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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
Impressionist Flowers Still Life Circa 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
"
Oil on artist board
Signed L.Gilda
Category
1940s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two American Sailors in Montparnasse, Oil on Panel, France, Late 1940s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on panel, Bar scene in Montparnasse, France, late 1940s. Oil on panel dating certainly from the
Category
1940s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
LARGE 1940s FRENCH VINTAGE STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING - SHABBY CHIC FLOWERS IN BOWL
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, indistinctly signed lower right. Dates to circa 1940's.
Title
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s Floral Still Life -- Summer Bouquet
By Myer Abel
Located in Soquel, CA
Academy teacher Myer Abel (American, 20th Century), 1940. Signed and dated "Abel 40" lower right
Category
1940s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard
Beautiful 1940s American Modern painting of Seated Nude by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Chapin excelled in his figurative paintings from the late 1920s through
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Clown Painting by Mary Pedri c.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Clown Painting by Mary Pedri c.1940s
Charming whiteface clown with toy duck.
Original oil
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique French Blue Nudes Surreal Figurative 1940
s Signed Sannaro
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-3176b Surrealistic Nude Figures in blues on board, displayed in a wood frame, signed by Sannoro. Image size 15.5 H x8.5" W
Category
1940s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Red Mesa, AZ" Original Desert Landscape Painting c.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Red Mesa, AZ" Original Desert Landscape Painting c.1940s
Fine desert painting by mystery artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Douglas Fairbanks Jnr. Period 1940
s Original Portrait of Fairbanks - Provenance
By Tino Costa
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
right corner
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 26.5 x 21 inches
Superb quality portrait of the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
HUGE 1940s FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - THE VENICE LAGOON - BEAUTIFUL COLOR
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Henri Bargin (French 1906-1980), signed and dated 1942
Title: Venice
Medium: oil
Category
Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Abstracted Geometric Mountain Farm Landscape Painting by Ralph Anderson
By Ralph Anderson
Located in Denver, CO
Geometric farm landscape in green, red, blue, and white circa 1940 by 20th century artist Ralph
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Desert Red Rocks Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning desert landscape of red rocks and desert shrubs by California artist Olive Von Bergen (American, 20th Century). Signed “Olive Von Bergen” in lower left corner. Image size: 1...
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green Boating Lake in Lush Landscape Huge 1940s French Impressionist Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Boating Lake
French Impressionist, signed indistinctly
signed and dated 1941
oil painting on
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pupil at His Desk doing Home Work, signed
dated 1940s French Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed oil painting on canvas, framed.
Size:
framed: 20.5 x 25.25 inches
canvas: 18 x 22 inches
Category
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Basic Form Problem #5, 1940s Modern Geometric Painting with Shapes, Green Blue
By Ralph Anderson
Located in Denver, CO
Modern geometric oil painting on paper by 20th century artist, Ralph Anderson in colors of blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life Flowers in Vase Original Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lovely 1940's British oil painting capturing these soft, pastel shades of color, flowers in a vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Synchromism Abstract
By Louise Miller Clark
Located in Soquel, CA
Substantial and period Synchromy Movement oil painting, titled Abstract Derivation, shows paint
Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Antique Impressionist Painting of a Cowboy in a landscape - Horse Farm Ca. 1940s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Antique Impressionist painting of a cowboy with his cattle in a landscape.
Sitting calmly on his
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Jerusalem Landscape 1940s
By David Zak
Located in Surfside, FL
Palestine in the 1920's settle in Jerusalem. His work has been shown all around the world. He is best known
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
1940s Rugged Alaskan Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful oil painting, in the style of Sydney Laurence Alaskan artist, of crashing waves along the
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
A Vibrant 1940s Modern Painting of a Young Woman Reading, Summer Patio Garden
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vibrant, 1940s Modern Painting of a Young Woman Reading in a Summer Patio Garden by Noted Chicago
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
1940s Southwestern Figurative Landscape -- Pueblo Village New Mexico
By William Frates
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous 1940s New Mexico village scene with small figures going about daily life among adobe
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard, Masonite
1940s Surrealistic Environmental Apocalypse Still Life Hawaiian Surrealism
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
1940s Surrealistic Environmental Apocalypse Still Life Hawaiian Surrealism
Symbolic still life of
Category
1940s Symbolist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
1940s Mediterranean Fishing Village Landscape
By Francesco Christofanetti
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful 1940's landscape of Mediterranean fishing village by Francesco Christofanetti (Italian
Category
1940s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Glowing Mountains - Landscape 1940s
Located in Soquel, CA
contributions from 38 Wisconsin artists “whose work in oil water color, and the crafts is known locally and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Girl with Black Kitten (young lady with cat), c.1940s
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful and sensitive c.1940's portrait of a young woman with black kitten. Oil on masonite panel
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
1940s "Nude on Green Blanket" CA Accomplished Female Artist
Located in Arp, TX
Dorothy Sovinsky Kaufman
"Nude on Green Blanket"
c. 1940s
Oil on masonite board
40"x26.25" perios
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
1940s French Signed Oil Still Life Pink Red
Yellow Roses in Vase grey backdrop
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, with red, pink and yellow roses in grey interior.
Medium: oil on board, framed
Framed: 24 x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Bruges, Belgium Fauvist Landscape
By Max Chatiau
Located in Soquel, CA
Important and rare fauvist impressionistic painting of iconic Bruges bridge, Belgium in 1942 by Max
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
1940s Southern California Foothills Landscape
By Darrow Peter Durham
Located in Soquel, CA
), circa 1940. Signed lower right corner and on verso Spectrum Art Club label. Condition: Good; some
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Lady Sewing in an Interior - Scottish 40s Pointilliste oil painting
By Murray McNeel Caird Urquhart
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Scottish 1940's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Murray Urquhart. He has been
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Harvest Still Life
By Piero Tamo
Located in Soquel, CA
Oil still life of apples and oranges by Piero Tamo (Switzerland, 1899-1966). Signed lower right
Category
1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Full Moon Cliff House Surreal Nocturnal Hawaiian 1940s Landscape
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
(American; 1906-1947), circa 1940-45. Marguerite and her husband Frank Blasingame were two of five artists
Category
1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Rare Abstract Jerusalem Landscape 1940s Israeli Artist
By David Zak
Located in Surfside, FL
. He emigrated to Palestine in the 1920's settle in Jerusalem. His work has been shown all around the
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Mid-Century Modern American Scene WPA Era "Cruise Ship Antics" c. 1940s Nautical
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern American Scene WPA Era "Cruise Ship Antics" c. 1940s Nautical
Frederick Heppner
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Woman in Purple Coat
by A.R.D., circa 1940s (After Henri Matisse)
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Woman in Purple Coat', oil on board (circa 1940s), by artist with the initials A.R.D
Category
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
NYC "Under the El" 1940s Urban Street Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Subject: Cityscape
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Dimensions: 12" x 16" x 1/2"
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Chinese Boy Eating Noodles, 1940s, signed Remegia Vecchiarelli
Located in New York, NY
Remegia Vecchiarelli
China Boy, 1941
Oil on board
16 x 12 in.
Framed: 18 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 1 in
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Small 1940s California Plein Air Landscape -- Lone Cypress
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful California plein air painting in painterly impressionistic style of lone Cypress by
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
New York Public Library Under Snow 1940s
by Finley
Located in London, GB
'New York Public Library Under Snow 1940s', oil on board, by Finley, after Guy Carleton Wiggins
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Scale Reclining Nude with Pearls by Irving Sinclair c.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Irving Sinclair Large Scale Reclining Nude Original Oil Painting C.1940
An elegant young woman
Category
Early 20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
1940s New York Interior -- An Evening Scene of Artist and His Wife
Located in Soquel, CA
interior and figurative oil painting in Ashcan School style by New York artist Caryl Harris (American, b
Category
1940s Ashcan School Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
"Under the El" American Scene Modernism NYC WPA 20th Century Realism 1940s
Located in New York, NY
"Under the El" American Scene Modernism NYC WPA 20th Century Realism 1940s. 18 x 24 inches. Oil on
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" Albert Heckman, 1950s Modernist Abstracted Still Life Composition
By Albert Heckman
Located in New York, NY
1930s and early 1940s. Heckman's oil painting, "Eddyville, New York," was displayed in the Carnegie
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Artist Self Portrait 1940s Oil Painting
By Martin Snipper
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1940s oil on linen self-portrait is by Expressionist painter, mixed media artist, and sculptor
Category
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Harry Leith-Ross, Solebury Backyard, Oil on Canvas, ca. 1940
s
By Harry Leith-Ross
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Solebury Backyard" by Harry Leith-Ross is a 10.5" x 17.5" oil on canvas painting. It is framed in
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Circa 1940s Dystopian Oil
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1940s-50s oil on canvas is signed "KKD".
From a private collection of North Beach, San
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Norton Motorcycle
By Bradford J. Salamon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
1940s Norton Motorcycle, 2019, 24” x 48” inches, oil on panel (framed)
BRADFORD J. SALAMON: PAINT
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A bottle of Rosé - 1940s Oil on board still life by Cuthbert Julian Orde
By Cuthbert Julian Orde
Located in Pymble, AU
published as a book.
Orde also painted a series of high profile portraits that include a 1940 painting of
Category
1940s English School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Colorful 1940s Expressionist Nude by Martin Snipper
By Martin Snipper
Located in San Francisco, CA
This oil on burlap painting is by San Francisco North Beach artist Martin Snipper (1914-2008
Category
1940s Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled - Surrealist Portrait - Back of Girl
s Head, Covered with Handkerchief
By Taneyuki Dan Harada
Located in Oakland, CA
Super interesting 1940's California surrealist oil painting by formally interned Japanese American
Category
1940s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pictographs on a Hide
By Agnes Sims
Located in Santa Fe, NM
oil paintings were often mixed with an earthen medium which gave them a rough, stone-like look. Sims
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elevated Train At Night, NYC
By Jack Levitz
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A very well executed WPA in aesthetic moody tonalist 1930s to early 1940s fine art oil painting by
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
The Blow Out
By Irving Winer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A 1940s pin-up oil painting on masonite panel showing an erotically rendered on the wrong end of a
Category
1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
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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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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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- 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 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.
- 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 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.
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