady with the Hat 1820
£ 2,650
Artsonline.org.uk
Exceptional 18th Century (1785) Miniature Portrait Painting by Diana Hill (1760-1844)
£ 2,850
Exceptional 18th Century (1785) Miniature Portrait Painting by Diana Hill (1760-1844)
£ 2,850
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 795
After Circle of Caesar Van Everdingen (Dutch 1617-1678) Woman Praying Oil Painting
£ 795
Lefays Fine Arts
Artsonline.org.uk
Wonderful 19th Century Georgian Period Primitive School Reverse Glass Portrait Painting
£ 279
Wonderful 19th Century Georgian Period Primitive School Reverse Glass Portrait Painting
£ 279
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 275
Wonderful 19th Century Dutch School Tavern Genre Oil on Panel Painting
£ 275
Artsonline.org.uk
Artsonline.org.uk
Wonderful 19th Century Antique English Countryside Landscape Painting with Horseman
£ 239
Wonderful 19th Century Antique English Countryside Landscape Painting with Horseman
£ 239
Artsonline.org.uk
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters Fishing for Salmon Signed A Roland Knight (2 of 2)
£ 2,750
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters Fishing for Salmon Signed A Roland Knight (2 of 2)
£ 2,750
Anthea's Attic
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters Fishing for Salmon Signed A Roland Knight (1 of 2)
£ 2,750
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters Fishing for Salmon Signed A Roland Knight (1 of 2)
£ 2,750
Anthea's Attic
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Victorian Oil Painting Taranaki Iron Ship Near Port Chambers New Zealand
£ 3,250
Victorian Oil Painting Taranaki Iron Ship Near Port Chambers New Zealand
£ 3,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
E Maurice Feild, Oil on Board
£ 165
Artsonline.org.uk
Early 18th Century Iberian School Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting The Madonna & Child
£ 2,950
Early 18th Century Iberian School Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting The Madonna & Child
£ 2,950
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 7,500
Large Antique Oil Painting Portrait Study of a Prize Bull Signed TS Cooper 1838
£ 7,500
Anthea's Attic
£ 1,495
Norman Wilkinson (British 1878-1971) Miming a Cast Fly Fishing Oil Painting
£ 1,495
Lefays Fine Arts
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Christmas Day After John Ritchie Winter Snow Oil Painting
£ 9,850
Christmas Day After John Ritchie Winter Snow Oil Painting
£ 9,850
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Artsonline.org.uk
Matching Pair of 18th Century Flemish Genre Interior Oil on Zinc Portrait Paintings
£ 550
Matching Pair of 18th Century Flemish Genre Interior Oil on Zinc Portrait Paintings
£ 550
Artsonline.org.uk
Lefays Fine Arts
George Hardy (British 1822-1909) "A Moment's Rest" Oil Painting
£ 1,975
£ 3,950
Aft Jean-baptiste Joseph Pater (1695-1736 French) Group Oil Portrait Painting
£ 3,950
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 3,350
After Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1625) Large Exceptional Oil Portrait Painting
£ 3,350
Artsonline.org.uk
JMR Antiques Ltd
Continental Oil on Board Portrait of a Girl
£ 495
Middleton's Antiques
Marine Painting - Oil on Canvas - E.J. Pegrum
£ 1,295
£ 4,450
The Proposal - Arthur Howes Weigall (1840-1895) Exceptional Genre Oil Painting
£ 4,450
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 299
The Hills at Lillydale - Attractive Original Mid Century Landscape Oil Painting
£ 299
Artsonline.org.uk
Campbell Vintage
Life on The River Oil on Canvas by Ira Englefield
£ 550
Campbell Vintage
Waiting on The Jetty for a Steam Boat Oil on Canvas Painting
£ 680