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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
Signed 1938 American Modernist Landscape Central Park Bridge Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed 1930s Summer Mountain Landscape Oil Painting – Trees, Rocks, House
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating oil on board painting by Sister Mary Norbert, dated 1938, beautifully captures a
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Texas Impressionist Fall Landscape Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist Texas landscape oil painting by Harry Anthony De Young (1893 - 1956
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Early American Signed Female Modernist Portrait Original NY Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist portrait oil painting by Salpi Miriam Mavian (Born 1908). Oil on canvas
Category
1930s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ohio State Penitentiary Fire of 1930, Art of Disasters Series, Original Oil
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
.
Eric Edward Esper
The Ohio State Penitentiary Fire of 1930, 2018
oil on canvas
26h x 34w in
66.04h x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Studio Stove, Colorful Cubist Oil painting, Cleveland School female artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clara Deike (American, 1881-1964)
My Studio Stove, 1936
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower right
Category
1930s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tlaloc and the Tiger oil painting by Julio de Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
as forty glazes of oil in each painting. He also commonly worked within gouache, graphite, and mixed
Category
1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sunflowers - Antique English Impressionist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful early 20th century English impressionist oil on canvas still life depicting sunflowers
Category
1930s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape - Drawing by Armando Cermignani - 1930
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Armando Cermignani (1888-1957) in 1930s.
Hand signed and dated
Category
1930s Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Masonite Painting Titled "Lobster Shack", by Aaron Bohrod, 1938
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod, 1907-1992
Lobster Shack, 1938
Oil on masonite
16 x 20 inches
Signed and dated ower
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Antique American Modernist WPA Social Realist Carnival Scene Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist carnival scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Image
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Self Portrait of the Artist, Early 20th Century Oil Painting, Cleveland Artist
By Kenneth Marcus Hugh
Located in Beachwood, OH
painting at the Jewish Community Center in the late 1930’s for the Council Educational Alliance.
Some of
Category
1930s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still life - Oil Painting by Valentino Ghiglia - Mid-20th Century
By Valentino Ghiglia
Located in Roma, IT
.
Mixed colored oil on board.
Hand signed on the back.
Includes frame.
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil
Post Impressionist Oil Painting Still Life with Fruit William Meyerowitz WPA Art
By William Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
William Meyerowitz (1887 - 1981)
Oil painting on canvas
Depicting a still life scene with fruit
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Still life - Oil Painting by Giordano Becciani - Mid-20th Century
By Giordano Becciani
Located in Roma, IT
colored oil on canvas.
Includes frame.
The artwork is hand signed on the lower margin.
Decor your wall
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil
Old Boats in Provence Oil on Canvas Painting by Felix Eugene Bellenot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb oil on canvas painting was designed by Félix Eugène Bellenot (1892 - 1963). This
Category
1930s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique American School Modernist Winter Landscape Signed Framed Oil Painting
By Rosario Urbino Gerbino
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist landscape abstraction. Oil on board, circa 1940. Signed. Image size
Category
1930s Modern Landscape 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
Huge French 1930
s Signed Oil Classical Roman Fountain Statue Floral Scene 1933
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dated
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 38 x 47 inches
canvas: 36 x 44 inches
condition: very
Category
Early 20th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of WW11 British Army Officer Soldier Antique English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Army Officer *see notes below
by Kathleen Emily Temple-Bird (British 1879 - 1962)
oil painting
Category
1930s English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pêcheurs Sur Les Rochers 1930s Framed Provencal Côte d
Azur Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
22.2 inches x 26 inches ( 56.5cm x 66cm ).
Available for sale, this original oil painting is by the
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
French Oil on Canvas Post Impressionist Portrait Painting Beach Sea Scene Spain
By Charles Picart le Doux
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive oil on canvas painting by the French Post-Impressionist painter Charles Picart le
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th century Art Deco Male nude oil painting of Narcissus
By George Frederick Hinchcliff
Located in Harkstead, GB
with stylised organic forms. Attractively framed, the painting is ready to be hung and would be an
Category
1930s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dartmoor Ponies Early Morning Mist
Haze Devon Landscape 1930s Oil Painting
By Charles Walter Simpson
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
inches (75cm x 94cm ).
Available for sale; this original oil painting is by Charles Simpson and dates
Category
1930s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
German Landscape, Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas by Wolf Rohricht
By Wolf Rohricht
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Wolf Rohricht, German (1886 - 1953)
Title: German Landscape
Year: circa 1935
Medium: Oil
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thistle in a Glass Vase - Large Modern British Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful large 1930's Modern British oil on canvas depicting thistle in a glass vase by Helen
Category
1930s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Caroline and her Puppets - British 1930s theatrical art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Royal Academy exhibited portrait oil painting is by British artist James Cleaver ARCA
Category
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Post-Impressionist Oil Elegant Portrait of Woman in Floral Attire
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
good condition
Description:
This stunning 1937 oil painting by Thérèse Hummel captures an elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Roaring 20
s Elegant Nocturnal Party Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Up for sale here is a really impressive early 1900's oil painting by William Clarke Rice, Jr. (1875
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water reflection with blossoms impressionist oil painting by Gorm Hansen
Located in Gavere, BE
Water reflection with blossoms impressionist oil painting by Gorm Hansen
Gorm Hansen, born in 1886
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
1930
s Wintry American Modernist Flat Iron NYC street scene
Located in New York, NY
New York City Wintry Street Scene of the Flat Iron Building from the 1930's by Margit De Corini
Category
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Oil Painting Framed Horse Race Elizabeth Bell Arabian Dappled
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elizabeth Bell’s Dappled Elegance is a masterfully rendered oil painting celebrating the grace and
Category
1930s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Bride - British 1934 Romantic art female portrait oil painting
By Frank Owen Salisbury
Located in Hagley, England
This beautiful British 1930's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Frank Owen Salisbury or
Category
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930s French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Old Gnarled Tree in Brown Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Tree
French Post-Impressionist artist, circa 1930's
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Modernist Trompe L
Oeil Window View Super Detailed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful and rare early American modernist trompe l'oeil oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas
Category
1930s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s French Impressionist Painting Red Peonies In Glass Vase Green Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 22 high by 18 inches wide
condition: overall very good and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$669 Sale Price
30% Off
Death of the Young Men 1938 - British art figurative Surrealist oil painting
By Jack Sassoon
Located in Hagley, England
This very interesting Surrealist painting is by Jack Sassoon. One can only speculate whether
Category
1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$8,521 Sale Price
20% Off
Simon Wachtel Oil on Canvas Painting Titled "The White Bridge", circa 1936
By Simon Wachtel
Located in New York, NY
A precisionist painting of an industrial cityscape with a white bridge spanning between New Jersey
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Jamaican Girl by the Palm Tree, c. 1930” American Impressionist Portrait Lyme
By Will Howe Foote
Located in Yardley, PA
“Jamaican Girl by the Palm Tree, c. 1930” by Will Howe Foote (American, 1874-1965)
A fantastic
Category
1930s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Expressionist Oil
Gouache Painting of Ibiza Martin Baer 1935
By Martin Baer
Located in Portland, OR
1934-36 with his wife, Janina Liszkowska. This gouache & watercolor & oil painting depicts a very
Category
1930s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Watercolor, Gouache
1930
s French Impressionist Oil Summer Garden Table Pears and Straw Sun Hat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
back
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 14 high by 17 inches wide
condition: overall very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Derek Higginson (1930-2020) - 20th Century Oil, Flowers and Fruit
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming impressionistic study of a vase of flowers and fruit placed before a window. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame with a white painted slip. On canvas on s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Surreal Monkey Portrait Rare Framed Large Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist interior scene with two monkeys. Oil on canvas. No signature found
Category
1930s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,200 Sale Price
20% Off
20th century oil painting portrait child subject female artist signed
By Pauline Palmer
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bright Eyes" is an original oil paint on canvas mounted on board by Pauline Palmer. It depicts a
Category
1930s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Robert Wesley Amick Winter Grove Scene 1935 Colorado Oil Painting on Board
By Robert Amick
Located in Denver, CO
This original circa 1935 oil painting by acclaimed Colorado artist Robert Wesley Amick (1879–1969
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage French Signed Oil c. 1930
s Pink
Red Roses in a natural setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: E. Baladon, French circa 1930's period.
Title: a sprig of roses
Medium: oil
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Historical Home Russellville Kentucky 1930
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century Southern landscape of the historical Home possibly of the Artist and built by the Kentucky Governor John Breathitt for his daughter Jane (some historical accounts say) an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
America impressionist portrait young boy 1937 Modern Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fantastic modern portrait of a young boy. This work is signed what appears to be Paul Sellers and dated 1937, but we have not found information on the artist.
The work dated 1936...
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Modernist Oil Painting 1940s, Judaica Hasidic Shtetl Wagon Driver WPA Era
By Emanuel Glicenstein Romano
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Landscape with figure of horse, driver and wagon
Medium: Oil
Surface: wood
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Ninth Avenue El (New York City), Mid 20th Century Cityscape Oil painting
By John Opper
Located in Beachwood, OH
John Opper (American, 1908-1994)
Ninth Avenue El (New York City), c. 1935
Oil on canvas
Signed
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Max Kuglmayr (1863-c.1930) - 1907 Oil, Portrait of a Man Smoking a Pipe
Located in Corsham, GB
An intimate portrait depicting a cheerful man smoking a pipe by the German artist Max Kuglmayr. Signed and dated to the upper left. Well presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame with...
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Sunset on River Winter Village Landscape early 20th century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, unframed.
Size app.: 50 x 69.5 cm (roughly 19.7 x 27.4 in
Category
1930s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Vintage Art Deco Period Asian Landscape - George B. Mitchell (1874-1966) ca 1930
Located in Baltimore, MD
Northwest and Asia. These trips provided material for advertising posters and brochures
This painting
Category
1930s Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"TEXAS SUMMER" HILL COUNTRY CIRCA 1930
S 1872-1957 COMFORT ARTIST
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
Circa 1930s
"Texas Summer" Hill Country
Biography
P. L. Hohnstedt (Peter Lanz) (1872 - 1957)
PETER
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
San Gabriel Foothills and Lake original Plein Air Oil Painting By Lionel Edwards
Located in Soquel, CA
painting landscape painting, in a contemporary Oil on Canvas on commercial premade illustration board
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Frolic - British Post Impressionist 30
s art nude oil painting Slade Sch
By William Dring
Located in Hagley, England
This charming Post-Impressionist Art Deco oil painting is by noted British prolific Royal Academy
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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