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River Thames by Moonlight - 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting Victorian London
By Henry Pether
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Artists. Today, paintings by Henry Pether are held in the collections of Tate Britain, the City of London
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
GILLIAN WHAITE (1934-2012) British Original oil painting CHISWICK HOUSE LONDON
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Gillian Whaite (1934-2012) British
TITLE: “Chiswick House Lake London”
SIGNED: lower left
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bill Dean ROI - Impressionist London Street Scene 20thC OIL PAINTING signed
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Bill Dean ROI (1932-) British
TITLE: ‘London Street Scene"
SIGNED: lower right
MEDIUM: oil
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sundown (Southbank), Alex Rennie, Oil on board, Original painting, London art
By Alex Rennie
Located in Deddington, GB
Sundown (Southbank)
Alex Rennie
Oil on Board
40 x 40 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
John Foulger (1942-2007) English impressionist oil painting CHISWICK LONDON Snow
Located in Cirencester, GB
Chiswick London"
SIGNED: lower right
MEDIUM: Oil acrylic on board
SIZE: 51cm x 58cm inc frame
CONDITION
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post Impressionist 20th Century oil painting RIVER THAMES AT CHELSEA LONDON
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Ronald Morgan RBA ROI (1936-2019) English
TITLE: "River Thames View, Chelsea, London
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
RA NEAC - Original Oil Painting BARNES POND LONDON night reflections SIGNED
By John Cosmo Clark
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: John Cosmo Clark NEAC RWS RA (1897-1967) British
Title: "Reflections Barnes Pond London At
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Towards Big Ben, Sun Breaking Through - London England oil painting contemporary
By Ian Hargreaves
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting by Ian Hargreaves is framed, stringed and ready to be displayed. The colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
British, wide oil painting of Regent
s Canal, London by Gerald Rose
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Gerald Rose (British, 1935 – 2023)
The canal, probably Regent’s Canal
Oil on board
Signed and
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
British, mid century oil painting by Gerald Rose of London canal
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Steps of Regent’s Canal) 1957
Oil on board
Signed and dated `Gerald Rose 57’ (lower left)
47 x 29 in
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blossom in London - Impressionist oil painting modern flora landscape urban city
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
This contemporary impressionist painting by artist Juan Del Pozo features a street vista adorned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
London Night - contemporary impressionist painting London night cityscape lights
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
Oil, Canvas
River Thames by Moonlight - 19th Century Oil Painting Victorian London by Night
By Henry Pether
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Artists. Today, paintings by Henry Pether are held in the collections of Tate Britain, the City of London
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century English Oil Painting HAMPTON COURT LONDON BUS STOP - Modern British
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Leslie Wollaston RBA (1900-1976) British
TITLE: "Hampton Court Bus Terminal London
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Post Impressionist signed Oil Painting BUSY LONDON STREET SCENE c. 2000
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Bill Dean ROI WGA (1932-) British
TITLE: "Wet Day In Central London"
SIGNED: lower right
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
ORIGINAL LATE 20thC OIL PAINTING - LONDON SOHO Famous Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: David Hosie (1964-) Scottish
TITLE: "Ronnie Scotts Jazz Cafe Soho London"
SIZE: 30cm x
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jewish Mystical Kabbalah Oil Painting Jerusalem Cityscape Hebrew Letters Judaica
By David Rakia
Located in Surfside, FL
Gallery, London, England
Recent Paintings, Rina Gallery, Jerusalem
“Rakiah
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stephen Bone NEAC (1904-1958) British ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ‘St Pauls London
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Stephen Bone NEAC (1904-1958) British
TITLE: ‘St Pauls London Street View”
SIGNED: lower
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
View from St Martins London - Cityscape figurative oil painting impressionism
By David Farren
Located in London, Chelsea
States: "The painting process begins with finding inspiration -walking the streets of New York or London
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Board
Albert Bridge London and Blue Sky BY LESLEY DABSON, Original Oil Painting, City
By Lesley Dabson
Located in Deddington, GB
plein air, this landscape painting of probably London’s most painted bridge, shows West London on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Board
"Dripping Dots - London" Blue and White Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
thus the name "London" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing this piece in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Elizabeth in the Tower - 19th Century Oil Painting Famous Scene Tower of London
By Robert Alexander Hillingford
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
frame.
As with all of the original antique oil paintings we sell it is offered in the very finest
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jewish Mystical Kabbalah Oil Painting Jerusalem Cityscape Hebrew Letters Judaica
By David Rakia
Located in Surfside, FL
1964 David Rakia, Woodstock Gallery, London
Oil Paintings and Gouaches, Nora Art Gallery
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Naive London Street Scene Folk Art Oil Painting Big Ben, Parliament, Union Jack
By Andrew Murray
Located in Surfside, FL
decker red bus. Classic London street scene.
24 inches by 11 inches in a frame 24.5 inches by 11.5 inches
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
R.R - 20th Century Oil, London Skyline
Located in Corsham, GB
A modern British school abstract of the London skyline. The artist has captured recognisable London
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
SIGNED ORIGINAL OIL - LONDON STREET SCENE SUNLIGHT
By Julian Barrow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"London Daylight"
by Julian Barrow (British 1939-2003)
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Oil - A London Street Musician
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful and bold study of a street musician playing the accordion. Saint Paul's can be seen in the distant skyline. Completed with areas of impasto. Well presented in a gilt effe...
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
London Life, David Wheeler, Original Painting, Landscape painting, Affordable ar
By David Wheeler
Located in Deddington, GB
'London Life' by David Wheeler is an original oil on canvas painting featuring the London Skyline
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tower Bridge, London abstract city landscape painting
By Alex Hook Krioutchkov
Located in London, Chelsea
The original Abstract Cityscape Painting by Alex Hook is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nightfall, London Bridge abstract city landscape painting
By Alex Hook Krioutchkov
Located in London, Chelsea
The original Abstract Cityscape Painting by Alex Hook is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
York to London Mail Coach, oil on canvas
By John Charles Maggs
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
John Charles Maggs
British, (1819–1896)
York to London Mail Coach
Oil on canvas, signed & dated
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oleg Molhanov - Framed Contemporary Oil, Streets of London
Located in Corsham, GB
This eye popping architectural scene by Oleg Molchanov, depicts a quite London street, lined with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bath to London Mail Coach, oil on canvas
By John Charles Maggs
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
John Charles Maggs
British, (1819–1896)
Bath to London Mail Coach
Oil on canvas, signed & dated
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
88 - oil painting on board
By David Walker
Located in London, GB
in particular, London; it’s atmospheres, moods and forms. The paintings aim to express a kind of
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil - A Murky Day in London
Located in Corsham, GB
Illegibly signed. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Benedict Flanagan, Brockley, Original Impressionist London Cityscape Painting
By Benedict Flanagan
Located in Deddington, GB
Benedict Flanagan
Brockley
Original Cityscape Painting
Oil Paint on Board
Board Size: H 30cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bloomsbury -illustrative grey London cityscape architecture oil on board
By David Walker
Located in London, GB
Award winning artist David Walker works in both oil paints and watercolours. Before concentrating
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Henry Harvey - Framed 20th Century Oil, London Street Scene
By Henry T. Harvey
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil in the style of L. S. Lowry showing figures participating in daily exercise. Whether
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
London Street Landscape, Original Vintage Oil Painting By Sydney Joseph Iredale
Located in Bristol, GB
‘BOSTON HOUSE, CHISWICK SQUARE, LONDON’, ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING BY SYDNEY JOSEPH IREDALE
Category
Early 20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Thames 8 - contemporary London view cityscape expressive oil board
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society..
The London City paintings are a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Stephen Sims - 20th Century Oil, London From The Thames
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming naive view of the London skyline from the Thames. The artist has signed to the lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain on the Strand - 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
Piccadilly Reflections - contemporary cityscape London lights blue painting
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
The Power Station-contemporary cityscape architecture London Battersea painting
By David Walker
Located in London, GB
Award winning artist David Walker works in both oil paints and watercolours. Before concentrating
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
London Pride - contemporary landscape colourful mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone on to develop her art to include more figurative work, focusin...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Upriver, Dusk looking North West London original landscape painting
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
again in 2013. Michael has been awarded several prizes including the Green and Stone Oil Painting Prize
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Benedict Flanagan, Hilly Fields, Affordable Original London Cityscape Painting
By Benedict Flanagan
Located in Deddington, GB
Benedict Flanagan
Hilly Fields
Original Cityscape Painting
Oil Paint on Board
Board Size: H 12.7cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Impressionist Landscape oil Sketch of the Sky line of London
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
This charming oil sketch of the London skyline by Charles Bertie Hall captures a fleeting moment of
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
London Street Scene (Framed Mid-Century Impressionist Cityscape Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A quintessentially English scene - the John Martin store in London, with two gentlemen catching up
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ronald Olley (b.1923) - 2006 Oil, St. Paul
s Cathedral, London
By Ronald Olley
Located in Corsham, GB
A very well executed impressionistic cityscape of London, clearly showing St. Paul's Cathedral and
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Simon Goldberg (1916-2002) - 20th Century Oil, The City, London
By Simon Goldberg
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful aerial view of London. Titled verso. Acquired with a collection of works by the artist
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Piccadilly Circus, London - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by George Hyde Pownall
By George Hyde Pownall
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and titled oil on board landscape circa 1900 by English impressionist painter George Hyde
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Victoria Embankment, London - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by George Hyde Pownall
By George Hyde Pownall
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas landscape circa 1900 by English impressionist painter George Hyde Pownall
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
SIGNED ORIGINAL OIL - LOTS ROAD CHELSEA RIVER THAMES LONDON SKYLINE
By Julian Barrow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Chelsea"
by Julian Barrow (British 1939-2003)
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 23cm
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Midday Colebert Sloan Square cityscape Chelsea London impressionist original oil
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
Colbert situated in the London borough of Chelsea. Demonstrating a busy scene, this landscape offers a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
W. Henry - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Royal Docks, London
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating maritime scene depicting the bustling Royal Docks, with large merchant ships dominating the background, while smaller barges occupy the foreground with workmen aboard. ...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil on Canvas Painting Mountain Landscape with Elk by M. London, 1877
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique landscape painting by M. London offers oil on canvas mountain scene with elk herd
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
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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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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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- 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.
- 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. - 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 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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