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Scott Brown - 20th Century Oil, View To London Bridge
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of a view of London Bridge from the River Thames. Signed to the lower right
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th C. Oil on Canvas Cityscape painting of London.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Untitled painting
- Atmospheric, foggy river scene including the iconic Palace of Westminster, home
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Richmond Bridge, Victorian Oil Painting, London Scene
By Horace Mann Livens
Located in London, GB
HORACE MANN LIVENS
1862 - 1936
RICHMOND BRIDGE II
Watercolour, signed lower right
Image size: 12 x 10 inches
Framed
Livens was born in Croydon in 1862, the son of a colonial broker....
Category
20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Early 20th Century oil painting of a London street with a rag and bone man
By Stephen Bone
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Stephen Bone (British, 1904-1958)
A London rag and bone man
Oil on board
Signed `Stephen Bone’ (on
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Huge British Portrait Painting Nicole Kidman Moulin Rouge Royal Academy Exhibit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge)
by Liz London, British contemporary
signed acrylic on canvas, framed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,622 Sale Price
20% Off
Facade in London
By Patrick Pietropoli
Located in Boston, MA
professional artist. Trained as both a painter and a sculptor, his oil on linen paintings have both an antique
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Copper
LONDON
By Igor Korotash
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; titled and dated on verso by the artist
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,350 Sale Price
50% Off
"London prophecies"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
One of my best works in this series is "Art from Money." It's a painting with a philosophical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Extinction Rebellion Protest, London" impressionist painting of 2019 protest
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Extinction Rebellion Protest, London" is an impressionist painting of the 2019 fashion week
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Under Eros, Piccadilly - impressionist blue London cityscape oil on canvas
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
David Hinchliffe has been painting, exhibiting and selling his work in galleries since the age of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
John Duffin, Battersea from Vauxhall Bridge, London Cityscape Painting
By John Duffin
Located in Deddington, GB
Battersea from Vauxhall Bridge [2012]
Original
Landscape
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas size: H:76cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hudibras Triomphante Hogarth Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Paint Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
London in 1726 with illustrations by William Hogarth, a painter famous for his narrative paintings and
Category
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,035 Sale Price
20% Off
John Duffin, Battersea Bridge, London Cityscape Painting, Contemporary Art
By John Duffin
Located in Deddington, GB
Battersea Bridge [2014]
Original
Oil paint on canvas
Canvas Size: H:51 cm x W:76 cm x D:4cm
Sold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Battersea Park London - British 40
s Impressionist oil landscape Thames bridge
Located in Hagley, England
exhibited his paintings since 1929 at various London venues. In 1937, the inaugural year of the Euston Road
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Royal Albert Hall - Mid 20th Century Modern British London Landscape Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very quirky mid 20th century Modern British oil on canvas depicting the Royal Albert Hall in
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Artist
s Address - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King - London
By Dorothy King
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Artist's Address - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King - London
Dorothy King was
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
When everything was Groovy-original cityscape London painting-contemporary Art
By Therese James
Located in London, Chelsea
vibrant and nostalgic shopping scene along the iconic Carnaby Street. This lively painting captures the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Happy Hippy Days-original London figurative cityscape painting-contemporary Art
By Therese James
Located in London, Chelsea
nostalgic street scene along the iconic Kings Road in Chelsea. This lively painting captures the essence of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Elegance of Big Ben-original London cityscape painting-Contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Big Ben." This original cityscape painting, crafted with oil on canvas, captures the iconic landmark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original-Framed-Large Oil-Autumn in London-British Awarded Artist-Impressionist
Located in London, GB
London: No 6. 2020. Shizico Yi. London
Oil, acrylic, gesso, moulding mediums on canvas
1016mm x 762 mm
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contemporary British Modernist Painting Figures Walking To Grand Hall London
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board , unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Another Dress Rehearsal" Oil on Canvas Fantasy Surreal celebrated London artist
By George Underwood
Located in Southampton, NY
.
This oil painting by George Underwood is titled "Another Dress Rehearsal" and measures approx 34"x30
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Victorian Oil Charming London Park Scene with Dapper Gentleman Smoking
Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dapper Gentleman in the London Park
by Philip Henry Rideout (British, late 19th century)
signed
Category
Late 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil-Large-Autumn in London-British Awarded Artist-Impression Expression
Located in London, GB
their decade-long walks.
detail:
Original painting, Autumn in London, No 5
Oil, acrylic and moulding
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Modern British oil on canvas of Tower of London, by Bernard Myers
By Bernard Myers
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Bernard Myers (British, 1925–2007)
Tower of London
Oil on paper
Signed ‘B. Myers’ (lower left)
24 x
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
19th century oil, view London, the Thames, houses parliament, Francis Maltino
Located in York, GB
A fine pair of oil paintings, oil on board depicting views of the Thames one showing houses of
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Looking over the Lake at Hampstead - contemporary impressionism London painting
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
primary medium is oil paint on canvas or linen, he has also produced many gouache works and sculptures as
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snow at Richmond Park Landscape Figurative Painting London, white, blue, yellow
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 27" x 27"
A rare and evocative oil painting Snow at Richmond Park by Alan Halliday
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
John Duffin, Blackheath, London Art, Cityscape Painting, Statement Art, Bright
By John Duffin
Located in Deddington, GB
John Duffin
Blackheath
Original Cityscape Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 76cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View of San Francisco Bay
, Bay Area Abstraction, Jack London, Modernist Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. Exhibited: Jack London Art Festival, 1956.
Displayed in the original and period, painted and washed wood
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern British oil on canvas of Tower Bridge, London by Bernard Myers
By Bernard Myers
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Bernard Myers (British, 1925–2007)
Tower Bridge
Oil on canvas
23.75 x 29.875 in. (60.5 x 75.8 cm
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red House, Hampstead - Mid 20th Century Modern British London Landscape Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
give up sculpture in the mid-1950s for painting. He died in London, England on 12 September 1978. His
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chelsea embankment London
By (after) Claude Monet
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
result of the Franco- Prussian War he moved to London where he carried out a number of paintings the
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - Mid 20th Century Oil, The London Bus Conductor
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
An arresting portrait depicting a London Bus Conductor in full uniform. Weissbort beautifully
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Albert Bridge in Spring, London, Original painting, Blossom, Pink, City, Floral
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Betjeman.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Albert Bridge in Spring by Eleanor Woolley [2024]
Original painting
Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern British Signed Oil - London Skyline viewed from River Thames, grey tones
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Skyline, from River Thames
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
board : 12.5 x 16 inches
Provenance
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The London Skyline viewed from River Thames above its Bridges, original oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
of London
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed
Size:
canvas: 16 x 24 inches
plus its original
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,403 Sale Price
76% Off
Portrait Gentleman Man Kneller 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas England
By Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646 - London 1723)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Godfrey Kneller (Lübeck 1646 - London 1723) circle of
Portrait of a Gentleman in a Garden
Oil on
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,035 Sale Price
20% Off
Westminster Abbey, London
By Frank Myers Boggs
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on canvas, signed and inscribed in the lower left. This is a wonderful scene of Westminster
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Central London - Early 20th Century Impressionist Oil on Canvas by Gwen Collins
By Gwendolyn Collins
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
several years ago, many of her paintings had exhibition labels from galleries that had long closed. It is
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original-Autumn in London-British Awarded Artist-Impression-plein air-large oil
Located in London, GB
of the natural world.
Details:
Original oil on canvas: Autumn in London: No 6. 2020. Shizico Yi
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Acrylic, Oil, Canvas
The London Hotel
Located in BARCELONA, ES
groove is painting. To move through it and remain open to the unexpected, the unknown, to everything that
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
London Binion
s - Kate Brinkworth, photorealist, dice, casino, painting, money
By Kate Brinkworth
Located in London, GB
Kate Brinkworth (b.1977)
London Binion's
2017
oil on canvas
100 x 150 cm
Price:
£10,200 GBP (inc
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cavalier
s Pets
19th century Oil Painting
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, 1802-1873
Located in Hillsborough, NC
collection of the Tate Museum of Art in London. This is a fine oil painting copy of the famous Landseer
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,832 Sale Price
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Original-Autumn in London-Plein Air-British Awarded Artist-Large oil-impression
Located in London, GB
symbolise our aging. Standing hours each day painting in the chilly London autumn air kept the artist
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Gesso
Miniature Painting of Shard
Tower Bridge London by British Contemporary Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of the Shard & Tower Bridge in the City of London by British Contemporary Artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Board, Acrylic, Oil, Paint
Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment London
Houses of Parliament in Rain
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment London & Houses of Parliament, Westminster in the Rain
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment London
St Pauls Cathedral at Night
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment London & St Pauls Cathedral at Night - a unique original
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London Westminster by British City Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London Westminster by British City Artist - a unique
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Gesso, Board, Acrylic, Oil, Paint
Temple Church London after Bombing: Clifford Charman painting Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
Charman R.O.I. (1910-1993)
Temple Church after Bombing
Oil on Canvas, framed
39 x 49 cm
Provenance: The
Category
1940s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brunswick Square Gardens, London.
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
an official war artist in both World Wars, he was born in London and was a member of the Royal
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hyde Park, London, 1900s by American artist Richard Hayley Lever, oil on canvas
By Richard Hayley Lever
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
refined, atmospheric view of Edwardian London in the soft light of day. In this intimate oil sketch
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
London Calling Nr. 1 - contemporary art figurative London skyline landscape
Located in Hamburg, DE
"London Calling Nr. 1" is a 2023 unique oil on canvas painting by German mid-career artist Michael
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Black
White Painting of Westminster Bridge in London by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Black & White Painting of Figures at Westminster Bridge in London - a unique original from leading
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
One Tree Hill (Honor Oak Park), Realist Baroque Style London Cityscape Painting
By Alex Rennie
Located in Deddington, GB
Alex Rennie,
One Tree Hill (Honor Oak Park)
Original Oil Painting on Linen depicting a the London
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Canvas
Impressionist.:
Fishing Boats at Low Tide
oil circa 70
s Mall Galleries.London
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine Impressionist oil by Anne Marie Oshelda (1958-2017). Austrian born and trained in London
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$491 Sale Price
20% Off
Black
White Painting of Hammersmith Bridge in London by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Black & White Painting of Figures at Hammersmith Bridge in London - a unique original from leading
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Gesso, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
$11,949 Sale Price
50% Off
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London Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate london oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 50 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect london 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. Adding a london oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. Creating a london oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by David Hinchliffe, Georgette London Owens, Nathan Neven, Angela Wakefield and Cindy Shaoul are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
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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.
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