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Ruisseau a Marsangy, Yonne - Impressionist Oil Painting by Marcel Bouyeron
By Marcel Bouyeron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Marcel Bouyeron, French (1890 - 1976)
Title: Ruisseau a Maisangy (Yonne)
Year: circa 1930
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Emmanuel Aubain (1872-1965) A Landscape, signed oil painting
Located in Paris, FR
Emmanuel Aubain (1872-1965)
A Landscape
Signed lower left
Oil on canvas transefered on cardboard
Category
1930s Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post-Impressionist Oil Still Life Flowers in Earthen Vase
By Cécile HERTZ-EYROLLES (1875-1974)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil on board, unframed
board: 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: the artists estate, Paris, France
Condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Interior Room View from a Garden Window
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Room with a View
French artist, circa 1930's
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 13 x 9 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Josep Meneses (b.1930) - 1979 Oil, Ibiza Market Scene
By Josep Meneses
Located in Corsham, GB
Josep Meneses employs a bright, vibrant palette and impressionistic, impasto brushwork to capture the lively energy of a bustling market scene in Ibiza. Signed and dated to the lower...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Oil Garden Table Pears and Straw Sun Hat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Garden Table
signed by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist
oil on board, unframed
painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,223 Sale Price
20% Off
"Mother and Children”, Dutch interior family scene, oil on canvas, circa 1930
By Bernard Pothast
Located in Naples, Florida
This is an original unique oil painting by the artist. Bernard Pothast was born on 30th November
Category
20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Oil Painting Grand Canal Venice (2-Sided)
By Richard Pearsall
Located in Soquel, CA
Early 20th Century Oil Painting Grand Canal Palazzos and Gondolas , Venice Italy (2-Sided
Category
1930s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
ROBJ, Large Oil on canvas, Wall Panel, Couple near the Pound, 1930
By ROBJ
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas signed ROBJ, France, 1930s. Couple near the Pound. with frame - 134.6x107x7 cm - 53
Category
1930s Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A Bouquet of Tulips, Signed oil painting
By Maurice Asselin
Located in Paris, FR
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947)
A Bouquet of Tulips
Signed lower left
Oil on canvas
64.5 x 49.5 cm
In
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique French Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Framed, Signed
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5149 Antique French Impressionist oil painting landscape
Signed lower left
Image size
22x18"
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Painting Bell Tower On Hill Top Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Countryside Landscape
by Edmond Quinton (French 1892-1969) *see notes below
oil painting on
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,092 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s French Impressionist Painting Country House In Spring Green Woodlands
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Countryside Landscape
by Edmond Quinton (French 1892-1969) *see notes below
oil painting on
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Walter T Sacks Antique Impressionist New York Winter Snow Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist winter landscape painting by Walter Sacks (1901 - 1961). Oil on board, circa 1930
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Oil Female Artist Ladies in Dappled Light Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post-Impressionist Oil Still Life Fruit
Portrait of Van Gogh
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Post-Impressionist, circa 1930's
Interior Still Life
oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 14 x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,178 Sale Price
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1930
s MODERN BRITISH OIL - ARTISTS STUDIO STILL LIFE ART CLASS WITH NUDE MODEL
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British School, circa 1930's
Title: The Art Class
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Category
1930s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jardin Parc de Saint-Cloud - Large French Paris Naïf Garden Park Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very beautiful 1930's oil on canvas by French artist Jean Busquets depicting the garden of the
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s Belgian Impressionist Signed Large Oil Dappled Lit Autumn Street Village
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
La Rue Sombre
by Jacques Madyol (Belgian 1874-1950)
signed oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 20 x 26
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rugged California Coast - 1930
s Seascape
By Charles Morris
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming 1930's impressionistic seascape of blue waves crashing on a rocky shore with distant sail
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$1,500 Sale Price
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1930
s French Impressionist Painting Artists Mother Reading at Desk in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Mother
by Etienne Auguste Krier (French, 1875-1953)
oil painting on board, framed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Nude Lady in Interior Setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Nude in Artists Studio
French Post Impressionist, indistinctly signed
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Daybreak" Original 20th Century Oil Painting After Parrish
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Daybreak" Original 20th Century Oil Painting after Parrish
A fine original copy of one of the
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting Puerto Rican Outsider Latin American Art "Horsemen of Apocalypse"
By Juan De Prey
Located in Portland, OR
A most unusual oil on canvas painting, by the Latin American artist Juan De' Prey (1904-1962), "The
Category
1930s Outsider Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horse in a Farmyard - Early 20th Century Modern British Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful large 1930's Modern British oil on board depicting a horse in an extensive farmyard
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hebrew School, Judaica Oil Painting by Bernd Werner
By Bernd Werner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Bernd Werner
Title: Hebrew School
Year: circa 1930
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 10.5
Category
1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - THE OLD TOWN NICE - BEAUTIFUL COLOURS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil on panel, unframed
Size: painting: 46cm x 33cm
Provenance: from a private collection in
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Lady in White Hat - British Impressionist art oil painting
By Arthur Spooner
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted Nottinghamshire artist Arthur
Category
1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$15,295 Sale Price
20% Off
Landscape - Oil Painting by Kurt Schwitters - 1936
By Kurt Schwitters
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a modern artwork realized by Kurt Schwitters in 1936.
Mixed colored oil on canvas
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maclean
s Magazine Cover, 1930
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Maclean's Magazine Cover, September 15th, 1930
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Country House Landscape oil Painting 1939
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6146 Oil on artist board
Set in a gilt frame
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A Bunch of flowers, Signed oil painting
By Maurice Asselin
Located in Paris, FR
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947)
A Bunch of pansies and nasturtiums
Signed lower left
Oil on canvas
In
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A Bouquet of anemones, Signed oil painting
By Maurice Asselin
Located in Paris, FR
)
Oil on canvas
In good condition
21 x 28 cm
Framed : 27 x 34cm
Maurice Asselin particularly enjoyed
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Family Scene with Guitarist oil on canvas painting picasso Paris school
By Pedro Creixams
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Family Scene with Guitarist
Artist: Pedro Creixams (Barcelona, 1893 - 1965)
Technique: Oil
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Post-Impressionist Oil White Roses in Green Vase Still Life
By Cécile HERTZ-EYROLLES (1875-1974)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
mark
oil on curved board, unframed
board: 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: the artists estate, Paris, France
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post-Impressionist Oil Colorful Still Life Flowers in Vase
Apple
By Cécile HERTZ-EYROLLES (1875-1974)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
studio mark
oil on thin board, unframed
board: 20 x 15.5 inches
Provenance: the artists estate, Paris
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Terry Shelbourne (1930-2020) - Contemporary Oil, Portrait in Blue
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Arcturus, Helsing" Modern Oil Painting WPA American Scene Denver Historical Art
By Eve Drewelowe
Located in New York, NY
"Arcturus, Helsingfors," 19 x 16 inches, oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated 1935, 33/30C lower
Category
1930s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Seated Young Woman - British 30
s art Impressionist oil painting
By Walter Ernest Webster
Located in Hagley, England
Webster. It depicts a young woman and was painted circa 1930 in an impressionist palette. A really
Category
1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late Afternoon - Modernist Mid-Century Midwest Oil Painting
Located in Marco Island, FL
beautiful gilt frame. The painting is signed on the lower right front. The signature and title also
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Deposition - Oil Painting by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
The Deposition is a modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in 1920s.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plywood
Antique American Modernist SunFlower Still Life Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist still life painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. In
Category
1930s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Gouache American Modernist Powerline
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
family, some were hand signed some were not.
These were studies for larger paintings.
Simka Simkhovitch
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Edinburgh Town circa 1930
By Charles Eddowes Turner
Located in Hillsborough, NC
National Galleries building and Stockbridge is seen in impressionist pastels in the distance.
This oil
Category
1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,255 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Glouster Harbor New England Fishing Boat Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5169 Antique American Large Impressionist seascape oil painting .Oil on canvas circa 1930
Framed
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Painting Summers Day House Hidden In Green Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Countryside Landscape
by Edmond Quinton (French 1892-1969) *see notes below
oil painting on
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) Still life with fruits, Signed oil painting
By Maurice Asselin
Located in Paris, FR
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947)
Still life with fruits
Signed lower left
Oil on cardboard
In good
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Landscape Signed Giltwood Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist winter landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique California Impressionist Landscape Signed Modern Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 13 by
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
John Aldridge RA:
Still Life Painted at El Porche
oil painting
Located in London, GB
Aldridge RA (1905-1983)
Still Life with Globe Painted at El Porche, Dejà, Majorca 1932
Oil on board
74 x
Category
1930s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
William Manners (1860-1930) - Framed Oil, The Village Water Pump
Located in Corsham, GB
Landscape in oil. Signed and dated, 1910. Presented in a gilt frame with elaborate floral mouldings
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Blue Coast/ Country House Double Sided work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: double
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Oil River Woodland Green Summer Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$568 Sale Price
30% Off
Cecily Byrne as Mary Stewart - British art 30
s actress portrait oil painting
By George Carr Drinkwater
Located in Hagley, England
Painted by George Carr Drinkwater, this vibrant oil on canvas depicts the actress of stage and
Category
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bord l
Yerre de Seine, Impressionist Oil Landscape Painting by Marcel Bouyeron
By Marcel Bouyeron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Marcel Bouyeron, French (1890 - 1976)
Title: Bord l'Yerre de Seine
Year: circa 1930
Medium
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset on the Coast - Early 20th Century Italian Seascape Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1930's Italian oil on canvas depicting sunset on the coast with sailing boats and
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Winter Scene - Snowy 1930
s Landscape
By Frederick R. Wagner
Located in Soquel, CA
distance by Frederick Wagner (American, 1864-1940), c.1930's. Signed "F. W." lower right. Tag on verso from
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,200 Sale Price
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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.
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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
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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. - 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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