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Au Coin du Feu - Belle Epoque Portrait Oil Painting of French Society Beauties
By Delphin Enjolras
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a fine early 20th century oil painting depicting a young Belle Epoque beauty in the warm
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Guillaume Seignac Oil on Canvas "Good Friends" Beauty with Kitten Painting
By Guillaume Seignac
Located in Queens, NY
Guillaume Seignac (French, 1870-1924). Oil on Canvas "Good Friends" / "Bon Amis" Beauty sitting
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint
Perdu dans la Poesie - 19th Century French Oil Painting of Belle Epoque Beauty
By Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
'Perdu dans la Poésie’ by Alfred Stevens (1823-1906)
The painting - which depicts a young Parisian
Category
1870s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Almeh on the Nile - Orientalist Oil Painting of Egypt Beauty Royal Academy 1910
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
antique oil paintings we sell it is offered in excellent condition, having just been professionally
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Royal Academy Oil Painting of Charles II and Beauties of French Court Versailles
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘The Toilette of Mademoiselle de Montpensier’ by Charles Landseer R.A. (1799-1879). The painting
Category
1840s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kiss the Joy / floral oil painting still life pop realism modern beauty
By Elizabeth Barlow
Located in Burlingame, CA
Floral still life painting that celebrates beauty and joie de vivre, by Elizabeth Barlow, who
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Beauty
By Robert McCauley
Located in Bozeman, MT
Robert McCauley was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Washington. He graduated from Western Washington University in 1969, and received his Master of Fine Arts Degree from Washington St...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Rosanne Cerbo, "The Beauty of Koi", 24x24 Koi Fish Pond Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "The Beauty of Koi", is a 24x24 oil painting on canvas by artist Rosanne Cerbo
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Haynes King (1831-1904) - 1855 Oil, Sleeping Beauty
By Haynes King
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful study of a young girl asleep and wrapped in a linen ticking blanket. Her flushed red cheeks match her rose red lips and the intricate striped pattern cloth that covers he...
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Zinnia Beauty by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil on Board Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Zinnia Beauty' is a small framed Impressionist oil on board still-life painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Little Old Friend , Water paintings, beauty of nature
Located in Houston, TX
Captivated by his love for the beauty of the Landscapes, his last works are what he sees even in
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Guillaume Seignac Oil on Canvas "Good Friends" Beauty with Kitten Painting
By Guillaume Seignac
Located in Queens, NY
Guillaume Seignac (French, 1870-1924).
Oil on Canvas "Good Friends" / "Bon Amis"
Beauty
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Four Beauties
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Painting Institute in Beijing.
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,470
Fine Early 19th Century Miniature Oil - Vision of Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite early 19th century portrait miniature in oil, showing an angelic women with porcelain
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
SURREAL BEAUTY
By Ferjo, Fernando de Jesus Oliveira
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Canvas is stretched.
Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,100 / item
Drifting Beauty
By Ronald Tinney
Located in Westport, CT
paintings.
Ron is a “Signature Member” of the American Society of Marine Artists, a Professional Member
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Board Painting "Circassian Beauty" by Benjamin Constant, circa 1870
By Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique oil on board portrait painting by Benjamin Constant titled "Circassian Beauty" depicts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Young Beauty
By Rene Marie Leon Devillario
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
executed piece with great expressive detail and a divine depiction of the subject. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category
1920s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Textured Beauty
By Martha Mans
Located in Santa Fe, NM
and California. After becoming a full-time artist she taught watercolor and oil painting workshops in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
What Beauty Has to Say / oil on canvas
By Elizabeth Barlow
Located in Burlingame, CA
series of realist oil paintings that consider the essence of beauty. The oil painting on linen is 24 x 24
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Early 19th Century Oil - Portrait of an English Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful 19th century portrait of a pretty young woman with flushed, rosy cheeks and dark hair. The artist has finely captured her thoughtful, almost melancholy pose with a delica...
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morning Beauty
By Ann Shogren
Located in Napa, CA
Drawing inspiration from different American landscapes stretching across Iowa, Utah and northern California, Shogren transforms her carefully chosen vistas into abstract colorful rea...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed 19th Century Oil - Beauty Before the Storm
Located in Corsham, GB
, in a style reminiscent of 17th-century Dutch flower paintings. The composition contrasts the delicate
Category
19th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
ZhiQin Yu Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Lost Beauty 1"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Lost Beauty 1
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 23 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beyond Beauty
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Attrib. Thomas Austen Brown (1859-1924) - Framed Oil, Scottish Beauty
By Thomas Austen Brown
Located in Corsham, GB
landscape, gazing gently to the right with long copper locks. This intriguing oil is the pleasing result of
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Parisian Beauties on the Boulevard, Post Impressionist French Painting
By Jeanette Deseglise
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Other
Subject: Figures
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/4" x 15" x 3/4
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) - 19th Century Oil, Georgian Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
A very pretty portrait of a young woman surrounded by spring blooms. This delightful copy of Reynolds's elegant portraits is finely painted with fine handling of light and tone. The ...
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mysterious Paris Beauty
By Gottob Christoph Jacob Fischer
Located in Norwich, GB
A striking oval portrait of a Parisian Beauty, ca 1853-54, by Gottlob Christoph Jacob Fischer
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Every Day Beauty
By Kate Salenfriend
Located in Napa, CA
Oil on canvas with composition gold leaf.
This painting is oil on canvas with composition gold
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Young Beauty Portrait Oil Painting in Carved Gilt Frame
By Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique painting was created in France, circa 1810. Set in the original carved gilt
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Zamy Steynovitz Beauties Carrying A Bunch of Grapes Original Oil
By Zammy Steynovitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Perfect for the Oenophile, Sommelier, Vintner or Wine Lover in your life!
Zamy Steynovitz was bon in Liegnitz Poland, in 1951. He immigrated to Israel in 1957. The aspiration to...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zamy Steynovitz Beauties Carrying A Bunch of Grapes Original Oil
By Zammy Steynovitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Perfect for the Oenophile, Sommelier, Vintner or Wine Lover in your life!
Zamy Steynovitz was bon in Liegnitz Poland, in 1951. He immigrated to Israel in 1957. The aspiration to b...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jean Francois Portaels, (Belgian 1818 - 1895) Orientalist Beauty Oil on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Jean Francois Portaels, (Belgian 1818 - 1895) An Orientalist Moroccan Beauty, Oil on Canvas, 19th
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late Day Beauty
By Ronald Tinney
Located in Westport, CT
paintings.
Ron is a “Signature Member” of the American Society of Marine Artists, a Professional Member
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beauty White II
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In Petra Rös-Nickel’s oil paintings playful, free forms along with compositional constructions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Pale Beauty - Contemporary Insect Painting White Moth on Tree, 2023
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in oil on muslin mounted on panel, a luminous, bright white winged
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Muslin, Oil, Panel
Strange Beauty
By Emily Fox King
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Strange Beauty" by Emily Fox King, oil on canvas, 48 X 36 inches
Eckhart Tolle explains that the
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Early 19th Century Oil - Beauty with a Red Silk Scarf
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful 19th-century oil study of a pretty young woman dressed in a fine blue empire-line dress
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Motherhood
A Redhead Beauty with Children. Mid-century Oil on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid-century post modern oil on paper of a woman with children. Signed and dated 1948 to the bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Primal Beauty" Original Painting, 2019, 5 ft x 6 ft
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Primal Beauty", 2019, 60" x 72" acrylic, pencil and oil pastel on canvas by Argentine born artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil
Abstract expressionist oil on canvas - Math and Beauty series - ready to install
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing from the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Beauty with Yellow Rose”
By Frank Russell Green
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting of a beauty holding a yellow rose by the American artist, Frank Russell
Category
1890s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The beauty of purple
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this oil painting, I sought to capture the introspective beauty and grace of a ballet
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
CARRE-SOUBIRAN French romantic painting 19th Sleeping beauty fairy tale PERRAULT
Located in PARIS, FR
Victor CARRE-SOUBIRAN
Montereau (Seine-et-Marne), 18.. – 1897
Oil on canvas
76 x 56 cm (94 x 76 cm
Category
1870s Romantic Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Unbounded Beauty, Large gold painting with strong olive tree, blue palette
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"Unbounded Beauty" is a stunning, elegant painting depicting a powerful, vibrant Olive Tree in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Beauty with Red Bird"
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of a young woman holding a red bird by the Russian/American artist
Category
1960s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beauty and the Beast
By Dyana Hesson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
"There is truth and beauty in what is real, in what has been created, and recreated." Dyana Hesson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Oil Paintings of the Beauties L
Amerique and L
Afrique by Skilling
By William Skilling
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two bold and beautiful oil paintings on board, one depicting an indigenous American in a woodland
Category
20th Century North American Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Beauty by the Sea
By Clara Davidson
Located in Buffalo, NY
painting skills. From the early 1900s through 1930s the artist exhibited regularly. She participated in
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gustave Cherie (b.1908) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Portrait of a Parisian Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Signed. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gustave Cherie (b.1908) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Portrait of a Parisian Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Signed. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Allegories French School Beauty and Picture Girl Lion Oil on Canvas
Located in Sanremo, IT
Pair of paintings, oil on panel, measuring 25 x 20 cm without frame and 35 x 30 cm with frame
Category
Early 18th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The beauty of retro time II
Located in Zofingen, AG
blend of impressionism and realism brings to life the grace and calm of everyday beauty. This painting
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The beauty of purple II
Located in Zofingen, AG
wanted this painting to radiate energy and inspire movement, filling your space with beauty and a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Beauty with a flower
Located in Zofingen, AG
introspection. Through delicate realism, I invite you to feel the calm energy and intimate beauty that this
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The beauty of dance X
Located in Zofingen, AG
art with dancing ballerina. Combination of oil paints with acrylic underpainting. Professional paints
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Find the exact beauty oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Impressionist version. If you’re looking for a beauty oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right beauty oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and blue. Finding an appealing beauty oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rudolf Kosow, Elizabeth Barlow, Radu Rodideal, Elena Done and Walter Blackman each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Beauty Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a beauty oil painting in our inventory may begin at $500 and can go as high as $254,815, while the average can fetch as much as $5,440.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
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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.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
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Questions About Beauty Oil Painting
- 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.
- 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.
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