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Large Italian Still Life Attributed To Sebastiano Ceccarini Antique Oil Painting
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING DEPICTING A BASKET OF INGREDIENTS
Depicting a basket with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Victorian Oil Painting of 3 Women
Man
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian carved gilt framed oil painting of 3 women and man outside house
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Dutch Oil Painting of Street with Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch style (20th Cent) gilt framed oil painting of street with man and woman.
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Paintings
Materials
Paint
OIL PAINTING Signed C L OLD FINE MASTER PAINTER 19th Century BELGIUM SCHOOL
Located in Ferndown, GB
Century British OLD MASTER
OIL PAINTING
GOLD GILT FRAME
New Collection
NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950’s French Impressionist Signed Oil Pink Roses Paris still life gilt frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mary Ribelli ( French, mid 20th century)
signed oil painting on board, framed
inscribed verso
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
FINE Original Antique By H. Carnier 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
By Henri Carnier
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD FINE Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Good Condition Canvas. With
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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
FINE Original Antique By H. Carnier 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
By Henri Carnier
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD FINE Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Good Condition Canvas. With
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique 19th Century Oil on Board in Elaborate Gilt Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A charming oil painting on board of a farm house with a scene depicting farm life in the back yard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Hardwood
Vintage Arbruzzi Shepard Oil Painting Panel Signed by Harvey Dinnerstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Arbruzzi Shepard Oil Painting Panel Signed by Harvey Dinnerstein
Includes Book: Artist At
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century American Folk Art Oil Painting Landscape Sailboats On River
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century American folk art oil painting on canvas depicting a river scene at dawn with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid Century Modern Oil on Canvas Beach Scene Painting 16.75" x 18.25" 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century oil on canvas beach scene painting, signed with initials and dated 71 lower left. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
18th century Louis XVI st. Oil on Canvas and Giltwood Grisaille painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative Continental 18th century Louis XVI st. Oil on Canvas and Giltwood
Category
Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
19th century oil painting of yorkshire flither pickers by Robert Farren
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century oil painting of yorkshire flither pickers by robert farren circa 1890.
Painted by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Italian Raised Gilt Gesso and Oil Painted Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century Italian raised gilt gesso and oil painted panel. Very pretty images of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint
Pair of Italian Oil Portraits with Wood and Gilt Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant oval frames were custom made to hold a set of “his and hers" oil portraits; probably
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
$5,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
J.L. Jensen - 19th Century Danish Golden Age Oil Painting of Kingfishers
Located in Kastrup, DK
with exotic nature.
Executed in oil on mahogany panel and set in its original, contemporary gilt frame
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Paintings
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Victorian Gilt Framed Oil Portraits
Richard Ansdell RA
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian gilt framed oil portraits, paintings of young boy and girl (Ansdell).
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
18th Century British Oil on Board Sheep Painting Attributed to F. Wheatley
By Francis Wheatley
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in England and attributed to Francis Wheatley (1747-1801), the oil on panel depicts a young
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Oil on Alabaster Painting - Pompeian Scene Tray
By Luigi Bazzani
Located in Firenze, IT
This remarkable 19th-century Italian creation combines the artistry of oil painting with the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Paintings
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,896 Sale Price
30% Off
Charles Levier Seascape and Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting
By Charles Levier
Located in Miami, FL
Large nautical seascape oil on canvas painting by Charles Levier. Window to Corsican port featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood, Velvet, Canvas
$21,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas Portraits
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of 19th Century oil on canvas portraits with decorative oval hand carved gilt wood
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
French Victorian Oil Painting of a Soldier
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian gilt framed oil painting of soldier with horn and rifle (signed RIGAMY).
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
French Oil Painting c1700
s Biblical Story of Rebekah and Abraham
s Servant
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Our French Oil Painting is from the 1700's depicts the Biblical Story of Rebekah and Abraham's
Category
Antique 1750s French Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century Belgium Harbor Scene Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Jules Bahieu
By Jules Bahieu
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring the energy of a bustling 19th-century European port into your home with this masterful oil on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting of Ruins in Viaduct, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A peaceful French painting on canvas depicting landscape scene featuring a house or small castle in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Set of Four Triptychs Oil Paintings on Canvas of the Twelve Apostles
Located in Guaynabo, PR
These are a set of Four “triptychs” oil paintings on canvas of the twelve apostles. Each one of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Paintings
Materials
Wood
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
Located in Ferndown, GB
Original Antique 18th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Romantic Scene GOLD GILT FRAME
NEW
Category
Mid-18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century French Framed Oil on Canvas Farmyard Painting Signed A. Angelvy
By Edmond Van Coppenolle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or a breakfast room with this elegant antique barnyard oil on canvas painting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
English Victorian Oil Painting of Stage Coach
Located in Queens, NY
Engish Victorian gilt framed oil painting of stage coach with 4 horses (signed)
VIntage condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique French Framed Floral Oil Paintings
Located in Houston, TX
complimentary decorative antique oil paintings are in newer gilt wood frames and although unsigned, are clearly
Category
Early 20th Century French Romantic Paintings
Materials
Wood
Port de Marseilles, Oil on Isorel Panel Seascape Painting Signed Georges Muller
Located in Atlanta, GA
An oil on panel landscape painting titled "Port De Marseille", signed Georges Muller in carved
Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Stucco, Wood, Paint
American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Monumental oil painting by Hermann Pabst, The Return of the Sailor (1840-1910)
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental oil painting by Hermann Pabst, The Return of the Sailor.
Impressive and monumental oil
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$9,341 Sale Price
20% Off
HUGE OIL PAINTING By MAJOR John E .Bale FINE MASTER 19th Century BRITISH SCHOOL
By John Edward Bale
Located in Ferndown, GB
Century British OLD MASTER
OIL PAINTING
GOLD GILT FRAME
NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF ENGLISH
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19c Naive Oil Painting of a Young Girl in an Architectural Scene
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A 19c naive oil painting on a thin wooden panel of a young girl in an architectural and wooded
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Paintings
Materials
Paint
$906 Sale Price
46% Off
English 19th Century Oil on Board Mastiff Dog Painting in Giltwood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oil on board painting from the 19th century depicting the bust of a mastiff dog, in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Oil Painting of Pansies in Glass Vase with Giltwood Frame
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
in a simple glass vase. Rendered in oil on canvas, the composition celebrates the fragile beauty and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Still Life of Fruit on Table, Gilt Wood Oval Frame with Convex, Hand Painted Oil
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A sumptuous still life unfolds in this exquisite oil painting, where a bounty of ripe peaches
Category
20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
LATE 18th CENTURY OIL PAINTING ON WOOD PANEL MERCURY AND CECROPS DAUGHTERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Stunning oil painting on a wooden panel, housed in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The painting
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Oil Painting "Still Life Floral", Oil on Canvas, Signed, H.61.5xW.51.2cm
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning oil painting framed in an exquisite gilt double wooden frame.
Title: “"Still Life Floral
Category
20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine, Giltwood
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
S. Smith Rowe,
Drummer
, Cubist Oil Painting, Unframed, Canada, circa 1978
Located in Chatham, ON
S. SMITH ROWE - 'Drummer' - Vintage Cubist style oil painting on paper - unframed - vintage bevel
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Circa 1870s "S. Georgio Maggiore
the Dogano" Oil Painting by Jane Vivian
By Jane Vivian
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870s painting "S. Georgio Maggiore & the Dogano" by Jane Vivian in gilt frame. Title
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century Oil Painting Attributed to Charles Meynier - The Death of Procris
Located in London, GB
Charles Meynier Oil Painting, 19th Century Oil Painting, Antique Erotic Oil Painting, The Death of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed and Dated Landscape Painting, 1984
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting oil on canvas, 20th century framework depicting landscape of good pictorial
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century Oil Painting Julius Junghans Young Boy with Cows
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A rural painting with a boy in there stable wit a cow and calf. Signed left under Julius Paul
Category
Early 20th Century European Romantic Paintings
Materials
Fruitwood, Paint
OIL PAINTING By MAJOR John E . Bale OLD FINE MASTER 19th Century BRITISH SCHOOL
By John Edward Bale
Located in Ferndown, GB
Century British OLD MASTER
OIL PAINTING
GOLD GILT FRAME
NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF ENGLISH
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
English 19th Century Oil Painting of a Dog and Pheasant in Landscape
Located in Atlanta, GA
An atmospheric English oil on canvas painting from the 19th century, depicting a black-and-tan
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th C. French Pastoral Oil Painting “Shepherd and Flock” by Charles H. Clair
Located in Dallas, TX
Capture the pastoral charm of 19th-century France with this serene oil on canvas by Charles H
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Old oil painting of the Marble Palace near Potsdam after Carl Daniel Freydanck
Located in Berlin, DE
Old oil painting of the Marble Palace near Potsdam after Carl Daniel Freydanck (1811-1887)
Finely
Category
Early 20th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Felt, Wood
$2,321 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century French Stag Hunt Oil Painting in Carved Frame Signed M. Pol
Located in Dallas, TX
. Painted circa 1920 and signed lower left by M. Pol, the oil on canvas is titled “La Vénerie du Cerf” (“The
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
English Oil on Canvas Horse Portrait in Burl Walnut Gilt Frame, Signed. C. 1866
Located in Charleston, SC
English oil on canvas horse portrait in burl walnut giltwood and beaded molded edge frame. Signed
Category
Antique 1860s English William IV Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Victorian Oil Painting of Man with Cows
Dog
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian carved gilt framed oil painting of man with 3 cows and dog by dirt road and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th C. Religious Oil Painting “Madonna of the Harpies” After Andrea Del Sarto
Located in Dallas, TX
devotional painting. Created in Italy circa 1850, this large hand-painted oil on canvas is set in its
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Midcentury Framed Oil Painting "L
Ile Saint-Louis, Paris" Signed L. Delarue
By Lucien Delarue
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep a view of Paris in your home with this oil on canvas painting by French painter, Lucien
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Religious Icon Oil Painting in Gothic Revival Cabinet Frame
Located in London, GB
Antique Religious Oil Painting, Antique Religious Icon, Antique Gothic Revival Religious Painting
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Gothic Revival Paintings
Materials
Copper
Lila C. Knowles -
the Sea
- Framed Oil Painting - Canada - circa 1943
Located in Chatham, ON
LILA CAROLINE MCGILLIVRAY KNOWLES (1886-1979) - 'The Sea' - Mid Century fine art seascape oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Softwood, Paint
19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting “Paysanne sur un chemin” Signed Edmond Yon
Located in Dallas, TX
. Executed in oil on canvas, the composition depicts a tranquil country lane bordered by rustic cottages
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oil painting gilt you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An oil painting gilt — often made from wood, fabric and canvas — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oil painting gilt — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An oil painting gilt made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one oil painting gilt that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stevan Kissel, Alfred Pollentine and Raymond Desvarreux produced versions that are worth a look.
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An oil painting gilt can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,320, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $148,000.
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- 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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Anna Condo’s Multifaceted Career Spans Film, Photography and NFTs
From her historic Manhattan townhouse, the talented creator and curator of 1stDibs' latest NFT exhibition tells us about the art in her home and how she got involved with cryptoart.
How Keith Rivers Went from NFL Linebacker to Blue-Chip Art Aficionado
The former football player is as serious about becoming a great contemporary-art patron as he once was about making tackles. Here, Rivers tells us how he got the collecting bug and how his tastes have evolved over the years.
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