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ROBJ, Large Oil on canvas, Wall Panel, Couple near the Pound, 1930
By ROBJ
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas signed ROBJ, France, 1930s. Couple near the Pound. with frame - 134.6x107x7 cm - 53
Category
1930s Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a couple
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Jean-Baptiste SANTERRE
(Magny en Véxins 1651 - Paris 1717)
Portrait of a couple
Oil on original
Category
1690s French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Elegant Couple
By Vito Tomasello
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful ca. 1970's portrait by American artist, Vito Tomasello. Oil on masonite panel measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
Couple, Oil on Canvas, Red, Orange by Contemporary Indian Artist “In Stock”
By Buwa Shete
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Buwa Shete - Couple - 30 x 60 inches (unframed size)
Oil on Canvas, 2005
( ROLLED AND DOOR
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Couple Tree, " Original Bright Landscape Oil on Wood signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Couple Tree" is an original oil painting on wood by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter, signed on the
Category
2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Zufar Bikbov, "A Couple"
Located in Rockport, MA
landscape paintings. For him, art is an ongoing journey of experimentation and growth. Over the past decade
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Expressionist Figurative Couple
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative abstract expressionist figurative painting of earth-toned highly abstracted couple by
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
You and Me - Contemporary Painting, Blue, White, Beige, Couple, Woman, Interior
By Radu Rodideal
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
You and Me, 2019
Oil on canvas (Signed on reverse)
35 7/16 H x 23 5/8 W in.
90 H x 60 W cm
In his
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Bavarian Couple (Pair)
By Carl Heuser
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on panel
Panel size: 6.5 x 5 inches each
Both signed upper right
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Couple Dining By The Vibrant Cagnes Sur Mer Harbour French Signed Oil
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Harbour
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed on front and back
oil painting on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,763 Sale Price
20% Off
Couple At European Rooftop
By Wilson Mortimer Jr.
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed
Size: 31.00" x 35.00"
From Lincoln, Nebraska, Mortimer
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th C painting of a peasant couple preparing for Carnival.Flemish School.
Located in brussel, BE
Preparation for Carnival: a three day festival of insatiable eating, drinking and carousing that preceded the forty days of Lent, a period of penitence when the pious drank only wate...
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
The Couple and the Bunny
by Betsy Podlach - Fauvist Figurative Nude Painting
By Betsy Podlach
Located in Carmel, CA
Betsy Podlach (Americam, 1964)
'The Couple and the Bunny' 2024
Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars
Category
2010s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Couple Under a Tree
By Gayle Porter Hoskins
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 30.00" x 20.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zais Landscape Couple Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italy Venice
By Giuseppe Zais (Canale d
Agordo, Belluno 1709 - Treviso 1781)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Giuseppe Zais (Canale d'Agordo, Belluno 1709 - Treviso 1781)
Pendant of paintings - The assault of
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$15,264 Sale Price
45% Off
sexy couple - mw4mw (Cincinnati)
By Carlton Scott Sturgill
Located in New Orleans, LA
Medium: oil on panel, vintage frame
Dimensions -
HIM: 26.5 x 18.25 in
HER: 27.5 x 17.25 in
Born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Portraits of Women Couple of Paintings in Oil on Canvas by Bertoli
Located in Milan, IT
Antonio Bertoli (active between 1829 - 1842) Portraits of women
(2) Oil on canvas, 41.5 x 31 cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
A Fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern Painting of an Embracing Couple, Lovers
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern Painting of an Embracing Couple, Lovers, by noted Chicago
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
The Tango oil painting
By Neil Wardle
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Captivating and beautiful original oil painting on canvas, depicting this couple in a passionate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,857 Sale Price
20% Off
"Romantic Spring, " Oil painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
Suchitra Bhosle's "Romantic Spring" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a couple
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Shield Me - Nude Figures, Intimate Portrayal of a Couple, Original Oil on Panel
By Rick Sindt
Located in Chicago, IL
sullies a person, something taboo.”
Focused on the experiences of gay men, this body of oil paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
No One Is Sure - Nude Figures, Intimate Portrayal of a Couple, Original Oil
By Rick Sindt
Located in Chicago, IL
intimacy.
Rick Sindt
No One Is Sure, 2022
oil on panel
30h x 30w x 1.50d in
76.20h x 76.20w x 3.81d cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Couple in Woods, " Original Framed Forest Oil on Wood signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Couple In Woods" is an original oil painting on wood by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter. The
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Couple in a Snowing day
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Couple in a Snowing Day" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by Spanish artist Josep
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Biedermeier portrait pendants of a couple
Located in Berlin, DE
oil on canvas
no signature
restored condition
piece 47 x 55 cm
The Biedermeier era emphasized
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Couple #4- 21st Century Contemporary Painting of a nude dancing male and female
By Daniela Astone
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Daniela Astone
Couple #4
50 x 40 cm
Oil on wood
Daniela Astone works and lives in Florence.
For
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couple #2- 21st Century Contemporary Painting of a nude dancing male and female
By Daniela Astone
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Daniela Astone
Couple #2
50 x 40 cm
Oil on wood
Daniela Astone works and lives in Florence.
For
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elderly Couple, Capper
s Magazine Cover
By Joseph Francis Kernan
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1935
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 26.20" x 21.20"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Irma Martin, "Ondine" couple lovers
Located in GB
reputation as a skilful painter of historical, religious, and genre scenes.
Martin studied painting in Paris
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couple Embracing in an Interior Scene
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Astoria, NY
Raphael Soyer (American, born Russia, 1899-1987), Couple Embracing in an Interior Scene, Oil on
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Pink Double" Monkey Couple
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Pink Double" Monkey Couple
A monkey couple gestured in black and white on a pink
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Lounging Couple Pastel Figurative Scene
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan
12.5" x 15.5" Pastel on Paper
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel
Couple - Paint by Alessio Paternesi - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden panel realized by Alessio Paternesi (1937-2023).
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$482 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Couple
Located in Berlin, DE
Biedermeier portrait of a couple, circa 1830-1850.
Two elaborately restored portraits painted on a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Couple Walking In an English Landscape
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6101 Antique pastoral landscape
Set in a period walnut frame
Image size 14.4x16.4"
Category
1920s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Love- 21st Century Contemporary Four Panel Painting of a love couple
By Tania Rivilis
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
) from the Royal Society of Portrait Painters UK.
Tania Rivilis began painting at the age of 27, after
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"You and I", Oil Painting
By Matt Talbert
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert ( US based) "You and I" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a couple
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
English Genre Painter, Romantic Scenery, Young Couple, Oil on Canvas
Located in København, Copenhagen
English genre painter. Romantic scenery. Young couple. Oil on canvas. 19th century.
In very good
Category
Antique 19th Century English Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas
A young couple returning from the fields
Located in London, GB
Laroon’s distinctive technique, thinly painted in very liquid oil, the painting has the sprightly quality
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
The Fun Couple, Contemporary Figurative Abstract
By Michael Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
figurative oil painting by San Francisco artist Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th century). These
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couple in Romantic Landscape, Oil on Canvas by Joseph Farington
By Joseph Farington
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Joseph Farington, RA,
(British, 1747-1821)
Couple contemplating ruins of Roslyn castle in a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings
The Couple - Paint by Giovanna Picciau - 1987
Located in Roma, IT
The couple is a work of art realized by Giovanna Picciau (1977, Turin) in 1987.
Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary Diptych Figures, Couple, abstract figures.
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Diptych Figures is an engaging and dynamic piece by Koko Hovaguminas, comprising two separate canvases, each measuring 60 inches in height and 20 inches in width. When displayed toge...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bunny Seahorse Couple, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, blueBunny Seahorse CoupleKat SilverOil painting on cradled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Couple Dancing, Liberty Magazine Cover, 1925
By Joseph Farrely
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Liberty Magazine Cover, April 4, 1925
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Couple in a Horse-Drawn Carriage
By William Henry Dethlef Koerner
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1923
Medium: Oil on Panel
Dimensions: 24.00" x 36.00"
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Victorian Couple with Angel - Figurative Abstract
By David Rosen (b.1912)
Located in Soquel, CA
Moody figurative abstract expressionist painting of a Victorian couple with an angel by artist
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
"Joint II" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Chelsea Gibson
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Joint II" - Contemporary figurative oil painting of a couple lying together on a bed by Chelsea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Couple - Paint by Alberto Gallerati - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Alberto Gallerati (b. 1945) in 1970s.
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$629 Sale Price
20% Off
Couple sur le lit by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in New Orleans, LA
right)
Oil and India ink on canvas
Marc Chagall's exquisite work, Couple sur le lit, completed in 1952
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, India Ink, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Hongda - Cosmic Couples
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on sailcloth
Hongda is a Chinese artist born in 1984 who lives and works in Beijing, China. He
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Sailcloth, Oil
Couple of landscapes. Oil on canvas. Spanish school (BILSO), 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Couple of landscapes. Oil on canvas. Spanish school (BILSO), 20th century.
Signed in the lower
Category
20th Century Spanish Other Paintings
Materials
Other
Couple of birds on a fruity branch
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Golden wooden frame
45 x 51.5 x 3.5 cm
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
1986 Intimate Couple Portrait by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist
Tennessee, 9/12/86
Oil on canvas
34 x 43 3/4 x 1 in.
Titled and inscribed upper left
Category
1980s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mismatched Couple 17th Century Paint Oli on canvas Old master Flemish School
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
17th century Flemish school
The Mismatched Couple
Oil on canvas
75 x 96 cm.
Framed 96 x 118 cm
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$8,061 Sale Price
20% Off
"Pond landscape with angler and resting farmer couple"
By Antonio Diziani
Located in Edinburgh, GB
atmospheric oil painting by Antonio Diziani, an 18th-century Venetian artist, captures a serene rural
Category
18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Couple Embracing Nude Figures In The Landscape
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A Couple Embracing Nude Figures In The Landscape
Oil on wood panel 7"25h x 10"w with frame 11"x14
Category
1890s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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- 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.
- 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 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.
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