Chess Oil Painting
Antique English Oil Painting Interior Scene "The Chess Match" 1890
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1666 Antique interior scene oil painting The Chess Match circa 1890's
Image size 19.5x 13.5"
Category
1890s Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Harmon - Queens Gambit" Parisian Chess Scene from Queens Gambit Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a scene from "Queens Gambit" of Anya Taylor Joy during an intense game of Chess
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,600
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Antique Spanish Oil on Canvas Painting French Cavaliers Playing Chess Paris 1910
Located in Portland, OR
A very good large antique oil on canvas painting by the celebrated Spanish artist Maximo Juderias
Category
1910s Naturalistic Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$18,500
H 36.5 in W 41.5 in D 4 in
"Chess"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
In this work, I embodied a dance of colors and emotions on canvas. Through oil and dedication
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Genovart Chess original surrealist canvas acrylic painting
By Jaume Genovart
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Chess original surrealist canvas acrylic painting
GENOVART LLOPIS, Jaume (Barcelona, 1941-1994
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,350
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Antique oil painting chess round in Renaissance style around 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oil painting chess round in Renaissance style around 1890
Large oil on canvas painting
Category
Antique 1890s German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$3,196
H 42.13 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
The Chess Players
By Kalman Aron
Located in West Hollywood, CA
commissioned and collected.
The Chess Players, is an original mixed media oil painting on canvas, signed, c
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Mixed Media
The Chess Match
By Raymond Debieve
Located in London, GB
'The Chess Match', oil on cardstock paper, by Raymond Debiève (1973). Rich colours, bold, painterly
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Celebration Party Oil American Impressionistic Style Traveling Painter, Chess
Located in Houston, TX
are other available paintings by Raj Chadhuri.
Raj exhibited at the Coors Western Art Show. The Coors
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$3,600
H 20 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Nice chess game-triptih oil/canvas, 100x70 cm, 100x100 cm, 100x70 cm, 2015
By Igor Maikov
Located in Riga, LV
Igor Maikov (1966)
Education:
1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia
1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School
Exhibitions:
1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia
...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,994 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 1.19 in
Chess with a Comic Collector
By Macauley Norman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Mixed-Media / Oil Painting / Illustration / Pop and Contemporary Pop / Human Figure / Chess / Comic
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Graphite
The Chess Game By Georges Croegaert
By Georges Croegaert
Located in New Orleans, LA
of the life of a clergyman. Entitled The Chess Game, the painting displays a wonderful sense of
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Still Life with Chess (30% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Daniel Brennan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title: Still Life with Chess
Materials : Oil on Canvas
Date : 1960's
Dimensions : 42 1/2 x 31 in
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
H 42.5 in W 31 in
Chess Players WPA Depression Era Mid-20th Century American Scene Realism Modern
By Mervin Jules
Located in New York, NY
Chess Players WPA Depression Era Mid-20th Century American Scene Realism Modern. Signed upper right
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$6,800
H 10 in W 12 in D 2 in
Antique English Interior Scene "The Chess Match" 1890
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1666 Antique English interior scene oil painting "The Chess Match" 1890's
Image size 19.5x13.5"
Category
Antique 1890s Paintings
Materials
Paint
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“Again you found me” (Carter and Luca)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sara Chess
“Again you found me” (Carter and Luca), 2021
Oil on canvas
40 × 30 inches
Signed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting on Canvas, Figurative Art, On The Grass, Green, Orange, Chess
Located in London, GB
Poolside
2020
Louise Dee
Oil on canvas
152 x 152 cm
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
chess
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
vintage surreal landscape chess
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil On Board Painting Of Chess Players By Benjamin Kopman
By Benjamin Kopman
Located in Stamford, CT
Oil on board painting of chess players by the well listed artist benjamin Kopman
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Paintings
Materials
Board
Chess on Main
Located in Santa Fe, NM
realist painting, southwestern landscape, gas station scene
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The chess players
By Antonio Gonzalez Collado
Located in Paris, FR
Antonio Gonzalez Collado
Born in 1930
Original oil painting on canvas
Handsigned bottom left
Size
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Game of Chess, 1950s
By Rudolf Raimund Ballabene
Located in Vienna, AT
A rarity - very expressive and intense scene of a chess game, typical european postwar period by
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Paint
The Chess Player
Located in Stamford, GB
Exquisite Fine Art still life painting by the master Boros.
The detail and quality is something to
Category
2010s Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
CHESS TOURNAMENT
, 2018 Oil on linen 76 x 51 cm Signed and dated verso
Located in London, GB
'CHESS TOURNAMENT', 2018
Oil on linen
76 x 51 cm
Signed and dated verso
Zebedee Jones’ practice
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 1.58 in
Chess, Portrait, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
on Canvas
Hand painted, original, one of a kind, Ready to Hang
Introducing our "Chess" oil painting
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lone Pawn" Soft Still Life Oil Painting of Chess Pieces and Green Army Man
Located in Houston, TX
Soft close up still life oil painting of a single green army man figure with black chess pieces
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chess Moves
Located in Buffalo, NY
A mid century modern American oil painting depicting an array of interesting references including
Category
1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Chess Players
By Benjamin Kopman
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist painting of two men playing chess by Russian / American artist Benjamin
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Signed Original Danish Oil Painting of Chess Players, Edmund Fischer, c.1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil painting of 3 elderly men playing chess, circa 1950. One gentleman smokes a cigar
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Paintings
H 19.25 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
The Chess-Mate Boy
By Anastas Kamburov
Located in Sofia, BG
The Chess-Mate Boy is an abstract figurative style painting by the Bulgarian artist Anastas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Luigi Giorgio Baldero (1842-1900) - 19th Century Oil, Chess At The Tavern
By Luigi Giorgio Baldero
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame with veneer details. On canvas.
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Body Chess- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Boy with roses
By Tania Rivilis
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Title of the painting:
Body Chess
80 x 60 cm
Oil on wood panel
First we can announce some
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Italian men during a Chess Match
Located in Woodbury, CT
Professor Garinea was an Italian painter of genre scenes from the late 19th century, He mostly worked with older sitters often playing games, drinking, eating etc.
His work is alwa...
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Chess Players" Hungarian Modernism Futurism Art Deco Cubism Avant Garde Smokers
By Sándor Bortnyik
Located in New York, NY
(Hungarian, 1893 – 1976) "DIE SCHACHSPIELER, Chess Players," 10 x 12 inches. Oil on board. Circa 1930.
A
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Chess Master Interior Portrait Signed 19th Century Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original oil painting of a young woman playing chess. Oil on canvas, circa 1900. Signed
Category
Early 1900s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 34 in W 37 in D 2 in
Latin American Surrealist Landscape with Chess Board Oil Painting Chicano Artist
By Celina Hinojosa
Located in Surfside, FL
- Kingsville) earning her MS in Art in 1991 and was disciplined in painting under the mentorship of Professor
Category
1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chess
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
75.5 x 75.5 x 4 cm
Category
1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil painting on canvas By Ernesto Ricardi - "The Chess game"
Located in Tarzana, CA
Ernesto Ricardi (Italian, 19th century)
"The Chess Game"
This charming painting depicts a lavish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings
Floral Still Life with Chess Game, Large Hungarian Oil Painting Signed Nagy
Located in Surfside, FL
Hungarian Impressionist. Still life interior scene with Chess set and Chessmen and a flower
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chess
Located in Zofingen, AG
Original oil painting on canvas, still life painting made under natural light. This artwork is
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Chess Players
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
interested in painting than engraving, he entered the studio of Félix-Joseph Barrias, then was admitted to
Category
1880s Academic Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chess Player I - Abstract Bold Colorful Figurative Expressionist Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Chess Player II - Expressive Abstract Colorful Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
A Pivotal Move
, Game of Chess, Spanish Colonial Figural oil, Mexico, Peru
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An enigmatic, early 19-century figural oil showing two men and a woman, all in 17th century dress
Category
Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
H 15 in W 18.5 in D 0.13 in
Six Knights Playing Chess
By Raffi Kaiser
Located in Paris, FR
Raffi KAISER (1931)
Six knights playing chess
Oil on panel, signed and dated 1978
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Luigi Giorgio Baldero (1842-1900) - 19th Century Oil, Chess At The Tavern
By Luigi Giorgio Baldero
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame with veneer details. On canvas.
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Francis Sydney Muschamp RBA, A Game Of Chess
By Francis Sydney Muschamp
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Francis Sydney Muschamp RBA (1851-1929
Category
1890s English School Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Game of Chess" Louis Charles Moeller, Victorian Gentlemen Conversing
Located in New York, NY
Louis Henry Charles Moeller (1855 - 1930)
Game of Chess
Oil on canvas
8 x 10 inches
Titled, and
Category
Early 20th Century Ashcan School Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century American or European, Interior portrait of rich men playing chess
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding 19th-century oil portrait of a group of rich or wealthy men playing chess in an
Category
1880s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rainthorpe - Chess Set
By Harry Steen
Located in London, GB
Natural light from the window draws one's attention to a chess set and ornate panelling on the
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Chess Pieces Oil Painting
Located in Montecito, CA
A signed oil painting depicting a modernist interpretation of three chess pieces. The painting has
Category
20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Figurative Oil Painting SPANISH CAVALIERS PLAYING CHESS
Located in Gallatin, TN
Large Figurative Oil Painting SPANISH CAVALIERS / SOLDIERS PLAYING CHESS Oil on Canvas Hand
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Too dump to play chess - expressive, Abstract Art, Painting, Contemporary, chess
By Manuela Karin Knaut
Located in Munich, DE
Brand new artwork, sold in a perfect, new condition, with artist certificate and hand-signed by the artist.
Original artwork. Acrylic on stretched canvas; ready to hang.
165 x 165 x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
H 64.97 in W 64.97 in D 1.58 in
Mid Century Modern Cubist oil painting The Chess Game by John Haley 1948
By John Haley
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A fantastic Mid-Century Modern painting in a Cubist style by the highly regarded San Francisco Bay
Category
Mid-20th Century Analytic Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21 in W 25 in D 2 in
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Materials
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Banquet Attrib to Van Den Hoecke Religious Oil on Table Old Master 17th Century
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Located in Riva del Garda, IT
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Category
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Category
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Materials
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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Category
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Materials
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Materials
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$26,286 Sale Price
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Located in Riva del Garda, IT
17th-century Flemish school
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Category
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Materials
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H 19.69 in W 16.54 in
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By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
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Category
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Located in Palm Coast, FL
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Materials
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Category
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Materials
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Chess Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a chess oil painting in our inventory may begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,855.
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- 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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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