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Antique Oil Paintings
Modernist landscapes, School of Paris paintings and naïve folk pieces. Our selection of antique oil paintings brings together French and Continental paintings from the late 19th to the mid 20th century, selected for their expressive brushwork, colour and atmosphere.
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Our collection of antique paintings includes exquisite French impressionist paintings. Originating in the late 19th century, French impressionist paintings combine a commitment to figuration with the introduction of plein-air painting. Dynamic brushstrokes render the movement of nature and are combined with fresh colours to capture the variation of light in evocative impressionist landscapes. Interiors are portrayed in vibrant hues, focusing on the textures and tactile details of the furnishings. In impressionist portraits, the subtle brushstrokes of these antique oil paintings focus on the seater’s inner thoughts. These paintings of France render country landscapes particularly well and give a delightful impression of the past.
Regardless of the period, we source French paintings that are inspired by the impressionist tradition. We gather both rare works by recognised artists, such as Charles Picart Le Doux, Anne de Saeger, or Lilian E. Whitteker, as well as exquisite antique oil paintings by lesser-known French painters. With soft hues, these evocative impressionist artworks are particularly suited for country interiors while adding contrast and lightness to modern homes.
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We source vintage wall art and midcentury paintings that focus on subjective depictions of everyday life, close to nature. Influenced by abstraction, large brushstrokes add flatness to render objects and interiors with delightful impasto work in vintage oil paintings. Vivid planes of colours create geometry and playfulness in evocative landscapes, giving a personal vision of country and urban environments in midcentury modern wall art.
Our collection of vintage and modern oil paintings gathers rare French paintings by renowned artists such as Gilbert Pastor, Joseph Terdjan, or Nicole Marette, as well as exquisite midcentury paintings by lesser-known artists. Their vibrant colours and geometry are particularly suited to modern interiors and they also add playfulness and flair to historic homes.
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Our collection of antique paintings for sale includes peaceful landscapes in serene palettes. Classic oil paintings from the 18th and 19th-century alternate between the idealised landscapes of the picturesque and the soft elements of realism of the pastoral tradition. Oil paintings on canvas from the early 20th century share the same focus on landscapes, where subjective brushstrokes render a more personal vision. Our collection of framed oil paintings is carefully selected for their authentic quality. We endeavour to keep or restore the original frames, with exquisite examples of Montparnasse or giltwood frames, or to choose modern frames that add character to antique artworks
Choose a large oil painting to make a statement in living rooms or halls. Our collection of antique pictures also includes small oil paintings that are ideal for intimate spaces such as bedrooms, but can also add interest to a corridor.
