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.
Graham Reed Fine Art
George Shalders Watercolour - Summertime
£ 1,350
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Marine Georgian French Fishing Boat Heading out Brisk Winds
£ 3,600
Marine Georgian French Fishing Boat Heading out Brisk Winds
£ 3,600
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Colourised Portrait Engraving in Gilt Frame
£ 295
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
Kernow Furniture
Vintage Rosa Damascena Celsiana Print
£ 185
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
Adam Wylie Antiques
Original Oil by Katie O'Sullivan - Titled 'will He'
£ 1,950
£ 2,950
Large Magnificent 18th Century Flemish School Pastel Portrait Painting
£ 2,950
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 285
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Watercolour Flowers Rosewood Frame
£ 325
Lefays Fine Arts
James Brereton (British b.1954) - The Dawn Watch - Oil Painting
£ 2,495
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Wooden Oak Painting 17th Century Spanish 'Souls in Purgatory'
£ 995
Wooden Oak Painting 17th Century Spanish 'Souls in Purgatory'
£ 995
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Prometheus Antiques
Four Georgian Reverse Painted Prints on Glass
£ 395
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
Artsonline.org.uk
Early 1900s Antique Seascape Watercolour Painting by Thomas Mortimer
£ 199
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
William Rand Antiques
Isle of Man Landscape Watercolour by John Lynas Gray
£ 395
Jo Brayshaw
Portrait of an Officer c.1820
£ 225
Elder Books & Collectables
Original 1561 Engraving of Mining & Metallurgy by Georgii Agricolae Scarce
£ 95
Original 1561 Engraving of Mining & Metallurgy by Georgii Agricolae Scarce
£ 95
Elder Books & Collectables
William Rand Antiques
Isle of Man Marine Watercolour by Edward Christian Quayle
£ 650
Elder Books & Collectables
Original 1561 Engraving of Mining & Metallurgy by Georgii Agricolae Scarce
£ 95
Original 1561 Engraving of Mining & Metallurgy by Georgii Agricolae Scarce
£ 95
Elder Books & Collectables
£ 269
Original Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Holy Trinity Church Stratford-upon-Avon
£ 269
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 685
Trade Antiques
Large Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Lady with the Hat 1820
£ 2,650
Whites Antiques
18th Century French Portrait
£ 935
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
Eton College - River Thames - Large 20th Century Landscape Oil Painting After Canaletto
£ 675
Eton College - River Thames - Large 20th Century Landscape Oil Painting After Canaletto
£ 675
Artsonline.org.uk
Artsonline.org.uk
Quality Impressive 19th Century Style Framed Portrait Print on Canvas Aft 'A J Elsley'
£ 285
Quality Impressive 19th Century Style Framed Portrait Print on Canvas Aft 'A J Elsley'
£ 285
Artsonline.org.uk
Whites Antiques
Swedish Woodland Church Painting by John R Davies
£ 300
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.