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Large Oil on Canvas "Beggar Boys Playing Dice" After Bartolomé Esteban Murrillo
By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large 19th century oil on canvas after Bartolomé Esteban Murrillo's (Spanish, 1617-1682
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
$14,850 Sale Price
40% Off
Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, Mignard
By (circle of) Pierre Mignard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of
Category
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
$44,850 Sale Price
30% Off
Portrait of Louis George, Margrave of Baden-Baden, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1725
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A circa 1725 oil on canvas portrait of Louis George Simpert, as Hereditary Prince, the future
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century oil painting on canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
$19,850 Sale Price
42% Off
17th C representation the Roof of Folly: An Allegory of the Fall, German School
Located in brussel, BE
« The Roof of Folly: An Allegory of the Fall »
This enigmatic 17th-century painting, laden with
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Catherine II
Located in Berlin, DE
The picture is oil on canvas.
baroque picture
Catherine II the Great (born Sophie Auguste
Category
18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cherubs Playing in a Park Grisaille
Located in Pasadena, CA
Framed oil on canvas depicting children. Pink grisaille of cherubs playing in a park. Subject often
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Italian Old Master Fine Portrait of St. Nicholas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Nicholas of Tolentino (1245-1305)
Italian School, 17th century
oil painting on canvas,
canvas
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,643 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Capriccio with Classical Ruins and Figures
By Giovanni Paolo Panini
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large architectural capriccio depicting an imagined ensemble of Roman ruins, animated by figures conversing and resting among the remains. 18th Century. Very good condi...
Category
18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Putti games in a park"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
François Liberti (17th-18th Century) – "Putti Games in a Park"
An enchanting Baroque-era oil
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Arcian fantasy landscape"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
. This large-format oil painting exemplifies the dramatic yet harmonious aesthetics of the Baroque era
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th-century Old Master-style Holy Family, After Anthonius van Dyck
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is an 18th- or 19th-century copy of Sir Anthony van Dyck's 1630 painting, “The Rest of the
Category
Early 19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ecole Hollandaise d
apres Raphael "La vierge de lorette"
Located in Pasadena, CA
Oil on copper after Raphael " the virgin of Lorette " Chantilly Museum . Ecole Hollandaise from
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Attributed to MILLOT, Henri Portrait of a Lady
Located in Berlin, DE
Attributed to MILLOT, Henri. Portrait of a Lady. Oil on canvas. Unsigned, inscribed Millot on the
Category
1720s Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Escuela española - Óleo sobre tabla - San Domingo Guzmán
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra es de autor anónimo.
El retablo va muy bien enmarcado con un marco neogótico del siglo xix en madera estofada y policromada.
Medidas del retablo: 88 cm. altura x 56 cm. anc...
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th-Century Dutch Pastoral Scene Figures Cattle Goats in a Bucolic Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Description: This captivating 17th-century oil painting masterfully portrays a pastoral scene, capturing the
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian Baroque religious figurative painting of the 17th century oil on canvas
Located in Florence, IT
Oil painting on canvas 52 x 68 cm, with gilt wood frame, 58 x 75 cm.
is the work of the painter couple Viviano Codazzi (Valsassina 1603-Rome 1670), who specialized as a quadraturist...
Category
1640s Baroque Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cherubs Playing in a Park Grisaille
Located in Pasadena, CA
Framed oil on canvas depicting children. Pink grisaille of cherubs playing in a park. Subject often
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
St. John the Baptist pointing out (revealing) Christ
Located in New York, NY
out (revealing) Christ, in the far distance, to Simon Peter and Andrew.
Oil on canvas, 142 x 91 cm
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 17th-Century Spanish Colonial School, Virgin Of The Immaculate Conception
Located in Cheltenham, GB
US buyers pay no import tariffs on this item.
This early 17th-century Spanish colonial oil
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Circle Teniers, Flemish Art, Peasants smoking and drinking in a Tavern Interior
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Greven, DE
Circle or Follower of David Teniers, Peasant in a Tavern Inn, drinking and smoking. Oil on canvas
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pieta
Located in Mokena, IL
Pieta, 2019
Oil on Panel with Dutch Ripple Frame, 9 x 12 inches
A whispering portrayal of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classicist, Juno and King Aeolus at the Cave of Winds
Located in New York, NY
The painting Juno and King Aeolus at the Cave of Winds by Randa depicts a dramatic scene from Greco
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Figurative mythological baroque Venetian Bacchanal painting from the 17th century
Located in Florence, IT
The painting (oil on canvas 39.3x55.1; 46x61.8 in. with frame) depicts a bacchanal: on the left we see a figure who, from the detail of the paw appears to be a satyr, intent on raisi...
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Boy
Located in Astoria, NY
Michael Conrad Hirt (German, 1613-1671), Portrait of a Boy, Oil on Canvas, possibly dated 1647
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Tudor English Gentleman in Fine Ornate Gilt Swept Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, 20th century
painted in an earlier 'Tudor' style
signed oil painting on paper stuck
Category
20th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,092 Sale Price
20% Off
Period Philips Wouwerman Style Credited Dutch Landscape
By Philips Wouwerman
Located in Roma, IT
Important oil on panel in the style of the great Dutch artist Philips Wouwerman (also Wouwermans
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Painter and His Muse
By Benjamin Eugène Fichel
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on panel signed in the lower right corner and presented in a period frame measuring 21" x 18.5
Category
19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Virgen del Pueblo" Cusco School Style Depiction of Virgin Mary by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 59" x 39"
Framed Size: 67" x 47.25"
This lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
Located in West Sussex, GB
Baptist
Oil on canvas: 32 x 27 ½ in. Frame: 37 x 33 in.
This fabulous and well executed painting
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled (Nymphs at Swan Pond)
Located in Cliffside Park, NJ
A pretty baroque-style painting.
Category
20th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Portrait of a Levantine Merchant, 18th Century. Italian school.
Located in Firenze, IT
Portrait of a Levantine Merchant, 18th Century
Italian school.
Oil on canvas.
Circle of Giuseppe
Category
18th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,894 Sale Price
20% Off
La Anunciación (Según Bartolomé Esteban Murillo) - Óleo sobre tela
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra no va firmada, es de autor anónimo
Se presenta muy bien enmarcada (el antiguo propietario le costó 850€ el marco)
Medidas de la obra: 90 x 60 cm.
Medidas del marco: 130 x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Virgen y niño con guirnalda - Óleo sobre tela
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Sin firmar, la obra es de autor anónimo
El estado de la obra es bueno, aunque comentar que la tela está reentelada
Se presenta bien enmarcada la obra con un marco posterior a la pi...
Category
Early 19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Escuela española (XVII) - Óleo sobre tabla - San Domingo Guzmán
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra es de autor anónimo.
El retablo va muy bien enmarcado con un marco neogótico del siglo xix en madera estofada y policromada.
Medidas del retablo: 88 cm. altura x 56 cm. anc...
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Holy Family, by the bolgonese master.
By Giuseppe Maria Crespi, Lo Spagnuolo
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite painting, resembling a precious jewel, serves as an exceptional illustration of the
Category
Early 1700s Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
$30,400 Sale Price
27% Off
Gottfried Libalt, Still Life with Birds, Fruits and Vegetables Landscape, signed
Located in Greven, DE
Stilllife with dead Birds, Fruits and Vegetables
Oil on Canvas, 101 x 84 cm
signed (upper left) „G
Category
17th Century Baroque Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roaring Deer Stag, Carl Friedrich Deiker, Wetzlar 1836 – 1892 Düsseldorf, Signed
Located in Knokke, BE
Painter
Signature: Signed bottom right
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Image size 58 x 81 cm, frame
Category
19th Century Baroque Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Christ as Salvator Mundi, Circle Van Dyck, Flemish Old Master, Christ Child
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in Greven, DE
The Christ Child as Redeemer of the World
Oil on Canvas, 69.3 x 49.7 cm
Provenance
Private
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Italian Genovese Madonna. Beautiful frame.
Located in New York, NY
Italian Madonna, early 18th Century, probably Genovese. Beautiful color palette. Not signed.
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cherubs Playing in a Park Grisaille
Located in Pasadena, CA
Framed oil on canvas depicting children. Pink grisaille of cherubs playing in a park. Subject often
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Escuela española (XVIII) - Virgen Dolorosa - Óleo sobre tela
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Como pueden apreciar, la obra no va firmada, es de autor anónimo
Se presenta enmarcada la obra (el marco presenta algunos signos de uso)
El estado de la obra se puede ver, presenta...
Category
Mid-18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$757 Sale Price
20% Off
Copy of "The Little Fruit-Seller", After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo 1880-1890
By (After) Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Soquel, CA
original "The Little Fruit-Seller", a c.1670-1675 oil on canvas painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Category
19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Hunting Dog with Game
By Giacomo Nani
Located in Atlanta, GA
Famous for his paintings of animals, landscapes and still lifes, Giacomo (sometimes spelled Jacopo
Category
18th Century and Earlier Baroque Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Madonna del Granduca, after Raphael
Located in West Sussex, GB
"Madonna del Granduca", after Raphael
Oil on Canvas: 34 x 22.5 in. Frame: 45 x 33 ½ in. Inscribed
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frans Wouters, Adoration of The Herders, Christmas Scene, Christ, Flemish School
Located in Greven, DE
Frans Wouters was a Flemish Baroque painter who mainly created smaller cabinet pieces.
He was
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oak, Oil
St. Peter and the Rooster Italian School 17th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Milano, IT
St. Peter And The Rooster 1600 oil painting on canvas reinteled with new frame. The painting was probably part of a larger composition depicting St. Peter repenting, weeping. Italian...
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After Heemskerck, Two Old Men siiting in an Inn, Drinking Scene, Old Master
By Egbert Van Heemskerck the Elder
Located in Greven, DE
After Heemskerck, Painting in the style of Heemskerck and Dutch Master, probably painted in the
Category
19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Nobleman, French School 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
French portrait of a nobleman, 17th Century, great condition. With a beautiful carved wooden frame.
Category
17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,200 Sale Price
40% Off
Virgin and Child with Music-Making Angels
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in New York, NY
The Virgin and Child with two music-making angels, after Van Dyck; in clouds, the Virgin shown half-length supporting the infant Jesus on an orb, looking to right at an angel playing...
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
$25,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Van der Bent, Southern Landscape with woman animals, Dutch Old Master, Berchem
Located in Greven, DE
17th Century Old Master, Figurative and Landscape Painting by Jan Van der Bent
So far, little is
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$17,514 Sale Price
20% Off
William Lord Russell
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
portrait painter. This painting of Lord Russell 1639-1683, was discovered in Surrey adjacent to the County
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English 17th century portrait of a lady
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Bath, Somerset
curled in the fashionable ringlet style of the period. Oil on canvas in an English giltwood 'Lely' frame
Category
17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$24,023 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Boy, John Closterman, Large English Portrait Art, Old Master
By John Closterman
Located in Greven, DE
John Clostermann
(Osnabrück 1660 - 1711 London)
Portrait of a boy, maybe Charles Hinde
Oil on
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Landscape with Ruins Capriccio of Italian School Early 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Baroque capriccio with architectural ruins and figures, an early 18th century Italian painting showing an imaginary landscape with Roman ruins and figures, an early Italian oil-on-ca...
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Circle Wouwerman, Horseman by a Tent, Riders Playing Cards, Dutch Old Master
By Philips Wouwerman
Located in Greven, DE
Circle Wouwerman, Horseman by a Tent, Riders Playing Cards (?), Old Master
Dutch Art, Travellers or Riders resting by a tent and gambling
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,261 Sale Price
20% Off
Circle of Jacob Ruisdael, Landscape with Riders and a Well, Flemish Art
Located in Greven, DE
Circle of Ruisdael, Riders in a Landscape passing by a well
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,894 Sale Price
20% Off
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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.
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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.
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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 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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. - 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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