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Music Lesson, Judaica Painting, Shtetl Life
By Chaïm Goldberg
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United States
Dimensions: 40" x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Polish French Fauvist Judaica Art Oil Painting Rabbi at Prayer Frederick Serger
By Frederick B. Serger
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Impressionist
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Hand signed lower right
Frederick
Category
1940s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare 1946 WWII Judaica Abstract Oil Painting Nahum Tschacbasov WPA Artist Rabbi
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Surfside, FL
Nahum Tschacbasov
Russian American, 1899-1984
Portrait of a Jewish Man, Rabbi
Oil on canvas
Hand
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Modernist Oil Painting 1940s, Judaica Hasidic Shtetl Wagon Driver WPA Era
By Emanuel Glicenstein Romano
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Landscape with figure of horse, driver and wagon
Medium: Oil
Surface: wood
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jerusalem Samovar Israeli Judaica Eliezer Weishoff Oil Painting Bezalel Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Acrylic or oil on canvas
Signed, dated and signed again in Hebrew lower right: E. Weishoff
Dimensions
Category
1970s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Itzhak Holtz (Judaica Master) Oil Painting Portrait John Sloan Ashcan Artist WPA
By Itshak Holtz
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting Portrait of Ashcan Artist John Sloan. Signed I. Holtz.
The youngest of four children
Category
1940s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Old City Jerusalem Israel Landscape Oil Painting Zvi Livni Judaica Art
By Zvi Livni
Located in Surfside, FL
oil painting. Paintings at: President's Residence, Jerusalem,Museum of Art, Toronto, Boston University
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Israeli Bronze Menorah Tallit Judaica Still Life Bar Mitzvah Scene
By Roberto Lupetti
Located in Surfside, FL
America sponsored by the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini. A painting he did of the maestro was purchased
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
UNTITLED (HASIDIC YOUTH) Israel/Palestine Judaica Painting
By Shmuel Ovadyahu
Located in Surfside, FL
Ovadyahu got used to the local sun and adjusted his color pallet, he started painting and sketching the
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare 1950s New York Modernist Judaica Rabbi Oil Painting signed A. Einstein
By A. Einstein
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Mid Century Judaic figure of a Jewish rabbi at prayer. signed A. Einstein.
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Israeli Judaica Shtetl "The Lesson" Rabbi Studying Scene Naive Art Oil Painting
By Natan Heber
Located in Surfside, FL
Natan Heber was trained by his father in Poland to be a ritual slaughterer. In 1925, he joined the Zionist movement "Mizrachi" and in 1936 immigrated to Palestine where he opened a p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Polish French Jewish Artist Oil Painting Girl with Doll, School of Paris Judaica
By Walter Spitzer
Located in Surfside, FL
Paris. Walter Spitzer has achieved great renown as a painter and printmaker. Whether in his paintings of
Category
1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cheder Boy "Off to Yeshiva" Judaica Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 20" x 15 1/2"
a sensitive depiction of a Jewish rite of
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist American Judaica Painting Gaon and his Disciples
By Ervin B. Nussbaum
Located in Surfside, FL
America’s involvement in World War II. His oil painting The End of John Brown, which depicts a
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Kabbalists, Hassidic Rabbis Judaica Colorful Modernist Painting
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Surfside, FL
Paris Exposition of 1937 afforded a unique opportunity to study Modern European Painting. Wolins was one
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Judaica Painting Blowing Shofar at the Western Wall
By Savu Petra Dan
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Religious
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: Israel
Dimensions: 20" x 16
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dance of the In laws Wedding Scene Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Jewish Wedding Mechutanim
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board, size includes artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Religious Man 1947 Palestine, Israeli Judaica Painting
By Eliyahu Sigard
Located in Surfside, FL
From The British mandate Pre State of Israel Palestine Period.
Eliahu Sigad (Eliyahu Sigard), painter, born 1901, Lithuania. Founder of Israeli Painters' Association. Educated in Eur...
Category
1940s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Illustration Judaica Painting, The Rabbi
s (Men at Prayers)
By Samuel George Cahan
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Religious
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United States
Dimensions: 24
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Rabbi Early 20th C. Judaica Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Classic
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 20.25" x 17.25"
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Jerusalem Landscape Judaica Oil on Canvas Russian Israeli Artist Balaklav
By Leonid Balaklav
Located in Surfside, FL
Judaic Jerusalem scene oil on canvas, signed l.r. with artist's Hebrew name, Dated
Painting
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Israeli Judaica Original Painting, "Temptation" Dancing Polish Artist Arie Dubi
Located in Surfside, FL
painting,
Hand signed and dated lower right and signed and titled on reverse. depicting people dancing
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Rabbi with Tefillin, Judaica Portrait
By Sandor Molnar
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting in 1962. He met the philosopher Béla Hamvas, who had a powerful influence upon his art and
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jewish Wedding Chuppah Scence, Judaica
By Raoul Raymond
Located in Surfside, FL
Raoul Raymond was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1948 and he immigrated to Israel two years later.
In Israel, Mr. Raymond grew fond of the artist's palette, and at an early age, was...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Israeli Judaica Folk Art Oil Synagogue Interior Malkos Lashes Erev Yom kippur
By Yitzchak Roman
Located in Surfside, FL
Yitzchak Roman, Israeli Folk Artist Painting and sculpture, born in Safed, 1913, known for his
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Judaica Modernist "The Sage" Rabbi Portrait
By William Coombs
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Dimensions: 16 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1950
s Expressionist Judaica Painting "I Lit All My Candles" Hanukkah Menorah
By Hildegard Rath
Located in Surfside, FL
Germany she had numerous commissions for oil paintings in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1946, she married the
Category
1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers - Russian Art Judaica
By Mane Katz
Located in London, GB
This painting is hand signed in oil by the artist "Mane-Katz" in the lower right corner.
It was
Category
1950s Other Art Style Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Israeli Judaica Original Painting King David and Angel Polish Artist Arie Dubi
Located in Surfside, FL
Dubi Arie (born Poland, 1939)
"A Song in the Garden"
Original mixed media on paper painting,
Hand
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Israeli Judaica Original Painting "The Lovers" in Garden Polish Artist Arie Dubi
Located in Surfside, FL
painting,
Hand signed and dated lower right and signed and titled on reverse. depicting lovers embracing
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Israeli Op Art Kabbalah Mandala Painting Jerusalem, 5732 Star of David Judaica
By Yakov Kaszemacher
Located in Surfside, FL
, in response to Julian Stanczak show Optical Paintings at the Martha Jackson Gallery, to mean a form
Category
1970s Op Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elderly Rabbi 20th Century Judaica Portrait
Located in Surfside, FL
The artist depicts the portrait of an older Rabbi from a profile view in the manner of Samuel Rothbort. The artist's brush work is expressive, while the subject matter has a high deg...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Rabbi Judaica Bold Color "School of 10"
By Ben-Zion Weinman
Located in Surfside, FL
in Hebrew under the name Benzion Weinman, but when he began painting he dropped his last name and
Category
20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Coating, Oil, Board
Folk Art Naive Judaica Klezmer Hasidic Musicians
Located in Surfside, FL
Jewish Chassidic Klezmer Shtetl Musicians
Category
1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Outsider Art Judaica Synagogue or Tomb in Israel
By Rebecca Levy
Located in Surfside, FL
A classic example of whimsical folk art done with raw and unbridled emotion for Israel and Judaism. Done in a Naive manner with beautiful Hebrew calligraphy drawing and vintage autom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache
Interior of Synagogue with Rabbi
, Polish Orthodox Judaica, Israel, Pentateuch
By Mieczyslaw Watorski
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
paintings have been used by the Polish Government to create numerous commemorative postage stamps including
Category
1940s Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Judaica Pastel Portrait Rabbi Painting WPA Era Artist, Social Realist
By Bernard Gussow
Located in Surfside, FL
Federation. Bernard Gussow is known for genre, landscape, figure, interior paintings.
Bernard Gussow was
Category
1940s American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Post Soviet Avant Garde Judaica Rabbi Playing Violin (the Klezmer Fiddler)
By Yuri Brusovany
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Contemporary
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 24" x 18"
Yuri
Category
1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Still Life, Jewish Polish Woman Artist Regina Mundlak Judaica Interior
By Regina Mundlak
Located in Surfside, FL
, undeveloped space or on a flat and neutral background. An important quality of her oil painting is the
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Flowers and Still Life by the Window - Russian Art Jewish Judaica
Located in London, GB
This oil painting is signed by the artist at the lower right part: "F.Hefter".
Provenance: Nora
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Men Working on Kibbutz Palestine, Israeli Judaica Pastel Drawing
By Eliyahu Sigard
Located in Surfside, FL
From The British mandate Pre State of Israel Palestine Period.
Eliahu Sigad (Eliyahu Sigard), painter, born 1901, Lithuania. Founder of Israeli Painters' Association. Educated in Eur...
Category
1940s Fauvist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Pastel
Untitled, Horse and Wagon Pastel Drawing Shtetl Judaica Scene Polish Jewish Life
By Simon Natan Karczmar
Located in Surfside, FL
Simon Karczmar, Polish (1903 - 1982)
Born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1903, Simon Karczmar studied art in Paris, where he lived for twenty years. Although he left France for Israel in 196...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
Modernist Judaica Oil Painting of Rabbi "Sage"
By William Coombs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painting of a rabbi with a long dark beard set against a textured background.
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare Judaica Oil Painting "The Happy In-law" images from a bygone era
By Maurice Kish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brightly colored acidic portrait of a very happy mother-inlaw woman dancing and looking back inside an interior.
Category
Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Judaica Jewish Shtetl Oil Painting Shoe Maker
By Marina Grigoryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Realistic portrait of a Jewish shoe maker by the artist Marina Grigoryan.
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Judaica Interior Oil Painting "Old Synagogue in Safad Israel"
By Raphael Pricert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painting of the interior of the old synagogue in Safed, Israel from the 1950's.
Frame dimensions
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Shaul Victor Israeli Judaica Painting "Untitled"
By Viktor Shaul
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Israeli Safed Artist. Portrait of a Rabbi done with Expressionistic paint application.
Category
20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Amuka (Judaica)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amuka is the place in which Rabbi Jonathan ben Uzziel is buried, whom promised that those that visit his grave will merit to see personal miracles, specifically in getting married. T...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Judaica Painting Synagogue interior with Torah and Shofar
By Freida Reiter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painting of two religious men in front of a crowned torah. One man is blowing the shofar while the
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Geniuses Amsterdam (Judaica)
By Eduard Gurevich
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Judaica painting, from the Series of Рaintings "Wandering Stars."
World, Gone with the Holocaust
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Violinist (Abstract Judaica)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Abstract Judaica work gives one a real feel for the land of Israel and Judiasm. The man plays
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kever Rachel (Judaica)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
centuries. This Judaica painting renders a Kever Rochel of old. The scene has a serene feel to it
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trace (Abstract Judaica)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Abstract painting depicts man and his shadow. The color palette used for this work is; Mariner
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kever Rachel (Judaica)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Judaic painting depicts the day to day goings on at Kever Rochel, drawn with detailed and
Category
2010s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tekias Shofar (Judaica)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is meant to bring one to repent and cry out to G-d for forgiveness. This Judaic painting truly
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Havdalah (Judaica)
By Eduard Gurevich
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) 1947, moved to Israel in his 40’s. Eduard Gurevich’s paintings are realist scenes with rich yet muted
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Baal Hayisurim (Judaica)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Baal Heyisurim", meaning "The master of suffering" or "The Afflicted one", was an outstanding scholar and G-d-fearing man. At the end of his life, he let it be known that anyone...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate judaica oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Modern, Post-Impressionist and Abstract versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect judaica oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right judaica oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and blue. Finding an appealing judaica oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Simon Natan Karczmar, Maurice Kish, Chaïm Goldberg, Anton Peczely and Emanuel Glicenstein Romano each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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A judaica oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
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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.
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Questions About Judaica Oil Painting
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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. - 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.
- 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 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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