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Eloge de la lecture- Abstract library, textured painting, Oil on canvas
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont – Éloge de la Lecture (In Praise of Reading)
Oil on canvas – 50 x 50 cm (19.68 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
French 1961 "Clown a la Colerette" Figurative Expressionist Oil Painting
By Claude Weisbuch
Located in Surfside, FL
WEISBUCH, Claude. Oil on Canvas "Clown a la Colerette" 1961. Signed lower right, further signed
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Source - Nude in Landscape - French Impressionist art Victorian oil painting
By Jean-Jacques Henner
Located in Hagley, England
This superb French 19th century oil painting, La Source, location previously unknown according to
Category
19th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape - Paint by Paolo La Motta - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Paolo La Motta in the early 2000s.
Includes a contemporary wooden frame
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$356 Sale Price
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Landscape - Paint by Paolo La Motta - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on cardboard realized by Paolo La Motta (1972) in the early 2000s.
It includes a contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Landscape - Paint by Paolo La Motta - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on cardboard realized by Paolo La Motta (1972) in the early 2000s.
It includes a contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$356 Sale Price
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Italian Modernist Surrealist Woman Color Oil Painting Lazzaro Donati La Signora
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Surfside, FL
Lazzaro Donati (Italian, 1926-1977)
Oil on board. Colorful woman. La Signora, Vestita Di Giallo
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape - Paint by Paolo La Motta - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard, realized by Paolo La Motta in the early 2000s.
Includes a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bridge - Paint by Paolo La Motta - 1999
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on board realized by Paolo La Motta in 1996.
Hand signed and dated on rear.
Good condition
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$356 Sale Price
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Landscape - Paint by Paolo La Motta - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard, realized by Paolo La Motta in the early 2000s.
Includes a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$356 Sale Price
25% Off
Landscape - Paint by Paolo La Motta - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on cardboard realized by Paolo La Motta (1972) in the early 2000s.
Very good condition ecept
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
La Charrette Blanche, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Willering Epko
By Willering Epko
Located in Long Island City, NY
Willering Epko, French (1928 - ) - La Charrette Blanche, Year: circa 1968, Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Abstraction Oil on canvas Esteban de la Foz 1996 Cantabria Spain
Located in Valladolid, ES
An exceptional large-format work by Esteban de la Foz, undoubtedly the most representative and
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Italian Modernist Surrealist Woman Color Oil Painting Lazzaro Donati La Regina
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Surfside, FL
Lazzaro Donati (Italian, 1926-1977)
Oil on board. Colorful woman. La Regina (the Queen)
Hand signed
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"La Pacha Mama", Ochre Golden Yellow Beige Symboliste Original Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
“La Pacha Mama” is an original oil painting on linen by Andrée Bars.
Bathed in warm ochre, golden
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
De La Saint - Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Femme de petite vertue à la cigarette Signed Oil Painting
By Natalia Antadze
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fabulous original French oil painting, depicting this "Femme de petite vertue", seated within an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,919 Sale Price
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Et Si La Nuit Tombait: Contemporary Oil
Acrylic Painting, 2010
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
When creating his artworks, Éric Lamontagne begins by painting a landscape scene, often with a body
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats in La Trinité Harbor
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats in La Trinité Harbor
By Fanch Lel (French
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$396 Sale Price
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La Promonade - Mid 20th Century French Naïf Figurative Landscape Oil Painting
By Fernand Boilauges
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Boilauges (French, 1891-1991)
Title: La Promonade
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 19 x 28 inches (48 x 71 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Renne Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, 2010s, Unframed, 48x36
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on panel " Scene Galante " Attribution Diaz De La Pena 19th century
Located in Gavere, BE
Oil on panel " Scene Galante " Attribution Diaz De La Pena 19th century
It can certainly be
Category
1860s Barbizon School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Place De La Concorde, Paris
Antique oil painting on canvas
By Louis Icart
Located in St. Albans, GB
skills in fine art, through drawing and painting and also through learning print making. This latter
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Parc de la Vanoise" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of French Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Parc de la Vanoise" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria Bertran
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Fauteil, Photorealist Still Life Oil Painting by Patrick Le Flohic
Located in Long Island City, NY
La Fauteil
Patrick Le Flohic, French (1952 - )
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, titled on verso
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique French Oil Painting Claude Rouget de LiIsle Singing "La Marseillaise"
By Isidore Alexandre Augustin Pils
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French oil painting on canvas by Isidore Alexandre Augustin Pils (1815–1875), the
Category
1840s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Bridge - Paint by Paolo La Motta - 1996
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed media on wooden table realized by Paolo La Motta in 1996.
Hand signed and dated on rear
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Korean Abstract Minimalist Oil Painting LA Woman Artist MInimalism Jae Hahn
By Jae Hahn
Located in Surfside, FL
Textured oil on canvas
Hand signed verso
20 x 16 inches
Jae Hahn is a Korean-born artist living
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Terre, Le Ciel, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary painting, Water, Reflections
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Unique Work. Handmade artwork. Ready to Hang.
Medium : Oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Portal View-Sailboats in Harbour", 20th C. Oil on Masonite by Ism. de la Serna
By Ismael de la Serna
Located in Madrid, ES
ISMAEL GONZÁLEZ DE LA SERNA
Spanish, 1898 - 1968
"PORTAL VIEW - SAILBOATS IN HARBOUR"
unsigned
oil
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
"La Madeleine" Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Jean Salabet. Salabet was a Parisian
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"La Place Dutertre a Montmartre" Impressionist Paris Scene Oil Painting Framed
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Jean Salabet. Salabet was a Parisian
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Quinta golf Marbella Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
By Isidoro Lazaro
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
.
Description of La Quinta Golf in Marbella Painting (38x55 cm):
This artwork captures the serenity and
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
La Marquesa De Escombreras - French 19thC art female portrait oil painting
By Jules Elie Delaunay
Located in Hagley, England
This superb French Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted French society painter Jules-Elie
Category
19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris, Montmartre : Moulin de la Galette (The Mill) - Oil Painting - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
oil painting on panel
Signed bottom middle
On panel 61 x 46 cm (c. 24 x 18 in)
Presented in a golden
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Camacunta, Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas by Eduardo Arranz-Bravo
By Eduardo Arranz-Bravo
Located in Long Island City, NY
La Camacunta
Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, Spanish (1941)
Date: 1966
Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 29.5 x
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Tia - figurative painting, landscape painting
By Mauricio Vergara
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful surrealist painting by Mauricio comes rolled in a tube and needs to be stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Quinta golf Marbella Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
By Isidoro Lazaro
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Isidoro Lázaro Ferré (1949) - Marbella - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 38x55 cm.
Frameless.
This oil
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa, by South African
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
New LA, Large size Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$16,000 Sale Price
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Italian early 20th Century oil painting by Lucius Rossi,
La balancoire
By Lucius Rossi
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Lucius Rossi (Italian, 1846 – 1913)
La balancoire, 1907
Signed and dated ‘Lucius Rossi, 1907
Category
20th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Filipino Farm Workers in Horse Carriage" 19th C. Oil on Canvas by F. de la Rosa
Located in Madrid, ES
. de la Rosa, 1894" (lower left)
oil on canvas
42-3/4 x 23-3/4 inches (108 x 60 cm.)
framed: 46-1/4 x
Category
1890s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Maison dans le Creux - Mid 20th Century French Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 20th century French naïf oil on canvas landscape depicting a house in a landscape
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Italian Modernist Surrealist Lady Mod Oil Painting "La Ragazza Ungherese"
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Surfside, FL
Lazzaro Donati (Italian, 1926-1977), Framed oil painting "La Ragazza Ungherese" The Hungarian Girl
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Nuit
oil on canvas
By Katherine Russell
Located in London, GB
' La Nuit ' 2013
oil on canvas
70 w x 60 h cm
signed on reverse by artist.
Unique work.
About
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Port de la Selva Spain oil on canvas painting spanish seascape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Francisco Carbonell Massabe (1928) - Port de la selva - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 50x61 cm
Category
1990s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Sortie, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Pierre Marie Brisson
By Pierre Marie Brisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
La Sortie 2
Pierre Marie Brisson, French (1955)
Date: 2001
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right and
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Foret d
Ecouves - Automne - Nabis Landscape Oil Painting by Georges Lacombe
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Pointillist oil on canvas landscape circa 1906 by French Nabis painter Georges Lacombe. This
Category
Early 1900s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge 8
California Minimalist Abstract Expressionist LA Color Field Oil Painting
By Peter Lodato
Located in Surfside, FL
Minimalist, Blurred, Striped, California Art, Oil Painting, Contemporary Art, Architecture's Effects
Category
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Le Dimanche Au Bord De La Marne" Impressionistic Parisian Oil Painting Canvas
By Jacques Bouyssou
Located in New York, NY
of the Marne. Bouyssou was mostly known for his playful and highly trained hand in paintings executed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Figural Abstract Oil Painting Collage LA California Artist Peter Liashkov
Located in Surfside, FL
),"
1966
Oil on board (mixed media with collage)
Hand signed and dated upper left:
Dimensions: 48" H x 48
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Le Bord de la Mer, Modern Oil Painting by Charles Levier
By Charles Levier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Charles Levier, French (1920 - 2003)
Title: Le Bord de la Mer
Year: circa 1970
Medium
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Harbour Scene Oil Painting of Boats and Waterfront at La Croisic
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Harbour Scene Oil Painting of Boats and Waterfront at La Croisic
By Fanch Lel
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$441 Sale Price
35% Off
La Cote d
Azur, French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Coastal Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on board, unframed .
Size: : 10 x 12 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Toilette - Post-Impressionist Nude Oil Painting by Georges D
Espagnat
By Georges d
Espagnat
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on original canvas nude circa 1914 by French post impressionist painter Georges
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Quai De La Tournelle, Paris Street Scene Oil Painting, American Deaf Modernist
By Robert Freiman
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting on Canvas
Quai De La Tournelle.
Hand signed lower right
Dated 1953
Inscribed on
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Seine a Herblay - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Charles Guilloux
By Charles-Victor Guilloux
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated oil on canvas riverscape by French impressionist painter Charles-Victor Guilloux
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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