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.
Trade Antiques
Artist Jorge Aguilar Agon Oil A Walk on the Woods
£ 185
JMR Antiques Ltd
Set of 12 Portrait Engravings
£ 395
Marylebone Antiques
Vintage Framed & Signed Lithograph Print by Peter Schmidt – Flowing in the Right Direction
£ 295
Vintage Framed & Signed Lithograph Print by Peter Schmidt – Flowing in the Right Direction
£ 295
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Signed Lithograph Print by Manuel Robbe – The Cigarette
£ 575
Jo Brayshaw
Interesting Scottishtreen Snuff Mull. C1880
£ 190
Graham Deakin Antiques
Three Nude Sketches by Alan Wade
£ 95
Sovereign Antiques
Woman Art Form Forties Era
£ 895
Graham Deakin Antiques
Watercolour by F.W. Thomas
£ 125
Graham Deakin Antiques
Oil on Board of Cottage at Burton, Cheshire
£ 180
Graham Deakin Antiques
Burnett Oil Painting
£ 125
Graham Deakin Antiques
Antique Engraving "AVE CESAR" New York, Samuel L Hall
£ 85
Graham Deakin Antiques
Harry Turner 1908-2009 Sketch Books
£ 95
Barnaby's of Battle
Antique Minton Hollis Tiles Showing Bible Scenes 1870s
£ 250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Marine Oil Painting HMS Powerful Royal Navy Cruiser Ship Follower Charles Dixon
£ 4,500
Marine Oil Painting HMS Powerful Royal Navy Cruiser Ship Follower Charles Dixon
£ 4,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Elder Books & Collectables
1902 Pride & Prejudice a Novel by Jane Austen Illustrated Scarce 2 X Volume Set
£ 375
1902 Pride & Prejudice a Novel by Jane Austen Illustrated Scarce 2 X Volume Set
£ 375
Elder Books & Collectables
£ 795
Antique Riverside Painting, Scottish Art, Oil On Canvas, Landscape, Victorian
£ 795
London Fine Ltd
£ 695
Antique River Landscape Painting, Scottish Art, Oil On Canvas, Framed, Victorian
£ 695
London Fine Ltd
Carse Antiques
Fine Pair of Blue & White Delft Plates
£ 245
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Large Framed Hunting Oil Painting Worcestershire Bay Horse Named Pug
£ 3,950
Large Framed Hunting Oil Painting Worcestershire Bay Horse Named Pug
£ 3,950
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
£ 375
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Romanticism Oil Painting Sea Battle Glorious First of June 1794 After Mather Brown
£ 8,500
Romanticism Oil Painting Sea Battle Glorious First of June 1794 After Mather Brown
£ 8,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century French Oil ON Canvas Portrait OF A Gentleman
£ 1,295
JMR Antiques Ltd
Large 19th Century Flemish Country Painting
£ 1,895
£ 375
Prometheus Antiques
Nineteenth Century Tinsel Print
£ 225
Worboys Antiques
8" Geographica Globe On A Bakelite Base
£ 236
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Large Oil Painting Portrait Monarch King George VI Naval Uniform C1950
£ 8,900
Large Oil Painting Portrait Monarch King George VI Naval Uniform C1950
£ 8,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Marylebone Antiques
Vintage Framed Marilyn Monroe Film Poster ‘let’s Make Love’
£ 1,100
Celia Rose Antiques
Hand Painted Miniature Young Girl Ivory Act Dn2fwrhz
£ 160
Celia Rose Antiques
Hand Painted Miniature Portrait OF A Young Boy
Celia Rose Antiques
Hand Painted Miniature Portrait OF A Young Man
£ 165
Celia Rose Antiques
Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Named AS Zoe
£ 165
Celia Rose Antiques
Edwardian Miniature Portrait Lady With Lace Shawl
£ 185
£ 1,495
Large Antique Portrait, English, Watercolour, Painting, HB Roberts, Victorian
£ 1,495
London Fine Ltd
Pear Tree Antiques
Watercolour on Board of a Middle Eastern Scene
£ 128
Pear Tree Antiques
Engraving of Magdalen College Oxford
£ 55
Wick Antiques Ltd
A Souvenir Paperweight for the Yacht ‘rainbow’ by Herreshoff
£ 1,600
Graham Deakin Antiques
17 Sketches - Studies by Harry Turner (1908-2009)
£ 340
Graham Deakin Antiques
Nude Sketches / Studies by Harry Turner (1908-2009)
£ 200
Graham Deakin Antiques
14 Nude Sketches/studies by Harry Turner 1908-2009
£ 210
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.