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1950
s SIGNED FRENCH CUBIST OIL PAINTING - BEAUTIFUL ORANGE BLUE GREEN COLORS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
impressed him, Albert Coste underwent a total reassessment. He first painted still-lifes and various
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s French Mid 20th Century Signed Modernist Oil Boats in a Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Ginet-Lasnier (French 20th century), signed, circa 1950's
Title: Mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$877 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s French Post Impressionist Cubist Oil Artist Painting at Easel in Provence
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil creating a rich and
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jardins du Tuilieries Paris Park Scene Flowers
The Louvre 1950
s French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jardins de Tuileries, Paris
signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
painting on artist paper, unframed
panting: 13 x 20 inches
inscribed verso
condition: This painti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
John Hatch American Cubist Abstract Oil Painting 1950
s Mid C Fantasy Abstract
By John W. Hatch
Located in Buffalo, NY
painting was created in the 1950's. Estate stamped on the reverse.
The painting comes housed in a
Category
1950s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
John Hatch American Cubist Abstract Oil Painting 1950
s Mid C Egyptian Mural
By John W. Hatch
Located in Buffalo, NY
painting was created in the 1950's. Estate stamped on the reverse.
The painting comes housed in a
Category
1950s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
John Hatch American Cubist Abstract Oil Painting 1950
s Mid C Fantastic Color
By John W. Hatch
Located in Buffalo, NY
painting was created in the 1950's. Estate stamped on the reverse.
The painting comes housed in a
Category
1950s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large 1950
s French Fauvist Oil Provencal Street Colorful Sunny Houses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1950's
Title: Sunny Provencal Street Scene in the South of
Category
Mid-20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s Moody Paris Oil City Skyline Notre Dame
Bouquinistes River Seine Banks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 23 x 29.5 inches
canvas: 18 x 24 inches
provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1950
s French Oil Portrait of Man with Cherries
Blue Jug Mid Century original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man with Cherries & Blue Jug
French School, mid 20th century
circa 1950's
oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Still life with Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint by Claude Deschamps - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Still life is an artwork realized by Claude Decamps, mid-20th Century.
Oil on cardboard.
20 x 25
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s FRENCH FLOWER OIL PAINTING - PASTEL SHADES OF PINKS GREENS
GREY COLORS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Jules ROBLIN (1888-1974) French School, circa 1950's, signed to the lower corner.
Title
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$932 Sale Price
20% Off
Festivities Buckingham Palace - British 1950
s figurative landscape oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British Post Impressionist figurative landscape oil painting is by war artist Gerald
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century 1950
s French Oil Old French Town with Arched Stone Bridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old French Town
by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
oil painting on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century 1950
s French Post-Impressionist Oil View of Notre Dame Paris
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Notre Dame, Paris
by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s French Post-Impressionist Oil St Jean Pied de Port Pyrenees Basque Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
)
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 15 x 18 inches
condition: the painting is in very sound and
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century 1950
s French Post-Impressionist Oil Old Tree by Blue River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Tree
by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bernard Dunstan, RA Oil on Board, Circa 1950
s - 1960
s - The Rehearsal
By Bernard Dunstan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Bernard Dunstan, R.A. Original Oil on Board beautifully framed.
Title: The Rehearsal: Verklarte
Category
Mid-20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1950
s French Surrealist Erotic Figurative Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figurative Scene
French, circa 1950's
signed verso
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 26.5 x 22 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s French Impressionist Oil Nude Figure Reclining in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Bather
Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist
oil on board unframed
board: 7.5 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$527 Sale Price
30% Off
John Hatch American Cubist Abstract Oil Painting 1950
s Mid C Black and White
By John W. Hatch
Located in Buffalo, NY
painting was created in the 1950's. Estate stamped on the reverse.
The painting comes housed in a black
Category
1950s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s Modernist Painting - French Landscape
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century), stamped verso
original watercolour/gouache painting on paper
overall size: 13 x 19.75 inches
condition: very good and re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$407 Sale Price
40% Off
1950
S FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST CUBIST ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING - AUTUMN COLORS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century
Title: Cubist abstract
Medium: oil painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$932 Sale Price
20% Off
Nude Model Reclining on Green Sofa 1950
s French Post Impressionist Signed Oil
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon''s works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique Impressionist Figural Oil painting Brother and Sister Together 1950
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4037 Impressionist oil on canvas figural painting
Set in a custom wood frame image size 14.5x18.5"
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s French Village Houses in Lush Green Valley Landscape, signed oil painting
By French mid 20th
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on board, unframed
Size:
board : 15 x 18 inches
Provenance: private collection
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s French Oil, Portrait of a Young Lady with bobbed hair
moody expression
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1950's
Title: portrait of a young woman
Medium: oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hazy Provence Landscape, 1950
s French Signed Impressionist Oil Painting
By French mid 20th
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, beautiful shades of muted green colors.
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed.
framed: 22 x 25.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,091 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Cubist/ Modernist Oil Painting One of the Stations of the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
One of the Stations of the Cross
by Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) *see notes below
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950’s French Impressionist Oil Sleepy Med Fishing Sunny Harbour signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Harbour
French Impressionist Signed Oil, circa 1950’s
signed oil painting on board, framed
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,316 Sale Price
87% Off
1950’s French Expressionist Oil Dusk Landscape House
Bare Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The House amongst Trees
French Expressionist painter, mid 20th century
oil painting on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$817 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Green Landscape
Fields
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$932 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s French Bright Village Church Among the Hills Post-Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
20th century oil painting in the Post-Impressionist style of painting, with thick impasto oil to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
1950
S FRENCH FAUVIST OIL - YOUNG LADY SEATED ON TERRACE CHAIR - BEAUTIFUL COLOR
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1950. The style is a combination of Fauvism and Modernism
Category
Mid-20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 1950
s French Signed Oil Apple Orchard Rural Field Very Thick Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
Title: "La Serenite", a beautiful Post-Impressionist mid century oil depicting this lush deep green view
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Funfair - 1950
s French Expressionist Mid Century Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A wonderful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting figures at a busy funfair, by
Category
1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" American 20th Century Abstract Oil Painting from 1950
s
By Robert Freiman
Located in New York, NY
use of paint and complex lines and color placement. A strong modernist oil painting done in 1959
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Fairground - 1950
s French Expressionist Mid Century Oil Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A wonderful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting figures at a fairground, by
Category
1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Signed Oil Painting Figure Walking Wild Flower Meadows
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean Eric Turquin, Mid 20th Century French School
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 10.5 x 13
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish Wedding - British art 1950
s oil painting bride Spanish landscape
By Pauline Glass
Located in Hagley, England
An original oil on panel by Pauline Glass who was educated on the continent at the Academy Julien
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s French Impressionist Oil City Rooftops View Panoramic Skyline Beautiful
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
City Rooftops
French School, circa 1950's
oil on canvas
13 x 16 inches
provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,288 Sale Price
20% Off
Rother Valley Landscape Kent - British 1950
s art harvest oil painting
By Laurence Henry Irving
Located in Hagley, England
This interesting British landscape oil painting is by noted artist Laurence Henry Irving. Painted
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemplation - British 1950
s art female portrait oil painting female artist
By Alice Mary Burton
Located in Hagley, England
This captivating British portrait oil painting is by noted exhibited and listed female artist Alice
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s French Impressionist Signed Oil Northern France Open Landscape Framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, circa 1950's
indistinctly signed
French landscape near Pontoise (northern France
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,193 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s French Post Impressionist Oil Figures in Provencal Village Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Post Impressionist School, circa 1950's
Title: Figures in a sloped
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 20th century 1950
s Portrait of Stylish Lady Seated by Fireside Large Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
1950's period.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed.
Size: painting is 30 x 25 inches, plus frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Impressionist Oil Fishing Boats in Windswept Harbor Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harbor
Simone Forge, mid 20th century French Impressionist artist
oil on board unframed
board
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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There is a broad range of oil paint 1950s for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Modern and Expressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add oil paint 1950s that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Jean Salabet, Helen Enoch Gleiforst, Victor Di Gesu, Porfirio Salinas and Nahum Tschacbasov are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large oil paint 1950s can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 0.1 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
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Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oil paint 1950s in our inventory begin at $125 and can go as high as $459,725, while the average can fetch as much as $2,562.
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Questions About Oil Paint 1950s
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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