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.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Wonderful Set of Eight Famous Racehorses 1933 Framed & Glazed
£ 795
A Wonderful Set of Eight Famous Racehorses 1933 Framed & Glazed
£ 795
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
19th Century Sanguine Pencil & Watercolour Drawing Cavalryman - c.1884
£ 75
19th Century Sanguine Pencil & Watercolour Drawing Cavalryman - c.1884
£ 75
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
A Set Of 4 Lovely 19th Century Watercolours - C1890
£ 145
Mark Stacey Antiques & Decorative
French Ornithological Lithograph
£ 55
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Pair Of Vintage Australian Oil Paintings - Howard B. Ireland - Landscapes
£ 145
Pair Of Vintage Australian Oil Paintings - Howard B. Ireland - Landscapes
£ 145
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Pair Of Vintage Australian Oil Paintings - Howard B. Ireland - Harbour Scenes
£ 145
Pair Of Vintage Australian Oil Paintings - Howard B. Ireland - Harbour Scenes
£ 145
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Vintage Australian Oil Painting - Howard B. Ireland - Woolomby Nocturne
£ 75
Vintage Australian Oil Painting - Howard B. Ireland - Woolomby Nocturne
£ 75
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Graham Deakin Antiques
Hagop K Kasparian Oil on Board
£ 150
Graham Deakin Antiques
Oil on Canvas " Charles Greville Morris " 1861-1922
£ 295
21st Century Gallery
Original Etching 'l'atelier' by Peter Eastham. B.1956. Signed and Dated 84
£ 45
Original Etching 'l'atelier' by Peter Eastham. B.1956. Signed and Dated 84
£ 45
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Screen Print 'plants Abstract' 1st Edition, by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-93. C. 1970
£ 75
Original Screen Print 'plants Abstract' 1st Edition, by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-93. C. 1970
£ 75
21st Century Gallery
Graham Deakin Antiques
Naive Oil on Board
£ 150
21st Century Gallery
Original Screen Print 'anemones' by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-93. Signed and Numbered 7/12
£ 75
Original Screen Print 'anemones' by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-93. Signed and Numbered 7/12
£ 75
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Screen Print 'seated Figure' by Toby Horne Shepherd. 1909-1993. Signed and Numbered 16/16
£ 80
Original Screen Print 'seated Figure' by Toby Horne Shepherd. 1909-1993. Signed and Numbered 16/16
£ 80
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Screen Print 'daphnis and Chloe' by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-1993. Signed and Numbered 11/15. Circa 1965
£ 80
Original Screen Print 'daphnis and Chloe' by Toby Horne Shepherd 1909-1993. Signed and Numbered 11/15. Circa 1965
£ 80
21st Century Gallery
William Rand Antiques
Classic Car Painting At Brooklands By John Chapman
£ 325
21st Century Gallery
Original Screen Print 'spots and Circles' by Ray Fawcett 1934-94. Signed and Dated 1970. Numbered 18/25
£ 60
Original Screen Print 'spots and Circles' by Ray Fawcett 1934-94. Signed and Dated 1970. Numbered 18/25
£ 60
21st Century Gallery
Graham Deakin Antiques
Large Oil on Board of a West County Harbour Scene
£ 275
21st Century Gallery
Original Screen Print 'circles' by Ray Fawcett 1934-94. Signed and Dated 1971. 25/25
£ 60
Original Screen Print 'circles' by Ray Fawcett 1934-94. Signed and Dated 1971. 25/25
£ 60
21st Century Gallery
Georgian Antiques
Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh Satinwood Desk
£ 2,750
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Black and White Etching of Hampton Court Herefordshire Signed by C B Prescott
£ 250
Black and White Etching of Hampton Court Herefordshire Signed by C B Prescott
£ 250
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Pair of Foliage Botanical Engravings from L’illustration Horticole
£ 400
Pair of Foliage Botanical Engravings from L’illustration Horticole
£ 400
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Alain Michel Antiques
Thai Embroidery - 19th Century
€ 1,300
£ 975
Pair of Late Victorian Paintings of Rural Scenes by James Cchristie Prowett
£ 975
Georgian Antiques
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Board 'girl by a Punt' Peter Gardner B.1921. Framed. Purchased from the Artist
£ 120
Original Oil on Board 'girl by a Punt' Peter Gardner B.1921. Framed. Purchased from the Artist
£ 120
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Tempera on Board 'cows in a Field' by Peter Gardner, Roi, Rba.
£ 220
Original Tempera on Board 'cows in a Field' by Peter Gardner, Roi, Rba.
£ 220
21st Century Gallery
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Kalamkari Temple Painting from South India (2)
£ 750
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Kalamkari Temple Painting from South India (1)
£ 750
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
“A Long Minuet as Danced at Bath” Engraving by Henry William Bunbury
£ 7,000
“A Long Minuet as Danced at Bath” Engraving by Henry William Bunbury
£ 7,000
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Scottish Legacy Portrait James Gordon 1824-1901 Bronze Sculpture Panel
£ 1,500
Scottish Legacy Portrait James Gordon 1824-1901 Bronze Sculpture Panel
£ 1,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Dramatic Marine Framed Watercolour Painting Sinking of Battleship Yamato April 1945
£ 2,500
Dramatic Marine Framed Watercolour Painting Sinking of Battleship Yamato April 1945
£ 2,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Qe2 Cunard Liner Ship Oil Painting
£ 4,500
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting of Worth Matravers, Dorset by Arthur de Tivolli
£ 195
Prometheus Antiques
St Mary’s Church, Scarborough Oil Painting by Frederick Dade
£ 350
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting by James Herbert Snell RBA ROI
£ 995
Prometheus Antiques
Still Life Pastel of Roses by Lena M Alexander 1899-1983
£ 795
21st Century Gallery
Original Collage 'Fish' by Irene Stocks (b.1943) Initialled c.1970 Provenance; The Artists Studio
£ 120
Original Collage 'Fish' by Irene Stocks (b.1943) Initialled c.1970 Provenance; The Artists Studio
£ 120
21st Century Gallery
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Set of 4 18th Century Coloured Engravings of Raphael’s Loggia
£ 9,750
Set of 4 18th Century Coloured Engravings of Raphael’s Loggia
£ 9,750
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Company School Early 19th Century Four Studies of Indian Plants (2)
£ 1,500
Company School Early 19th Century Four Studies of Indian Plants (2)
£ 1,500
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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.