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Very Fine 18th Century Italian Oil Painting Nude Figures in Classical Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Figures in Ancient Landscape
Italian School, 18th century
oil on panel,
painting: 9 x 12
Category
18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Library Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
in an impressionistic style. Oil on canvas and signed in the lower right corner.
Category
20th Century American Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
17th Century Old Master Religious Oil painting - Rest on the Flight into Egypt
By Pier Francesco Mola
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Pier Francesco MOLA, called Il TICINESE (1612-1666)
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
oil
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sir Peter Lely - Portrait of Lady with baroque pearl earring - 17th Century Oil
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
17th-Century English Portrait, Attributed to Sir Peter Lely
A striking 17th-century English oil on
Category
Antique 17th Century British Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Tavern Gathering" by David Teniers the Younger original oil painting from 1646
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Dallas, TX
This Flemish Baroque art by David Teniers the Younger’s is a captivating masterpiece, “Tavern
Category
1640s Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Baroque Arcimboldo follower - 18th century figure - Allegory of Autumn
Located in Varmo, IT
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Oil on canvas, unframed (not signed).
Condition report: Lined canvas. The painted surface is in fair
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Judith Beheading Holoferne - Oil painting by G.R. Badaracco - Late 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Judith Beheading Holoferne is an oil painting made by Giovanni Raffaele Badaracco, mid-17th Century
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"All the Homies..." Oil Painting (FRAMED) 23.5" x 19.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"All the Homies..." Oil Painting (FRAMED) 23.5" x 19.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Full name: All the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
Baroque Interiors of Castel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
PURRMANN, Karl (1877-1966)
Baroque interiors of Castle
Oil on wood panel signed and dated 1947 Low
Category
1940s Academic Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pasadao y Presente" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 21" x 27" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pasadao y Presente" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 21" x 27" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil stick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
19th Century Panoramic French Pastoral Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A huge late 19th century oil on linen landscape painting of a French pastoral scene featuring hills
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rinaldo and Armida in Armida
s Enchanted Garden Baroque Italy 1700 Mythology
Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE
in Armida's Enchanted Garden, circa 1700
Oil on canvas (doubled)
Size: 80 x 138 cm
Frame: 115 x 173
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Oceans Four" Figurative Oil Painting (FRAMED) 48" x 36" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Oceans Four" Figurative Oil Painting (FRAMED) 48" x 36" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
Baroque Dolci follower - 17th century figure - Virgin in prayer
Located in Varmo, IT
cm unframed, 88 x 75 cm with frame.
Oil on canvas, in a gilded wooden frame (not signed).
Condition
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Italian Oil Painting on Board of Roman Ruins, 19th Century in Baroque Gilt Frame
Located in Houston, TX
Antique old world setting depicting cavaliers in the foreground with Roman columns.
The background with a body of water and a mountain range in the back. Statues are
above the column...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paint
One Tree Hill (Honor Oak Park), Realist Baroque Style London Cityscape Painting
By Alex Rennie
Located in Deddington, GB
Alex Rennie,
One Tree Hill (Honor Oak Park)
Original Oil Painting on Linen depicting a the London
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Canvas
Huge 17th Century Spanish Old Master Oil Painting Wounded Pilgrim with Angel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Pilgrim and Angel
Spanish School, 17th Century
oil on canvas, gilt framed
framed: 48 x 37
Category
17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Wouter Verschuur original oil painting
By Wouterur Verschuur
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
17th Century Wouterur Verschuur original oil painting of 2 horses and man greeting woman and child
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Revival Paintings
Materials
Paint
Attributed to C. W. E. Dietrich, Pendant Window Paintings, Oil on Wood
Located in Greding, DE
windows. Both ladies are shown open-hearted with white blouses. One painting shows a lady with a red hair
Category
18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Top 1% on OnlyFans"" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 26.5" x 19" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Top 1% on OnlyFans"" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 26.5" x 19" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
"No Pets Allowed" Figurative Oil Painting (FRAMED) 24" x 18" in by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"No Pets Allowed" Figurative Oil Painting (FRAMED) 24" x 18" in by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
"Hollywood Hills Love Story" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" in by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Hollywood Hills Love Story" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" in by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
Early 17th-Century Dutch School Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Ruff, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Dutch burgher to hang in such surroundings suggests that the painting carried meaning for those who
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
French school Still Life Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
reminiscent of 17th-century Baroque still life paintings.
Technique: oil on canvas 41x33 cm / 16x13 inch
Category
Early 20th Century Tonalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$415 Sale Price
75% Off
"Sunday Service Mood Swing" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Sunday Service Mood Swing" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
French school Still Life Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
reminiscent of 17th-century Baroque still life paintings.
Technique: oil on wood panel 41x33 cm / 16x13 inch
Category
Early 20th Century Tonalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Canvas, Gesso, Stretcher Bars
$356 Sale Price
78% Off
Pocket Conker [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Food Art, Autumn art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
series featuring small scale oil realistic oil paintings with a nod to baroque still life. The paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Pocket Sloes [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Food Art, Small art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Boeckhorst, Rubens, Saint Ursula, Decorative Old Master, Woman, Baroque, Flemish
By Jan Boeckhorst
Located in Greven, DE
Johann Boeckhorst (Münster 1604 - Antwerp 1668)
Saint Ursula
Oil on canvas, 112 x 86 cm
Provenance
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine 1700
s Italian Old Master Oil Painting Hunting Dogs with Game, Roman Ruins
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hunting Party
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 22 x 26.5 inches
Painting: 18 x 23 inches
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of Oil Paintings Of Concert Of Birds
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pair of Oil Paintings of Concert of Birds. They depict different birds perched in a
Category
20th Century Unknown Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$1,200 / set
Painting with Duck and Plants, Oil on Plywood
Located in Barntrup, DE
A Baroque style oil painting from the first third of the 20th Century.
This beautiful painting
Category
Vintage 1930s European Baroque Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Plywood
Vintage Boho Original Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Uncover a dramatic masterpiece with this Vintage Original Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas, a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
18th C, In the Style of the Classicizing Baroque, Biblical, Rebekka and Eliëzer
Located in brussel, BE
less rare. The painting with Rebecca and Eliezer at the well depicts a biblical subject from the Old
Category
18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Baroque Religious Painting Of Immaculate Conception, Gilt Frame, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 17th-century Baroque painting, in oil on copper, captures a serene portrayal of the Immaculate
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Copper
$6,396 Sale Price
23% Off
Baroque Style Nature Scene with Birds in Forest, Parrot, Eurasian Jay, Lapwing
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
painting presents a lively and detailed nature scene, in Martha Ochoa's masterful Colonial Baroque, Cusco
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, ABS
Monumental 18th Century Painting, Oil on Canvas, Italian School
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a monumental and spectacular 18th century, or possibly early 19th, oil on canvas of the
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Boho 19th Century Figural Painting Oil on Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating 19th-century oil painting on board, this vintage artwork encapsulates a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Baroque Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Oil Painting Battle Scene from Adam Eugen
By Eugen Adam
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil painting battle scene of Adam Eugen (1817-1880).
Oil on canvas. Military scene from the time of
Category
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paper
19th Century Baroque Oil on Canvas "the King and the Musical Page" by A. Sturm
Located in Berlin, DE
"The King and the Musical Page" by A. Sturm 1885 to K. Begas.
Oil on canvas with wooden frame
Category
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Evangelist and Apostle Saint Luke, 1602, Oil Painting
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 17th century German oil painting on chamfered oak panel by Maller Michael Nagel signed in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Oak
Sitting, Attentive Dogs, Oil on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming picture of two sitting, attentive dogs. Signed and dated. Hand carved and gilded frame.
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of 4 Capriccio Landscape Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 capriccio landscape oil on board paintings from the area of Florence
Category
18th Century Baroque Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pocket Pale Blue Sloes [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Small art, Fruit art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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19th Century Oil Painting Battle Scene from Adam Eugen
By Eugen Adam
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil painting battle scene of Adam Eugen (1817-1880).
Oil on canvas. Military scene from the time
Category
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Saint Paul Religious Painting, Oil On Cooper, Italian School, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Paul or Apostle of the Gentiles — rendered in oil on copper with deep intensity and Baroque influence
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Copper
$7,116 Sale Price
25% Off
Spanish Oil on Copper — Virgin Dolorosa
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
18th Century Spanish Oil on Copper — Virgin Dolorosa
Fine mid-18th century Spanish School oil on
Category
18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th C, Baroque, Hunting Scene, Wild Boar Hunt in the style of Frans Snijders
Located in brussel, BE
different in the 17th century. Paintings depicting hunting scenes were hung, for example, in the hunting
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oak, Oil
Old Master Allegorical oil painting of “Erminia and The Shepherds”
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fully restored small northern Italian Baroque painting on canvas that may have been painted as a
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Painting, Style of Guardi
By Francesco Guardi
Located in Bradenton, FL
A beautiful 19th century Italian oil painting on re-lined canvas presented in a gilded wooden frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil Painting by Peter Daverington, Titled "The Unicorn in Captivity", 2015
Located in New York, NY
and street art, the immaculate baroque quality of his rich oil paintings and diverse painterly
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting by Peter Daverington, Titled "The Whispering", 2022
Located in New York, NY
and street art, the immaculate baroque quality of his rich oil paintings and diverse painterly
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Baroque Style Still Life with Roses, Grapes, Pomegranate, Drapery, Fruit, Flower
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on Canvas
32 x 24 inches
Unframed
A sumptuous, Baroque style still life featuring a gold vase
Category
2010s Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Baroque Venus Seascape Fantasy, Cleveland School Woman Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Elsa Vick Shaw (American, 1891–1974)
Baroque Venus, c. 1950
Oil on panel
Signed lower right
16.5 x
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Allegorical Mythical Nudes VIRTUE OF VICE o/c
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This painting is likely to be from the late 18th or early 19th century, and is likely inspired by
Category
19th Century Baroque Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Catherine Of Sienna Oil On Canvas Spanish Colonial Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century oil on canvas painting depicting Saint Catherine of Siena bearing lilies and a book in
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Cuzco School Oil Painting on Canvas of the Holy Family
Located in Hastings, GB
the cathedral.
Cuzco School paintings are marked by their baroque influenced imagery and the
Category
20th Century Peruvian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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Baroque Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate baroque oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 7 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect baroque oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a baroque oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, black, gray, orange and more. Creating a baroque oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Ray Donley, Nie Jian Bing, Su Yu, Mary Beale and Salvatore Marinelli are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Baroque Oil Painting?
The price for a baroque oil painting in our collection starts at $304 and tops out at $248,353 with the average selling for $8,424.
Questions About Baroque Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Baroque Dutch painting shares a lot in common with other Baroque painting traditions, including deep colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. While splendor and drama are common themes among Baroque paintings, many of the most famous Dutch Baroque works have a tendency toward detailed realism. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers.
- 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.
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