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.
Graham Deakin Antiques
“Summer Flowers” Oil Painting by Stephen Codner (b.1952)
£ 125
£ 5,499
£ 999
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Still Life Oil on Canvas
£ 150
£ 199
£ 199
£ 299
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Pair of 19th Century Belgian Animal Paintings by Franz Van Severdonck (1809–1889) Oil on Panel Pastoral Scenes with Sheep and Livestock
£ 7,500
Pair of 19th Century Belgian Animal Paintings by Franz Van Severdonck (1809–1889) Oil on Panel Pastoral Scenes with Sheep and Livestock
£ 7,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Fine Still Life of Flowers and Grapes, Oil on Canvas Signed C. B. Brough
£ 360
Fine Still Life of Flowers and Grapes, Oil on Canvas Signed C. B. Brough
£ 360
Salisbury Antiques Centre
William Rand Antiques
Portrait Study of a Grey Horse Attributed Robert Alexander
£ 1,100
Zonda Antiques
Hugues Picard Oil Painting – French Rural Harvest Scene with Horse Cart – Impressionist Style Landscape – Early 20th Century
£ 1,700
Hugues Picard Oil Painting – French Rural Harvest Scene with Horse Cart – Impressionist Style Landscape – Early 20th Century
£ 1,700
Zonda Antiques
£ 299
£ 299
£ 299
Zonda Antiques
Signed Mednyanszky Oil Painting on Canvas – Atmospheric Landscape at Sunset – Hungarian Impressionist
£ 9,900
Signed Mednyanszky Oil Painting on Canvas – Atmospheric Landscape at Sunset – Hungarian Impressionist
£ 9,900
Zonda Antiques
Zonda Antiques
Large Vintage Paris Street Scene Oil Painting – Signed Burnett – Notre Dame – Impressionist Style – 90cm x 60cm
£ 1,200
Large Vintage Paris Street Scene Oil Painting – Signed Burnett – Notre Dame – Impressionist Style – 90cm x 60cm
£ 1,200
Zonda Antiques
Zonda Antiques
Signed Marcel Deruelle 1928 French Still Life Oil Painting - Melon, Bottles & Apples - Mid Century Paris School Nature Morte
£ 3,500
Signed Marcel Deruelle 1928 French Still Life Oil Painting - Melon, Bottles & Apples - Mid Century Paris School Nature Morte
£ 3,500
Zonda Antiques
£ 395
£ 645
Bearded Victorian Gentleman Oil Painting - Gilt Gesso Framed Man Portrait
£ 645
Krave Antiques
Zonda Antiques
Large Russian Oil Painting Mother & Child in Garden - Moscow School Figurative Impressionist - Oil on Canvas 80cm
£ 19,000
Large Russian Oil Painting Mother & Child in Garden - Moscow School Figurative Impressionist - Oil on Canvas 80cm
£ 19,000
Zonda Antiques
£ 445
JMR Antiques Ltd
English School. Georgian Oil on Canvas Hunting Scene
POA
JMR Antiques Ltd
18th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Lady
POA
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Oil Painting of Persimmon Racehorse with Jockey Jack Watts – Royal Thoroughbred Owned by King Edward VII – In the Manner of John Frederick Herring Sr. – Newmarket c.1898
£ 8,500
Victorian Oil Painting of Persimmon Racehorse with Jockey Jack Watts – Royal Thoroughbred Owned by King Edward VII – In the Manner of John Frederick Herring Sr. – Newmarket c.1898
£ 8,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
£ 105
Mid‑Century Abstract Still Life on Canvas - Signed Brian Davie, c.1950s-60s
£ 105
White’s Antiques
£ 299
£ 249
Trade Antiques
Sir Walter Scott & His Dog Artist Comrick Brown
£ 685
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Large Oil Portrait of French Nobleman
£ 1,150
White’s Antiques
“Thru View” 1999 Oils on Acid-Free Paper Abstract Painting - Ross Barnes (St Ives School)
£ 195
“Thru View” 1999 Oils on Acid-Free Paper Abstract Painting - Ross Barnes (St Ives School)
£ 195
White’s Antiques
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique 19th Century British School Oil Painting Horse Study Gilt Frame
£ 750
Antique 19th Century British School Oil Painting Horse Study Gilt Frame
£ 750
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
£ 350
Paul Planas (French, 20th C.) - La Rue des Meuniers, Bagneux, 1946 - Oil on Canvas
£ 350
White’s Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Large Oil Painting Madonna & Child After Raphael
£ 685
Rams Head Antiques
Oil Painting Portrait of Young Gentleman Byronesque
£ 185
JMR Antiques Ltd
18th Century Italian Oil on Canvas of a Hunting Scene
POA
Rams Head Antiques
Oil Portrait Irish Lady in Lace Cap Circle of Erskine Nichols
£ 485
£ 149
William Rand Antiques
Cottage Garden Oil Painting By Ernest Walbourn
£ 700
JMR Antiques Ltd
Italian Oil on Canvas Still Life
POA
POA
