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Hungarian Artist Stefan Lokos, Abstract Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Stefan Lokos, Hungarian (1913-1994) , Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas
This post cubist semi
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Paintings
Rare Hungarian Jewish Rabbi Judaica Oil Painting Portrait
By Lajos Polczer
Located in Surfside, FL
exceedingly rare.
Polczer was an Hungarian artist, his foundations of painting were taught by a painter
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
the Rabbi
s Cheder Test Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Nandor Vydai Brenner
Located in Surfside, FL
Masters: Vyda, Art, 1943
POWDER Ö. G .: Hungarian painting in the 20th century century, Budapest, 1959
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Josef Harencz "Hungarian Village" Original Oil Painting, circa 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Josef Harencz "Hungarian Village" original oil painting, circa 1930s
A fine original oil
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Wood
An Oil Painting of an Interior by a Hungarian Artist
By Endre Komaromi-Kacz
Located in New York, NY
This oil on canvas of an interior really captures the soul of this room. Signed by Hungarian artist
Category
20th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Hungarian Rabbi Judaica Oil Painting Hasidic Rabbi with Shtreimel
Located in Surfside, FL
20th century Jewish Chassidic Rabbi with fur hat portrait, Judaica Oil Painting
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Hungarian Painting Portrait of Woman Oil on Canvas
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Hungarian painting of the early 20th century. Work oil on canvas depicting a special portrait
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plaster, Wood
Mothers Blessing, Shabbat Candles Rare Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
early 20th Century salon style paintings. In the tradition of Moritz Oppenheim, Isidor Kauffman and
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Georges Csato oil painting, Hungary stil life
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice oil painting by Georges Csato, titeled and dated in the back "white fish on White" 64 also
Category
Vintage 1960s French Paintings
Mid Century Hungarian Gilt Oil Painting on Board Modern Judaica
Located in Surfside, FL
brought back from hungary. from a collection of good Hungarian artists and Illustrators.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Reclining Nude /// Antique Figurative Woman Lady Oil Painting Hungarian European
By Rezsoe Merenyi
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Circa: 1940
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Board
Frame size: 22.75" x 26.75"
Board size: 11.25" x
Category
1940s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Paint, Panel
Blessing of the Tzadik (Rebbe) Rare Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
early 20th Century salon style paintings. In the tradition of Moritz Oppenheim, Isidor Kauffman and
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Wisdom of King Solomon Rare Biblical Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
early 20th Century salon style paintings. In the tradition of Moritz Oppenheim, Isidor Kauffman and
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hungarian Judaica, Hassidic Rabbi painting
By Weber Gyula
Located in Surfside, FL
Gyula Weber
Genre: Realism
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 16" x 12" x 3
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hungarian Judaica, Hassidic Rabbi painting
By Weber Gyula
Located in Surfside, FL
Gyula Weber
Genre: Realism
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 16" x 12" x 3
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jerusalem Old City Oil Painting Cityscape by Noted Hungarian Israeli Artist
By Claire Szilard
Located in Surfside, FL
Hungary, is an Israeli painter and sculptor, but for the past 10 years she has again been living in
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of 19th Century Oil on Canvas Paintings Signed, Hungary, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely pair of 19th century oil paintings out of Hungary from circa 1870. Both paintings were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Composition
Signed Georges Csato still life oil painting, Hungary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice oil painting by Georges Csato, still life.Signed LL.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Paintings
"Budapest in Snow" 20th Century Hungarian Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by Hungarian artist, Hugo Matzenauer. Matzenauer was a painter
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SAMU BORTSOK (1881-1931) Large HUNGARIAN impressionist OIL PAINTING of Haystack
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Samu Bortsok (1881-1931) Hungarian
TITLE: "Harvest Time"
SIGNED: lower left
MEDIUM: oil
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Hungarian Judaica Hasidic Rabbi with Shtreimel Pre War Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
14.25 X 12.5 with frame. 8.75 X 7.25 without frame
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Mountain River Scene, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting of peaceful European country scene along river with mountains in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century Hungarian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Frame Signed Guniczky
Located in Dallas, TX
Set in the original carved giltwood frame, this large antique painting was created in Hungary circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century, Hungarian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Frame Signed Guniczky
Located in Dallas, TX
Set in the original carved giltwood frame, this large antique painting was created in Hungary circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Original Oil on Canvas Painting Portrait of Ram
s Head, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting of ram's head with curled horns. Red signature visible in upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia Hungary with the Beggar - Old Master oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia
Hungarian/ German School, circa 1700
oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
1690s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers In Bloom, Still Life Oil Painting Maria Modok Hungarian Jewish Artist
By Maria Modok
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed lower right
Maria Modok was born in 1896 in the town of Rackeve, Hungary. She attended
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Arthur Heyer, Hungarian Artist, 2 White Cats, Oil on Canvas
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arthur Heyer (1872-1931), Hungarian artist. 2 white cats in interior.
Mother and kitten. Oil on
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Paintings
Cheder Boy (Contemplative jewish Boy) Hungarian Judaica Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 20" x 16" x 3/4"
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sigismund Karsai - 20th Century Oil, Winter in Isaszeg, Hungary
Located in Corsham, GB
captures the woodland of Isaszeg in the outer metropolitan district of Budapest, Hungary. Signed and dated
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nandor Katona (1864-1932) - Oil, Szepes County, Kingdom of Hungary
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil landscape by the Hungarian Jewish painter Nandor Katona (1864-1932), most likely
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cissy Kalsma - 20th Century Oil, Gipsy Girl of Hortobagy, Hungary
Located in Corsham, GB
A charismatic portrait of a young girl with a rose in her hair and hooped earrings. Painted in an impressionist style, the artist has captured this portrait in expressive brushstroke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hungarian Israeli Large Landscape Painting of Judean Hills, Jerusalem, Israel
By Zvi Adler
Located in Surfside, FL
In this painting the artist depicts the verdant hillsides outside Jerusalem, the use of
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) EXPRESSIONIST OIL - MALE PORTRAIT AT BEACH
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Sur la Plage"
by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002)
oil painting on artists board, unframed
painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pal Fried Oil Painting
By Pal Fried
Located in Houston, TX
Pál Fried (16 June 1893 in Hungary – 6 March 1976 in New York City) was a Hungarian artist. His oil
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Other Paintings
$3,900
Horses with Figures, Oil on Board, Framed, Bela Kadar, Signed, Hungary, 1920-30
By Bela Kadar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil Painting on board, Signed by Bela Kadar, Hungary, 1877 - 1955, featuring horse and people in a
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
F. Szekelly - Hungarian School 20th Century Oil, Hyacinth and Roses
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant oil depiction of roses and hyacinths in a ceramic vase. The artist has captured the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Pal Fried
By Pal Fried
Located in Houston, TX
Pál Fried (16 June 1893 in Hungary – 6 March 1976 in New York City) was a Hungarian artist. His oil
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Other Paintings
The Charity of St. Elizabeth of Hungary - Oil on Canvas by Unknown Artist 1800
Located in Roma, IT
The Charity of St. Elizabeth of Hungary is an original artwork realized by an Italian artist on the
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Albert Bertalan, Hungarian or French Artist, Oil on Canvas, Seated Nude Model
Located in København, Copenhagen
Albert Bertalan (b. 1899, 1995), Hungarian or French artist. Oil on canvas. Seated nude model
Category
Vintage 1940s French Paintings
Materials
Other
The Ballerinas
by Fried Pal, Hungarian 1893-1976, Oil on Panel, Stunning
By Pal Fried
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
'The Ballerinas'
By Fried Pal, Hungarian 1893-1976.
Measure: 17 x 22 in. without frame, 25 x 30
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Erotic Nude by Pal Fried, Hungarian 1893-1976, Oil on Panel, Stunning
By Pal Fried
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
'Erotic Nude'
By Pal Fried, Hungarian, 1893-1976.
Measures: 17 x 22 in. without frame, 25 x 30 in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Erotic Nude by Fried Pal, Hungarian 1893-1976, Oil on Panel, Stunning
By Pal Fried
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
'Erotic Nude'
By Fried Pal, Hungarian 1893-1976.
17 x 22 in. w/o frame, 25 x 30 in. including
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Winter Scene Oil Painting on Canvas by Laszlo Neogrady
By Laszlo Neogrady
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful oil painting on canvas by Laszlo Neogrady, (Hungarian 1896-1962). This well done
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Olive
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Oil Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
Oil painting on board,
board size: 7.75 x 9.5 inches
Beautifully
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Sunny Cottage
by Jeno Karpathy (Debrecen 1870 – 1950 Budapest) Hungarian
Located in Knokke, BE
in Debrecen, Hungary. He was a Hungarian painter celebrated for his lyrical landscape paintings and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Madonna and Child Original Oil Painting circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely oil painting was purchased in Budapest, Hungary. While the artist is unknown, there is
Category
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Rome (Milan) Italian Cityscape by Noted Hungarian Israeli Artist
By Claire Szilard
Located in Surfside, FL
painting. Signed in hebrew.
Claire Szilard, a native of Hungary, is an Israeli painter and sculptor, but
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Running, István Szobota, Budapest 1911 – 1994 Sopron, Hungarian Painter
Located in Knokke, BE
Running
Szobota István
Budapest 1911 – 1994 Sopron
Hungarian Painter
Signature: Signed bottom left
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Enormous Nude Original Oil Painting Veress Zoltan Circa 1904
Located in New York City, NY
A fine palatial turn of the century original oil on canvas of a nude muse with outstretched arms
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Paintings
G. Mannheimer – Hungarian Impressionist in Paris, Woman with Hat and Parasol
Located in Firenze, IT
in the renewal of Hungarian painting around 1900. He participated regularly in the Venice Biennale
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Nude Woman Oil Painting, Szabo Istvan, Art Déco, Oil on Canvas, XX Century
Located in Breganze, VI
This is an Art Déco nude woman oil painting. This oil painting on canvas has a carved and lacquered
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Small Pair of Oil on Board Still Life Paintings, Artist SIgned
By János Z. Molnár 1
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Molnar Z. Janos, Hungarian born 1878-1960
A Pair of still life oil on board in ebonized wood
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Paintings
Large Religious Oil on Canvas Painting of Madonna and Child
Located in Round Top, TX
A large oil on canvas painting of the Virgin Mary and Christ child, surrounded by 15 small oval
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Paintings
Provence Landscape Colourful Abstract French Expressionist Original Oil Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Landscape
by AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
Oil painting on board,
board size: 18 x 15
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Chess Players" Hungarian Modernism Futurism Art Deco Cubism Avant Garde Smokers
By Sándor Bortnyik
Located in New York, NY
(Hungarian, 1893 – 1976) "DIE SCHACHSPIELER, Chess Players," 10 x 12 inches. Oil on board. Circa 1930.
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Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Adoration of the Magi, by the Hungarian painter Adolf Fényes
Located in New York, NY
Signed bottom left.
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find a variety of hungarian oil paintings available on 1stDibs. There are many abstract, contemporary and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add hungarian oil paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Cindy Shaoul, Fabio Coruzzi, Mary Vernon, Georgij Moroz and Adrienn Krahl produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — hungarian oil paintings in our inventory begin at $75 and can go as high as $575,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,930.
Questions About Hungarian Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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