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.
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "A Breezy Day off the Coast"
£ 775
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "A Breezy Day off the Coast"
£ 775
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting Portrait of Napoleon
£ 395
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "Passing the Light Stop"
£ 925
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "Passing the Light Stop"
£ 925
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Still Life Oil Painting of Flowers by Vincent Clare
£ 550
£ 3,450
The Scottish Siblings - Large Magnificent Oil Portrait Painting By J.W. Beaufort
£ 3,450
Artsonline.org.uk
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Victorian Painting Osprey of Inverkeithing
£ 635
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Edwardian Landscape Oil Painting
£ 295
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique Scottish Landscape Oil Painting of Horse Being Transported Across a Loch Signed AD
£ 650
Large Antique Scottish Landscape Oil Painting of Horse Being Transported Across a Loch Signed AD
£ 650
Anthea's Attic
£ 489
James Stephen Gresley (1829-1908) Fine 19thc Circular Oil Portrait Painting
£ 489
Artsonline.org.uk
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "Off The East Coast"
£ 725
Prometheus Antiques
French Still Life Oil Painting
£ 295
Lefays Fine Arts
William Crosby (british 1830-1910) "Fair Critics" Oil
£ 990
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "A Thames Barge, Evening"
£ 725
Oil Painting by Victor William Ellis "A Thames Barge, Evening"
£ 725
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Victorian Oil Painting of Dogs in Landscape
£ 1,250
Lefays Fine Arts
19th Century French Impressionist School Oil on Panel
£ 750
£ 1,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Edwin Buttery - The Path Between the Villages
£ 975
Oil Painting by Edwin Buttery - The Path Between the Villages
£ 975
Walton House Antiques Ltd
£ 1,975
Giovanni Lomi (Italian 1889-1969) Costiera Tocsana / Liguria (1948) Oil
£ 1,975
Lefays Fine Arts
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by William B Rowe - A Country View
£ 395
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by James Devine Aylward RBA- On Patrol
£ 1,200
Stalham Antique Gallery
Oil on Canvas - Country House, Landscape & Figures
£ 325
Artsonline.org.uk
Rare Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master Portrait Oil Painting Att: Jacob Fransz. Van Der Merck
£ 2,250
Rare Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master Portrait Oil Painting Att: Jacob Fransz. Van Der Merck
£ 2,250
Artsonline.org.uk
Millers Antiques
Oil Painting Vase of Flowers
£ 450
Lefays Fine Arts
William Findlay (Scottish 1875-1960) The Valley of the Seine from the Chateau Gaillard
£ 5,475
William Findlay (Scottish 1875-1960) The Valley of the Seine from the Chateau Gaillard
£ 5,475
Lefays Fine Arts
£ 1,450
Rare, Huge 4ft x 9ft Secessionist Style Vintage Mixed Media Portrait Painting
£ 1,450
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 1,975
Millers Antiques
1920s Horse Painting
£ 895
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
19th Century Oil on Canvas 'Dogs with Hedgehog' Manner of George Armfield
£ 1,250
19th Century Oil on Canvas 'Dogs with Hedgehog' Manner of George Armfield
£ 1,250
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
£ 3,750
William Rand Antiques
Game Larder Oil Painting in the Style of Benjamin Blake
£ 495
Norfolk Trade Antiques
Beautiful Large Oil on Canvas of a Dutch Winter Landscape
£ 850
Norfolk Trade Antiques
Pair of Stunning Horse Oil Paintings by Joy Stanley Ricketts
£ 1,095
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Pair of Rural Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Paintings
£ 750
Norfolk Trade Antiques
Superb Oil on Canvas, Ducks in Flight
£ 595
Trade Antiques
Oil on Paper Reclining Cat Listed Artist Caroline
£ 225
Marylebone Antiques
Landscape Oil Painting 1930s
£ 475
Graham Reed Fine Art
Walter Taylor Oil Painting - Mixed Flowers in a Vase
£ 595
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Dutch Manner Marine Seascape Oil Painting of Gorleston Pier Norfolk
£ 1,200
Dutch Manner Marine Seascape Oil Painting of Gorleston Pier Norfolk
£ 1,200
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Old Man with Pipe Oil on Board by Arturo Petrocelli
£ 225
Old Man with Pipe Oil on Board by Arturo Petrocelli
£ 225
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Philip Pank (British 1933-1991) Oil Pastel on Paper, 'no. 452, Anna
£ 395
Philip Pank (British 1933-1991) Oil Pastel on Paper, 'no. 452, Anna
£ 395
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors