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Stock Exchange Cafe, Geneva
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
Golden wooden frame
29.5 x 38.6 x 3.8 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer cafe in Kerkyra
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
Walking around the old city of Kerkyra, I saw a bright spot that attracted me and completely grabbed my attention since the variety of shades and colors, the richness of reflexes in ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Art, Café Bonapart, Paris .
By Areg Elibekian
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
and expressive brushstrokes. Cafe Bonapart, Paris is a famous café known for its historical
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figures at Beach Cafe Looking out to Brittany Coastline Seascape French oil
By JEAN-JACQUES RENE (b.1943)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Terrasse devant la Mer"
by Jean-Jacques Rene (French, b.1943)
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Breakfast at Goretto Cafe Florence Oil Table Top Interior Morning Espresso
By Matthew James Collins
Located in Houston, TX
Breakfast at Goretto Cafe Florence Oil Table Top Interior Morning Espresso 8" x 12"
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Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Santorini. View from the café-bar Tera Painting Blue White Green Yellow
By Krasimira Mihailova
Located in Sofia, BG
"Santorini. View from the cafe-bar in Terra" is an modernist painting by Maestro Krassimira
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English Mid century oil of a cafe or Pub interior, people seated and drinking
Located in Woodbury, CT
M. Ricket (British, mid-20th century)
Café Interior
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
Presented in
Category
1930s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Breakfast at Nencioni Cafe Florence Oil Table Top Interior Morning Espresso
By Matthew James Collins
Located in Houston, TX
Breakfast at Nencioni Cafe Florence Oil Table Top Interior Morning Espresso 8" x 12"
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Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Spring Dining - Mid Late 20th Century Oil of Garden Cafe by Frank Hill
By Frank Hill
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Arts
This piece titled 'Spring Dining' was created using oil on board and is in a modern, white wooden
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,157 Sale Price
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Jazz at the Paradise Cafe
By Joe Lorusso
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, though certainly a competent painter.
Jazz at the Paradise Cafe, is an original oil on canvas, signed
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
"Le Cafe Boheme de Paris", Gerard Valtier, Oil on Canvas, French, 29x36 in.
By Gerard Valtier
Located in Dallas, TX
"Le Cafe Boheme De Paris" by Gerard Valtier is an original oil on canvas that measures 29x36 inches
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Maxims Cafe Paris" Parisian City Street Scene with Maxims Cafe and Figures
By Georges Gerbier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil painting on canvas by the French artist Georges Gerbier, depicting a tremendously
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Au Cafe (Three Women Sitting)
By Isaac Maimon
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Au Cafe (Three Women Sitting)" is an oil painting on canvas by noted Israeli artist
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le service a cafe
By Bernard Buffet
Located in New York, NY
" Le service a cafe" illustrated on the paintings of Bernard Buffet, Vol.11 by Yann le Pichon, 2
Category
1970s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
"Parisian Street Scene" Impressionist Oil Paint on Canvas of a Paris Cafe Framed
Located in New York, NY
were often represented in his paintings, including Notre Dame, the Café de la Paix and the Moulin Rouge
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pretending (Lunch from the Café)
By Harry Brooker
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Signed and dated '1910' lower right
Category
1910s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
cafe dance show in Seville
By Manuel Luque
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Category
20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cozy Cafe. France, old town, flowers
Located in Oslo, NO
The small-format painting “Cozy Café” was created outdoors in the French town of Fayence in the
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le service a cafe
By Bernard Buffet
Located in New York, NY
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Additional photographs upon request.
Photo certificate accompanies this painting and will be included in the
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Pimlico Cafe - original cityscape impressionism - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
passion: oil painting. Having briefly studied art in the 1980s, she returned to painting during lockdown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Elegant Young Lady at a Parisian Café
Located in West Sussex, GB
Café, wearing a Lilac and blacvk dress
Oil on canvas: 16 x 13inches. Frame: 23 x 20 inches
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Café de la Paix, L’Opera, Paris
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antoine Blanchard
French, 1910-1988
Café de la Paix, L’Opera, Paris
Oil on canvas
13 by 18 in. W
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cafe Society", Surreal Large-Scale Figurative Abstract
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
"Cafe Society", a large-scale figurative abstract evoking the style of Basquiat, where many faces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,416 Sale Price
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"City Cafe" Cubist Post Impressionist Abstract Landscape
By Herbert Mears
Located in Houston, TX
Cubist style post-impressionist landscape painting of building facades by Herbert Mears. The work
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Óleo sobre tabla - Tarde de café
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra va firmada por el artista en la parte inferior
Se presenta sin enmarcar la obra
El estado de la obra es bueno
Medidas obra: 33 cm altura x 41 cm ancho
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Category
1970s Surrealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Harbourfront with Boats and Café Awnings in Impressionist Style
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
b. 1930)
Signed: Yes
Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$556 Sale Price
35% Off
Swedish Mid Century Impressionist, cafe scene in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
outside cafe scene with figures in an extensive landscape and town.
The artist was a painter of
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,812 Sale Price
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French Impressionist Urban Scene of Bustling Café Terrace in Saint-Malo
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: 15 x 18 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$476 Sale Price
35% Off
Israeli Contemporary Art by Dondi Schwartz - Chair in a Café
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Dondi Schwartz is an Israeli artist born in Canada in 1961 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georgian Contemporary Art by Ramaz Chantladze - Woman in a Cafe
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ramaz Chantladze is a Georgian artist was born in 1960 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Parisian Café Terrace Street Street with Figures 20th Century Post-Impressionism
Located in Preston, GB
Parisian Café Terrace Street Street with Figures 20th Century Post-Impressionism by Italian Artist
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georgian Contemporary Art by Rusiko Chikvaidze - Aquamarine Ocean and Cafe
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas,
''I offer art collectors series about the world we live in simultaneously with
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist Outdoor Café Scene with Figures Trees and Red Umbrellas in Summer
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Signed: Yes
Size: 12.25 x 15.75 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: The
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Street Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Pomona, CA
An oil painting of a French cafe and people walking on the busy streets of France.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Israeli Contemporary Art by Dondi Schwartz - Cafe in Agistry Island, Greece
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Dondi Schwartz is an Israeli artist born in Canada in 1961 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At the Cafe, Paris
, North Beach, San Francisco, City Lights, Vesuvio
s, Butler
By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the centers of Beat life including at the Black Cat Cafe, the Iron Pot, the Lion Book Shop, City
Category
1950s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper, Illustration Board
French School Coffee in Provence Un café en Provence - Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
Café in Provence
Two women enjoying a coffee in Provence Sorority
Technique: oil, acrylics and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Cafe Martin At Night, Madison Square Park, New York, dated 1902 Rodighiero
Located in Blackwater, GB
School nocturnal street scene of Cafe Martin, Madison Square Park, New York at night, oil on canvas. Rare
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,648 Sale Price
25% Off
French Market Day with Figures and Cafe Awnings in Sunlit Street by Fanch Lel
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Signed: Lower left corner
Size: 19.5 x 24 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$471 Sale Price
35% Off
Impressionist Outdoor Café Scene with Seated Figures and Dappled Light
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Outdoor Café Scene with Seated Figures and Dappled Light
by Fanch Lel
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$449 Sale Price
35% Off
"Italian Caffe Scene by the Park" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures Framed
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Cafe scene with figures in Paris by the Park during spring by
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cafe Max, bar scene red and bright color, music, genre, night club
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th century Spanish Cafe scene with dancing and drinking figures in a bar
By Alfredo Opisso
Located in Woodbury, CT
This captivating mid-century Spanish painting by Alfredo Opisso immerses the viewer in the lively
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Nature morte au moulin à café/Still life with coffee grinder
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
x 54 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a paper that is mounted on a canvas and
Category
1980s French School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,900 Sale Price
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Sunday Morning. Street Cafe in Boulder, Colorado, Oil Painting
By Stanislav Sidorov
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: Boulder, Colorado, Pearl Street, USA, street, outdoor, cafe, summer, bright, sunlight, couple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Original painting inspired art work by Clark Hulings (1922-2011) Ville Franch
Located in Birmingham, AL
An ornate large framed oil painting of a cafe in a city street with high raise building , inspired
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Two Solitudes by Anne-Louise Ewen
By Anne-Louise Ewen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
cafe.
Contemporary oil painting, gestural figurative art, feminist art
Framing available
COA included
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Taverne Pausset, Paris
, Salon d
Automne, Salon des Indépendants, Benezit
By Edouard-Jean Dambourgez
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
', grands boulevards a Paris".
A fine and detailed, cabinet-size oil painting showing an elegant Parisian
Category
1880s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Postcard
"Restaurant Cafe - Amsterdam" Impressionist Street Scene Oil Painting on Panel
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A charming depiction of Restaurant Cafe, located in Amsterdam. A cozy impressionistic street scene
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Itzchak Tarkay Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Cafe Ladies Portrait Art
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Bloomington, MN
Itzchak Tarkay Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Isaac Maimon Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Large Female Cafe Portrait
By Isaac Maimon
Located in Bloomington, MN
Isaac Maimon Large and Authentic Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cafe
By Matthew Schaefer
Located in Chicago, IL
"Cafe" an original oil on canvas by Matthew Schaefer depicts a busy cafe in a unique style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,500
Itzchak Tarkay Large Oil Painting On Canvas All Original Cafe Portrait Signed
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Bloomington, MN
Itzchak Tarkay Large and Authentic Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Isaac Maimon Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Lady Portrait Cafe Art
By Isaac Maimon
Located in Bloomington, MN
Isaac Maimon Large and Authentic Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mahmoud Sabzi Large Oil On Canvas Original Painting Signed Framed Cafe Lady Art
By Mahmoud Sabzi
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mahmoud Sabzi Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Itzchak Tarkay Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Female Lady Cafe Signed Art
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Bloomington, MN
Itzchak Tarkay Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cafe sign oil on wood
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Very decorative oil on wood early cafe sign
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood
$4,240
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Oil Painting Cafe For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the oil painting cafe you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. If you’re looking for an oil painting cafe from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil painting cafe for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and orange. There have been many interesting oil painting cafe examples over the years, but those made by Luigi Cagliani, Elie Anatole Pavil, Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson, Cindy Shaoul and Charles Levier are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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Questions About Oil Painting Cafe
- 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.
- 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. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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