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Figures Riding Horses, Folk Art Oil Painting by Joyce Roybal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Figures Riding Horses
Joyce Roybal, (1955)
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
Size: 30 x 40 in
Category
1980s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionistic Winter Snow Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Winter Horses
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
. The painting is on a canvas and exudes the rich qualities of oil paint with a subtle white on white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ride the Champion" Vintage American Carnival Ride Horse Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist horse ride portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed
Category
1990s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large British Antique Oil Painting of Two Horses by Walker
Located in London, GB
Large British Antique Oil Painting of Two Horses by Walker
English, Late 19th Century
Canvas
Category
Late 19th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century horse portrait oil painting of a chestnut hunter
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
which is in excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Western Travellers Antique Signed Victorian Oil Painting, Horses c.1890s
By RUDOLF STONE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
left hand corner
oil painting on wood panel, framed
framed size: 8 x 14 inches
Wonderful portrayal of
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,750 Sale Price
20% Off
Chestnut Horse Standing in English Landscape Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horse in a Landscape
by Henry Percy (British, first half 20th century)
signed oil on board
Category
20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Horses Grazing in Summer Meadows English Antique Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summer Meadows
by Winifred Wilson (1882-1973)
signed oil on board, unframed
board: 7 x 9.75 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Angels And Cowboys" - Oil And Wax Figurative Painting with Horse
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
", created in 2025. This oil and wax on cotton painting measures 50 inches high by 30 inches wide, with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton, Wax, Oil
Arabian White Horse prancing in Landscape, huge original oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Arabian Horse in Landscape
British School, late 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
canvas: 25.5 x
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,023 Sale Price
80% Off
Wooden Horse Head Painting, Contemporary Oil on Wood Panel, 2010+
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
appeared in Berry’s past paintings slither across the canvas. The coats of the horses are dotted with tiny
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Portrait of Artist
s Grandson - Edwardian Impressionist horse art oil painting
By James Jebusa Shannon
Located in Hagley, England
An original large oil on canvas/panel by Sir James Jebusa Shannon. The portrait dates to the
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine British Equestrian Oil Painting Horse Standing in Landscape Original signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
good condition
This accomplished British equestrian oil painting depicts the horse Woodstown standing
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two horses. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Colorful, Dynamic, Polish art
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
Abstract painting by Polish artist living in USA Monika Rossa. Painting depicts two horses running
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dust Storm" by Morgan Cameron, Oil painting Featuring Galloping Horse
By Morgan Cameron
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “Dust Storm” is an oil painting on panel that depicts a red and white
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Mustangs" – Surreal Oil Painting With Wild Horses and Dreamlike Landscape
By Zoa Ace
Located in Denver, CO
for a shipping quote.
Zoa Ace’s “Mustangs” is a large-scale original oil painting that transports
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Modernist Horse Carousel Animal Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Really impressive early American modernist painting. Oil on board. Framed.
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
"Carousel Horse in the Forest" Oil Painting by Robin Hextrum
By Robin Hextrum
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Hextrum's (US based) "Carousel Horse in the Forest" is a monochromatic oil painting that
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Large Abstract Horses Oil on Canvas Painting Entitled "The Jump"
Located in Plainview, NY
A large abstract oil on canvas painting titled " The Jump" by the contemporary artist Igor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Vintage French Oil Painting Two Black Horses Pulling A Roller
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
$650 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Realist Horse Portrait Barn Scene Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American realist barn scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a
Category
1880s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marie Channer, "Affection", 22x38 Equine Horse Silhouette Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Affection", is a 22x38 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
River Landscape - Mid 20th Century French Horses Boats Clouds Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very charming signed and dated 1969 French oil on board depicting horses in a river landscape
Category
1960s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
“White Horse at Dusk, Tuscany” oil painting impressionist equine, signed, framed
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Amy Florence (b. 1989, England) of two horses grazing on hay in a stable barn
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Vintage Horse Portrait, Original Oil Painting by French artist, Andre Hardy
Located in AIGNAN, FR
. d to the touch.
MORE ABOUT THIS PAINTING:
Medium: Oil on wood
Painting size: 16ins x 13ins or
Category
1960s French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Coastal Countryside Scene with Horse-Drawn Cart - Antique Original Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Coastal Countryside Scene with Horse-Drawn Cart - Antique Original Oil Painting
Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Horse. "Dreams" Series. Animal, Equestrian paintings, horse, square
Located in Oslo, NO
"Horse"
"Dreams" Series, 2025
Oil on canvas
80 x 80 cm
Equestrian paintings, horse, square, for
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Carvallo Oil Painting on Canvas Horse Armour Rome In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carvallo Oil Painting on Canvas Horse Armour Rome In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni (1967, Rome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Surrealist Oil Painting Figurative Scene Family with Horse Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figurative Abstract
French School
oil painting on board
painting: 22.5 x 22.5 inches
condition
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Farmer and Horse In a Pastoral French Field Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Farmer and Horse Landscape
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$457 Sale Price
36% Off
Morning Ride Texas Landscape Oil Painting Texas Hill Country Horses
By Judy Elias
Located in Houston, TX
. This oil painting is what Judy Elias sees in everyday life as paintings - the colors in the shadows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
James Jahrsdoerfer, "No Breezing Today", Winter Horse Racetrack Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "No Breezing Today", is an 8x10 oil painting on canvas by artist James Jahrsdoerfer
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
NORWEGIAN TROTTING HORSE RACING - LARGE OIL PAINTING - BY ANTHONY MAGUIRE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Thorensen - Going for Victory
Medium: oil on board, signed lower right, framed.
Size: frame: 27.5 x 39
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
M. Aarinon Original Oil Painting, English Fox Hunt Scene, Horses
Hounds
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A superb equestrian oil painting on canvas signed by M. Aarinon, depicting an elegant English fox
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Destiny (surrealist oil painting giant horse cowboy rider man brown equine)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
A quiet sense of inevitability permeates this surreal encounter between horse and rider, suspended
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,424 Sale Price
20% Off
Fowl- 21 Century Contemporary hyper realistic oil painting of Horse
By Bart Koning
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Bart Koning
Fowl
155 x 150 cm
Oil paint on canvas (2023)
This unique piece in style of all other
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Charming Victorian Oil Painting Rural Watermill House with Horses
Cart
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Mill Wheel
by Thomas Henry Thomas (Welsh 1834-1915)
signed lower right corner
oil painting on
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,312 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Hamptons Polo Field Horse Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive mid century polo field modernist landscape. Oil on canvas. No signature found
Category
1940s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Cody, Wyoming Horse Ranch Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American regionalist modern landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Signed
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Maiden and Horse, Modern Oil on Board Painting by Charles Burdick
By Charles Burdick
Located in Long Island City, NY
Charles Burdick, American (1924 - ) - Maiden and Horse, Year: Circa 1970, Medium: Oil on Board
Category
1970s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carl Hoffman Original Oil Painting Horse Rider Dog Vintage European Landscape
Located in Palm Coast, FL
impressionist art.
📏 Measurements: Painting 10” x 8”; Framed 12.5” x 10.5”
🎨 Medium: Oil on board
🖋️ Artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Runner (surrealist oil painting wood rocking horse équine relic gold medallion)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
In Runner, Rudolf Kosow transforms a vintage wooden rocking horse into a striking example of
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Horses and Caravans in Pastoral Scene
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Horses and Caravans in Pastoral Scene
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large British Oil Painting Wild Horses in Dartmoor Forest Landscape, signed
By Brian Horswell
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wild Horses in Dartmoor Forest
by Brian Horswell, British b. 1939
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
Late 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Passegiato in Carrozza- 19th Century Italian Oil Painting Horse
Society Couple
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Passeggiata in Carrozza’ by Alfredo Tominz (1854-1936)
The painting – which depicts an elegant
Category
Late 19th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Horse Racing at Courses de Marville
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Horse Racing at Courses de Marville
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$475 Sale Price
35% Off
Victorian English Oil Painting Horse
Rider in Rural Landscape with River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pausing for Refreshments
English School, circa 1870's
oil on canvas, framed, unsigned
framed: 18 x
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set Four Antique English Oil Paintings Equestrian Horses Hunting Sanderson-Wells
By John Sanderson-Wells
Located in London, GB
Set Four Antique English Oil Paintings Equestrian Horses Hunting Sanderson-Wells
British, c. 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique British Sporting Oil Painting Horse
Dogs with Scottish Hunter
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sporting Party
by William Albert Clark (1880-1963)
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine 17th Century Flemish Oil Painting Cavalry Skirmish Many Figures
Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cavalry Skirmish
Flemish School, 17th century
circle of Pieter Wouvermans, unsigned
oil on
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a chestnut hunter
By Abraham Cooper
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
inches x 34.5 inches
A fine sporting horse portrait painting of a chestnut hunter by Abraham Cooper. A
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cowboys
Mustang Horse Painting, Oil on Canvas, Mid-20th Century
By Philip Evergood
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated lower right
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Panel, Oil
Signed French Impressionist Oil Painting Horses Pulling Cart at Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Close of Day
by Paul Flaubert (1928-1994)
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 18.5 x 22
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fronarth Northern Star Welsh Cob Equestrian Horse Native Breed Oil Painting
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
encountered on her travels.
Blake taught herself oil painting using library books, originally producing very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Oil Painting Framed Horse Race Elizabeth Bell Arabian Dappled
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elizabeth Bell’s Dappled Elegance is a masterfully rendered oil painting celebrating the grace and
Category
1930s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sporting horse portrait oil painting of bay hunter in a stable
By Alfred Grenfell Haigh
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
frame which is in excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Horse Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of horse oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Contemporary or Abstract versions of these works for sale today — there are 107 Impressionist, 99 Contemporary, 37 Old Masters, 36 Modern and 31 Abstract examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a horse oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Alicia Rothman, Theodore Waddell, John Frederick Herring Jr., Peggy Judy and Sophie Harden are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Large horse oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 1.97 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
How Much are Horse Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of horse oil paintings start at $300 and top out at $241,232 with the average selling for $3,593.
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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 Horse Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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