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.
Elite Antiques
Gien French Moon Flask
£ 95
Deco Original Ltd
Stunning & Rare William IV Amboyna Jewellery Box
£ 450
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Excellent Pair Japanese Chinoserie Framed Paintings
£ 495
Campbell Vintage
Terracotta Sculpture Of Female Form By Sophie Howard
£ 580
£ 1,650
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
19th Century Watercolour of H.M.S. Captain
£ 310
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Georgian Silk Work in Original Frame
£ 995
£ 395
£ 130
Original Antique Hand Coloured Print, 1780, Wall Paintings Baths of Titus Rome
£ 130
Antique Wall Art
£ 130
Original Antique Hand Coloured Print, 1780, Wall Paintings Baths of Titus Rome
£ 130
Antique Wall Art
£ 130
Original Antique Hand Coloured Print, 1780, Wall Paintings Baths of Titus Rome
£ 130
Antique Wall Art
£ 130
Original Antique Hand Coloured Print, 1780, Wall Paintings Baths of Titus Rome
£ 130
Antique Wall Art
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Oil Painting on Canvass by Gerard Wiegman (1875-1964)
£ 775
£ 130
Original Antique Hand Coloured Print, 1780, Wall Paintings Baths of Titus Rome
£ 130
Antique Wall Art
Applecross Antiques
Pair of Georgian Engravings ~ "Children at Play"
£ 225
Farm and Fancy
Oil Portrait of a Child Anna Richards Brewster
£ 3,500
£ 895
Antique Framed Crystoleum Picture, English, Mezzotint Painting, Art c.1900
£ 895
London Fine Ltd
Farm and Fancy
Vincent Balfour-Browne (British, 1880-1963) Watercolour
£ 1,650
£ 1,895
Antique Framed Arabian Horse Relief, English, Giltwood, Display Panel c.1900
£ 1,895
London Fine Ltd
£ 695
Antique Landscape Painting, Plymouth Breakwater, Framed Watercolour, Victorian
£ 695
London Fine Ltd
Georgian Antiques
Titchmarsh & Goodwin Handmade Jacobean-style Oak Dresser
£ 1,100
Georgian Antiques
Titchmarsh & Goodwin Handmade Oak Jacobean Style Refectory Table
£ 1,490
21st Century Gallery
Original Engraving Tynemouth Priory & Castle Northumberland by Walker. C1790. Inscribed
£ 25
Original Engraving Tynemouth Priory & Castle Northumberland by Walker. C1790. Inscribed
£ 25
21st Century Gallery
21st Century Gallery
Original Engraving 'Tropical Island with Figures' by F. Fumigalli - Early 19th Century
£ 40
Original Engraving 'Tropical Island with Figures' by F. Fumigalli - Early 19th Century
£ 40
21st Century Gallery
Antiques & Chic
Georgian Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
£ 375
21st Century Gallery
Original Etching 'Oast Houses, Kent' by Nevil Shaw (1915-1988) Signed with the Artist's Motif, a Winged Bird
£ 35
Original Etching 'Oast Houses, Kent' by Nevil Shaw (1915-1988) Signed with the Artist's Motif, a Winged Bird
£ 35
21st Century Gallery
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Francis E Jamieson - Loch Hawick
£ 995
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by William Harris Weatherhead - The Net Mender
£ 2,250
Oil Painting by William Harris Weatherhead - The Net Mender
£ 2,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Board Contented Cows' by Peter Gardner (ROI b1921) Provenance; The Artist's Studio
£ 120
Original Oil on Board Contented Cows' by Peter Gardner (ROI b1921) Provenance; The Artist's Studio
£ 120
21st Century Gallery
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Nils Hans Christiansen - Skating
£ 825
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Nils Hans Christiansen - Evening by a Dutch Town
£ 825
Oil Painting by Nils Hans Christiansen - Evening by a Dutch Town
£ 825
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting Style of Benjamin Marshall - The Hobby Horse
£ 3,750
£ 2,250
Amusing Dutch Brassband / Fanfare Type of Jigsaw Woodwork Relief Painting
£ 2,250
Koos Limburg Jnr
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Board 'Hampstead in the 50s' by Toby Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) Signed & Unframed
£ 250
Original Oil on Board 'Hampstead in the 50s' by Toby Horne Shepherd (1909-1993) Signed & Unframed
£ 250
21st Century Gallery
£ 500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Oil Painting Schooner The Tyne By Groyne Herd Lighthouse By John Davison Liddell
£ 2,150
Victorian Oil Painting Schooner The Tyne By Groyne Herd Lighthouse By John Davison Liddell
£ 2,150
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
19th Century Sampler By Rachel 1831 Oswestry School
£ 2,500
19th Century Sampler By Rachel 1831 Oswestry School
£ 2,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Painting Duke of Wellington Surveying Field Waterloo Attributed Benjamin Robert Haydon
£ 20,000
Oil Painting Duke of Wellington Surveying Field Waterloo Attributed Benjamin Robert Haydon
£ 20,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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.