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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
Vintage American Merry Go Round Horse Carousel Framed Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist merry go round portrait painting. Oil on board. Nicely framed
Category
1950s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rider at Sunset
Equestrian and Horse Oil on Canvas Painting by Chris Brizzard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
horse are felt in this oil on canvas painting by Chris Brizzard. The rider lunges forward on the horse
Category
2010s Academic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horse portrait oil painting of a bay hunter in a landscape
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
was also an active sportsman. Under his influence, his talent for painting horses was nurtured and
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine 19th Century Large Austrian Signed Oil Painting Cattle
Horses Pastoral
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastoral Landscape
by Eduard Gotzelmann (1890 - 1903) Austrian
signed lower left and dated 1887
oil
Category
1880s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique French Oil Painting Army Cavarly Soldier Horse Military Despatch Bearer
By Wilfrid Constant Beauquesne
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique oil painting by Wilfred Constant Beauquesne (1847-1913), of a French cavalry soldier
Category
1880s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1970
s French Expressionist Signed Oil Painting Horse
Foal in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horse & Foal in Landscape
signed by Léon Schwartz -Abrys ( 1905 - 1990)
French School
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Horse portrait oil painting of a chestnut hunter in a stable
By George Wright
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting The Farrier Shoeing a Horse Blacksmiths Forge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Farrier
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 30 x 22.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Race Horse with a Companion Pony. Oil painting on canvas
Located in St. Albans, GB
William Frank CALDERON
Signed and dated 1891 oil painting.
A beautifully painted painting of a
Category
1890s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique English Horse Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Horse in front of the barn.
19th Century English by Edward John Hoy signed, dated 1899.
Beautiful
Category
1890s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jordan Original Oil Painting, English Fox Hunt Scene with Rider, Horses
Hounds
Located in Palm Coast, FL
composition.
The painting is signed Jordan in the lower right. Strong anatomical rendering of the horse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trojan Horse No. 2: Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting Purple Orange Red
Located in New York, NY
Trojan Horse No. 2 is a contemporary abstract oil painting by David Richardson. It is part of his
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Adrian Rigby, "Majestic", 36x48 Black Horse Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Adrian Rigby
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Majestic", is a 36x48 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Adrian Rigby. Depicted
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Adrian Rigby, "White Magic", 36x48 Horse Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Adrian Rigby
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "White Magic", is a 36x48 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Adrian Rigby
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge French Vintage Oil Painting Hunting Scene Red Coats Horses
Hounds
By Antique French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hunting in Autumn
French School, mid 20th century
indistinctly signed
oil on canvas, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marie Channer, "Moonlit", 40x60 Equine Horse Silhouette Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Moonlit", is a 40x60 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wind in the Mane, Horse, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orientalist Oil Painting Depicting the Trade of a Horse by Pilny
By Otto Pilny
Located in London, GB
Orientalist oil painting depicting the trade of a horse by Pilny
Swiss, 1913
Canvas: Height 80cm
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tempest" by Sarah van der Helm, Original Oil Painting, White Horse
Located in Denver, CO
Sarah van der Helm's "Tempest" is an oil painting depicting a white horse with a flowing white mane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Parisian Street Scene w Horse
Carriage" Post War Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a view of Paris at twilight. This piece is a pertinent example
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beth Parcell, "Peaceful Evening", 16x20 Equine Horse Farm Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant piece, "Peaceful Evening", is a 16x20 equine oil painting on canvas featuring three
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine 1840
s English Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Saddled Horse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Ferneley Snr. (1782-1860)
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 25 x 30 inches
framed: 30 x 35 inches
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Janet Crawford, "Saddle", 20x16 Equestrian Horse Tack Oil Painting on Canvas
By Janet Crawford
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "Saddle", is a 20x16 outdoor still life oil painting on canvas featuring a
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Signed Oil Painting Coach
Horses Racing to London Huntsman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
(British, bn. 1926)
signed oil on canvas with board backing, framed
framed: 22 x 26 inches
canvas : 16.5 x
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique English Rural Landscape Signed Oil Painting Horse
Cart in Lane
By Henry Cooper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Rural Lane
Henry Cooper (British, late 19th century/ early 20th century)
signed oil painting on
Category
Early 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Horse and Carriage Danish Winter Landscape Oil Painting circa 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3910C Antique impressionistic winter landscape.Oil on canvas applied to board
Displayed in a
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$600 Sale Price
38% Off
Beth Parcell, "Spring", 9x12 Equine Horse Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant landscape, "Spring", is a 9x12 equine oil painting on canvas featuring a grey horse
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horses - Oil on Canvas - 1991
Located in Roma, IT
Horses an artwork realized by an unknown artist, in 1991.
Oil on Canvas.
Handsigned in the lower
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horses and Knights with Banners - 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 right.
Very
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dahl Taylor, "Bath Time II", Equine Horse Racing Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Bath Time II", is an 11x14 oil painting on canvas by artist Dahl Taylor is a refined equestrian
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine 1760
s English Sporting Art Oil Painting Huntsman Horse
Dog Landscape
By Francis Sartorius
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
-1804)
signed and dated 1762
oil painting on canvas, antique gilt frame
canvas: 25 x 30 inches
framed
Category
Mid-18th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dahl Taylor, "Looking at #1", 24x36 Equine Horse Racetrack Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Looking at #1", is a 24x36 vibrant oil painting on canvas by artist Dahl Taylor. Featured is a
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White Horses Grazing at Sunset Vibrant French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
condition
Description:
This tranquil painting depicts a serene countryside scene of white horses grazing
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Skies Summers Garden with a Faint Horse Sketch Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summer Garden
by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022)
oil painting on artist paper, unframed
size: 5.5 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Anne Wolff, "Turning for Home", Colorful Equine Horse Racing Oil Painting
By Anne Wolff
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine racing painting "Turning for Home" by artist Anne Wolff is a 30x40 original oil
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
“Horse Sketch 1” oil painting, equine study after Alfred James Munnings, signed
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Amy Florence (b. 1989, England)
Horses have been depicted by artists since the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Mountie - large, figurative, trees, horse, acrylic and oil painting on jute
By Peter Hoffer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The iconic presence of a Mountie in red serge on a ghostly white horse is set against the backdrop
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Jute, Oil, Acrylic, Pigment
“Horse Sketch 2” Oil painting, study, after Alfred J. Munnings, exposed panel
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Amy Florence (b.1989, England) of a horse walking in the grass. A sketch after
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Fine 20th Century British Sporting Art Oil Painting Equestrian Portrait of Horse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hunter at the Fence
Portrait of a saddled horse standing in the English Countryside
English
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nick Todhunter - Contemporary Oil, Sorrel Horse
Located in Corsham, GB
Nick Todhunter, Contemporary, Oil on canvas. Impasto portrait of a sorrel horse. Signed 'Todhunter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beth Parcell, "Lush Pasture", 16x20 Equine Horse Field Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant landscape piece, "Lush Pasture", is a 16x20 featuring three brown horses grazing in a
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage French Oil Painting Brown Horses In Field Under Purple Sunrise
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
$821 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Oil Painting Three Horses Pulling Man Through Ploughing Field
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
$777 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Oil Painting Two Brown Horses Towing Farmer On 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
$679 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Oil Painting Horse Pulling Fresh Green Hay On Cart
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
$739 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Oil Painting Of Brown Horses In Open Field Path
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
Still Life with Horses Head, Cubist Oil Painting by Avi Farin
By Avi Farin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Avi Farin, Turkish/American (1943 - )
Title: Still Life with Horses Head
Year: 2003
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figure Ploughing the Orange Harvest Field Led By Horses French Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ploughman & His Horses
by Fanch Lel
Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$467 Sale Price
35% Off
Anne Wolff, "Moondance Joy", Realistic Horse Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Anne Wolff
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine racing portrait "Moondance Joy" by artist Anne Wolff is a 20x16 original oil painting
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil Painting of Horses
Farmer in the English Countryside by British Artist
By James Wright
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Horses
Farmer in the English Countryside by 20th Century Modern British
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Fine British Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Chestnut Horse in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Gracious Gift"
Portrait of a Chestnut Horse standing in a Landscape
by George Wright (British 1860
Category
Early 20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
At the Turn Ascot - contemporary impressionist horse race movement oil painting
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
Australian artist David Hinchliffe has been painting, exhibiting and selling his work in galleries
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 19th Century sporting oil painting of a horse in a landscape
By Clifton Tomson
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
specialise in paintings of animals, particularly sporting horses. Horseracing had become hugely popular in
Category
Early 19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
J.M. Reyes, "Clean Round", 47x47 Colorful Equine Horse Dressage Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This colorful piece, "Clean Round", is a 47x47 equine oil painting on canvas featuring a bay horse
Category
2010s Impressionist 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.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
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.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
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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