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 Painting - Hens & Pigeon
£ 245
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 199
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 249
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 299
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 399
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 349
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 199
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 99
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 199
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 99
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame 1950s
£ 149
Vintage World
Signed Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149
£ 489
Beautiful 19th Century Oil Portrait Painting of Young Child Holding Flowers
£ 489
Artsonline.org.uk
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Phobe Peto Willetts - Oil Portrait Sketch
£ 245
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Pheobe Peto Willets Portrait Sketch
£ 175
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
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