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J Scott Harrison - Early 20th Century Oil, In the Maumturk Mountains
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant and captivating oil painting by artist, J Scott Harrison of the Maumturk Mountains in
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Noir" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Derek Harrison's "Noir" is an original, handmade figurative oil painting depicting a female model
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Chambers" Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Chambers" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Serene, Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Derek Harrison's "Serene" is an oil painting created in 2020, and first appeared in the LA Art Show
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Refuge, Original Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
"Refuge" by Mark Harrison (United Kingdom) is a handmade landscape oil painting that is framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Tall Grass" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Derek Harrison's (US based) "Tall Grass" is an oil painting that depicts a female form walking
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Circle of Edward Harrison Compton (1881-1960) - Early 20th Century Oil, The Alps
By Edward Harrison Compton
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine landscape painting reminiscent of work by Edward Harrison Compton (1881-1960). Depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"CERULEAN SPRING" BLUEBONNETS ERIC HARRISON, TEXAS HILL COUNTRY LANDSCAPE
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
2022
"Cerulean Spring" Bluebonnets
Biography
Eric Harrison (Born 1971)
“I went to the woods
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lonely Street, Original Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Lonely Street" is an oil painting that depicts a city street with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Snail Shells original oil painting
By Tobias Harrison
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting "Snail Shells " by Tobias Harrison is framed, stringed and ready to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"A Lonesome Road" - Oil Painting Desert Landscape with Sunset
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "A Lonesome Road" (2025) is an evocative original oil painting on canvas that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two Pears, oil painting, American Realism, Still-life, Small painting, Realist
By David Harrison
Located in Houston, TX
painting Two Pears which is 12 x 12 and an oil on panel.
David Harrison Harrison is concerned with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Out Of Town" - Nocturne Oil Painting With Swamp Cabin and Cypress Trees
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "Out Of Town" is an original, handmade oil painting that captures the mysterious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Home Alone" - Coastal Oil Painting With Dramatic Cliffs and Sunset Sky
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s “Home Alone” (2024) is a striking original oil painting that captures the haunting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Pears (2nd) Oil painting on Panel 12" x 12" Realism Small Painting Series
By David Harrison
Located in Houston, TX
Two Pears
Realism
oil painting on panel
12" x 12"
David Harrison, is a master in the style of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Three Pears on a Pewter Plate , oil painting, American Realism
By David Harrison
Located in Houston, TX
.
This is seen in his painting Three Pears on a Pewter Plate 40 x 40 oil on canvas.
David Harrison
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Six Objects w/a Roll oil painting American Realism, Realist Artist
By David Harrison
Located in Houston, TX
David Harrison, is a master in the style of Realism painting. Six Objects w/ a Roll shows the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Abstract Oil on Board Painting by Richard Harrison Crist
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Abstract oil on board painting by Richard Harrison Crist, 1957 (signed and dated)
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Sonus Vitae (Original Hand Painting)
By Ashvin Harrison
Located in Miami, FL
.
Sonus Vitae is an original fine art painting by Ashvin Harrison — a poetic exploration of harmony
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Powder Coating, Oil, Acrylic
"On the Edge" - Oil on Canvas Contemporary Desert Landscape
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "On the Edge" is a masterfully painted oil on canvas work that captures the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Night Watch Owl (Original Hand Painting)
By Ashvin Harrison
Located in Miami, FL
.
The Night Watch Owl is an original fine art painting by Ashvin Harrison, a contemplative vision of
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Powder Coating, Oil, Acrylic
Echoes of Evolution (Original Hand Painting)
By Ashvin Harrison
Located in Miami, FL
.
Echoes of Evolution is an original fine art painting by Ashvin Harrison — a powerful meditation on
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Powder Coating, Oil, Acrylic
"The Outsider" - Oil on Canvas Urban Landscape With Suburban House
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s The Outsider (2024) is an original oil on canvas painting that juxtaposes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Longhorns and Spanish Oaks" Large Texas Painting Cattle fall colors
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil
"Longhorns and Spanish Oaks"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I wished to
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Safe House" - Oil on Canvas Contemporary Landscape With Tornado Scene
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "The Safe House" (2024) is an original oil on canvas that presents a gripping and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Phases of Her Radiance (Original Hand Painting)
By Ashvin Harrison
Located in Miami, FL
during Ashvin Harrison’s solo show (Nov 29–Dec 7) and can be collected or shipped after the exhibition
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Powder Coating, Oil, Acrylic
The Dream Tree Of Oz (Original Hand Painting)
By Ashvin Harrison
Located in Miami, FL
.
The Dream Tree of Oz is an original fine art painting by Ashvin Harrison — a magnificent fusion of
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Powder Coating, Oil, Acrylic
Charles Harrison - Framed 20th Century Oil, Gun Dog in a Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
An original oil painting by Charles Harrison. Presented in a plain gilt-effect frame. Signed to the
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chapter of the Infinite Self (Original Hand Painting)
By Ashvin Harrison
Located in Miami, FL
Chapter of the Infinite Self is an original fine art painting by Ashvin Harrison — a luminous
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Powder Coating, Oil, Acrylic
John Frederick Harrison Dutton (1872-1930) - 1917 Oil, View to the Estuary
Located in Corsham, GB
This serene landscape painting captures a tranquil garden scene with a terracotta planter atop a
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Huisache and Cactus" Texas Hillcountry Landscape
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Eric Harrison "Huisache and Cactus"
(1971 - )
Texas Hill Country Artist
Image Size: 6x8
Frame Size
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cactus and Mesquite" Texas Hillcountry Landscape
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Harrison’s reside in the hill country west of Blanco, Texas.
Currently painting in a language resonant with
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"A TEXAS TRAIL" Texas Hill Country. Texas Ranch Bluebonnets
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Robert Harrison
(Born 1949)
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 30 x 40
Frame Size: 39 x 49
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Texas Bluebonnets" Texas Hill Country. Texas Ranch
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 24 x 36
Frame Size: 33 x 45
Medium: Oil
"Bluebonnet Landscape"
Biography
Robert Harrison (Born
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bluebonnets" Bluebonnet Texas Hill Country
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil
"Bluebonnets"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Texas Blue" Bluebonnet Texas Hill Country
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Artist
Image Size: 24 x 36
Frame Size: 32 x 44
Medium: Oil
"Bluebonnets"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blooming Cactus" Texas Hill Country
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Country Artist
Image Size: 18 x 24
Frame Size: 23.5 x 29
Medium: Oil
"Blooming Cactus"
Bio Eric Harrison
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Hill Country Springtime" Texas Bluebonnets
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
"Hill Country Springtime" Texas Bluebonnets
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer Splendor" Texas Hill Country Prickley Pear Cactus in Bloom Wildflowers
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
2019
"Summer Splendor"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I wished to live
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"South Texas Cactus" Prickley Pear Cactus Texas Hill Country
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil
"South Texas Cactus"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I wished to live
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cactus and Mesquite" Prickley Pear Cactus Texas Hill Country
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil
"Cactus and Mesquite"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I wished to live
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blooming Cactus" Prickley Pear Cactus Texas Hill Country
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil
"Blooming Cactus"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I wished to live
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Verbena Spring" Texas Hillcountry Floral Wildflower Landscape
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
. The Harrison’s reside in the hill country west of Blanco, Texas.
Currently painting in a language
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bluebonnets" Texas Hill Country. Ranch Cactus
Coreopsis Wildflowers
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Robert Harrison
(Born 1949)
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 36 x 54
Frame Size: 47 x 65
Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Rocky Trail" Texas Hill Country. Ranch Verbena
Coreopsis Wildflowers
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
Dated 1978
"The Rocky Trail" Texas Hill Country
Robert Harrison (Born 1949)
Robert Harrison was
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Resilient
Located in Denver, CO
Derek Harrison's "Resilient" is an original, handmade figurative oil painting depicting a female
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"VERBENA SPRING" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY WILDFLOWERS LANDSCAPE MAGNIFICENT
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
"Verbena Spring"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"SPRINGTIME" BLUEBONNET TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RANCH WILDFLOWERS
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Robert Harrison
(Born 1949)
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 24 x 30
Frame Size: 32 x 38
Medium: Oil
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"HIRSCH IN HERBSTFARBEN" DEER IN FALL COLORS. WHITE TAIL TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
"HIRSCH IN HERBSTFARBEN" Deer In Fall Colors
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"CACTUS WITH CORAL RED BLOOMS" PRICKLY PEAR TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
By Eric Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
"Cactus with Coral Red Blooms"
Bio Eric Harrison
“I went to the woods because I wished to live
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"BLUEBONNETS IN BLOOM" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY FRAMED 22 X 26 BORN 1949 HEAVY IMPASTO
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil on Canvas
"Bluebonnets in Bloom"
Biography
Robert Harrison (Born 1949)
Robert Harrison was born in
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"BLUEBONNETS VALLEY" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY FRAMED 31 X 55 BORN 1949 HEAVY IMPASTO
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil on Canvas
"Bluebonnet Valley" Texas Hill Country
Biography
Robert Harrison (Born 1949)
Robert
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"SUMMERS GOLD" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY Canvas 36 x 48
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Robert Harrison
(Born 1949)
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 36 x 48
Frame Size: 44 x 56
Medium: Oil
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"AS BLUE AS IT GETS" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY BLUEBONNETS 38 X 48 FRAMED!
By Robert Harrison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Robert Harrison
(Born 1949)
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 30 x 40
Frame Size: 38 x 48
Medium: Oil
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Monarch Butterfly Ballerina (Hand Splashed Giclée)
By Ashvin Harrison
Located in Miami, FL
Ashvin Harrison is a renowned Australian artist based on the Sunshine Coast, known internationally
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Giclée, Archival Pigment
Moonlit Lake
By Ernest Harrison Barnes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist style landscape of a moonlit lake. Painted by Ernest Harrison Barnes (1873-1955). Oil
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Reflective Moments" (2025) by Derek Harrison, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Reflective Moments" by Derek Harrison (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts the back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
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- 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.
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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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