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Salt Lakes
Located in Zofingen, AG
unique oil-acrylic paintings in her own mixed media technique. Tetiana holds a certificate from MoMa
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lake landscape
Located in Genève, GE
trees to the left frame the composition, adding striking depth to the painting. The calm, reflective
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lake Como
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Lake Como" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil of Tremezzo Monastery, Lake Como Italy.
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil of Tremezzo Monastery, Lake Como Italy.
Rene Jerome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape with Lake, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 19th Century, Swedish
Located in Stockholm, SE
sunlit meadows and trees along the edge of the canal/lake; in the distance a farmstead is just visible
Category
1890s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ritual Devotion (chinese lake, geranium lake)
By Anastasia Pelias
Located in New Orleans, LA
work.
I build each painting intuitively with multiple layers of oil paint, turpentine washes and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ZengXu Zhao Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "By The Lake"
Located in New York, NY
Title: By The Lake
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 12 x 16 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Valley Lake
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil oainting on canvas by artist Alexandr Onishenko. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Enchanted Lake Impressionist Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, Framed
By Noah Desmond
Located in Atlanta, GA
his loose brushstrokes by connecting the artist and viewer to a world within. Using oil paint he
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Groven - 20th Century Oil, Ice Skating on the Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
With impasto detail. Signed to the lower right. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lake Street
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lake Street, c. 1920 -30s, oil on board, 12 x 9 inches, signed lower right and verso, titled verso
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Duck Lake" California Expressionist Oil Landscape by John Mitchell Martin
Located in Pasadena, CA
This oil painting features a calm lake where eleven black ducks swim. The artist painted a water
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
GRANDJEAN romantic landscape painting fishermen italian lake french 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean-Charles GRANDJEAN
Active between 1833 and 1857
Oil on canvas
33 x 41 cm (46 x 54 cm with frame
Category
1830s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wenxue Hong Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Greenery by a Lake"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Greenery by a Lake
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.25 x 27.5 inches
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Villa Cletus on Lake Garda. Sunset , Flowers, house. Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
"This painting was painted outdoors in Villa Cletus." said Anna Shesterikova about this painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nordic Light Over Lake and Mountains, Oil on Canvas, Study
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oil study by a lake and mountains during sunset by Edward Rosenberg (1858-1934). This is a an oil
Category
Early 20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$1,687 Sale Price
25% Off
Mountain lake by Schaufelberger - Oil on paper 24x36 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on cardboard
Category
1910s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$528 Sale Price
20% Off
Lake and mountain landscape (1991) - Oil on canvas 44x52 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil work on canvas
Signed P. Chapatte and dated 06.91
Artist unknown from the gallery
Beautiful
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$456 Sale Price
43% Off
Ottone Zorlini (Venetian painter) - 20th century painting - Landscape with lake
Located in Varmo, IT
Ottone Zorlini (Treviso 1891 - San Paolo 1967) - Landscape with Lake and Mountains.
23.5 x 30.5 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lake and Mountains" by Henry Moreillon - Oil on Canvas - 50.5x65.5cm
Located in Geneva, CH
20th century, recognized for his evocative oil paintings that capture both urban and maritime scenes
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boats on Lake Lugano. Impressionis original on canvas.Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
This painting captures a serene moment on the shores of Lake Lugano, created en plein air with oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Evening Lake
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting captures a stunning sunset over a calm lake. The water perfectly mirrors the vibrant
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Lake (wild)
By Darlene Cole
Located in Montreal, Quebec
depicted unconventional-looking women. Just like in Pre-Raphaelite works, the girls in Cole’s paintings
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Lake in the Rockies and Hunter - Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Blue Lake in the Rockies and Hunter - Oil on Linen
Cascades and snow capped mountains over look a
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Tranquility on the Shore. Landscape Paintings. Horizontal, lake, mountains, boat
Located in Oslo, NO
painting is painted with oil paints on canvas, equipped with hooks for hanging on the wall. The sides are
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lake landscape
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
55 x 69.5 x 3.5 cm
Category
1890s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Underwater Lake
By Sarah Olson
Located in New York, NY
oil on wood panel, 16"x20"
signed on reverse
Sarah Olson explores the beginning of life
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mammoth Lakes
By Chase Langford
Located in Napa, CA
Inspired by cartography from an early age, Chase Langford’s abstract paintings transform the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dream Lake Light
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original Oil Painting signed by the Artist in the lower left corner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yacht At The Pier. impressionism, vertikal. Lake, mountains .Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting was created en plein-air at Lake Walensee. The yacht is vividly painted in an
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
At the lake.
Located in Riga, LV
At the lake
Oil on canvas, 60,5x80 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fauvist Landscape with Lake and Mountains in Oil on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Fauvist Landscape with Lake and Mountains in Oil on Paper
Bright and textured landscape by unknown
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
“A mill on the lake”
Located in Warren, NJ
Florence W. Pomeroy oil on Masonite “A mill on the lake”. In good condition measures 31x25. Comes
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lakes And Peaks - Landscape Painting Blue White Green Yellow
By Krasimira Mihailova
Located in Sofia, BG
"Lakes And Peaks" is an impressionist painting by Maestro Krassimira Mihaylova.
About the artwork
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain lake
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“The house by the lake” Original impressionistic, Landscape Paintings ainting.
Located in Oslo, NO
atmosphere throughout the painting.
In the foreground, the reflective surface of the lake occupies the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
19th Century German Lake Landscape Signed Oil Boats at Dusk
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A landscape scene with three mountains
A. Buker (German, 19th Century)
oil on canvas, unframed
14 x
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,305 Sale Price
20% Off
Autumn at the lake, plywood, oil, 40.5 x 48.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Oto Pladers (1897.8.III – 1970.2.V)
Oto Pladers learned in Riga city school of art (1913 – 15).
He was called into the army in 1916 and continued studies after the war in Latvia Art ...
Category
1920s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plywood
$3,030 Sale Price
20% Off
Otto Hellmeier (1908-1996) - 1972 Oil, Winter on the Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
A richly expressive landscape study capturing a lakeside lodge on a cold, blustery winter’s day. Windswept waves lash against the shoreline, evoking a sense of raw natural energy, wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jacqui Bassett, Fellside Rise, Original Painting, Lake District Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Fellside Rise by Jacqui Bassett [2021]
original
Oil and Cold Wax on Arches Archival Oil Paper
Image
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wax, Oil, Archival Paper
Swan Lake
By Ilya Shenker
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ilya Shenker, Russian/American, (1922 - )
Title: Ballet Dancer
Year: 1987
Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$14,500
July at Lake Simi. Landscape in oil, beauty, mountains, nature, Switzerland
Located in Oslo, NO
In this work, artist Anna Shesterikova, painting en plein air in the Swiss village of Gams
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Village Lake (19th-Century Antique Framed European Landscape Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
rendered depiction of a lake with cottages and a church hidden by trees. Wonderful composition, and very
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Charles Cuzin (1907-1975) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Frozen Lake Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
this lake scene. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a swept gesso frame with foliate corner
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
J.M. Ducker (British Naturalistic) - 20th century landscape painting - Lake
Located in Varmo, IT
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Old oil painting on canvas, unframed.
- Signed lower left: "J. M. Ducker 1924".
Condition report
Category
Early 20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn day at the Lake. Oil on canvas. 49x69 cm
By Valiahmetov Amir Hasnulovitch
Located in Riga, LV
Autumn day at the Lake. Oil on canvas. 49x69 cm
Valiahmetov Amir Hasnulovitch (1927 07 01 Kazan
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Orange and Blue Toned Abstract Impressionist Mountain
Lake Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Orange and blue toned abstract impressionist landscape painting by Houston, Texas artist Sha Mo
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil
Boats at Lake Jugla. 1987, oil on canvas, 47.5x62.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
was admitted to the Academy of Arts. Graduated from the V. Purvītis Landscape Painting Master's
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,598 Sale Price
20% Off
Tank ditch in June. Landscape in oil, impressionism, horizontal, nature, lake
Located in Oslo, NO
Valley." said Anna about this landscape painting. "A refreshing coolness blows from the pond, the
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape with Lake - Oil on Canvas by Giuseppe Raggio - 1884
By Giuseppe Raggio
Located in Roma, IT
Signed and dated in the right hand corner.
Beautiful and impressive painting by the italian
Category
1880s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lake Mary, California
By Albert Bierstadt, 1830-1902
Located in New York, NY
. Widely exhibited across the United States and Europe, his paintings commanded high prices and earned
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Archival Paper
Lake landscape
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,479
On The Lake
By Henry Benson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On The Lake by Henry Benson
A beautifully rendered Post-Impressionist work depicting a bygone era
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
On The Lake
By Henry Benson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On The Lake by Henry Benson
A beautifully rendered Post-Impressionist work depicting a bygone era
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two Yachts. Oil, post-impressionism, vertical, small, boats, lake
Located in Oslo, NO
"Two Yachts" is an intimate landscape painting, executed in oil on canvas, measuring 18 x 24 cm
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Three House’s Lake-Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Signed by Artist
By Alex Perez
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Oil on Unstretched Canvas
19 x 25 in, Signed by Artist
Good Condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Emerald Pools, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tahoe, nature, realism, oil painting, blueEmerald PoolsJinny TomozyOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Lake Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact lake oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect lake oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a lake oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. A lake oil painting from Erika Toliusis, Vahe Yeremyan, Agnieszka Zawisza, Karina Antonczak and Arthur Terry Blamires — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. A large lake oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller lake oil painting, measuring 3.15 high and 0.1 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Lake Oil Painting?
A lake oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,729, while the lowest priced sells for $210 and the highest can go for as much as $395,000.
Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You
It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.
The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.
The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).
Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.
Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.
Questions About Lake Oil Painting
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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