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A fine collection of antique paintings including antique oil paintings and antique watercolours by notable and highly collectible artists - ready to…

A fine collection of antique paintings including antique oil paintings and antique watercolours by notable and highly collectible artists - ready to view and with expert advice on hand

Antique oil paintings and watercolours are the choice of many for adding decorative atmosphere to a space, whether it be domestic or commercial, with many a fine eatery reinforcing its theme and style with carefully selected artworks. Others of course acquire paintings and other works of art with a view to investment whereas still more do so as collectors, determined to find as many examples of their chosen artist or genre as they can.

Whichever of the above categories you consider yourself to be part of, you are sure to find much of interest in our gallery of antique paintings.

Antique paintings from a wide period of history

Our range of antique paintings encompasses historic periods from the 18th and 19th century as well as some contemporary works. You will note that both oil paintings and watercolours are represented in our collection.

Whether you are looking for antique paintings purely as an investment or for their decorative value, you will find that a few minutes of your time spent browsing the paintings listed in this category will be time very well spent.

Collectors of art are encouraged to visit our website, or better-still our showrooms, and view our collections as new examples are being added all the time as works are sold and move on.

Well known names; painters of considerable repute

Our range of paintings available for sale changes almost daily but we often have works by some or all of the following notable artists: C.F Lowcock, Franco Matania, John Charles Maggs, J.C. Bourne, Maude M. Turner, and many more.

See our collection of antique paintings for sale at our North London showrooms

Works of art are of course best viewed in person as even the finest photographs cannot do justice to a perfectly executed painting or other work of art. To this end, our collection is displayed in our north London showrooms for you to see for yourself at close quarters.

The showrooms are open for viewing every weekday between the hours of 10am to 5pm and on occasional Saturdays - see our homepage for details of Saturday openings. It is very easy to find, being in close proximity to Manor House tube station which is on the Piccadilly Line.

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Ref: A2245
Antique Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios G Liberotti Circa1820 19th C

Antique Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios G Liberotti Circa1820 19th C

A collection of 60 Grand Tour plaster intaglios in the original three-tier birch box, the upper tier with the key to the intaglios pasted under the cover, signed G. Liberotti, Roma and dating from Circa 1820. A set with the same distinct acid-green lining paper is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. This set of plaster-cast (white gesso) impressions of European masterpieces was created by Giovanni Liberotti, a nineteenth-century Roman gem engraver that specialized in making these souvenirs. Liberotti had been initially commissioned to make these impressions based on gems in the collection of Giovanni Battista Soomariva (1760–1826), a noted art patron and collector extraordinaire. Later Liberotti and other competitors would market the boxed sets in Rome to eager tourists. Each box has the impressions glued to an interior board on one side and a handwritten list in Italian of the "Selected Works," which lists each piece's name, artist, and, on occasion, location on the other side.  We have become so accustomed to documenting our trips by taking photos with our phones that it is hard to imagine a time when there were no smartphones, let alone cameras, but travel for pleasure and edification existed long before there were any cameras. From the sixteenth through the nineteenth century, many people widened their cultural horizons by going on what was known as a Grand Tour, where travelers would visit all the major European cities such as Rome, Florence, Venice and Paris. Instead of photographs, they came away with visual aide-mémoires, like these volumes, that helped to remind them of the glorious art work that they had seen abroad.   It is a surprise to note that these miniatures are not just copies of ancient cameos and gems, but many are miniature reproductions of huge paintings, including The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci (La Cena di Gesu con gli apostoli di Leonardo da Vinci Milano), and monumental sculptures, such as works by Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen.   Nothing is more impressive than the original engraver's ability here to capture the very essence and detail of the larger masterpieces in such miniature intaglios. It is not surprising that Goethe himself "owned many thousands of casts and told his correspondents years later that no greater treasure could be brought back from Rome." The subjects are predominantly from Classical Antiquity with period busts and classical scenes.   Add a classical element to your home with these lovely intaglios. Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 9 x Width 20 x Depth 32

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch

£2,500.00
Ref: A4059
Antique Painting Madonna & Child & 39 Paoletti and Ferretti& 39 19th Century

Antique Painting Madonna & Child 'Paoletti and Ferretti' 19th Century

This is a beautiful oil on canvas painting after Raphael, depicting the Madonna and Child in the original giltwood Florentine frame, Circa 1880 in date. It bears a label to the reverse of stretcher, 'Paoletti and Ferretti, Painters, Copies and Original Pictures, Via dei Fossi No 15'.  Ferretti e Paoletti was a commercial art gallery recorded as being in operation at this address in 1880, see ‘Indicatore generale della città di Firenze amministrativo, commerciale, artistico, industriale e stradale’ (Tip. Galletti e Cocci, Florence, 1880 p.105. ) The painting is a traditional depiction of the "Madonna and Child," a theme widely represented in Christian art, especially during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Based on the style and composition, it appears to be influenced by the works of famous Renaissance artists such as Raphael who was known for his serene and idealized portrayals of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. The overall composition, soft colors, and serene expressions evoke the influence of artists like Raphael, known for his balanced and graceful Madonna depictions. The gold ornate frame emphasizes the importance and sacredness of the figures, further enhancing the religious context. The muted palette—dominated by deep blues and reds—symbolizes Mary's purity (blue) and Christ's future sacrifice (red). The subtle lighting highlights the faces of both figures, focusing the viewer's attention on their expressions, which convey a tender yet solemn interaction. This type of intimate depiction of Mary and Christ reflects the Renaissance period's humanistic approach to religious figures, portraying them with a sense of warmth and accessibility. Provenance: Dunkirk Manor, see photo.   It is a beautiful  and spiritual painting which will grace any room in your home. Condition: In excellent condition the painting and frame having been beautifully cleaned  in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 100 x Width 86 x Depth 7 - Frame

Height 73 x Width 59 - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot, 3 inches x Width 2 foot, 10 inches x Depth 3 inches - Frame

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches - Canvas

£5,500.00
Ref: A1094b
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque & 39 KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century

Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century

This is an absolutely stunning and finely painted KPM Berlin Plaque after Paul Thumann's (1834-1908) 'Kunst Bringt Gunst' (meaning 'Art wins heart'), signed Knouller and raised on a decorative gilt bronze easel stand, circa 1880 in date.    This magnificent plaque is portrait in shape and depicts a candid young girl watching a graceful Greek artist while he is decorating a pottery vase. The young artisan is painting a black figure on the surface of the amphora while she is standing tall at the doorway and watching him.   Both figures dress in classical clothes and are set within a nostalgic environment reminiscent of antique ruins and of a paradisiac landscape. Indeed, a sweet and almost melancholy calm prevails. The original painting by the German artist, Thumann, just like many other of his romantic paintings, became very popular and was widely reproduced on porcelain plaques, plates and vases.   This truly splendid plaque is signed to the left bottom corner 'Knouller' and bears the impressed sceptre mark for KPM and comes with a Rococo style bronze stand.   It is set in its original splendid gilt frame displaying foliate decorations to the border and riased on a decorative gilt bronze easel stand.   Add this splendid antique plaque to a very special wall in your home.   Condition:   The plaque, the gilded frame and the easel are all in excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 24 x Width 18 x Depth 2.5 - Framed Plaque

Height 43 x Width 20 x Depth 16 - Easel Stand

Dimensions in inches:

Height 9 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 1 inch - Framed Plaque

Height 1 foot, 5 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 6 inches - Easel Stand

£1,900.00
Ref: A3489
Antique Painting Our Lady of The Rosary After Bartolomé Murillo 175x125c 19th C

Antique Painting Our Lady of The Rosary After Bartolomé Murillo 175x125c 19th C

A large Spanish oil on canvas of Our Lady of The Rosary after Bartolomé  Esteban Murillo, early 19th century in date. It features the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus in her arms, she is dressed in a flowing traditional costume set against the background of an ancient building. This superbly accomplished painting is executed in the style of Murillo's later works where he continued to evolve to the very end. In the last decade of his life, Murillo took Rubens's lesson even closer to heart, during this period his brushwork became looser and more visible than ever before, sometimes even to the point that the canvases appear unfinished. Murillo also reduced his palette to the more sober hues of mauve, grey, brown, and carmine, making his late style more refined than in any previous period.   His style of painting the street children of his native Seville was unprecedented. He employed great naturalism, employing a sombre palette and strong chiaroscuro, contrasting lights and darks, and very little background detail. They are caught, like a photographic snapshot, playing or eating, but are very rarely aware of an onlooker.   This magnificent painting is housed in a striking gilded frame decorated with acanthus leaves. It is beautifully executed and as such would make a lovely addition to your collection.    Condition: In really excellent condition the painting and frame having been beautifully cleaned, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 175 x Width 125 x Depth 6.5

Dimensions in inches:

Height 5 foot, 9 inches x Width 4 feet, 1 inch x Depth 3 inches

£4,250.00
Ref: A2800
Antique Oil Painting & 34 Sacrifice to Minerva& 34 Odoardo Vicinelli Letterfourie 18thC

Antique Oil Painting "Sacrifice to Minerva" Odoardo Vicinelli Letterfourie 18thC

A large antique oil on canvas painting entitled "Sacrifice to Minerva", circle of Francesco Solimena, attributed to Odoardo Vicinelli, dating from the mid 18th Century. The painting depicts a man standing, behind an altar, shielding himself  from a kindling fire. To the  left of the altar is seated Minerva, in classical flowing white robes, surrounded by a crowd of people.  Francesco Solimena (4 October 1657 – 3 April 1747) was a prolific Italian painter of the Baroque era, one of an established family of painters and draughtsmen. Verso: Title, describtion, inventory marks and later restoration stamp: Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh 15 July 1970. Also bears an inscription attributing the painting to  Odoardo Vicinelli: Odoardo Vicinelli, scholar of Giovanni Maria Morandi, flourished about 1750 an excellent master of the Venetian and Roman Schools, Provenance:  Formerly at Letterfourie, Morayshire, and by descent, through the Gordon family Letterfourie House is a Georgian house in Moray Scotland, built by Robert Adam and completed in 1773 for Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, a Scottish clan.   Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 87 x Width 168 x Depth 5

Height 73 x Width 156

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 5 foot, 6 inches x Depth 2 inches

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 5 feet, 1 inch

£7,750.00
Ref: A1813a
Antique Waterscape Oil Painting by William Dommersen 19th C

Antique Waterscape Oil Painting by William Dommersen 19th C

A beautiful waterscape painting " A view on the Amstel "  by William Raymond Dommersen (British, 1859-1927) Signed,  Signed with initials, and Inscribed on reverse, late 19th Century in date. The painting has a captivating illuminating light with beautiful vibrant colours, it depicta a busy waterway with fishing and sailing boats in the foreground and the town of Amsterdam in the back ground. William Raymond Dommersen was a painter of genre and landscapes in and around Scotland and Northern England. His works are widely exhibited throughout the European and North American continents and are on show at many galleries worldwide. William travelled quite extensively in Europe on painting expeditions with his father  Dommersen’s paintings have been much admired over a period of time and it is evident that he is now firmly established in the history of architectural painting as is refelected in the auction prices at Christies: Nineth century European Art: 12 September 2007, London South Kensington, Lot 29 £4,750 The Arthur Ackermann and Peter Johnson Collection: 8 May 2008, London, South Kensington, Lot 42, £4,000 Old Masters and 19th Century Art 9 November 2010, Amsterdam, Lot 110 £5,250 Nineth century European Art: 28 April 2010, London South Kensington, Lot 221 £5,250 Condition: In really superb condition the painting and frame having been beautifully cleaned, please see photos for confirmation.   

Dimensions in cm:

Height 59 x Width 50 x Depth 7 - Frame

Height 34 x Width 44 x Depth 7 - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 3 inches - Frame

Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 inches - Canvas

£2,050.00

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