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.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting The Faithful Companions – A Trio of Cocker Spanielse Manner of Maud Alice Earl
£ 4,850
Oil Painting The Faithful Companions – A Trio of Cocker Spanielse Manner of Maud Alice Earl
£ 4,850
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Rams Head Antiques
19th Century Oil Painting Cusco School Archangel St Michael
£ 985
Rams Head Antiques
19th Century Oil Painting on Oak Panel Girl & Rabbit
£ 265
Graham Deakin Antiques
Oil on Board “reverie of London” by Wilfred Calvert
£ 225
Graham Deakin Antiques
Oil on Canvas of Trinket Box and Mementos by David A Godden BA (hind)
£ 175
Oil on Canvas of Trinket Box and Mementos by David A Godden BA (hind)
£ 175
Graham Deakin Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
19th Century Oil on Canvas Still Life with Peaches & Grapes
£ 325
Rams Head Antiques
19th Century Oil Painting Ailsie Crag & Old Mill
£ 265
AppleMan Antiques
Antique Oil Painting Still Life of Fruit - Victorian - JS Fox
£ 549
South Country Antiques
Fine 19th Century Portrait of Elderly Lady
£ 265
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Oil on Canvas 'caroline Burnett' (1877-1950)
£ 495
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pair of Oil on Canvas Landscapes by L. Henry c.1900
£ 1,565
Pair of Oil on Canvas Landscapes by L. Henry c.1900
£ 1,565
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Small Oil Painting of Sheep by Follower of Eugene Verboeckhoven
£ 795
Fine Small Oil Painting of Sheep by Follower of Eugene Verboeckhoven
£ 795
Prometheus Antiques
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting Titled ‘Grateful Warmth’ by Walter Farmer (1870-1947)
£ 350
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting of Spaniels by Frederick French
£ 795
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting of the Ship Flying Cloud by Daniel Sherrin 1868-1940
£ 695
Prometheus Antiques
18th Century Still Life Oil Painting
£ 995
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Oil on Canvas of a Rural Scene with a Bridge
£ 1,195
JMR Antiques Ltd
Small English Georgian Oil on Canvas of a Racing Scene
£ 695
JMR Antiques Ltd
Pair of 18th Century Continental Landscapes
£ 695
G Neville Antiques
Painting - a Very Large Antique Oil Painting by George Armfield of a Fox Hunting C1880
£ 5,950
Painting - a Very Large Antique Oil Painting by George Armfield of a Fox Hunting C1880
£ 5,950
G Neville Antiques
JMR Antiques Ltd
Continental Oil on Canvas of a Rural Scene
£ 995
JMR Antiques Ltd
18th Century Oil on Pannel of Rome
£ 1,295
JMR Antiques Ltd
18th Century Italian Oil on Canvas of a Coastal Scene
£ 1,495
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Victorian Oil Painting of Girl with Flowers in Quality Frame
£ 2,440
Victorian Oil Painting of Girl with Flowers in Quality Frame
£ 2,440
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Paris Street Scene with the Pont Neuf – Oil on Canvas by Merio Ameglio
£ 1,950
Paris Street Scene with the Pont Neuf – Oil on Canvas by Merio Ameglio
£ 1,950
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Oil on Canvas Creation
£ 165
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Oil on Canvas of Seated Lady
£ 650
William Rand Antiques
Large Landscape Oil Painting by William Mellor of North Wales
£ 2,650
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century English School Painting of Chickens
£ 695
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Portrait of American General Thomas Stonewall Jackson Commander of the Second Corps of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
£ 3,850
Oil Portrait of American General Thomas Stonewall Jackson Commander of the Second Corps of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
£ 3,850
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
JMR Antiques Ltd
Continental Oil on Canvas Portrait of Boy with a Bow
£ 2,495
JMR Antiques Ltd
Oil on Canvas Portrait of an Officer
£ 895
Celia Rose Antiques
LARGE OIL ON CANVASE CASTLE TOWER LANDSCAPE
£ 385
Kernow Furniture
Antique Coastal Oil on Canvas
£ 185
Jay's Antiques
Oil on Board "Holton Street" by John Munnings
£ 95
Kernow Furniture
Dramatic Coastal Oil Painting
£ 345
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Oil on Canvas Farm Scene
£ 995
Kernow Furniture
St Michaels Mount Coastal Scene
£ 175
Bill Bridges Antiques
Antique Oil Painting Still Life with Dahlias Signed C1890
£ 230
JOHNSON and Johnson
J F HERRING Oil on Canvas
£ 3,500
