Oil painting was first adopted in the West during the 15th Century. Since the start oils quickly rose to become the most respected among all the different methods because the paint dries very slowly giving the artist plenty of time to create the look they desire. However, just because Oil Paintings dry slowly does mean they need to appear dull and lifeless and for centuries people have been creating amazing and engaging works that prove this. Whether you are into grand Old Masters, subtle impressionistic landscapes or bizarre abstractions, there are a wealth of antique and vintage Oil Paintings out there. They are great because they can add a sense of instant atmosphere to any space, so 19th Century landscapes or Portraits can add a timelessness, while bright and textured works from the 20th Century will add interest and colour.
While art historians and critics will place a great deal of attention on the artist as the most important element, even unknown paintings deserve their due and space on your wall. Every artist no matter how humble will tell you that some works emerge more from divine inspiration than skill. If that work speaks to you then it is probably meant for you.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Oil Paintings for all your needs.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Mark Titcombe Largish Picture - Acrylic On Canvas 'ahoy'- Signed
£ 675
Mark Titcombe Largish Picture - Acrylic On Canvas 'ahoy'- Signed
£ 675
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
£ 695
Small Antique Greyhound Painting, Oil on Board, Maple Frame, Dog Art, Victorian
£ 695
London Fine Ltd
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Irish Genre Oil Painting by Howard Helmick 1840-1907
£ 1,950
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Portrait of a Boy by Evaristo Cappelli 1869-1951
£ 295
Prometheus Antiques
Neapolitan Fisherman Oil Painting by Pasquale Ruggiero 1851-1915
£ 695
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting of Venice by Basil Nubel 1923-1981
£ 350
Prometheus Antiques
Still Life Oil Painting of Flowers by Mary E Oddie
£ 350
JMR Antiques Ltd
Outstanding 19th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Landscape
£ 3,995
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Painting By Colin Graeme Roe c.1880 — Setters (Gordon & Irish Red & White), Oil on Winsor & Newton Board, Framed
£ 4,900
Victorian Painting By Colin Graeme Roe c.1880 — Setters (Gordon & Irish Red & White), Oil on Winsor & Newton Board, Framed
£ 4,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman
£ 1,495
JMR Antiques Ltd
Continental Oil on Canvas of a Rural Scene
£ 2,995
Sunnyside Antiques
Oil Painting - Highland Scene
£ 485
JMR Antiques Ltd
Georgian Oil On Canvas Portrait of a Lady
£ 1,995
Graham Deakin Antiques
Sir Sidney Nolan “the Footballers”
£ 29,500
JMR Antiques Ltd
Very Large 19th Century Oil on Canvas Continental Landscape
£ 1,495
JMR Antiques Ltd
Very Large Oil on Canvas Continental Tavern Scene
£ 2,995
Graham Deakin Antiques
Oil on Board by Felice Giordano (1880-1964)
£ 495
Graham Deakin Antiques
Fred Yates (1922-2008) Self Portrait
£ 495
South Country Antiques
Antique Miniature Oil Portrait of Child
£ 95
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
David Schulman Dutch Oil on Board Winter Scene
£ 350
Vintage Jack Rabbit Ltd
Colin T Johnson, Oil on Canvas, Dartmouth '87
£ 465
CES Home & Garden Limited
Paolo Lucatello Venetian River Scene Oil Painting
£ 535
Antique and Unique
'Connemara Hills, From Kilkerrin Bay' by C.Caldwell
£ 579
Salisbury Antiques Centre
An Atmospheric Oil Painting of Coastal Scene c.1800
£ 1,650
Trade Antiques
Library Interior Attributed to Walter Dendy Sadley
£ 2,650
South Country Antiques
Early 20th C. Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
£ 95
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Historical Oil Portrait: Napoleon Bonaparte Wearing the Grand Cross of the Légion D’honneur After Jacques-louis David
£ 15,000
Historical Oil Portrait: Napoleon Bonaparte Wearing the Grand Cross of the Légion D’honneur After Jacques-louis David
£ 15,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
JMR Antiques Ltd
18th Century Spanish Oil on Canvas Landscape
£ 1,295
JMR Antiques Ltd
18th Century Continental Oil on Canvas Landscape
£ 1,295
JMR Antiques Ltd
Victorian Oil on Canvas Portrait of Bearded Gentleman
£ 895
JMR Antiques Ltd
Victorian Oil on Canvas Portrait of Gentleman in Blue Bowtie
£ 895
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of an Eastern Gentleman
£ 895
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique Large 19th Century Oil Painting Young Girl Red Chair Carved Gilt Frame
£ 1,300
Antique Large 19th Century Oil Painting Young Girl Red Chair Carved Gilt Frame
£ 1,300
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
£ 995
Antique Blacksmith's Cottage Painting, English School, Art, Picture, Figural
£ 995
London Fine Ltd
£ 1,295
Antique River Landscape Painting, English School, Art, Oil on Canvas - Edwardian
£ 1,295
London Fine Ltd
Sovereign Antiques
Dutch 18th Century Painting on Oak Panel
£ 295
Rams Head Antiques
19th Century Oil Portrait Woman with Spices Style of Joachim Bueckelaer
£ 245
19th Century Oil Portrait Woman with Spices Style of Joachim Bueckelaer
£ 245
Rams Head Antiques
£ 345
19th Century Oil Painting Follower of Robert Watson Sheep in the Highlands
£ 345
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Oil Painting Madonna & Child
£ 395
William Rand Antiques
Victorian Farmyard Oil Painting Ducks by Percival Glenfern
£ 1,950
