Question 1

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How do I identify an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 4

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 5

When was oil paint invented?

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Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What makes an oil painting valuable?

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A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

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The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.

Question 8

Do oil paintings darken over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Question 9

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

Accepted Answer

To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 10

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

Accepted Answer

Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

Question 11

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

Question 13

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.

Question 14

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 15

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.

Question 17

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

Accepted Answer

To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 18

Did Dali use oil paint?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

Accepted Answer

The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

Hungarian Oil Paintings

Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Paintings

Large Painting 0f Jesus, Original Oil On Canvas, Circa 1900

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Akos Biro20th Century French Expressionist Oil Painting Figurative Scene in Blue, 20th Century

20th Century Hungarian Greco Roman Paintings

Lifesize original oil on board painting of a nude by Czene Bela 1945

Early 20th Century Hungarian Paintings

Oil on Canvas Painting "Today s Paper" by Endre Komaromi-Kacz, 20th Century

Early 20th Century Hungarian Paintings

Signed Original Oil on Canvas Painting, Horse and Buggy with Dog, circa 1930

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Lajos SzentivanyiHungarian Country Cottage, Shabby Chic Still life with Flowers in Vase, 1958

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Paintings

Berkes Antal, Oil on Canvas

20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Abstract Painting by Georges Csato

Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Paintings

Antique Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman

Early 20th Century Hungarian Romantic Paintings

"Tending the Geese" Oil on Canvas by Laszlo Neogrady

Early 20th Century Hungarian Modern Paintings

Ernö Schubert, Cubits Motif, Oil on Cardboard, Signed

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Paintings

Richard Geiger, 1870 Vienna, 1945 Budapest Harlekin and Columbine, 1930s Oil

Early 20th Century Hungarian Paintings

Antique Oil LandscapePainting of Two Girls on Hilltop, signed Valerie Telkessy

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Paintings

Antique Oil on Canvas Entitled, "A Nice Piece for Pasha" by August Schoefft

Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Paintings

Antique Oil on Canvas Portrait of a 19th Century Nobleman

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

American Oil Painting of Black Dog in Four-Tier Giltwood Frame, circa 1930

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Contemporary Art

Oil Painting

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Bela BaloghBela Balogh (1909-1980) - 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, Unknown

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Bela BaloghBela Balogh (1909-1980) - 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, Unknown

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Contemporary Art

Abstract Oil Painting

1950s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Pal FriedCamilla

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Attila NagyHungarian Oil Painting Italian Street Scene in Carved Frame

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Odon Tull"Picking Flowers In The Meadow" Impressionist Hungarian Oil Painting on Canvas, 1910

Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Gyula PaksyStill Life with Brass Objects Bottle - Mid 20th Century Hungarian Oil Painting, c.1950

20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Floral Still Life with Chess Game, Large Hungarian Oil Painting Signed Nagy

1960s Academic Still-life Paintings

Hungarian Still Life Tableaux With Violin and Music Notes Oil Painting, 1966

Early 20th Century Hungarian Egyptian Revival Paintings

Maria Szantho, Original Oil on Canvas, Reclining Nude, circa 1930

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Folk Art Paintings

Vintage Hungarian Folk Portrait Oil Painting in Rustic Frame

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Anton PeczelyMothers Blessing, Shabbat Candles Rare Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Laszlo SchalkHungarian Modernist Oil Painting Marine Harbor City Scene with Boats

1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Joseph Soma Guti Vintage Hungarian Surreal Abstract Nude Figural Landscape Framed Oil Painting, 1970

1880s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Helena Buttner (1861 - 1947)Antique Hungarian Sporting Art Equestrian Horse Race Signed Framed Oil Painting, 1885

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Hugo Matzenauer"Budapest Street Scene" 20th Cen. Hungarian Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Mid-20th Century

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

20th Century Hungarian SchoolElegant Ladies in Wild Flower Meadow Large Impressionist Signed Oil framed

1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Willy PoganyOil Painting Hungarian American illustrator Willy Pogany Illustration Art, Fruit, c.1930 s

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Paintings

19th Century Hungarian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Frame Signed Dated, 1897

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Anton PeczelyRare Hungarian BAR MITZVAH boy at Torah with Rabbi Judaica Oil Painting

Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Imre KnoppPortrait of a Boy with Hoop - Victorian Hungarian art male portrait oil painting, Circa 1900

20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Akos BiroPortrait of a French Woman Oil Painting Hungarian Master A. Biro French Beauty

Early 20th Century Still-life Paintings

Akos Biro
20th Century French Expressionist Oil Painting Figurative Scene in Blue, 20th Century

Lajos Szentivanyi
Hungarian Country Cottage, Shabby Chic Still life with Flowers in Vase, 1958

Bela Balogh
Bela Balogh (1909-1980) - 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, Unknown

Bela Balogh
Bela Balogh (1909-1980) - 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, Unknown

Pal Fried
Camilla

Attila Nagy
Hungarian Oil Painting Italian Street Scene in Carved Frame

Odon Tull
"Picking Flowers In The Meadow" Impressionist Hungarian Oil Painting on Canvas, 1910

Gyula Paksy
Still Life with Brass Objects Bottle - Mid 20th Century Hungarian Oil Painting, c.1950

Anton Peczely
Mothers Blessing, Shabbat Candles Rare Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting

Laszlo Schalk
Hungarian Modernist Oil Painting Marine Harbor City Scene with Boats

Joseph Soma Guti
Vintage Hungarian Surreal Abstract Nude Figural Landscape Framed Oil Painting, 1970

Helena Buttner (1861 - 1947)
Antique Hungarian Sporting Art Equestrian Horse Race Signed Framed Oil Painting, 1885

Hugo Matzenauer
"Budapest Street Scene" 20th Cen. Hungarian Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Mid-20th Century

20th Century Hungarian School
Elegant Ladies in Wild Flower Meadow Large Impressionist Signed Oil framed

Willy Pogany
Oil Painting Hungarian American illustrator Willy Pogany Illustration Art, Fruit, c.1930 s

Anton Peczely
Rare Hungarian BAR MITZVAH boy at Torah with Rabbi Judaica Oil Painting

Imre Knopp
Portrait of a Boy with Hoop - Victorian Hungarian art male portrait oil painting, Circa 1900

Akos Biro
Portrait of a French Woman Oil Painting Hungarian Master A. Biro French Beauty

Rudolf Heverdle
Still Life Painting by Hungarian Artist Rudolf Heverdle, Oil on Board, Signed, 1900s

Zvi Adler
Hungarian Israeli Large Landscape Painting of Judean Hills, Jerusalem, Israel, 1958

Akos Biro
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST OIL - PORTRAIT YOUNG LADY, c.1950 s

Pal Fried
"Morning Along the River, " 20th Century Impressionist Oil, Pal Fried, Hungary

Akos Biro
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST OIL - FIGURE WITH DOG, 2006

Akos Biro
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST OIL - FLOWERS IN GLASS, c.1950 s

Akos Biro
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) EXPRESSIONIST OIL - PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN - SIGNED, c.1950 s

Gyenes Lajos
Geraniums in a Satsuma Vase , Japanese Ceramics, Hungarian oil still life, 1920

George De Goya
The Puszta - Late 20th Century Oil Abstract Nude Picnic - Hungary by De Goya, Circa 1981

Arpad Basch
1905 Small Hungarian Landscape of Park and Church, 1905

Akos Biro
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Oil Painting, c.1980s

Leo Bekessy
Leo Bekessy, The Daily News, Oil Painting, c. 1930

Akos Biro
Large Abstract 1960s Colourful Oil Painting, Original Frame, c.1980 s