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.
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Herbert Menzies Marshall Watercolour Signed 1879 Framed Cottage by River and Woodland
£ 1,400
Herbert Menzies Marshall Watercolour Signed 1879 Framed Cottage by River and Woodland
£ 1,400
The Chelsea Bijouterie
Salisbury Antiques Centre
"The Evening Prayer" by John Bagnold Burgess
£ 1,650
Elite Antiques
Rare French Studio Pottery Serving Bowl
£ 75
€ 2,200
Frame with the Image of the Madonna and Child. Austria-Hungary, Vienna. Around 1900.
€ 2,200
Antiqon
Georgian Antiques
Pair of Late Victorian Oil Paintings
£ 800
£ 860
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Marine Oil Painting RMS Lancastria Ship Departing Liverpool For Evacuation British Expeditionary Force
£ 2,490
Marine Oil Painting RMS Lancastria Ship Departing Liverpool For Evacuation British Expeditionary Force
£ 2,490
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Whites Antiques
Pastel Portrait of Young Boy Wood Frame Behind Glass 1970s
£ 75
£ 165
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Henry Harris Oil on Canvas
£ 295
Rams Head Antiques
Hand Painted Panel Madonna
£ 345
Rams Head Antiques
Charming Victorian Embroidery Cockerel in Cruciform Frame
£ 245
Trade Antiques
Listed Artist Daniel Sherrin Oils Pair of Scottish Views
£ 685
Whites Antiques
19th Century Portrait Oil on Canvas c.1860
£ 715
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pair of Copper Pictures by Albert Gilles
£ 195
£ 165
Watercolour Children Picking Bluebells - Listed Artist Dorothy Fitchew 1920s
£ 165
Trade Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Good Indian Silk Painting Maharajah & Elephants
£ 645
Antiques et Cetera
'The Priory Lewes' Gilt Framed Glazed Watercolour
£ 100
Antiques et Cetera
Watercolour - The Cottage by the River
£ 75
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting Civil War Royalist Pursued by Roundheads Escape From Worcester 1651 by George Derville Rowlandson
£ 8,000
Oil Painting Civil War Royalist Pursued by Roundheads Escape From Worcester 1651 by George Derville Rowlandson
£ 8,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting RAF Supermarine Spitfire Prototype Plane Pilot Mutt Summers by Dion Pears
£ 3,250
Oil Painting RAF Supermarine Spitfire Prototype Plane Pilot Mutt Summers by Dion Pears
£ 3,250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Antiques et Cetera
Large 'Herman Rudisuhili Icolour Framed Print
£ 250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Historic Marine Oil Painting Naval Battle Quiberon Bay November 20th 1759 by John Lewis Chapman
£ 10,000
Historic Marine Oil Painting Naval Battle Quiberon Bay November 20th 1759 by John Lewis Chapman
£ 10,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
€ 1,500
€ 550
€ 650
€ 5,500
€ 5,500
€ 580
€ 2,300
Porcelain Plaque. Portrait of the Equestrian Monarch Peter the Great. 19th Century.
€ 2,300
Antiqon
€ 250
Antiqon
Porcelain Plaque. Russia.
€ 1,800
€ 1,150
€ 850
€ 250
€ 1,800
Genre scene - Woman cooking vegetables. Follower of GABRIEL METSU (1629-1667).
€ 1,800
Antiqon
€ 2,800
€ 4,500
€ 6,500
Antiqon
Janis Pauluks - Lielupe 1953
€ 2,500
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.