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Fine Early 19th Century Miniature Oil - Vision of Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite early 19th century portrait miniature in oil, showing an angelic women with porcelain
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pocket Blackberry, Pocket Strawberry and Pocket Green Fig triptych
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Green Fig is an original miniature oil painting by Dani Humberstone. The layered black frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chelsea Embankment III original City Landscape miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original oil painting by Garry R Pereira is painted on wood panel (11x15cm) . The Artwork is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Portrait Painting of a Lady with a Miniature c.1673-1680, Antique oil on Canvas
By John Michael Wright
Located in London, GB
ten, is presumed to be her son. Miniature painting developed in the early 16th century out of the
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Exquisite Miniature Abstract Floral Oil Painting in Ornate Gilt Frame
Located in Portsmouth, VA
This exquisite miniature floral painting, a vibrant oil on board, originated from a distinguished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Miniature, 2024
By Pascal Courcelles
Located in Porto, 13
“Miniature”, 2024
Oil on wood, edition 1/1
23 × 23 × 3 cm (framed: 27 × 27 × 6 cm)
Unique piece
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Barbara Valentine RMS - Contemporary Oil Miniature, Baroque Woman with Oranges
Located in Corsham, GB
A miniature painting of a woman beside an orange tree and a table strewn with flowers. In the style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dina Brodsky, Hummingbird, realist oil on mylar animal miniature, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Dina Brodsky's realist oil on mylar animal miniature, "Hummingbird," 2018, depicts a tiny
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Oil
Dina Brodsky, King Fisher, realist oil on mylar miniature, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Image size: 2.25 x 1.5 in.
Display size: 5 x 5 in.
Dina Brodsky's realist oil on mylar miniature
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Oil
Dina Brodsky, King Fisher, realist oil on mylar miniature, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Dina Brodsky's realist oil on mylar miniature, "King Fisher," 2018, depicts a tiny multi-hued King
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Oil
Dina Brodsky, Cityscape, Morning, realist oil on copper miniature tondo, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Framed: 10.25 x 10.25 in.
In her realist miniature tondo, "Cityscape, Morning," Dina Brodsky uses
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Barbara Valentine RMS - Contemporary Oil Miniature, Romantic Still Life
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming miniature with an arched upper edge, depicting pink lilies in an ornate vase beside a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape Miniature Serie
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a small semi-abstract beautiful oil painting with extra deep (7cm) painted edges. The
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil On Card
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine Regency miniature depicts a dapper gentleman dressed in a cravat, white shirt and black
Category
Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Dina Brodsky, Back Alley, Dusk, realist oil on copper miniature tondo, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
In her realist miniature tondo, "Back Alley, Dusk," Dina Brodsky uses oil paint on copper to depict
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Dina Brodsky, Tree, Blue Winter, realist oil on copper miniature tondo, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Framed: 10.25 x 10.25 in.
In her realist miniature tondo, "Tree, Blue Winter," Dina Brodsky uses
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Dina Brodsky, Tree, Mid-Autumn, realist oil on copper miniature tondo, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Framed: 10.25 x 10.25 in.
In her realist miniature tondo, "Tree, Mid-Autumn," Dina Brodsky uses
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Dina Brodsky, Tree, Mid-Spring, realist oil on copper miniature tondo, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
In her realist miniature tondo, "Tree, Mid-Spring," Dina Brodsky uses oil paint on copper to depict
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Unusual Edelweiss 19th Century Miniature Oil on Board
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unique fine miniature painting of edelweiss presented on a easel, circa 1880, Continental
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paint
Portrait of a Bearded Man, Credit Card Size, Miniature, Oil on Paper
By Christian Wilhelm Dietrich
Located in Stockholm, SE
Christian Wilhelm Dietrich (circle of) (1712-1774)
Portrait of a Bearded Man
oil on paper
paper
Category
Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Barbara Valentine RMS - Contemporary Oil Miniature, Parrots on a Sevres Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
A circular miniature depicting two colourful parrots sat on a Sevres vase, with a key and roses on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
J. Forst - A Pair of Early 20th Century Miniature Oil Portraits of Fishermen
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming pair of miniature portrait paintings depicting fishermen drinking and smoking pipes
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
17th-Century English School, Portrait Miniature Of King Charles I, Oil On Copper
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This exquisite mid-17th-century portrait miniature depicts a gentleman, believed to be King Charles
Category
17th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Copper
Miniature Still Life Painting with Egg and Feather
Located in Chicago, IL
still life oil on board painting artwork captures a delicate composition of a chicken egg and feather
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Dani Humberstone, Pocket Lemon, Original Miniature Realist Still Life Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Lemon by Dani Humberstone [2021]
Original
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image size: H:5 cm x W:5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Heliconia exotic flower. Mini oil painting.
Located in Zofingen, AG
oil painting miniature
- 20x20 cm (7.8 x 7.8 inch)
- 0.6 inch thick galley wrapped painted edges - no
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pocket Dark Cherries, Miniature Still Life Painting, Baroque Art, Food Artwork
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Dark Cherries is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Miniature Painting of Radio City New York with Night Traffic by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Radio City New York with Night Traffic - a unique original from leading
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Board
German Miniature of Soldier with Fallen Soldier
Located in New Orleans, LA
rare and remarkable collection of 12 German miniature paintings. These diminutive oil on copper
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Antique Miniature Dutch Oil on Board Harbor Scene with Ships and Town
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique miniature oil on board depicts Dutch harbor scene with sailing ships, recreational boaters
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Paintings
Door #8 (Cross), textured oil painting on wood panel, earth tones, exterior, red
By Francesca Reyes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
depicting.
Oil Painting / Miniature and Small-Scale Paintings / Representations of Architecture / Earth
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
19th Century Miniature Painting of Mathias Johan Frederick Van Tets in Regalia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Miniature oil portrait painting of a Dutch officer in full regalia, loaded with intrigue and having
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Paintings
18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-18th-century oval Danish portrait miniature depicts a good-humoured gentleman
Category
1760s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Copper
Sweet Little Poppy - Abstract Flower Mini Textured Oil Painting Modern Art
By Sylvia Paul
Located in London, Chelsea
aesthetically pleasing miniature floral painting.
Sylvia Paul’s oil paintings are worked using a knife in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Southern Landscape with Riders: A Miniature Copper Masterpiece from the 1600s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Step into the captivating world of a bygone era with this remarkable small-scale oil painting on
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Alfred Ward (fl.1873-1927) - A Pair of 1918 Miniatures, Mr
Mrs Bedwell
Located in Corsham, GB
A pair of very fine early 20th century miniatures depicting a Mr & Mrs Bedwell. The couple are
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dani Humberstone, Pocket Conference Pear, Original Miniature Still Life Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Conference Pear by Dani Humberstone [2021]
Original
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image size: H:7.5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Framed Italian Small Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame Capri - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Miniature oil on artist board painting seascape depicting Capri.
Signed in the lower right
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Paintings
Materials
Wood
"Door #16 (Insulation)" Oil on panel, Figurative abstraction, architecture, door
By Francesca Reyes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Painting / Miniature and Small-Scale Paintings / Representations of Architecture / Earth Tones / Figurative
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Panel, Paper
"Door #36 (Construction)" oil, acrylic, pastel
plastic on panel, architecture
By Francesca Reyes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
in worksite plastic. Francesca captures light and texture in the most appealing ways.
Oil Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Panel, Plastic
"Door #15 (Diamond)" Oil on wood panel, bright indigo blue, impasto texture
By Francesca Reyes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
the architectural subjects she's depicting.
Oil Painting / Miniature and Small-Scale Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Flautist, Late 19th Century Toulouse French Interior Scene, Oil on panel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
, oil paintings and miniatures hanging on the walls, a large carved marble statue, bronze candelabra on
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Door #9 (Buff 1)" Oil on wood panel, impasto texture, stucco urban architecture
By Francesca Reyes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Painting / Miniature and Small-Scale Paintings / Representations of Architecture / Pastel Tones
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Panel
"An Afternoon Sail" Painting by George Nemethy
Located in Wiscasset, ME
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Paint
Paul Longenecker Oil Painting on Mirrored Folding Screen of 3 Miniature Dogs
By Paul Longenecker
Located in Milford, NH
An oil on mirrored plexiglass of three miniature white poodles, probably Bichon Frisé breed
Category
Late 20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Majestic Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece we can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Peaceful Sailing
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece we can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
Sailing on the Seas
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece we can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Sailing at Sunset
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece we can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Sailing on the Pacific
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece, we can
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
White House Fountain and Rollerball Pens, Limited Edition, with Antique Wood
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
earliest photograph ever taken of the White House, as reference, Lynn Peterson hand-painted a miniature oil
Category
2010s American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel
Feledi, Tivadar
By Tivadar Feledi
Located in Houston, TX
Feledi, Tivadar (1852-1896)
Hungarian artist. Was famous for painting of miniatures.
Oil
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Other Paintings
$950
"Sailing After the Storm" by George Nemethy
Located in Wiscasset, ME
inspiration and teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th
Category
20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Paint
English Farmhouse in Countryside Miniature Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist
Located in Preston, GB
English Farmhouse in Countryside Miniature Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist
Art measures 6 x
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Signed Floral Miniature Oil Painting
By Hammer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic little wonder is signed HAMMER and is a country mustard painted basket filled with flowers. Fantastic details and work.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Paintings
Materials
Paint
«Sunlight game». Green Tropical garden- miniature oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
burst of energy and positive feelings, don't you agree?
- Original oil painting on canvas - miniature
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
«Calm Palm». Green Tropical garden- miniature oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
burst of energy and positive feelings, don't you agree?
- Original oil painting on canvas - miniature
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Miniature Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate miniature oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 81 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect miniature oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a miniature 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 brown, black, gray, blue and more. Creating a miniature oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Garry Raymond - Pereira, Dina Brodsky, Frank Dekkers, Angela Wakefield and George Nemethy are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and board.
How Much is a Miniature Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a miniature oil painting in our inventory may begin at $0 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,201.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
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.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Miniature Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature painting was started in India by the Palas of Bengal, who are considered the pioneers of the art form. Indian miniatures are small, detailed paintings that can be traced back to the 9th century. Shop a collection of miniature paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal style of miniature painting started in the courts of the Mughal Empire in modern-day India and Pakistan. Mughal miniatures are known for their small size and attention to detail. You’ll find a collection of antique Mughal miniatures on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal miniature painting is a style of Indian illustration that flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries. Mughal miniatures are usually very small and feature intricate details. Shop a collection of antique Mughal miniatures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal School of miniature painting was an art style that yielded many notable miniature paintings between the 16th and 18th centuries, but two of the most renowned works were the Hamza Nama and the Tuti-nama. Miniature painting was used to illustrate and embellish books and featured exquisitely delicate and intricate detail. Shop a range of authentic Mughal miniature 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. - 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The subject matter of Mughal miniature paintings varies from piece to piece. Common subjects include scenes from mythology, illustrations of secular texts, portraits of well-known men and depictions of historical events. On 1stDibs, find a range of Mughal miniature 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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