Sporting Art

Sporting art captures the thrills of sports, from hunting, shooting, and fishing to collectibles related to traditional sports. This form of art is not just about the subject matter. It's about the mood it conveys. You can almost hear a quail fluttering, touch the dew in the morning, or enjoy the scent of Georgia pine trees. The countryside often inspires us to decorate our homes, mantles, and gardens with art that reflects our deep appreciation of nature.
Sporting art appeals to a wide audience of collectors, encompassing subjects ranging from hunting excitement to African wildlife. Art acquisition, however, can be a daunting endeavor for those unfamiliar with its nuances, especially for those who are uninitiated. On Bidsquare, you will discover artistic expressions that reflect the beauty of nature, from masterful sculptors to visionary artists who capture the spirit of the countryside.              

Antique and Vintage Sporting Art

Sporting art is an exciting genre of art with a long history spanning from the seventeenth century to this day. It ranges from paintings depicting ancient Greek runners to baseball cards. Often commissioned by spectators, amateurs, and professionals alike, these works demonstrate a passion for horse racing and riding in the early nineteenth century. The art of people dressed in sporting costumes at social events intrigues the viewers. This form of art covers a variety of subjects from collectibles relating to the adventure of the hunt to pictures depicting traditional field sports. This art flourished in the mid-nineteenth century and is known for depicting sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, cycling, and football. This category mainly features the portrayal of important sporting events as well as players.

Sporting Art Auction Near Me

There is a feast for the senses in the Bidsquare sporting art auction catalog. Sporting art for sale includes an eclectic mix of styles and genres in a variety of mediums such as watercolors, bronzes, and paintings for collectors around the world. The antique and vintage sporting art pieces on auction by various auction houses feature silver, paintings, fishing tackle, jewelry, glass, ceramics, and bronzes, as well as works of art dedicated to field sports such as shooting, racing, hunting, dogs, stalking, and polo, among others. Several recent auctions have achieved exceptional records from sporting artists including George Stubbs, Ben Marshall, Sir Alfred Munnings, Sir Peter Scott, James Seymour, David Shepherd, and Dylan Lewis. The selectively curated vintage and antique sporting art auctions at Bidsquare encompass watercolors, oil paintings, prints, and sculptures that continue to compel and captivate collectors. 

Quick Facts about Sporting Art

• Sporting art celebrates man’s oldest and most primal contact with the natural world of hunting.

• Thanks to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the International Olympic Committee, medals were awarded for sporting artworks on architecture, sculpture, music, painting, and literature between 1912 and 1948.

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