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French Window Shutters 1940
s French Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on artist paper stuck on board, unframed
measures: 16.75 high by 12.75 inches wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Midwest Regional Portrait Oil Painting, Circle of Grant Wood, ca 1940’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
the 1940’s. She fills the canvas with her wholesome countenance, hair and period clothing. The
Category
1940s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s French Impressionist Oil Painting Herd Of White Horses Ploughing In Field
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: oil
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique oil Amsterdam Leidseplein City Scape 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5187 Oil on canvas of Leidseplein in Amsterdam
Image size 20x16"
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Dachshund - Signed 1940
s Oil on Canvas Dog Animal Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
's and early 1900's and subsequently worked as a portrait painter.
There are 8 paintings by Arthur
Category
1940s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Oil Painting Realist White Poodle Dog Framed 1940
s Female Artist NYC
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning mid century oil painting portrait of a white poodle against a dark background. Housed
Category
1940s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Adolph Kronengold (1900-1986) - Alaska Landscape Oil on Board, ca 1940’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
be from his Alaska period. It dates to ca 1940’s and the scene features a northern forest with views
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage "Ship Yard" Oil Painting C.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage "Ship Yard" Oil Painting C.1940s
Vintage painting of ships in harbor
Dimensions 26" wide
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s FRENCH SIGNED POST-IMPRESSIONIST/ FAUVIST OIL - BOATS OFF ROCKY COASTLINE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
coastline.
Medium: oil painting on board.
Size: painting: 20 x 23 inches, framed: 23 x 26.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Painting Woman in an Interior "Work" by Ruskin Williams 1940
s
Located in Rochester, NY
Williams (1888-1966). Oil on canvas. Circa 1940's. Unframed.
Presented by Joseph Dasta Antiques
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life Flowers - British art 1940
s Post Impressionist floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This colourful oil on canvas British Post Impressionist painting is by female artist Eileen Rose
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s French Impressionist Signed Oil River View Avenue Green Leafy Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The River Path
by Jean Dulac (1902-1968) *see below
signed & dated 1940
indistinctly titled verso
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ocean Oil on paper 1940
s American Modern Robert Blair Vivid Colorful Movement
By Robert Noel Blair
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original rare oil on paper painting by American modernist painter Robert Noel Blair depicting
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
1940
s French Expressive Portrait of a Woman in Deep Green Tones Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Description: This captivating mid-20th-century oil painting presents an expressive portrait of a woman
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s FRENCH POST-IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - PORTRAIT OF MAN SMOKING PIPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Man smoking a Pipe
Medium: oil painting, on wooden panel, withijn gilt frame
Size: frame: 29 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flowers in Windowsill Overlooking Garden 1940
s Female French Artist oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
back
oil painting on board, unframed
double sided
measures: 9.5 high by 13 inches wide
condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
STM,
Posing Nudes
, Cubist Portrait Nude Oil Painting, circa 1940s
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Posing Nudes', oil on board, by artist with the initials STM (c. 1940s). A delightful cubist
Category
1940s Cubist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1940
s FRENCH SIGNED OIL PAINTING - WHITE FLOWERS IN GREEN GLASS VASE - LARGE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
its original frame.
Medium & Size:
oil painting on board: frame: 35.25 x 29.25 inches, board: 28 x 22
Category
Mid-19th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s FRENCH SIGNED POST-IMPRESSIONIST OIL - LE PONT NEUF RIVER SEINE PARIS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting, on board, framed.
Size: frame: 28 x 32 inches
painting: 19.5 x 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Modernist Oil Painting 1940s, Judaica Hasidic rabbi in Jerusalem
By Emanuel Glicenstein Romano
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Landscape
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
EMANUEL ROMANO
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Homeless Jewish Refugee Family 1940s Judaica Oil Painting
By Frederick B. Serger
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Impressionist
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Panel
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 8
Dimensions w
Category
1940s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1940
s French Impressionist Signed Oil Lush Green River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
..'
Medium: oil on board, framed
framed: 11 x 14.5 inches
board: 7.75 x 10.5 inches
Provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Southwest (California?) Impressionist Painting, Lily S. Converse ca 1940
Located in Baltimore, MD
American art that was favored in the 1930's. A paper label on the reverse suggests that Lily S. Converse
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady in Red Dress Sat at Blue Bench Colorful Flower Garden 1940
s French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Garden Bench
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Floral Still Life Oil Painting C.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Floral Still Life Oil Painting C.1940s
Classic 1940s original oil painting of a vase of
Category
Early 20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s French Oil Painting Portrait of A Brunette Female With Head In Hands
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 14 high by 11 inches wide
condition: overall very good and
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 1940s French Oil Painting Self Portrait of Female Parisian Artist at Easel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
provenance stamp to the back
oil painting on canvas , unframed
measures: 35 high by 28.5 inches wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vase of Flowers Looking out of Window over Landscape 1940
s French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unsigned, unframed
measures: 13 high by 16 inches wide
condition: overall very
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Florida Modernist Tree American Vibrant Colors 1940
s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Colorful and vibrant abstract modernist 1940's Florida landscape.
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Neapolitan Fishermen Landscape 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3187a Oil on artist board set in a vintage frame
Image size 9.5x7.5"
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
V.R.,
Pizzicato
Double Bass Player, Cubist - Abstract Oil Painting 1940s - 50s
Located in London, GB
'Pizzicato' double bass player, oil on board (circa 1940s - 50s), by artist with initials, V.R
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1940s Western Mountain Landscape Oil Painting – Snowy Peaks, American West
By Turner Messick
Located in Denver, CO
This original oil painting by Turner B. Messick (1878–1952) captures a serene Western mountain
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Pennsylvania Farm Landscape; Signed Oil on Canvas, ca 1940’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
modernist leaning style with a colorful palette typical of the 1940’s. Her use of pinks and yellows along
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chiltern Winter Landscape - British Surrealist 1940s art landscape oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
landscape is Surrealist with blocks of colour highlighting the trees on the hill. A very vibrant painting
Category
1940s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940’s Florida Impressionist Beach Scene Artist Federal Housing Commission
Located in New York, NY
James Mcgibbon Brown
1892 - 1974
Oil on Panel
20x24 inches sight
24x28 inch overall
signed lower
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Expressionist Head of a Man
, African American Oil Portrait, Canadian, 1940
s
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Harvey Kruger' (Canadian-American, 1906-1991); additionally signed verso, titled 'Portrait' and dated 1939.
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
French Marina Mediterranean Sea Night Landscape Painting by R. Mugler, 1940
s
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful French Night Marina landscape, oil on canvas representing a beautiful moment of the
Category
1940s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Vintage Indulgence: A 1940s American Wine Still Life Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
bygone era with a captivating original oil painting that displays the essence of American hospitality and
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1940
s Abstract Expressionist Landscape #20
By Joseph Meert
Located in Greenwich, CT
",
oil on canvas,
dimensions : 20 x 30 in.; wood strip frame, 20 ¾ x 30 ¾ in.
inscribed on stretcher
Category
1940s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Capri Italy Terrace Landscape 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3552 Oil on artist board
Set in a custom gilt wood frame
Signed Costanza
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
New England Winter Landscape 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3531 Oil on artist board
Set in a vintage gilt wood frame
Image size 14.25x11.25"
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s BELGIAN POST-IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - PORTRAIT OF MAN IN JACKET
TIE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jacket and Tie.
Medium: oil painting, on board, in a solid wooden frame
Size: frame: 24 x 20
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s French Signed Oil Portrait of a Glamorous Lady, possibly a Dancer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
a Lady, possibly a dancer or actress. Presented in ornate gilt frame.
Medium: oil on board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George S Bickerstaff (1893-1954) Circa 1940
s - 1950
s Rocky Coast
Located in San Francisco, CA
George S Bickerstaff (1893-1954) Circa 1940's - 1950's Rocky Coast Landscape
Oil on canvas
24 x
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1940
s French Oil Lady in Theatrical Hat Drinking Coffee, signed original work
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Size:
board : 16 x 13 inches
Provenance: private collection
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s French Signed Oil Portrait Seated Lady in Interior Double Sided Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady/ double sided work
by Denise Dardel (French artist mid 20th century)
signed oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
François Baboulet Japon Landscape Oil on Canvas, 1940s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by François Baboulet (1914-2010), 1940s, France. Japon landscape. Measurements : with
Category
1940s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1940
s Snowy Night in Algiers
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous impressionist painting in style of Albert Marguet of wintery night scene with figures of
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
American Industrial Smoke Stacks Modern 1940
s Landscape Original Frame Brick
Located in Buffalo, NY
A modern 1940's industrial landscape in its original frame. This work is unsigned.
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil, Board
1940
s French Post Impressionist Portrait of Woman Red
Green Background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
back
oil painting on canvas, unframed
measures: 18 high by 15 inches wide
condition: overall very
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s French Post Impressionist Portrait of a Lady Signed
Dated
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
dated 47'
signed oil painting on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Apples Still Life 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3594 Apples still life
Set in a vintage wood frame
Image size 7.5x9.5"
Category
1940s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Cubist Still Life Oil Painting by Al Williams c.1940s to 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Cubist Still Life Oil Painting by Al Williams c.1940s to 1950s
Original oil on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s - 1940
s Portrait of seated man holding an open book
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930's - 1940's Portrait of seated man holding an open book
Very well executed.
No visible
Category
1930s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1940
s French Post-Impressionist Thickly Painted Oil Still Life Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
depicting vibrant flowers in a vase. Wonderful texture to the paintings surface.
Medium: oil on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s French Impressionist Signed Oil Yellow Flower Bouquet in Vase Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Yellow Flowers in Vase
French School, signed and dated 1946
signed oil on board, framed
dated 1946
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s Palm Springs Vibrant Spring Desert Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous vivid landscape of Palm Springs circa 1940. Unsigned. Presented in vintage gold-toned
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
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Find a variety of 1940s oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Modern or Expressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 471 Impressionist, 414 Modern, 144 Post-Impressionist, 137 Abstract and 59 Expressionist examples available. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the 1940s oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Nahum Tschacbasov, Marguerite Blasingame, Ron Blumberg, Claude Benard and Gershon Benjamin are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. If space is limited, there are small 1940s oil paintings measuring 0.1 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 1950 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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