Antique Art and Sculptures
From fine oil paintings and delicate watercolours to bronze figures and carved marble busts, our collection of antique art and sculptures spans centuries of artistic achievement. Each piece has been selected by specialist dealers across the UK for its quality, condition and visual impact.
You'll find works from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods alongside earlier pieces, all offered with honest descriptions and clear photographs. These are original works of art that bring character and history into any interior.
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A Fine Art Deco Gilt Bronze Of A Female Nude
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Antique Staffordshire Queen Victoria Figure Flatback Seated Ceramic Ornament Crown Cobalt Blue
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A Charming Bronze Figure By Antoine Bofill (1875-1925)
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A Finely Detailed 19thc French Bronze Figure
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Bronze A Figure Of Bacchus Copied From Pompeian Original
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A Bronze Statue By Elizabeth Anna Clapp
Antique Victorian Quality Large Flat Back Staffordshire Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Art Oil Painting landscape English School
Oil Painting Landscape English School
Modern Art Mid Century Modern Painting Abstract
Victorian Pair Of Classical Urns
Modern Painting Art Fauvist Nude
Vintage Impressionist Style Oil Painting
A Large 18Th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman
A Large 18Thc Portrait Of A Lady
British Portrait Oil Painting of the Turbutt Children by George F. Bird, 1929
English Country House King Charles Spaniels Victorian Oil Painting Circa 1880
Decorative Persian Cat and Kittens Oil Painting Agnes Augusta Talboys
Tudor Historical Oil Portrait of Sir Thomas More Manner of Hans Holbein
Philip H. Rideout — Going to Fair — Edwardian Horse & Carriage Painting Dated 1908
Victorian Oliver Clare Oil Painting – A Hidden Bird’s Nest Among Blossom
Large Oil on Canvas 'Angelo'
Maria Jose Hernandez Oil on Board by Jonny Gaston 1955
French Bronze La Source Nude Figure After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834–1917
Josef Lorenzl Signed Gilt Bronze Art Deco Ballerina Figurine Sculpture
Collecting Antique Art and Sculptures
Buying antique art is one of the most personal forms of collecting. Unlike furniture, which must fit a space and serve a purpose, a painting or sculpture speaks to you or it doesn't. That said, there are practical things worth knowing before you buy.
For paintings, condition matters enormously. Look for stable canvas without tears or heavy flaking, and check whether the work has been cleaned or restored. A good dealer will be upfront about any restoration. Oil paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries often develop a fine network of surface cracks called craquelure, which is perfectly normal and adds to the character of the piece.
What to Look For in Antique Sculptures
Bronze sculptures should have a good, even patina. Victorian and Edwardian bronzes are particularly popular, with subjects ranging from classical figures to animalier pieces depicting horses, dogs and game birds. Check the base for foundry marks or artist signatures. Spelter (zinc alloy) pieces were produced as more affordable alternatives to bronze and can be attractive in their own right, but should be priced accordingly.
Marble and alabaster sculptures require careful handling and should be kept away from direct heat sources. Minor chips and wear are expected in genuinely old pieces and shouldn't necessarily put you off if the overall quality is strong.