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Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment London by British Urban City Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment in Westminster, London, with the Houses of Parliament and
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Miniature Purple Vertical Seascape
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature serene purple-hued seascape by Kathleen Murray (American, b. 1958). Signed "MURRAY" in
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
"Lagoon II" Miniature Landscape
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature seascape by Kathleen Murray (American, b. 1958). Signed in lower right corner. Numbered
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Clams #12 (Contemporary Miniature Realist Still Life Painting of Shells)
By Matthew Hopkins
Located in Hudson, NY
corrals commonplace, household objects as the subject of his charming, often miniature depictions in oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Miniature Desert Road Landscape
By William Fitch Wray
Located in Soquel, CA
became interested in miniature paintings. Living near the desert, he found a kaleidoscope of colors and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Pocket Blush Pear, Miniature Artworks, Still Life Painting, Renaissance Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Blush Pear 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
Portrait miniature of a lady
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Dutch School 17th century
Portrait miniature of lady
Oil on copper
Painting size 4 x 3 in
Framed
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pocket Wild Apple, Miniature Art, Renaissance Style Painting, Food Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Wild Apple by Dani Humberstone [2022]
Pocket Wild Apple is an original oil painting by Dani
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
German Miniature of Boat Outing
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming German miniature painting, created of oil on copper, depicts a tranquil outing on a
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Miniature Original Painting of New York City Rain by Collectible British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Original Painting of New York City Rain by Collectible British Artist, Angela Wakefield
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board, Canvas, Cotton Canvas
Miniature Original Painting Art Study of Central Park Christmas New York City
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Original Painting Art Study of Central Park Christmas in New York City by Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Board, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Paint, Wood, Canvas
Miniature Original Painting of Central Park Christmas New York by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Original Painting of Central Park Christmas in New York City by British Artist, Angela
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Miniature Painting of Skaters in Central Park New York City by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Small Study Painting of Skaters in Central Park, New York City. This is a rare miniature original
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Miniature Pacific Grove Cypress Seascape
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant miniature seascape of a cypress in Pacific Grove, CA, by Kathleen Murray (American, b. 1958
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Pocket Pink Blush Pear, Miniature Artworks, Renaissance Style Painting, Food Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Pink Blush Pear is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink Peony
White Pansy: Pair of Contemporary Miniature Floral Paintings, Panel
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Pink Peony & White Pansy (Pair of Contemporary Miniature Floral Paintings on Wood Panel)
Peony
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper, Monotype
Tomato
Contemporary Dutch Miniature Still Life Painting of a Cherry Tomato
Located in Utrecht, NL
as shape, color, rhythm and material ultimately determine the painting.
Accurately in bright colors
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Old Master painting: Greek mythology 19th C miniature copy of work in the Louvre
By Charles-André van Loo
Located in Norwich, GB
The perfect painting for anyone who loves the old master paintings in the Louvre, but cannot travel
Category
1870s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Miniature Seascape #66 "Between a Rock..."
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant miniature seascape by Kathleen Murray (American, b. 1958). Signed "MURRAY" in the lower
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Pocket Raspberry, Still Life Painting, Food Art, Baroque Style Art Miniature Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Raspberry is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Traveler
s Treasure: A Miniature Portrait
Located in Stockholm, SE
On offer is a beguiling miniature portrait, reminiscent of the works within the circle of Christian
Category
Late 18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Pocket Red Cadium Strawberry, Miniature Still Life Painting, Food Art, Fruit Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Cadmium Red Strawberry is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Miniature Desert Landscape with Yellow Flora
By William Fitch Wray
Located in Soquel, CA
became interested in miniature paintings. Living near the desert, he found a kaleidoscope of colors and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Antique Miniature Dutch Oil on Board Village Winter Scene, Signed Kiyon
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique miniature oil on board painting depicts winter in a Dutch village with river, windmill, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Paintings
Spotted Pear Miniature Still Life
By Susan Reinier
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature still life depicting a spotted pear by Susan Reinier (American, b. 1978). Initialed "SR
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Toy Car Miniature Still Life
By Susan Reinier
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature still life depicting a vintage toy car by Susan Reinier (American, b. 1978). Signed "S
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Monterey Cypress on the Rocks - Miniature Seascape
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant miniature seascape by Kathleen Murray (American, b. 1958). Signed "MURRAY" in the lower
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
A Glimpse into History: Dietricy
s Miniature Portrait
Located in Stockholm, SE
For sale is a delicate and enchanting miniature portrait, reflecting the distinct style prevalent
Category
Late 18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Winter View", Snowy Lake Tahoe Miniature Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
study or a large oil painting.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
"My fine art and photography provides the visual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
Miniature Portrait of an Officer of the Light Dragoons
Located in Middletown, NY
Oil on ivory panel, 2 3/8 x 2 inches (58 x 49 mm), painted to the margins. Presented in the
Category
18th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Mixed Media
"Sailing Towards Clear Skies" Realist Sailboat Oil Painting on Canvas Board
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Collectors Cabinet Lake Lucerne 19th Century Miniature Swiss Alps mountain
Located in Norwich, GB
detailed 19th century miniature painting, depicts the Rigi region near Lake Lucerne (the Vierwaldstätter
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Early 20th Century Miniature Oval Landscape, San Rafael Valley Stream
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming miniature early 20th century oval landscape of a river winding through a peaceful green
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Three Large Cliffs in the Sea, Miniature Contemporary Coastal Seascape
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
the Monterey Bay where she is well known for her deeply saturated and textured oil seascapes and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Thomas Smith, son of the Governor of South Carolina, portrait miniature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
(1693-1694)
portrait miniature painting, within gilt gesso frame
painting: 7cm x 5.5cm
circle of
Category
Early 18th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arturo Nieto Pastel Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arturo Nieto (Ecuador, 20th c.) Pastel Portrait Miniature of a Young Boy c.1970
Dimensions 3" wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
"House on River Road Bucks County" Impressionistic Miniature Evening Snow Scene
Located in New York, NY
this miniature work. We can feel the fire on the wood burning stove, with the chimney and lights
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
18th Century Oil Painting Madonna and Child
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique miniature continental painting. Oil on copper. Madonna and child.
Category
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Sailing Across the Atlantic" Realist Oil Painting on Board Panel of Sailboat
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was young by Persian
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Board
"Sailing at Dusk" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Canvas
"Sailing on the Caribbean" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
"Sailing on the Open Seas" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Miniature Art Study of Yellow Taxis at Radio City New York by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
6 inches
Frame measures 10.5 x 10.5 inches
This vibrant miniature painting by British contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Board
An Afternoon Sail
By George Nemethy
Located in Wiscasett, ME
miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was young by
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
”View of Sacre Coeur, Montmartre”
Located in Southampton, NY
Miniature oil on board original painting of a view of Sacre Coeur from the street in Montmartre
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Sailing at Dawn
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
Blue Butterfly
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
Frame Included
This unique miniature Hunt Slonem butterfly oil painting, hand signed on the back is an
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pair Sailing on the Caribbean Waters
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
Board, Oil
Hussar with a Pipe
By Tivadar Feledi
Located in Houston, TX
Feledi, Tivadar (1852-1896) Hungarian artist. Was famous for painting of miniatures. Oil on
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
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
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
“View of Notre Dame”
Located in Southampton, NY
Miniature oil on board original painting of a view of Notre Dame from the Seine River in Paris
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sailing Westward
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this highly detailed
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Canvas
”Place du Tertre, Montmartre”
Located in Southampton, NY
Miniature oil on board original painting of a view of Place du Tertre in Montmartre, Paris. France
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Woodland Farm in Winter with Horse
Cart and Farmer in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
measures 8 x 6 inches
Frame measures 12.5 x 10.5 inches
Signed, Miniature Original.
Vintage Oil Painting
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailing After the Storm
By George Nemethy
Located in Wiscasett, ME
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Petite Still Life”
By Elizabeth Paxton Oliver
Located in Southampton, NY
Exquisitely detailed miniature oil still life painting by the American artist, Elizabeth Paxton
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Portrait of a gentleman
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Caspar Smits (1635-1707)
Portrait of a gentleman
Oil miniature on copper
Painting size - 2 1/4 x 2
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
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, 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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