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.
Cutty Sark Marine Seascape Antique Oil Painting Sailing Ship Stormy Seas
£ 925
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Early Eighteenth Century Portrait Oil Painting of Sir Godfrey Kneller
£ 2,500
Prometheus Antiques
Victorian British Naval Battle Oil Painting Lord Howe HMS Queen Charlotte After Mather Brown c.1850
£ 8,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Portrait Captain John Campbell of Melfort Argyll 1769-1801 Manner Of Sir Thomas Lawrence
£ 2,875
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
17th Portrait Of A Baby Studio of Mary Beale Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
£ 6,750
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Trumeau French Mirror with Seascape Oil Painting of Galleons at Sea
£ 1,500
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Christmas Winter Landscape Oil Painting By Listed Artist Pieter Cornelis Steenhouwer
£ 2,950
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Paul Desire Trouillebert French Barbizon School 19th Landscape Oil Painting On Canvas
£ 9,850
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
VERY LARGE 20TH CENTURY OIL ON BOARD IN THE MANNER OF JAMES POLLARD
£ 6,495
JMR Antiques Ltd
Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting
£ 999
artsonline.org.uk
Fine Early 19th-century English School Oil Portrait Painting – Grumpy Gentleman
£ 775
artsonline.org.uk
Antique Victorian Sporting Oil Painting Victor Wild 1897 Alfred Charles Havell
£ 25,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
19th Oil Portrait Of A Lady Wearing Pearls Antique Paintings
£ 4,250
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Large, Fine 1840 French Oil Portrait Painting By René Cadeau (1782–1858)
£ 1,090
artsonline.org.uk
Early 20th-century Italian Genre Oil Portrait Painting 'helping Grandpa'
£ 299
artsonline.org.uk
Very Large Vintage Primitive Tall Ship Maritime Seascape Oil Painting 20thc
£ 369
artsonline.org.uk
Red Coat Officer Portrait Madras Presidency Service Military Oil Paintings
£ 2,250
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
A Fine Oil on Canvas Design of Large Scale Showing the Ages of Man by Renowned Illustrator Gwynedd May Hudson
£ 14,500
Wick Antiques Ltd
Trumeau French Mirror with Seascape Oil Painting of Galleons at Sea
£ 1,500
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Christmas Day After John Ritchie (1821-1879) Genre Figurative Winter Snow Oil Portrait Paintings
£ 18,750
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Port Of Ostia Rome Circle Of Claude Lorrain Marine Seascape Oil Portrait Painting
£ 22,500
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Huge Austrian Alps Oil Painting Lake Salzkammergut East Of Salzburg Landscape Art in Maritime, Ships & Sailing
£ 8,850
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
C1885 Victorian Sporting Oil Painting Melton Derby Winner Fred Archer Signed F S Evans
£ 65,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
17th Gentleman Portrait Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings
£ 3,750
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Prince Philip’s Bluebottle & Other Dragon Class Boats at Cowes - Frank Henry Mason c.1950
£ 5,800
Wick Antiques Ltd
