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.
£ 275
Wonderful 19th Century Dutch School Tavern Genre Oil on Panel Painting
£ 275
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Wonderful 19th Century Antique English Countryside Landscape Painting with Horseman
£ 239
Wonderful 19th Century Antique English Countryside Landscape Painting with Horseman
£ 239
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Anthea's Attic
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters Fishing for Salmon Signed A Roland Knight (2 of 2)
£ 2,750
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters Fishing for Salmon Signed A Roland Knight (2 of 2)
£ 2,750
Anthea's Attic
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters Fishing for Salmon Signed A Roland Knight (1 of 2)
£ 2,750
Large Antique River Landscape Oil Painting of Otters Fishing for Salmon Signed A Roland Knight (1 of 2)
£ 2,750
Anthea's Attic
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Victorian Oil Painting Taranaki Iron Ship Near Port Chambers New Zealand
£ 3,250
Victorian Oil Painting Taranaki Iron Ship Near Port Chambers New Zealand
£ 3,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
E Maurice Feild, Oil on Board
£ 165
Artsonline.org.uk
Early 18th Century Iberian School Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting The Madonna & Child
£ 2,950
Early 18th Century Iberian School Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting The Madonna & Child
£ 2,950
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£ 7,500
Large Antique Oil Painting Portrait Study of a Prize Bull Signed TS Cooper 1838
£ 7,500
Anthea's Attic
£ 1,495
Norman Wilkinson (British 1878-1971) Miming a Cast Fly Fishing Oil Painting
£ 1,495
Lefays Fine Arts
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Christmas Day After John Ritchie Winter Snow Oil Painting
£ 9,850
Christmas Day After John Ritchie Winter Snow Oil Painting
£ 9,850
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Artsonline.org.uk
Matching Pair of 18th Century Flemish Genre Interior Oil on Zinc Portrait Paintings
£ 550
Matching Pair of 18th Century Flemish Genre Interior Oil on Zinc Portrait Paintings
£ 550
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Lefays Fine Arts
George Hardy (British 1822-1909) "A Moment's Rest" Oil Painting
£ 1,975
£ 3,950
Aft Jean-baptiste Joseph Pater (1695-1736 French) Group Oil Portrait Painting
£ 3,950
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 3,350
After Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1625) Large Exceptional Oil Portrait Painting
£ 3,350
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JMR Antiques Ltd
Continental Oil on Board Portrait of a Girl
£ 495
Middleton's Antiques
Marine Painting - Oil on Canvas - E.J. Pegrum
£ 1,295
£ 4,450
The Proposal - Arthur Howes Weigall (1840-1895) Exceptional Genre Oil Painting
£ 4,450
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£ 299
The Hills at Lillydale - Attractive Original Mid Century Landscape Oil Painting
£ 299
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Campbell Vintage
Life on The River Oil on Canvas by Ira Englefield
£ 550
Campbell Vintage
Waiting on The Jetty for a Steam Boat Oil on Canvas Painting
£ 680
Campbell Vintage
English School Oil on Board Still Life of Garden Flowers
£ 560
Campbell Vintage
Life on The Docks Oil Painting of Man & Woman
£ 480
Lefays Fine Arts
Franz Xaver Wolf (Austrian 1896-1989) Still Life Oil Painting
£ 1,795
Middleton's Antiques
Still Life Painting with Goose Drinking - Oil on Canvas - 18th Century
£ 2,650
Still Life Painting with Goose Drinking - Oil on Canvas - 18th Century
£ 2,650
Middleton's Antiques
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Thomas Cooper Moore - Old Coach & Horses, Parliament Street, Nottingham
£ 825
Oil Painting by Thomas Cooper Moore - Old Coach & Horses, Parliament Street, Nottingham
£ 825
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Thomas Cooper Moore - The Royal Children, Castle Gate, Nottingham
£ 825
Oil Painting by Thomas Cooper Moore - The Royal Children, Castle Gate, Nottingham
£ 825
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Artsonline.org.uk
Poet William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Large Original Oil Portrait Painting 19th Century
£ 1,150
Poet William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Large Original Oil Portrait Painting 19th Century
£ 1,150
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Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Andre Eugene Louis Chochon - Bridge Over the Seine
£ 875
Oil Painting by Andre Eugene Louis Chochon - Bridge Over the Seine
£ 875
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by William Joseph J.C.Bond - Caenarfon Castle
£ 3,750
Oil Painting by William Joseph J.C.Bond - Caenarfon Castle
£ 3,750
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by J Laslelles - A Scene in Epping Forest
£ 975
Middleton's Antiques
Oil on Canvas Portrait of George IV, Prince of Wales - After Sir William Beechey RA
£ 4,950
Oil on Canvas Portrait of George IV, Prince of Wales - After Sir William Beechey RA
£ 4,950
Middleton's Antiques
Middleton's Antiques
Dog Painting - Oil on Canvas - Terriers with Badger
£ 765
Artsonline.org.uk
Original Spring Blossom Highland Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
£ 770
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Scottish Family Antique Portrait Young Children Wearing Red Tartan Kilts
£ 4,950
Scottish Family Antique Portrait Young Children Wearing Red Tartan Kilts
£ 4,950
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Middleton's Antiques
Georgian Classical Landscape Painting Oil on Panel
£ 775
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Oil Painting Portrait Bay Hunter Race Horse Saletto
£ 3,050
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 249
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149
Vintage World
Vintage Oil Painting in Frame
£ 149