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Roses. Canvas, oil, 90x65 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Roses. Canvas, oil, 90x65 cm
Arturs Amatnieks (Leon) (1974)
Leon (real name: Artūrs Amatnieks
Category
2010s Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,122 Sale Price
20% Off
Interior Scene with Kitchen - Oil on Canvas - 1659
Located in Roma, IT
Signed and dated lower left.
Includes a beautiful later wooden frame cm. 137x8x182.
Very Good conditions.
Prov. Christie's London, February 15th 1974, n. 19.
This artwork is shippe...
Category
1650s Baroque Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Beautiful Early 17th Century Painting of St Peter
Located in London, GB
17th Century Italian School
St Peter
Oil on Canvas
55 1/2 x 41 inches
This large and tender
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pier Dandini (Florence master) - 17th century figure painting - Scipio
Located in Varmo, IT
sketch).
50 x 37 cm.
Ancient oil painting on canvas, without frame (not signed).
- The painting is
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,960 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique 17th or 18th Century Oil Painting of Girl by Nicolaes Maes or School
Located in Greer, SC
Elegant antique oil painting circa 17th or 18th century of a little girl, most likely the daughter
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1720, Matrimony Series (Large Portrait of Baroque, Rococo Couple in Red)
Located in Hudson, NY
Baroque, Rocco style portrait of a married couple in red attire
"1720," a painting from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Caravaggist Italian painter - 17th century figure painting - Saint Jerome
Located in Varmo, IT
Caravaggesque painter (17th century) - Saint Jerome.
47 x 73 cm.
Antique oil painting on canvas
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,145 Sale Price
22% Off
17th Century Italian Religious Painting Credited to Luciano Borzone
Located in Roma, IT
This important oil painting on canvas, although it is not signed as is almost always the case with
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Giacomo Cipper workshop - 18th century Italian figure painting - Interior tavern
By Giacomo Francesco Cipper (Todeschini)
Located in Varmo, IT
of a Tavern.
76 x 61 cm.
Oil on canvas, unframed (not signed).
Condition report: Lined canvas
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Giacomo Cipper workshop - 18th century Italian figure painting - Interior tavern
By Giacomo Francesco Cipper (Todeschini)
Located in Varmo, IT
of a Tavern.
76 x 61 cm.
Oil on canvas, unframed (not signed).
Condition report: Lined canvas
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cherubim Hovering Woman in Wilderness 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Italian School, 17th century
oil on canvas (laid on board), framed
framed: 15 x 21 inches
board: 14
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Antique French Paintings With Cherubs
By (After) Francois Boucher
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
.
Pair of charming late 18th or early 19th Century oil paintings with Putti playing with bow and arrow
Category
Late 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Weightlifter by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 50x60 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Giovanni Carbone (Genoese Master) - 17th century figure painting - Portrait
Located in Varmo, IT
without frame, 212 x 154 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on canvas, in wooden frame (not signed
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1848 Madonna Adoring The Sleeping Child Painting Oil on Canvas by Adele Pinot
By Guido Reni
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas, 97 x 107 cm
Signed lower right "Adele Pinot 1848"
The canvas examined depicts the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"VUELO" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"VUELO" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick
aerosol on paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint
"PESCADO" Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"PESCADO" Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick
aerosol on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint
Camillo Sagrestani workshop (Tuscan) - 17th century figure painting - S. Jerome
Located in Varmo, IT
unframed, 112 x 88 cm with frame (not signed).
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved and gilded
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Girolamo Negri (Bolognese master)- 17th century figure painting - Sybil
By Girolamo Negri called Il Boccia
Located in Varmo, IT
, 90.5 x 75 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame (not
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,921 Sale Price
28% Off
17th Century Italian Religious Painting Credited to Giovanni Battista Salvi
By Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
Located in Roma, IT
: second half of the 17th century
Technique: oil on copper
A beautiful, important painting which, although
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Giulio Carpioni workshop (Venetian) - 17th century figure painting - Moses
By Giulio Carpioni
Located in Varmo, IT
.
82 x 68 cm without frame, 97 x 83 cm with frame.
Oil on canvas, in wooden frame (not signed
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,960 Sale Price
28% Off
Bartolomeo Cavarozzi circle of - 17th century figure painting - Saint Joseph
Located in Varmo, IT
cm unframed, 123 x 95 cm with frame (not signed).
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved and
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,105 Sale Price
25% Off
Landscape with Merchants Arranging the Goods - Oil Paint - Late 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas attributed to Philipp Peter Roos Rosa da Tivoli, realized in the late 17th Century in
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil On Canvas Family Portrait After Sir Anthony Van Dyck ca 1870
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in Gavere, BE
painting depicting the four boys.
Additional info:
Title: A Family Group
Style: baroque
Medium: oil on
Category
1870s Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Titian workshop (Venice school) - 17th century figure painting - Mary Magdalene
Located in Varmo, IT
cm without frame, 48.5 x 38.5 cm with frame.
Ancient oil painting on panel, in a carved and gilded
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
$2,960 Sale Price
37% Off
The Abduction of Persephone by Hades - Oil Paint - Mid 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvase realized by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, so called "Il Viterbese" (1610-1662).
It
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue tulips. Canvas, oil, 90x65 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Blue tulips. Canvas, oil, 90x65 cm
Arturs Amatnieks (Leon) (1974)
Leon (real name: Artūrs
Category
2010s Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,857 Sale Price
20% Off
Guido Reni follower - 18/19th century figure painting - Virgin Child
By Guido Reni
Located in Varmo, IT
, 134.5 x 150.5 cm with frame.
Ancient oil painting on canvas, in a 19th-century carved and gilded wooden
Category
Late 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge 17thC Marine Battle Painting, An English Warship Engaging Barbary Corsairs
By Isaac Sailmaker, born circa 1633-1721
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This large and imposing late 17th-century oil painting depicts several British ships defeating the
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Onlyfans" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 25" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Onlyfans" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 25" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
18th Century Dutch Landscape Painting, Landscape With River, Wayfarer
Dog
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 18th-century Dutch oil painting, produced around 1720, reflects the enduring influence
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
17th Century Large Dutch Painting Still Life with Fruit and Game, Oil on Canvas
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This large, old master still life painting is a perfectly balanced composition of fruit and game
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"PARASITES " Abstract Painting 24" x 20" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"PARASITES " Abstract Painting 24" x 20" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
"BAILE" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"BAILE" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick
aerosol on paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Paper, Spray Paint
"PALOMA" Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"PALOMA" Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick
aerosol on paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Paper, Spray Paint
Self Portrait by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on Masonite 70.5x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Portrait of a Woman in Green Dress, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Spanish School, Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Canvas, 19th century, depicting a woman with wine cup
Category
19th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,300 Sale Price
27% Off
PORTRAIT OF A LADY E.Frattini - English School - Italy Figurative Oil on Canvas
By Ettore Frattini
Located in Napoli, IT
Portrait of a Lady - Ettore Frattini Italia 2005 - Oil on canvas cm.100x70.
The painting by
Category
Early 2000s Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"AUF WIEDERSEHEN" Figurative Portrait Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"AUF WIEDERSEHEN" Figurative Portrait Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint
City Facades by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 70x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman Portrait by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 60x41 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"ALACRAN" Portrait Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"ALACRAN" Portrait Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick &
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint
17th-Century Central Italian School, The Madonna
Child, Old Master Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
drapery reveal a painter attuned to the devotional warmth of the early Baroque.
Probably executed around
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold
The Top by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 70x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"THE FIGHT" Figurative Painting 60" x 40" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"THE FIGHT" Figurative Painting 60" x 40" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: oil and aerosol on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Spray Paint, Canvas
"CIELO" Figurative Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"CIELO" Figurative Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick &
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint
"Warhola" (FRAMED) Figurative Portrait Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Warhola" (FRAMED) Figurative Portrait Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint
Baroque Portrait of a gentleman 18th century Italian master by Domenico Parodi
By Domenico Parodi (Genoa, 1672 - 1742)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Baroque art the 18th century. This painting was acquired from the private collection in the castle of
Category
1730s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"TIFFANY" Figurative Portrait Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
college Pelayo turned from his hyperrealistic pencil portraits to oil painting where his passions grew
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Nude Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Acrylic
Grand Tour 18th Century Veduta Capriccio Painting, After Gennaro Greco
Located in Cotignac, FR
collection by descent.
This large eighteenth-century Italian oil on canvas painting is a fine example of
Category
18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"EL CUCUY" Figurative Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"EL CUCUY" Figurative Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil and aerosol on wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
"ALAS" Figurative Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"ALAS" Figurative Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick
aerosol
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint
"RAMO" Figurative Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"RAMO" Figurative Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick
aerosol
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint
16th C, Biblical, Manner of Joos van Cleve, Madonna with Child, Oil on Panel
By Joos van Cleve
Located in brussel, BE
Attentive observer, may I challenge you to find some unusual elements in this panel painting? One
Category
16th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Pastoral Scene with Shepherds at Dusk
By Salvator Rosa
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
this artist on a frame plaque)
oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 20.5 x 25.5 inches
Canvas : 15 x 21.5
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$3,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Giulio Carpioni (Venetian master) - 17th century figure painting - Virgin Child
By Giulio Carpioni
Located in Varmo, IT
, Dominic and Anthony of Padua.
61 x 37.5 cm.
Oil painting on canvas, unframed (not signed).
- The
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"ALMA" Figurative Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"ALMA" Figurative Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick
aerosol
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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