It has long been noted that man’s interest in creating Art is one of our key differences from other species. It teaches us, guides us and inspires us in equal measure and there are few homes in this world which don’t have some form of Art on display. Although artwork is often influenced by fashions, the skill and messages contained are usually timeless. Today the Art market is as vibrant as ever, not only for contemporary pieces and those from the post 1950s, but also for Antique and Vintage paintings as well. We are possibly far less judgemental than ever before being just as happy to display an interesting print as a finished master. Of course for their skill and depth old oil paintings remain popular whether depicting a landscape, portrait or still life, and add an air of maturity wherever they are hung. For the less formal space watercolours are great for their spontaneity and lightness and prints are perfect to add your individual personality.
At Loveantiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage paintings all from reputable dealers who understand what makes an artwork special.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Watercolour Proud Dominant Seagulls Flying & Landing On The Rocks
£ 2,000
Watercolour Proud Dominant Seagulls Flying & Landing On The Rocks
£ 2,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
American Oil Painting Flowers Chrysanthemums in Vase by Emily Selinger
£ 2,700
American Oil Painting Flowers Chrysanthemums in Vase by Emily Selinger
£ 2,700
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
£ 6,900
August Von Siegen (1850-1910) Huge Very Fine Dutch Canal Cityscape Oil Painting
£ 6,900
Artsonline.org.uk
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Sketch of Sleeping Lion
£ 350
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting of a Pointer Dog After Schwanfelder
£ 750
Prometheus Antiques
Large Oil Painting by Franz Reder-Broili
£ 950
£ 885
£ 350
Antiques et Cetera
Antique Miniature Watercolour - Warsaw's Glorious Royal Castle
£ 100
£ 325
£ 479
Fine Original 20th Century Vintage Floral & Butterfly Still Life Oil Painting
£ 479
Artsonline.org.uk
Antiques & Chic
Maritime Oil on Board in Gold Gilt Frame
£ 575
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Lighthouse on a Headland
£ 178
£ 445
Large Stunning Framed Antique Italian Religious Old Master Coloured Print
£ 445
Artsonline.org.uk
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting
£ 595
£ 195
£ 675
'Rockingham Vase' London Exhibited Still Life of Flowers Oil on Canvas Painting
£ 675
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 850
Antique Georgian Early Victorian Oil Painting Portrait Study of Madonna & Child
£ 850
Anthea's Attic
Trade Antiques
Large Oil on Board The Crying Girl Artist L Palermo 1971
£ 285
£ 269
'The Performer' Lovely 20th Century Vintage Oriental Thai Portrait Painting
£ 269
Artsonline.org.uk
William Rand Antiques
19th Century Landscape Oil Painting by John Henry Boel
£ 295
Rams Head Antiques
Set of Four Monkey Engravings Hand Coloured
£ 145
The Three MusCATeers
Hand Painted Amorial of the Hadwen Family by James Robertson c.1770
£ 380
Hand Painted Amorial of the Hadwen Family by James Robertson c.1770
£ 380
The Three MusCATeers
Henley Street Antiques
Antique Print of Trinity College Oxford 1707
£ 100
The Three MusCATeers
Naive Pastel Portrait of Young Woman with Wonderfully Coiffured Hair
£ 320
Naive Pastel Portrait of Young Woman with Wonderfully Coiffured Hair
£ 320
The Three MusCATeers
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
British Oil Painting Portrait Cricketer William Gilbert Grace
£ 8,000
British Oil Painting Portrait Cricketer William Gilbert Grace
£ 8,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Antique Wall Art
James Forbes Engravings
£ 480
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Henry Thomas Jarman - Oil On Canvas - Middle Temple Dining Hall
£ 1,550
Henry Thomas Jarman - Oil On Canvas - Middle Temple Dining Hall
£ 1,550
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
Flora Tomkins, Oil on Board
£ 175
Antique Wall Art
Emmanuel Sweerts Engraving
£ 280
Roger Grimes Antiques
A Fine Original 17thc Engraving of a Slave Boy
£ 10,500
Artsonline.org.uk
'Keeping Warm' Original 20th Century Post-impressionist Watercolour Portrait Painting
£ 189
'Keeping Warm' Original 20th Century Post-impressionist Watercolour Portrait Painting
£ 189
Artsonline.org.uk
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Watercolour by Claude Harrison
£ 800
£ 489
James Stephen Gresley (1829-1908) Fine 19th Century Circular Oil Portrait Painting
£ 489
Artsonline.org.uk
21st Century Gallery
Original Watercolour 'Reclining Nude' by James Gorman (1931-2005) Signed & Dated 77 - Provenance; The Artists Studio
£ 80
Original Watercolour 'Reclining Nude' by James Gorman (1931-2005) Signed & Dated 77 - Provenance; The Artists Studio
£ 80
21st Century Gallery
Lefays Fine Arts
Irene Klestova (1908-1989) Still Life of Roses Oil on Board
£ 1,495
21st Century Gallery
2 Original Pen & Ink Drawings by Anthony Benjamin (1931-2002). Both Works Are Studio Stamped on the Reverse c.1965
£ 140
2 Original Pen & Ink Drawings by Anthony Benjamin (1931-2002). Both Works Are Studio Stamped on the Reverse c.1965
£ 140
21st Century Gallery
CS & T Ornate Objects & Furniture
Large Tapestry Style Velvet Picture in Large Wooden Frame
£ 895
Large Tapestry Style Velvet Picture in Large Wooden Frame
£ 895
CS & T Ornate Objects & Furniture
£ 465
William Rand Antiques
Oil Painting of Kittens by Bessie Bamber 1923
£ 800
How can I tell if my Artwork is valuable?
As we all know certain artworks can be very valuable depending on the artist who created it. While most of us don’t pretend to have an original Monet hung on the wall, it is surprising how much even decorative paintings can be worth. While art valuations can take a lifetime to master and showing your piece to a specialist advisable, there are still ways to do some initial assessment yourself. The first thing of course is to check for a signature or details recorded on the back. It is easy to conduct research if so but even if the piece is unmarked then specialists will often be able to attribute your piece to a particular artist or school just by looking. The work of unknown amateur artists tends to be based on its aesthetic appeal and skill employed. As decorative pieces they are usually only worth a few hundred pounds at most. The financial value really only goes up when the piece can be attributed to professional artists who were influential in their day.
It is of course worth checking that your artwork is an original and not a copy (although limited edition prints can still be quite valuable). Copies will only be of decorative value. There are lots of resources on the internet which can help you begin to attribute and value your piece, but the research may take time.
Where can I buy Vintage Art Online?
There are more places than ever online to buy Vintage Art but it is important to ensure you are buying from a reputable place as copies, mis-representations and forgeries are sadly common. It is also important to consider the cost of postage if buying online and especially from overseas. Because artwork can be easily damaged some carriers will not offer compensation and with careful packing the price of shipping may be prohibitive. At LoveAntiques our reputable art dealers will usually arrange postage or delivery for you and will be able to offer assurances about attribution as well.
How do I sell antique art?
Just like buying art, there are many places to sell it as well. Auction houses are a common route for most people as the Auction House will take over the responsibility of describing the piece accurately and ensuring the right collectors view it. You can also offer it to our dealers at LoveAntiques who may be interested in it for their stock. It is worth being realistic about the value when selling. Since art is very much about personal taste and setting there is rarely a firm price for any collectable. If choosing to sell yourself then it is important to be accurate about the condition and any suspected attribution.
Is vintage art popular?
Vintage art from the 1950s onwards is extremely popular right now. The look and techniques seem to appeal to our modern aesthetic, more so than the older more traditional pieces which were more popular some years ago. Currently we enjoy unusual, humorous and thoughtful pieces which make bold statements on our understated walls and interiors. Because these pieces are still relatively recent there are proportionally more around than older works, so values for bland pieces remain low while interesting or iconic pieces are high. Also their age makes research on vintage art far more fruitful and enjoyable than much older pieces.