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Big Blue Vase by Frank Chabry - Oil on canvas 65.5x54.5 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-War Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Refraction of Blue and Green by Bernadette Jiyong Frank - Contemporary Painting
By Bernadette Jiyong Frank
Located in DE
At the heart of each of Frank’s paintings is the Japanese concept of Ma, which is the space or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil

Still Life with Fruits by Frank Chabry - Oil on canvas 61x50 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flowers in a Glass by Frank Chabry - Oil on Canvas - 46x38 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Flowers in a Vase by Frank Chabry - Oil on Masonite - 46x38 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative
Category

Late 20th Century Baroque Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Flowers in a Vase by Frank Chabry - Oil on canvas 65.5x54.5 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-War Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life N°2 by Frank Chabry - Oil on Canvas - 46x38 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victorian Romantic Landscape Mountain View Framed Oil Painting
By Frank Hider
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Romantic Landscape Mountain View a Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Frank Hider, famous
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life with Red Flowers by Frank Chabry - Oil on canvas 65x54 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-War Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Floral Still Life N°2 by Frank Chabry - Oil on Canvas - 73x54 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative
Category

Late 20th Century Post-War Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape Miniature Autumn , Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape Miniature Snow , Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Saint Mark s Basilica Interior Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Saint Mark's Basilica Venice Oil Painting Signed, lower left dated, titled verso. Romanesque
Category

1910s Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cotton Canvas

Victorian Romantic Landscape Mountain Sunset View Framed Oil Painting
By Frank Hider
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Romantic Landscape Mountain Sunset View framed Oil on Canvas by Frank Hider, renowned for
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gorgeous Abstract Expressionist Figures by Syril Frank
Located in New York, NY
Syril Frank (American, 1929-2021) Untitled, c. 1970s/80s Oil on canvas Framed: 21 3/4 x 25 2/3 x 1
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cliff s Edge, Bay St, Oil Painting on Canvas
By Frank Valdez
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind original landscape painting. The piece ships ready to hang, with
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

DeepRoots + Skybound, Ocean Ave, Oil Painting on Canvas
By Frank Valdez
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind original landscape painting. The piece ships ready to hang, with
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Low Tide , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

September Morning , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Flowering Poplars , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Low Tide , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape Miniature 0421 Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Ponies on Dartmoor Vintage 20th Century English Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ponies on Dartmoor by Frank Wright (1928 - 2016) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 16 x 20
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape Miniature Lilac Sky , Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape Miniature 0721 Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape Miniature 0920 Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape Miniature 0621 Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Humming Bird: Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Frank Vavruska

(American, 1917-1974) 

Title: The Humming Bird
 Materials: Oil on Canvas
 Size
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract with Blue on Red by Frank Sinatra
By Frank Sinatra
Located in New Orleans, LA
right) Oil on canvas Easily one of the greatest American pop musicians of the 20th century, Frank
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Terriers Ratting Barn Interior Victorian English Dog Oil Painting framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Terriers Ratting by Frank Cassell (British late 19th century) oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vibrant Seascape Abstraction by Woman Artist Syril Frank
Located in New York, NY
Syril Frank (American, 1929-2021) Untitled, c. 1963 Oil on canvas 44 x 48 in. Provenance: Estate
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstracted Skyscape by Maine/NY Artist Syril Frank
Located in New York, NY
Syril Frank (American, 1929-2021) Untitled, c. 1963 Oil on canvas 40 1/8 x 48 in. Provenance
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fiery Abstraction, 1960s by NY Expressionist Syril Frank
Located in New York, NY
Syril Frank (American, 1929-2021) Untitled, 1963 Oil on canvas 50 1/4 x 48 x 3/4 in. Dated verso
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autumn Announces Itself , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Two 1960s Birthday Collages by Syril Frank, Expressionist
Located in New York, NY
Syril Frank (American, 1929-2021) 1. Untitled, 1966 Mixed media collage; oil paint, paper, pen
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paper, Pen

Silent Autumn Afternoon , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

January , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape in January
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

February , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape in February
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sunset , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape in April
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Flooded Waal River , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Large Antique American Modernist Abstract Forest Landscape Framed Oil Painting
By Frank Barry
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist forest landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Signed
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Historical genre oil painting of gentlemen playing bowls
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Frank Moss Bennett British, (1874-1952) The Bowling Match Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1922, with
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale - unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This painting by Frank Vaders is a unique piece from the 1990s, made in oil on canvas with the
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale - unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This painting by Frank Vaders is a unique piece from the 1990s, made in oil on canvas with the
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale - unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This painting by Frank Vaders is a unique piece from the 1990s, made in oil on canvas with the
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale - unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This painting by Frank Vaders is a unique piece from the 1990s, made in oil on canvas with the
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oilpainting on canvas for sale unique by Frank Vaders
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This painting by Frank Vaders is a unique piece from the 1990s, made in oil on canvas with the
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Duo" Seymour Franks, Mid-Century, Red and Green, Abstract Composition
By Seymour Franks
Located in New York, NY
Seymour Franks Duo, 1947 Signed and dated lower right Oil on canvas 44 x 37 inches Seymour Franks
Category

1940s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Rain , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape in Summer
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

At Lopikerkapel , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape in Spring
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Winter in the Polder , Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside, experiencing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fine Victorian Dog Oil Painting Terriers chasing Rat in Barn Stable Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chasing the Rat! by Frank Cassell (British 1862-1908) oil on canvas, framed framed: 14.75 x 19.75
Category

1880s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Girl in Straw Hat - British Victorian art Newlyn School oil painting
By Frank Bramley
Located in Hagley, England
Newlyn School, circle of Frank Bramley is the attribution for this lovely Victorian portrait oil
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique English Sporting Art Oil Painting Terrier Dogs Ratting in Barn Stable
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Terriers Ratting in the Barn by Frank Cassell (British 1862-1908) signed and dated 1889 oil on
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer in the Scottish Highlands Original 1917 Oil Painting Listed Artist
By Frank Hider
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summer in the Scottish Highlands signed and dated 1917 by Frank Hider ( British 1861 - 1933). oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Scottish Highlands Landscape Signed Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Scottish Highlands by Frank T. Carter (British, 1853-1934) signed oil on artist paper stuck on
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th C. Irish Artist Oil Painting County Wickow Ireland Cloudy Landscape
By Frank Forty
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Co. Wicklow by Frank Forty (1902-1996) Irish signed oil painting: Framed: 10 x 12.5 inches Board
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Franks Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate franks oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 95 Abstract versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect franks oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a franks oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Finding an appealing franks oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Frank Dekkers, Frank Arnold, Bernadette Jiyong Frank, Frank Corso and Frank Schoonover 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. If space is limited, you can find a small franks oil painting measuring 1 high and 1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 138 across to better suit those in the market for a large franks oil painting.

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Questions About Franks Oil Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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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  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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.
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    To 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.
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    Oil 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, 2024
    Jan 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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    How much Frank Bowling paintings are worth depends on a number of factors, including size, historical significance and condition. At a London-based auction in 2023, his painting Moby Dick sold for more than $930,000. The British painter is best known for its colorful abstract works known as “map” paintings. Many critics have compared his work to the color field paintings of Mark Rothko. To get a valuation on a particular Bowling piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of abstract art.
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    The 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.
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    A 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.
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    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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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    To 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.
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    Because 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, 2021
    Any 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.
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    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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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