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1930
s French Oil Painting Clear Sea Rocky Beach Bay Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed initials by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,827 Sale Price
30% Off
Town Landscape with Figures - British 1930
s Post Impressionist oil painting art
Located in Hagley, England
This interesting British 1930's Post Impressionist town landscape oil painting is by noted
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting - Tranquil River Landscape Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on board, framed
Size: frame: 18 x 21.75 inches
painting: 12.75 x 16
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Oil Painting Sketch Portrait Lady with Tambourine
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Lady with the Tambourine
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Horse and Hay Cart
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Bright Green Church Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), French Impressionist artist
Title: Church in a
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Winding River Landscape Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Village Fete Market Gathering 1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930) French Impressionist artist
Title: the Village
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Haystack under Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930) French Impressionist artist
Title: The Harvest
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Floral Still Life - British art 1930 Post Cubist oil painting red yellow flowers
By Paul Earee
Located in Hagley, England
This appealing original oil on canvas painting is by British artist Paul Earee. Painted in a Post
Category
1930s Cubist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Provencal Sunny Old Town 1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930 female French Impressionist artist)
Title: The Old
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Oil Painting Dark River Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 7.75 high by 9.5 inches wide
condition: overall very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$570 Sale Price
30% Off
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Provencal Summer Village Lane
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Oak in Spring" 1930 American Impressionist oil painting, oak tree landscape
By Henry Cooke White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Oak in Spring" is a 1930 American Impressionist oil painting of an oak tree landscape.
Painted en
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Model Reading a Book, French Impressionist 1930’s Nude Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model Reading a Book
French School, Early 20th Century
Oil painting on canvas, unframed
Canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,424 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Nude Lady Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model, Nude Lady posing for the artist
circa 1930's
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sailboats, Brittany" , France Oil cm. 65 x 54 1930
By Henry Maurice CAHOURS
Located in Torino, IT
participating actively in the very vivid artistic life of the capital. From 1930 he is partner in Société
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Oil Painting Moody Paris Street by Night, Fascinating Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by moonlight
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed.
canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches
Provenance
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,971 Sale Price
20% Off
Max Albrecht - 1930 Oil, Poppies
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful early 20th century still life by the artist Max Albrecht depicting crimson poppies spilling out of a fashionable art deco vase. Signed and dated to the lower right, alon...
Category
Early 20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Provence Landscape Panoramic
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summer
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed,
board: 15 x 18 inches
Provenance: private collection
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,089 Sale Price
20% Off
WPA Magic Realism Oil Painting National Gallery MOMA Thornberg Female 1930
s
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on canvas by WPA era artist Cleo Sara Thornberg whose work is represented in the
Category
1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Oil Painting Stone Path To Quaint French Village
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 9.5 x 13 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Goats Munching On Green Grass
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 7.75 x 11 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Cross Mile Stone By Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 9.75 x 13.5 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Nude Woman Long Hair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
)
Medium: oil on board, unframed
Size : 21.5 x 18 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fauvist Oil on Board ca 1930 by Richard H Bassett
Located in Exton, PA
Exquisite and brilliantly colored oil painting on canvass laid to board by Richard Horace Bassett
Category
1930s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$520 Sale Price
62% Off
1930
s French Oil Painting Chateau in The Summer Green Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,827 Sale Price
30% Off
1930’s French Impressionist Signed Oil Harvest Fields Haybales Landscape
By Suzanne Roche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Suzanne Roche, French signed and dated 1930
signed oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas : 21 x
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,341 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Lush Green Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
French Impressionist School, circa 1930's
signed oil on board, unframed
board: 6 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$383 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Lady Gleaning in Harvest Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930) French Impressionist artist
Title: the Gleaner
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Harvest Fields Wheat Corn Stacks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), French Impressionist artist
Title: the Harvest
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Stone Cottage With Small steps
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Provencal Sunny Old Town
Figures 1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930 female French Impressionist artist), signed
Title
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Seine - 1930
s French Impressionist Oil on Canvas Paris River City Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very beautiful signed and dated 1936 impressionist oil on canvas depicting the River Seine in
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
South of France Coastal Buildings 1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Orange House Roofs Green Plants
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: Orange
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Moody Green Trees over Pond
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: Moody
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Oil Painting Portrait of Standing Nude Lady Double Sided Image
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model
French School, circa 1930's period
oil on board, unframed
board : 14 x 10.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s Oil Painting French Village Behind Green Field Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
signed oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 9.5 high by 7 inches wide
condition: overall very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$570 Sale Price
30% Off
Figure Washing in Country Stream next to Industrial Building French Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figure in Landscape
French, signed and dated 1931
oil on board unframed
board: 13 x 16 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carl Brandien, New York National Academy Artist, Oil Painting, 1930, Bali
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wonderful oil on board of swimmer’s in Bali by Carl Brandien (1886-1965)
Signed lower left and
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint
The Doll and the Rose Still Life Oil Painting c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Doll and the Rose Still Life Oil Painting c.1930
Wonderful oil on canvas by a talented artist
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s Large French Oil Painting Twin Sisters in Yellow Blouses in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean & Janet
French School, circa 1930
oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 26 x 20 inches
Provenance
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,150 Sale Price
20% Off
Nude of Woman - Oil on Canvas by Donato Frisia - 1930
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding painting by the italian artist Donato Frisia, dated 1930. Signed lower left in red.
A
Category
1930s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Charming English Village Street Scene Young Mother
Child Chickens Cottages
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Village
English School, circa 1931
signed oil on board, framed
dated 1931
framed: 15 x 12.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Noreibiar - Scandinavian School 1930 Oil, Norwegian Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
and dated 1930. Presented in a gilt frame with a wooden slip. On canvas.
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape Oil Painting, Vintage French Countryside Painting with Horses
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vintage landscape with horses oil painting on canvas. This atmospheric and unusual painting
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Lady - Oil on Canvas by Carlo Socrate - 1930
By Carlo Socrate
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Lady is an original oil on canvas artwork realized by Carlo Socrate (1889-1967) in 1930
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Oil Painting Seaside Fishermans Cottage Interior with Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fishermans Cottage
French School, circa 1930's period
signed initials oil on board, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$536 Sale Price
20% Off
A. Canovas - 1930 Oil, Purple Anemone
Located in Corsham, GB
painting with texture. Signed to the upper right. Well presented in an ornate gilt frame. On canvas on
Category
Early 20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Oil Painting Portrait of Lady with Playing Cards Beautiful Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Playing Cards
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,298 Sale Price
30% Off
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Country House Flower Gardens
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930's
Title: The Chateau Gardens
Medium: oil painting on
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s English Impressionist Oil Painting Farmer Feeding Pigs in Sty large work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Feeding the Pigs"
by Sunderland Rollinson (British Impressionist artist, 1872-1958)
oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of a Lady in Green Dress - Scottish 1930
s Art Deco oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Art Deco British portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Dea Io - Oil on Canvas by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
and landscapes. He started his career in 1930 at La Permanente (Milan), where he exhibited a portrait
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Romantic Wintery French Landscape 1930
s French Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winter Landscape
French artist, circa 1930's
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 15 x 24 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$974 Sale Price
20% Off
1930’s French Impressionist Oil Painting - Red Flowers in a Vase
By Primo Dolzan
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Red Flowers in a Vase
P.Dolzan, French School, Early 20th Century
Oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$821 Sale Price
20% Off
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1930 Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1930 oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 305 Modern versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 1930 oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right 1930 oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. Creating a 1930 oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Robert McIntosh, Leslie Thrasher, Robert William Wood and Marguerite Blasingame are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small 1930 oil painting measuring 0.4 high and 0.1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 86.5 across to better suit those in the market for a large 1930 oil painting.
How Much is a 1930 Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a 1930 oil painting in our inventory may begin at $175 and can go as high as $868,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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Questions About 1930 Oil Painting
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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