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.
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 & Chic
Maritime Oil on Board in Gold Gilt Frame
£ 575
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting
£ 595
£ 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
William Rand Antiques
19th Century Landscape Oil Painting by John Henry Boel
£ 295
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
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
£ 489
James Stephen Gresley (1829-1908) Fine 19th Century Circular Oil Portrait Painting
£ 489
Artsonline.org.uk
William Rand Antiques
Oil Painting of Kittens by Bessie Bamber 1923
£ 800
Anthea's Attic
Antique Pre-raphaelite Style Oil Painting Portrait Study of a Gentleman Reading to a Damsel
£ 750
Antique Pre-raphaelite Style Oil Painting Portrait Study of a Gentleman Reading to a Damsel
£ 750
Anthea's Attic
£ 339
Very Fine Original Vintage Still Life Floral Study Oil on Panel Painting
£ 339
Artsonline.org.uk
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
French School Oil Portrait by Joseph Mathias Negelen (1792-1870)
£ 895
French School Oil Portrait by Joseph Mathias Negelen (1792-1870)
£ 895
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting HMS Vanguard Battleship by George Cummings
£ 2,500
Oil Painting HMS Vanguard Battleship by George Cummings
£ 2,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Impressionist Oil Painting Ballerina by Igor Talwinski
£ 2,500
Impressionist Oil Painting Ballerina by Igor Talwinski
£ 2,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting Portrait of Napoleon
£ 395
£ 489
Large Gilt Framed Vintage Antique British Autumn Landscape Oil Painting
£ 489
Artsonline.org.uk
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Board 'Fishing Boat' by Doreen Heaton (1930-2014). Framed. c.1975
£ 225
Original Oil on Board 'Fishing Boat' by Doreen Heaton (1930-2014). Framed. c.1975
£ 225
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Board 'Travelling up the Estuary' by Doreen Heaton (1930-2014). Framed. c.1975
£ 200
Original Oil on Board 'Travelling up the Estuary' by Doreen Heaton (1930-2014). Framed. c.1975
£ 200
21st Century Gallery
Henley Street Antiques
Original Oil Painting - Battle of Waterloo
£ 500
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