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Framed Oil on Panel of a Lighthouse
Located in Essex, MA
Indistinctly signed. Featuring a lighthouse with ocean waves and sail boat in distance. Giltwood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood
"Mackinac Island Lighthouse, " Oil on Masonite signed by Gregory D. Steele
By Gregory Steele
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mackinac Island Lighthouse, Michigan" is an original oil painting on masonite board by Gregory
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Docked Boat
Cove with Lighthouse
By Hayley Lever
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of marine impressionist oil paintings of a docked boat and a cove with lighthouse by
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Bill Bolger (1940-2024) - 20th Century Oil, Lighthouse at Smeaton
s Pier
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful depiction of Smeaton's Pier on St Ives, Cornwall. Unsigned. Presented in a painted tray frame. On board.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Georges Eugene Delhomme (1904-1989) - Mid 20th Century Oil, The Old Lighthouse
Located in Corsham, GB
This serene coastal landscape features a solitary lighthouse standing sentinel on a curving sandy
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Coastal View with a Lighthouse
By William Wallace Scott
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of a coastal landscape with a lighthouse by William Wallace Scott (1819-1905
Category
1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Full Sail off the Eddystone Lighthouse
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Signed and dated in the lower right, oil on canvas. Measures 27.25" x 37" including the frame
Category
1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century French oil of fishing boats in a harbor with lighthouse, Brittany
By Maurice Ardouin
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding Mid Century Oil on canvas of fishing vessels in a harbor .
Maurice was a French mid
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Lighthouse on the Waves Seascape
By James Hardy III
Located in Soquel, CA
stormy sky with a lighthouse in the distance, by James Hardy III (British, b. 1937). Signed "James Hardy
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vilhelm Arnesen, Coastal View With Beach
Lighthouse
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This spirited early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Vilhelm Arnesen (1865-1948) depicts
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Sunday
s Beacon" painting of a woman in a green dress rowing by a lighthouse
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Painting of a woman in a green dress and a sun hat rowing by a lighthouse.
After and extensive
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cape Elizabeth" New England Coastal Lighthouse Scene
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful oil painting is on a box canvas painted
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Edmund C. Coates, Oil on Canvas of Bartlett Lighthouse, Caldwell
s Landing, 1867
Located in San Francisco, CA
oil on canvas of impressive scale depicting Caldwell's Landing with multiple figures on the dock. The
Category
Antique 1850s American Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Scandinavian Modernist: Lighthouse at Helsingor. Exhibited at Venice Biennale
By William Lonnberg
Located in Norwich, GB
, whose daughter Alma he would marry.
Our painting represents Helsingor's lighthouse, and was sold to a
Category
1920s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ludvig Richarde, Small Gaff Cutter Sailing Past Böttö Lighthouse
Located in Stockholm, SE
This historically interesting painting by Otto Ludvig Richarde (1862-1929), signed and dated 1891
Category
1890s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hog Island Lighthouse" 1948 Regionalist Great Machipongo Inlet Virginia Coast
Located in San Antonio, TX
E. Scholz
Image Size: 22 x 30
Frame Size: 29 x 37
Medium: Oil
1948
" Hog Island Lighthouse
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
River Trees, Athens, Hudson Lighthouse (Abstract Fauvist Landscape on Canvas)
By Dan Rupe
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary, fauvist style abstracted landscape of Hudson River Lighthouse
Oil on linen in dark
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Dawn
s Early Light" Bright Landscape of a Lighthouse at Sunrise.
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surreal. Rob Brooks paintings
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dawn
s Early Light" Bright Landscape of a Lighthouse at Sunrise.
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surreal. Rob Brooks paintings
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Point Conception Lighthouse Santa Barbara California Plein Air Colorful #0-51
By Francis Draper Jr.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
I believe that this painting depicts the Point Conception Lighthouse, but could be mistaken.
Estate
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Summer Highlands" Sea faring woman posing with red motorcycle before lighthouse
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century English Yacht at sea by a lighthouse in full sail
Located in Woodbury, CT
. In this particular painting, a sleek schooner cuts through churning waters under a brooding sky, its
Category
1840s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
English fishing bots off a coast with a lighthouse and pier at Sunset
By Arthur Joseph Meadows
Located in Woodbury, CT
’ paintings can be found in many museums and art galleries including The National Maritime Museum.
Category
1880s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Shore Patrol" Woman in red cap sailing away from lighthouse on the shore
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Lighthouse Maiden" redheaded mermaid blows a kiss to the cliffs on the coast
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the Master’s palette
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Edgartown Light" a folded sail rests against the spars in front of a lighthouse
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Surreal Figurative Abstract Mid 20th Century Modern Yale WPA Industrial Workers
Located in New York, NY
Yale University, where he painted his first important oil painting, "Lighthouses in the Alps". The work
Category
1940s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Lighthouse Dawn" oil painting of Edgartown Lighthouse with yellow sunset
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Lighthouse, Sunset Landscape Large Signed Oil Painting
By Peter Nichols
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Lighthouse, Sunset Landscape Large Signed Oil Painting
by Peter Nichols, British contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Impressionist Seascape Lighthouse Nautical Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school seascape painting, figure walking on a beach. Oil on canvas, circa 1920
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American School Nocturnal Seascape Lighthouse Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Coastal Oil Painting - Lighthouse Walk
Located in Bristol, GB
LIGHTHOUSE WALK
Size: 46 x 67.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A calm and soothing mid-century
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Lighthouse, Helen Robinson, Original Coastal Oil Painting, Affordable Art
By Helen Robinson
Located in Deddington, GB
The Lighthouse [2021]
original
Oil on canvas board
Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm
Complete Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Lighthouse - Contemporary Atmospheric Landscape Oil Pastel Painting
By Janusz Kokot
Located in Salzburg, AT
the Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he organized 19
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats and Lighthouse on a Rocky Shore
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats and Lighthouse on a Rocky Shore
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Coastal Oil Painting of Ouessant Lighthouse with Ocean Surf and Shore
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Ouessant Lighthouse with Ocean Surf and Shore
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist Lighthouse
By Costello
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant modernist oil painting of an abstract lighthouse, signed by Bay Area Abstract Expressionist
Category
1970s Op Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"East Chop" photorealist oil painting of a white lighthouse with blue sky, boats
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surreal. Rob Brooks paintings
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful two sided oil painting of a lighthouse at night off the California coast by unknown
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Modernist Lighthouse II
By Costello
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant modernist oil painting of an abstract lighthouse by Costello (American, 20th Century
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beachy Head Lighthouse
Located in Deddington, GB
Beachy Head Lighthouse by Georgie Dowling [2022]
original
oil paint on board
Image size: H:40 cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Lighthouse At Fecamp
By Jean Salabet
Located in Sheffield, MA
JEAN SALABET
French B.1900
Lighthouse At Fecamp
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
13 by 16 in. W
Category
1950s Post-War Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique European Impressionist Coastal Lighthouse Bustling Harbor 19thC Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
lighthouse. Handsomely framed in a period gold frame. Oil on canvas.
Category
1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Sailboats with Lighthouse
Located in Austin, TX
Title: "Two Sailboats with Lighthouse"
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: 16" x 20
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Sunshine on Sea Coastal Scene Lighthouse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Light House
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine
By G. Story
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant landscape of Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine by G. Story (American, 20th Century), 1942
Category
1940s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Lighthouse 31, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, buildings, impressionism, seascape, representational, oil painting, blueLighthouse 31Eric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Landscape with a Lighthouse - Original Oil on Canvas, Handsigned, c. 1930
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisee MACLET
Landscape with a Lighthouse, c. 1930
Original oil on canvas
Handsigned bottom right
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stormy Coastal Lighthouse Scene with Crashing Waves and Dramatic Sky in Oil
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Stormy Coastal Lighthouse Scene with Crashing Waves and Dramatic Sky in Oil
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original French Painting Harbor Reflections Boats at Rest by the Lighthouse
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbor Reflections
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
size: 9 x 10.75 inches
oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le Port
Abstract landscape painting of a harbour, boat, lighthouse and moon
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Le Port' by Claude Venard is an abstract landscape painting of a harbour, boats, lighthouse and
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American School Lighthouse Study after Edward Hopper
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist painting of a lighthouse after Edward Hopper. Oil on board, circa 1950. Unsigned
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Godrevy Lighthouse Across St Ives Bay - Cornwall
By Julius Olsson
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A stunning seascape and beach oil on canvas with the feint hint of the lighthouse across the
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Danish 1938 oil pastel drawing of landscape and lighthouse at Samsoe
Located in Ebberup, DK
Antique Danish oil pastel landscape drawing with motive of the lighthouse at the small Danish
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paper
French Impressionist Sunset Seascape with Boat and Lighthouse Marker
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: Yes
Size: 19.75 x 24 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition: Good
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist New England Coastal View with a Lighthouse by Warren Sawyer
Located in Buffalo, NY
American modernist coastal landscape with a lighthouse by Warren Sawyer (1904 - 1977). Oil on
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Calm Harbor Seascape with Lighthouse by Vincent Farrell Laguna Artist
Located in Soquel, CA
large building and lighthouse stand watch over the harbor. There are several boats at the docks, both to
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Lighthouse Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact lighthouse oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Abstract version. You’re likely to find the perfect lighthouse oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a lighthouse 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, blue, beige and more. There have been many interesting lighthouse oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Larry Horowitz, Rob Brooks, Fred Calleri, Peter Nichols and Dan Rupe are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Lighthouse Oil Painting?
A lighthouse oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,340, while the lowest priced sells for $269 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
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.
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Questions About Lighthouse 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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