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Antique Signed Swiss Modern Mountain Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Swiss impressionist painting. Oil on board, circa 1940. Framed. Signed. Image size, 10L
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Marine with rocks and boats, Oil on canvas, 1930
Located in Vicenza, VI
Pair of oils on canvas made under Follini's signature executed around 1930. The works depict a sea view with rocks in the foreground and boats near the horizon. Two works showing a s...
Category
1930s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape, Cubist Oil on Board Painting by Benjamin Benno
By Benjamin G. Benno
Located in Long Island City, NY
Landscape
Benjamin Benno, American (1901–1980)
Date: 1937
Oil on board
Size: 6.25 x 8.75 in. (15.88
Category
1930s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1930
s French Oil Portrait Lady With Sheer Black Head Scarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$568 Sale Price
30% Off
1930
s French Colourful Roof Houses Over Looking Sea Oil Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 8 high by 5.5 inches wide
condition: overall very good and
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$568 Sale Price
30% Off
1930
s French Impressionist Oil Still Life Interior China Ornaments Elephant
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed
double sided
measures: 9.5 high by 13 inches wide
condition: overall
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post-Impressionist Oil Portrait of Woman in Pensive Thought
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman/ double sided image
French, circa 1930's, unsigned
oil on board, unframed
Board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Family - Oil Painting by Antonio Feltrinelli - Mid-20th Century
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
: 136 x 4 x 136 cm
Mixed colored oil painting on canvas.
Antonio Feltrinelli (Milan, 1887 – Gargnano
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil
Antique American Large Signed Abstract Expressionist Modern Art Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract expressionist painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 37 by
Category
1930s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Surreal Musical Abstract Guitar Violin Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist abstract musical painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. In excellent original
Category
1930s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Signed Winter Impressionist Roxbury Boston Town Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist winter cityscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Terry Shelbourne (1930-2020) - 1972 Oil, Portrait of The Artist
s Brother
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil portrait by Terry Shelbourne of his brother Michael Shelbourne. Inscribed to the reverse
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
White and Orange Flowers in a Bowl - British Impressionist floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Art Deco British Post-Impressionist floral oil painting is by noted and much exhibited
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Important Antique American Modernist Hicks Street Brooklyn View Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist cityscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 20 by
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Art Deco Abstract Oil Painting by Burr Singer , 20th Century
By Burr Singer
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A beautifully painted Art Deco period oil painting by highly acclaimed American Artist Burr Singer
Category
1930s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Pekingese Dog Portrait Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American dog portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 8 by 10 inches
Category
1930s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Woman in Pink - Oil Painting by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
1930s.
Original oil on plywood.
Beautiful and representative work of a female figure with a pink dress
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alsace : Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle - Original Oil on Canvas, Handsigned, c. 1930
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisee MACLET
Alsace : Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle, c. 1930
Original oil on canvas
Handsigned bottom
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Cubist Signed Oil Lady in Red Seated on Golden Chair in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
of the period.
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 20.5 x 17.5 inches
Painting: 16 x 13 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
In the Woods - Original Oil Painting by Lucie Navier - 1931
By Lucie Navier
Located in Roma, IT
In the Woods is an original painting realized by Lucie Navier in the 1931.
Original oil painting
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
The Flower Cart - Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Mane-Katz
By Mane Katz
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas expressionist portrait circa 1935 by Litvak painter Mane-Katz. The piece
Category
1930s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large Antique American Impressionist Winter Snowy Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American winter scene impressionist landscape painting. Oil on board. Framed
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage fish still life oil painting by French artist Lucie Tullat (1895-1984)
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rare vintage oil painting of fish by French artist Lucie Tullat, signed in the bottom right and in
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
French school Landscape a taste of Provence Signed oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
expressive color handling.
☀️⭐Subject Matter and Composition☀️⭐
This vibrant oil painting depicts a narrow
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Antique Art Nouveau "Swan Amongst Lillies" Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
This lyrical 1935 oil painting by rare female American artist Eva L. Stephey captures a solitary
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1930
S FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - FISHERMEN ON WOODEN PUNT ON RIVER
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: River Landscape with Fishermen from wooden punt.
Medium: oil painting, on canvas.
Size: painting: 17
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
George Jennings (1872-1930) - Early 20th Century Oil, Cottages and Waterfall
Located in Corsham, GB
A landscape depicting cottages at the head of a waterfall, with trees and moors beyond. Presented in a golden card mount and in an ornate gilt effect frame. Signed to the lower-right...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dennis Burlingame, WPA Era, Circus Sideshow "SnakeCharmer" Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist painting of a circus by Dennis Meighan Burlingame (1901 - 1964). Oil
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Street View in France, Oil on Canvas Painting by Renzo Gori
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Artist Renzo Gori (1911–1998) — Oil on Canvas, 1930s
This captivating oil on canvas by
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1930
s French Signed Oil Portrait of a Statue outside Church Courtyard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930, signed lower left corner
Title: Study of a stone
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arrangement de fleurs - Impressionist Still Life Painting Oil by Leon Detroy
By Leon Detroy
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed still life oil on canvas circa 1930 by French impressionist painter Leon Detroy. The work
Category
1930s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School Modernist Young Woman Framed Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$446 Sale Price
25% Off
Amos A. Langdown (1930-2006) - South African Oil, Two Ladies with Shopping
Located in Corsham, GB
Amos Archibald Langdown (1930-2006) - original artwork. Study of two ladies carrying shopping bags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Neige en Cantal, Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Marcel Bouyeron
By Marcel Bouyeron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Marcel Bouyeron, French (1890 - 1976)
Title: Neige en Cantal
Year: circa 1930
Medium: Oil
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Snowy Mountain Landscape, Impressionist Oil Painting by J. Rieser
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: J. Rieser, Swiss or German XXth Century
Title: Snowy Landscape
Year: circa 1935
Medium: Oil
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Signed Surreal Street Scene Skeleton Modernist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist surreal oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed illegibly.
Category
1930s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Still Life of Roses - Scottish Colourist thirties art floral oil painting flower
Located in Hagley, England
This superb floral still life oil painting is by Scottish artist David Alison. Painted circa 1930
Category
1930s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Surreal Female Portrait Symbolic Rural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist surreal oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Unwelcome Interruption, Oil Painting by A. Raymond Katz 1935
By Alexander Raymond Katz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Year: circa 1935
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and titled verso
Size: 16 x 20 in. (40.64 x 50.8 cm
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Feminine Figure - Oil Painting by R. Melli - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
oil painting.
Includes vintage frame (fair conditions) : 42 x 2 x 45 cm
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cardboard
Stormy Sea - Oil Painting by Oldrich Jelinek - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Stormy sea is a beautiful colored painting realized in the XX century by Oldrich Jelinek (1930
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Large Panoramic Seascape Coastal Sunset Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Image size, 30L x
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Large Signed American Modernist Interior Scene Portrait Oil Painting
By Sidney Gross
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed portrait oil painting by Sidney Gross (1921 - 1969). Oil on
Category
1930s Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Industrial Docks
Boats on River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed oil painting on board, unframed.
painting: 23.75 x 28.75 inches
Provenance: private
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Plein Aire Impressionist Farm Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1920. Unsigned
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Women in Meadow, Impressionist Oil Painting on canvas by Lucien Neuquelman
By Lucien Neuquelman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lucien Neuquelman, French (1909 - 1988) - Women in Meadow, Year: circa 1938, Medium: Oil on
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American School Museum Interior "Studying Anatomy" Humorous Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school museum interior oil painting by Nathaniel E. Reich. Oil on board, circa
Category
1930s Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish landscape with church Spain original oil on board painting
By Albert Rafols Culleres
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Albert Rafols Cullerés (1892-1986) - Landscape - Oil on board
Oil measures 27x36 cm.
Frame size
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Side Show Barker - Original Modernist American Fair Scene Oil Painting
Located in Marco Island, FL
. This is one of Zolton Sepeshy's best paintings and is an important work in his catalog.
The painting
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life of Fuchsias, Geraniums and Marionettes - British 30
s oil painting
By Herbert Davis Richter
Located in Hagley, England
This charming British still life floral oil painting is by Herbert Davis Richter. Painted circa
Category
1930s Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Johannes Schiefer Signed Oil Painting, French Riviera View circa 1938
By Johannes Schiefer
Located in Miami, FL
JOHANNES SCHIEFER – UNTITLED [VUE SUR LA BAIE DES ANGES]
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed Lower Left ⚜ Custom
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Episoir, Cubist Oil Painting on Canvas by Benjamin Benno
By Benjamin G. Benno
Located in Long Island City, NY
–1980)
Date: 1934
Oil on canvas, signed and dated, middle right
Size: 77 x 51.5 in. (195.58 x 130.81 cm)
Category
1930s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Italian Large Figurative Framed Oil Painting of a Reclining Nude Woman
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5154 Antique Italian oil painting of a reclining nude woman
Framed
Image size 24x36"
Category
1930s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Signed Oil Portrait of Danièle Darrieux Elegant Ballroom Dancing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Anita Murphy
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Date: 1952
Dimensions: 23 x 17.5 inches (canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Les Foins, Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting by Pierre Eugène Montézin
By Pierre Eugène Montezin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pierre Montezin, French (1874 - 1946) - Les Foins, Year: 1938, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1930s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Expressionist Horse Racing Scene Jockeys at Full Pace Signed Oil
By Antique French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horse Racing Scene
by Alain Chazalviel (first half 20th Century)
signed lower right
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage man portrait post impressionist oil painting by French artist Yves Diey
By Yves Diey
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vintage portrait of a man oil painting by French artist Yves Diey. This is a 1939 oil on board
Category
1930s French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$426 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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