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
Oil Painting Leopard Masai Mara Kenya Follower Pip McGarry
£ 4,950
Oil Painting Leopard Masai Mara Kenya Follower Pip McGarry
£ 4,950
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Hunting Party Oil Painting Spaniel Pointer Dogs Lord With Purdey In Grey Top Hat
£ 10,000
Hunting Party Oil Painting Spaniel Pointer Dogs Lord With Purdey In Grey Top Hat
£ 10,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Jo Brayshaw
Mrs Scott Moncrieff, Pastel Drawing c.1902
£ 225
£ 695
Robert Pagden Antiques
Victorian French Wall Plaques
£ 175
£ 495
Antique English School Portrait, Giltwood Frame, Painting, Art, Edwardian, 1910
£ 495
London Fine Ltd
Graham Reed Fine Art
Harry Wanless Watercolour ‘ Whitby Abbey From The Harbour’
£ 450
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Set of Six Art Nouveau Prints
£ 185
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Matisse - Set of Six Male Prints 1954
£ 245
£ 1,090
Large Watercolour Painting by Charles Edward Dickson of Shipping in a River
£ 1,090
Georgian Antiques
Kernow Furniture
William T Woods - Sunlight & Shadow
£ 295
Graham Reed Fine Art
Ethel May Mallinson Watercolour ‘ Venetian View’
£ 225
Graham Reed Fine Art
Robert Leslie Howey Oil Painting ‘durham Cathedral From The River Wear IN Autumn’
£ 1,350
Robert Leslie Howey Oil Painting ‘durham Cathedral From The River Wear IN Autumn’
£ 1,350
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
James George Bingley Watercolour ‘fisherman With Children Playing AT The Seashore’
£ 850
James George Bingley Watercolour ‘fisherman With Children Playing AT The Seashore’
£ 850
Graham Reed Fine Art
£ 4,950
18th Century Oil On Canvas Hen Guarding Her Chicks Signed A. Schlatter
£ 4,950
Whites Antiques
£ 1,450
Watercolour of Cattle in Water Meadow by Andrew Nichols Rha 1804-1886
£ 1,450
Whites Antiques
Graham Reed Fine Art
Charles Edward Wilson Watercolour ‘reflections’
£ 2,950
£ 1,750
Seascape of Ships At Broadstairs at Low Tide Signed John Callow 1807
£ 1,750
Whites Antiques
£ 475
£ 875
£ 450
£ 1,250
Still Life Bread, Onions & Blue & White Jug Robert Chailloux 1913-2006
£ 1,250
Whites Antiques
£ 1,450
£ 1,450
Still Life Fruit and Flowers on a Ledge by Robert Chailloux 1913-2006
£ 1,450
Whites Antiques
£ 995
£ 650
Graham Reed Fine Art
Frederick J.Knowles Oil Painting - Harvest Time
£ 2,950
Graham Reed Fine Art
Albert Ludovici Junior Watercolour - Taking A Cab
£ 1,750
Whites Antiques
Large 19th Century Rhino Hand Carved from Solid Ebony
£ 575
JMR Antiques Ltd
Very Large Hand Finished Print in Gilt Frame
£ 995
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
19th Century Oil Painting Architectural Historic Arundel Castle After James Canter
£ 4,000
19th Century Oil Painting Architectural Historic Arundel Castle After James Canter
£ 4,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Large Victorian Oil Painting The Clandon Harriers Hunt John Imms Of Ringmer Up Libertine
£ 20,000
Large Victorian Oil Painting The Clandon Harriers Hunt John Imms Of Ringmer Up Libertine
£ 20,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
The Old Yard
Pair of Early 19th C. Oil on Tin Paintings
£ 280
Aion Classique
Double Thickness Satin Opera Scarf
£ 38
Robert Pagden Antiques
Pair of Small Mezzotint Engraving of Ladies
£ 60
Robert Pagden Antiques
Antique Mezzotint Engraving of a Lady
£ 150
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Watercolour Thirlmere & Helvellyn Lake District by Edward Horace Thompson
£ 2,750
Watercolour Thirlmere & Helvellyn Lake District by Edward Horace Thompson
£ 2,750
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Painting Yorkshire Moor High Eldwick by John William Buxton Knight
£ 5,000
Victorian Painting Yorkshire Moor High Eldwick by John William Buxton Knight
£ 5,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
£ 275
Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd
Pair of Allegorical Oil Paintings by Franz Lefler
£ 3,500
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.