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Country Church, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Country ChurchShela GoodmanOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old New Mexico Church, Oil Painting
By Sherri Aldawood
Located in San Francisco, CA
, western, representational, oil painting, greenOld New Mexico ChurchSherri Aldawood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris, Notre Dame Church - Oil Painting - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisée Maclet (1881-1962)
Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral, c. 1915
Oil on panel
Signed lower left
On
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Village Church Oil Painting with Bell Tower River and Autumn Woodland
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Village Church Oil Painting with Bell Tower River and Autumn Woodland
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$491 Sale Price
35% Off
Spanish Village with Church oil painting european art
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Spanish Village with Church
Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (1931–2015)
Technique: Oil on
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard, Canvas
$454 Sale Price
36% Off
Paris, Saint Germain de Charonne Church - Oil Painting - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisée MACLET
Paris, Saint Germain de Charonne (20th century)
Oil on panel
Signed lower right
On
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Gingerbread Church" Oil Painting of Countryside Church signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gingerbread Church" is an oil painting on wood by Robert Richter, signed on the verso. The frame
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
View of the Church - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s.
Hand signed lower left.
Very good
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$526 Sale Price
20% Off
Interior of a Church - Oil Painting by Hermann Corrodi, late 1800
By Hermann Corrodi
Located in Roma, IT
Interior of a Church is an original painting realized by Hermann Corrodi.
Original oil on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paul K. Smith New Mexico Adobe Church Oil Painting, American Modernist 1940s
By Paul Kauvar Smith
Located in Denver, CO
This evocative 1930s–1940s vintage oil painting by Denver modernist Paul K. Smith depicts a
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Rural English Landscape with old Church Tower in Distance
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Church
oil painting on board, unframed
board measurements: 12 x 14 inches
provenance
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Robert Bruce Church "Chapel in the Hills"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Robert Bruce Church "Chapel in the Hills" A Fulham road, London artist. Oil on
Category
1960s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alan Church - 20th Century Oil, The Dockyard
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of a dockyard on a misty afternoon. The artist captures boats moored along the docks with large cranes towering overhead. Presented in a wooden frame. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil Painting by Robert Bruce Church "A South East Asian Temple"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Robert Bruce Church "A South East Asian Temple" A Fulham road, London artist. Oil
Category
1960s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage English Country Church Landscape 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6150 English Country church landscape on canvas
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$375 Sale Price
70% Off
Old Church, Painting, Oil on Other
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original en plein air oil on panel paint in contemporary impressionism style :: Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Rare 19 Cent. American School Floral Painting, Lucinda Church, Pennsylvania
Located in Baltimore, MD
arrangement. It is oil on canvas and the painting is bright and cheerful. It is signed by Lucinda Church
Category
1850s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed
Located in Yardley, PA
painting by Katherine Church is among her finest canvases of the period. Characterized by its bold color
Category
1930s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snowstorm, Church St, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
sharp relief against the elements! A true New York winter! :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes
Category
Early 2000s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Western Church in Amsterdam., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
That is famous vertical of Amsterdam, Western Church, located at Prinsengracht, close to Anna
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
St. Mary
s Church, Attenborough, British Oil Painting
By C. Desborough
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Mary's Church, Attenborough, British Oil Painting
By British artist C.Desborough, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,538 Sale Price
20% Off
The White Church, Rumford Center, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, rural, farm , landscape, representational, oil painting, greenThe White Church, Rumford
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd" Portrait by Norris Church Mailer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Norris Church Mailer, American (1949 - 2010)
Title: Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd
Year
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Market Church St. Nicolai Hameln, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I started this painting as part of an event in 2017 and finished it in 2024. The market church of
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Remember Time in Church" Original oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Felicia Forte's painting "Remember Time in Church" created in 2016 features a yellow sticky tab on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Parish Church of St. Bartholomew, Painting, Oil on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
plein air. Oil on HDF :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Neil Tyler "A French Church"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Neil Tyler "A French Church" Born 1945. Scarborough painter of landscapes and still
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The entrance of the church, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
From the series “The entrance of the churchesâ€
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Tapestry #3, Original Painting, Floral, Abstract art, Blue, Green, White
Located in Deddington, GB
The third in my tapestry oil paintings - playing with subtle colours and not overdoing the lines
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Chapel of Three Moons", Expressionist, Interior, Church, Golden, Oil Painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Franklin, MA
evocative 24 x 30 x 1.5 inch oil on canvas painting depicts a mysterious golden encrusted chapel with a
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Church Yard, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Boris Serdyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Quaint Village with Church Spire Idyllic Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Quaint Village with Church Spire - Idyllic Oil Painting
by Regine David (female French artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$412 Sale Price
20% Off
"Golden Altar", Expressionist, Church Interior, Gold, Purple, Blue, Oil Painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Franklin, MA
24 x 20 x 1 7/8 inch oil on canvas painting depicts a golden encrusted altar. The textural brush work
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Snow Covered Church in Midnight Blue Oil Landscape Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Midnight Church Scene
by Jean Fourie (1927-2015), signed initials
French artist, painting in the
Category
1970s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village Church and Vineyards
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village Church and Vineyards
By F.T. Roussel
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$543 Sale Price
20% Off
Church in Sumy, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
.''8 inch, (40x50x2 cm)
Unframed,
"Church in Sumy" is a captivating oil painting that showcases a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Church in Ryabushki, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
.
"Church in Ryabushki" is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to a serene landscape. The
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Intercession Church, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
.
"Church of the Intercession" is an exquisite oil painting that captures the serene beauty of a landscape
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
English Impressionist Oil Painting Country Church in Rural Landscape
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Church
British School, late 20th century
oil painting on board, unframed
board
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A view from Highnam Church, original oil landscape painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Eleanor Woolley - contemporary artist
Oil on primed board.
35 cm wide by 46 cm high
Signed
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil, Board
Spine Church Nestled in The Village Town Oil Landscape Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Spine Church
signed by Jean Fourie (1927-2015)
French artist, painting in the Champagne region of
Category
1970s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Expressionist Oil Painting of Church Spire Reflected in Water
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Expressionist Oil Painting of Church Spire Reflected in Water
By F.T. Roussel
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$521 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil White Tangle, Original Painting, Floral, Abstract art, Blue, Green, White
Located in Deddington, GB
An original painting by Catharine Ruth Church of flowers in an array of greens and blues. Impasto
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village Church and Floral Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village Church and Floral Pathway
By F.T. Roussel
Size
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$489 Sale Price
20% Off
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Village Church at Dusk
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Village Church at Dusk
By Fanch Lel (French b
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$419 Sale Price
35% Off
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Sunlit Village with Church Spire
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Sunlit Village with Church Spire
By Fanch Lel (French b
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$419 Sale Price
35% Off
Armenian Church Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahram Meliqsetyan
Title: Armenian Church (Kecharis)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2024
Style
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Church in Rome - Italian oil on canvas painting, Alfonso Pragliola
By Alfonso Pragliola
Located in Napoli, IT
CHURCH IN ROME - Italian oil on canvas painting cm.100x100, Alfonso Pragliola Italia 2010
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ryabushki Village and Church, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Edgbaston Church Birmingham - British 1880 Victorian art landscape oil painting
By William Bromley
Located in Hagley, England
A fine large oil on canvas painting which dates to circa 1880 by British Victorian artist William
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Riverside Church with Draping Willow Trees Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 9 x 10.75 inches
Oil painting on board, unframed
Dated
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mountain Landscape" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas of Church
Village
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Jean Salabet. Salabet was a Parisian
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Farnham Church from the Meadows Antique English Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Farnham Church from the Meadows'
British School, early 20th century school
signed
oil on board
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,538 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil Painting Winter Landscape with Russian Church –by Russian Artist Tresnevskiy
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Original Oil Painting by V. Ya. Tresnevskiy (Russian Artist)
Winter Landscape with Church – Serene
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Church Interior Architecture San Miguel Xeres Henry Thomas Schafer Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Church Interior Architecture San Miguel Xeres Henry Thomas Schafer Oil Painting
British, Late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage French Oil Painting Figures Carrying Flowers From The Church
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$604 Sale Price
20% Off
19thC oil painting, thatched cottages and church, two horses, figures, wetland
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Large oil painting of a rural early Town, British or other European, of thatched cottages and
Category
19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard, Canvas
$1,722 Sale Price
30% Off
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Church Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact church oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 16 Modern versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a church 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 church oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. Creating a church oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Peter Adams, Magdalena Spasowicz, Doug Cosbie, Bryan Mark Taylor and Johann Berthelsen are consistently popular. 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 Church Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a church oil painting in our inventory may begin at $285 and can go as high as $395,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,407.
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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.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
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Questions About Church 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 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.
- 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. - 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 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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