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A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Woman, "Southern Belle"
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Woman, "Southern Belle" by Noted Chicago
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"TEXAS BLUEBONNETS" CIRCA 1950S BOLD BRIGHT BEAUTIFUL HELEN FERNE SLIMP
By Helen Ferne Slimp
Located in San Antonio, TX
Lower Right Medium: Oil on Board "Bluebonnets" Helen Slimp (1890 - 1995) A Virginia native, Helen Ferne
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1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Wonderful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait Painting of a Boy with a Trumpet
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Wonderful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait Painting of a Boy with a Trumpet by Noted Chicago
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

French Cubist mid century 1950s Portrait of a young girl
By Alain Mettais Cartier
Located in Woodbury, CT
highly talented painter in the Cubist style. He painted interiors, portraits, and landscapes in a unique
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1940s Cubist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Grey Landscape - 1950s - Piero Sadun - Painting - Contemporary
By Piero Sadun
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed on the rear, in excellent conditions.
Category

1950s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life - 1950s - Pio Semeghini - Painting - Contemporary
By Pio Semeghini
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and dated by the artist lower right. Includes a beautiful contemporary wooden gilded frame. In excellent conditions. References: - Catalogo della mostra di Pio Semeghini...
Category

1950s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood

A Colorful, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vibrant, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting by Notable Chicago Artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Colorful Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vibrant, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting by Notable Chicago Artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

"The Scream", A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Painting
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
"The Scream", A compelling, enigmatic 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Painting by
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Untitled" Albert Heckman, 1950s Modernist Abstracted Still Life Painting
By Albert Heckman
Located in New York, NY
Albert Heckman Untitled, circa 1950 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 21 1/4 x 29 inches Albert
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Charming, Modern 1950s Martha s Vineyard Street Scene, "New England Village"
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A large, delightful, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Martha's Vineyard street scene painting by famed
Category

1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Visually Striking, early 1950s Abstract, Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting by
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Visually Striking, early 1950s Abstract, Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting by
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Visually Striking, 1950s Abstract Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting by Notable
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Graphite, Canvas

"Untitled" Angelo Ippolito, Yellow 1950s Abstract Expressionism, New York School
By Angelo Ippolito
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Ippolito Untitled, 1952 Signed and dated on the reverse Oil on canvas 16 x 36 inches
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait, "Young Girl in Blue"
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Portrait, "Young Girl in Blue" by Notable Chicago
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

A Quiet, 1950s American Scene Country Landscape Painting, Farm in Late Autumn
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
he painted numerous images of the American South. Chapin’s contemporaries among Chicago’s artists
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"The Polo Player" Pierre Bosco (Italy/France) 1909-1993) circa 1950s
By Pierre Bosco
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"The Polo Player" Pierre Bosco, (1909-1993) Oil n canvas Signed lower right 15 x 12 inches Pierre
Category

1960s Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Tranquil 1950s American Scene Country Landscape Painting, Farm in Late Autumn
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Serene, Picturesque 1950s American Scene Country Landscape Painting of a Wisconsin Farm in Late
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1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still Life w. Lemon"
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still life with Lemon" by Notable
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Bustling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha s Vineyard
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Bustling 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Famed Chicago Artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Painting, "Seated Nude with Mirror"
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Striking Surrealist Abstract 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene "Seated Nude with Mirror" by
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

A Colorful 1950s Mountain Beach Scene by Famed Modern Artist, Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
, mountainous coastline, the painting is oil on Masonite and was painted during one of Chapin's numerous and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha s Vineyard
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Notable Chicago
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Vibrant, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha s Vineyard
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vibrant, Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Famed Chicago
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

A Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
Comércio), the painting is oil on canvas board and painted during one of Chapin's numerous and extensive
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Board

A Charming 1950s Martha s Vineyard Street Scene Painting by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A large, delightful oil on Masonite, 1950s, Martha's Vineyard street scene painting by famed
Category

1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Abstract Non Objective Mid 20th Century American Modern Color Field 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Non Objective Mid 20th Century American Modern Color Field 1950s James Daugherty (1887
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English Interior Still-life of Teapot, table and chair, fruit and flowers 1950s
By Jack Griffin
Located in Woodbury, CT
An interesting and colourful classic 1950s English Interior. Jack Griffin was an English painter of
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1950s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

A Vibrant, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Bull Fight by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A vibrant, colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern painting of a bull fight by notable Chicago artist
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pool Hall Scene by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vibrant, Colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pool Hall Scene by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

1950s French Post Impressionist Painting Pretty Flowers in Vase Green Background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Flowers by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) oil on artist paper, unframed painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Charming, 1950s Expressionist Portrait of a Young Girl by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
sweater. Oil on Masonite, in artist’s original frame, dating circa 1950. Artwork size: 8 x 5 3/4 inches
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Charming 1950s Modernist Portrait, Young Girl in Red Scarf by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming 1950s Modernist Portrait, "Girl in Red Scarf", by Noted Chicago Artist Francis Chapin
Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Colorful 1950s Martha s Vineyard Harbor Scene by Noted Artist, Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
American flag flying in the background. During the 1950s, the artist had a cottage and studio in Martha's
Category

1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Cheerful 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Cheerful, 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman with Blonde Hair by Notable Chicago Artist
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Charming 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1950s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman in a Red Sweater by Famed Chicago Artist
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Charming 1950s Modern Portrait, Girl in White Dress, by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1950s Modern Portrait of a Girl in White Dress by Noted Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Charming, 1950s Light House Painting "Vineyard Light" by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 1950s painting of a lighthouse in Martha's Vineyard, titled "Vineyard Light" by notable
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1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Charming 1950s Painting "Oak Bluffs, Mass." Martha s Vineyard by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming vintage 1950s painting of Martha's Vineyard, "Oak Bluffs, Mass." by notable Chicago
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1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

“The Horse Race" #50 A Pierre Bosco (Italy/France, 1909-1993) circa 1950s
By Pierre Bosco
Located in SANTA FE, NM
“The Horse Race" #50 A Pierre Bosco, (1909-1993) Oil n canvas Signed lower right 12 x 15 inches
Category

1960s Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Fashionable 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait, "Young Woman in Yellow Sweater"
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fashionable, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait, "Young Woman in Yellow Sweater" by Noted Chicago
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

An Introspective, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait "Head of a Young Girl"
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
An Introspective, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait "Head of a Young Girl" by Noted Chicago Artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Alpha – The Beginning by Eve Drewelowe, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract
By Eve Drewelowe
Located in Denver, CO
“Alpha – The Beginning” is a vibrant and expressive 1950s abstract oil painting by renowned
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

A Busy 1950s Martha s Vineyard Harbor Scene, Dockyard Truck by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful, 1950s industrial harbor scene painting of a dockyard truck in a working Martha's
Category

1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

20th Century Surrealist Painting Oil on Board by Phillip Krevoruck (1919-1999)
By Philip Krevoruck
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Philip Krevoruck (1919–1999), WPA Artist Surrealist oil on board, painted during the 1950s, in its
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Large Latvian Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Snow on Winter Woodland Path
By Edgars Vinters
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
beginning in watercolors, later in oil paint technique. During the 1950’s and 1960’s he emphasized the
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Charming, 1950s Painting of a Little Girl, "Red Smock" by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1950s Painting of a Little Girl, "Red Smock" by Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). What a
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Bull Fight by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
Chapin. Oil on canvas, in a dark walnut brown stained frame. Painted most likely in Mexico or Spain in
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Delightful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Boy in Blue Scarf
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Delightful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait, "Boy in Blue Scarf" by Notable Chicago Artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Boy in Blue Hat
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Boy in Blue Hat by Notable Chicago Artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

A Cheerful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life of a Colorful Bouquet of Flowers
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting of a Colorful Bouquet of Spring Flowers by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Board

A Wonderful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Woman Seated at a Table
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1950s Mid-Century Modern portrait of a young woman seated at a table by famed Chicago
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Louise Nevelson, Untitled, painted wood sculpture, 1950s
By Louise Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
traditional, old master sculptures. While many of her later works were painted in monochromatic black, white
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oil

Organic Abstract in Oil, Late 1950s
By Michael L. Mason
Located in San Francisco, CA
This late 1950s oil on canvas abstract in green and yellow is by Chicago painter and printmaker
Category

1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Untitled (abstract landscape)" by Robert Preusser, Oil on Board, 1950s
By Robert Omerod Preusser
Located in Abilene, TX
) Untitled (abstract landscape), circa 1950s/60s Oil on board 14 ½ x 21 ½ inches 16 x 23 inches framed Signed
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Farmhouses, 1950s
By Rudolf Raimund Ballabene
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning expressiv scene at the countryside by european painter Rudolf Raimund Ballabene. Very dynamic brushwork with some hatchings in the color and great impasto almost as a reli...
Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paint

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Oil Paint 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Oil Paint 1950s?

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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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.

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Questions About Oil Paint 1950s
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2021
    Any 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.

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