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The Duke of Devonshire
s
Flying Childers
held by a jockey
By (after) James Seymour
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William, 2nd Duke of Devonshire, whose blue and buff livery are worn by the jockey in this painting
Category
Mid-18th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American "Jockey" Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Southampton, NY
American "Painting of a Jockey" , Oil on Canvas
Signed: Jolly 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Jockeys and their mount (set of 4 miniature oil paintings of jockeys and horses)
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Bob Hersey (British, 1936 - 2015)
Jockeys and their mount
Signed ‘R. Hersey’
Oil on panel
3.1/4 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Green Jockey, Oil Painting on Canvas by Frank Rowland
By Frank Rowland
Located in Long Island City, NY
A painting of a jockey in a green shirt riding a horse with the number 8 on its saddle. The
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Jockey, Oil Painting on Canvas by Frank Rowland
By Frank Rowland
Located in Long Island City, NY
A painting of a jockey in a red shirt riding a horse as seen from behind. The composition is
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Horse and Jockey Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large vintage oil painting on canvas of a race horse and jockey in a pastoral scene in the original
Category
20th Century English Sporting Art Paintings
Steeplechase Jockey
By Gustave Mardoche Neymark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original oil on canvas dated 1903, 25.5 x 12\"
Materials
Oil, Canvas
3 Studies of a Jockey, Expressionist Oil Painting by LeRoy Neiman
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Long Island City, NY
3 Studies of a Jockey
LeRoy Neiman, American (1921–2012)
Date: 1972
Oil on Canvas, signed, titled
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jockeys
By François Gall
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist oil painting of jockeys and horses around spectators by Hungarian / French
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,850
Early 19th Century English Oil Painting - Horse Racing Scene with Jockeys
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, early 1800's
Title: The Horse Race
Medium: oil painting on board
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil On Canvas Painting of Flying Childers and Jockey
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very charming 19th C painting of Flying Childers, and jockey. Flying Childers was a famous
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Shawn Faust, "Better Talk Now", 36x36 Equine Jockey Oil Painting on Canvas
By Shawn Faust
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine piece, "Better Talk Now" is a 36x36 oil painting on canvas by artist Shawn Faust
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil Canvas Painting of a Jockey on Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt-wood frame oil on canvas painting of a jockey on Horse. For many more fine antiques, please
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Anne Wolff, "Silks II", Jockey Racing Silks Oil Painting on Canvas, 2018
By Anne Wolff
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equine racing painting "Silks II" by artist Anne Wolff is an 18x28 original oil painting on
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Trip Park, "Red Star Head", 12x12 Jockey Helmet Oil Painting on Canvas
By Trip Park
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This abstract piece, "Red Star Head", is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a single blue
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Reinald van Lamsweerde (1932 - 2005), ‘Jockeys’, Oil on canvas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Reinald A.F.M. baron van Lamsweerde (1932 – 2005)
‘Jockeys’
Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 65 cm
Category
1970s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Midcentury Framed Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Jockeys Riding Their Horses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed oil on canvas horse racing painting from the mid-20th century, depicting jockeys on their
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Clifton Tomson Equestrian Oil Painting of Horse and Jockey, Nottingham, 1809
By Clifton Tomson
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional oil painting of a race horse on derby day with his jockey and a gentleman by British
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings
LEROY - FRENCH CONTEMPORARY MODERNIST OIL - JOCKEYS
HORSE RACING SCENE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932)
Title: Horse Racing Scene
Medium: oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large French Modernist Cubist Signed Oil - Jockeys on Horseback Parading
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horseback
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed.
canvas: 24.75 x 29 inches
frame: 26.75 x
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chestnut Horse Equestrian Jockey Oil Painting After Allen Culpepper Sealy 34"
By Allen C. Sealy
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century equestrian landscape oil painting on linen of a Chestnut Racehorse after work by
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paint
Early 19th Century British School Oil Painting of Galloping Horse With Jockey
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early 19th century oil on canvas from the British School depicting a jockey astride a galloping
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid-Century English Oil on Canvas Jockeys Painting Signed and Dated 1943
Located in Dallas, TX
This engaging mid-20th-century oil on canvas captures a vibrant pre-race scene featuring a group of
Category
Mid-20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Jockey on Race Horse Oil Painting on Canvas Equestrian Rowley Mile 30"
By Benjamin Cam Norton
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century painting after Benjamin Cam Norton's Rowley Mile. Unsigned. Features a Jockey in red
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
André Ballet (1885-1959) - French School Mid 20th Century Oil, The Jockey
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking French School c.1930s oil portrait of a female jockey modelling pink and white striped
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trip Park, "Striper Head", 16x16 Contemporary Jockey Helmet Painting on Canvas
By Trip Park
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This colorful piece, "Striper Head", is a 16x16 acrylic painting on canvas featuring a single
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Jockeys before the Race, " Camille Hilaire, Modern French Painting of Horses
By Camille Hilaire
Located in New York, NY
Camille Hilaire (1916 - 2004)
Jockeys Before A Race
Oil on canvas
10 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches
Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chestnut Racehorse w/ Jockey Up
1874 Oil on Canvas by C. Partridge
Located in Bristol, CT
Oil on canvas, 1874, signed 'C. Partridge' lower left. 33 x 45 in., 39 x 50 in. (frame).
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Racehorse, Jockey, Trainer and Groom, 19th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
19th century English horse racing scene before the start with the jockey, trainer, groom and horse, oil
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Trip Park, "Three Horsemen", 36x36 Contemporary Jockey Helmet Painting on Canvas
By Trip Park
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This abstract piece, "Three Horsemen", by artist Trip Park is a 36x36 oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Horse and Jockey in an Open Landscape
By Francis Calcraft Turner
Located in GB
thrilling movement of a horse and jockey within the expansive serenity of an open landscape. The dynamic
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas of a Jockey on Horse by FISK
By FISK
Located in NYC, NY
A portrait of Manassa Mauler at Aqueduct Horse Racing Track in South Ozone Park, Queens New York City signed FISK, and dated 1965, and inscribed on the back.
Manassa Mauler won th...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait of Robyn Smith (Astair) - 1970
s Female Jockey
By Robert Zirillo
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful and painterly American impressionist portrait of female jockey Robyn Smith Astaire by
Category
1970s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English horse racing scene with three horses and jockeys in mid gallop
Located in Woodbury, CT
paintings are to be find in very many country houses the length and breadth of England. He painted many
Category
Early 1800s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jessica Leonard, "Big Red", 16x20 Equine Secretariat Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jessica Leonard
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This sunlit equestrian piece, "Big Red", by artist Jessica Leonard is a 16x20 oil painting on
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Schenk "Course de Chevaux" Paintings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oil on canvas paintings depicting jockeys in racing silks against a grass green ground
Category
Vintage 1960s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Equestrian Oil Painting Jockey on Horseback at Horse race American Impressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
A scene from the horse races, Unknown Artist (American, 20th Century) Oil on Canvas
depicting two
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large British Sporting Oil Painting Jockey on Racehorse in Landscape Gilt Frame
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jockey on Horseback
British School, 20th century
painted after an earlier style
oil on canvas
Category
20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Racehorses with Jockeys Up - Pair of English Classic Racehorse Oil Paintings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Racehorses with Jockeys Up
English School, 20th century
pair of oil paintings on panel, framed
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Racehorse Antique Oil Painting Equestrian Portrait with Jockey Up at Newmarket
By Clarence Hailey
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Newmarket"
by Clarence Hailey (British, 1867-1949)
signed, oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Classic British Sporting Art Oil Painting - Racehorse with Jockey
Trainer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Jockey & Trainer'
English School, 20th century
oil painting on canvas
canvas: 25 x 27 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Classic British Sporting Art Oil Painting - Racehorse with Jockey Up
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Jockey Up'
English School, 20th century
oil painting on canvas
canvas: 25 x 27 inches
framed: 30 x
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Classic British Sporting Art Oil Painting - Racehorse with Jockey Galloping
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Full Speed'
English School, 20th century
oil painting on canvas
canvas: 25 x 27 inches
framed: 30
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 19th Century Oil Painting of Race Horse with standing Jockey
By Abraham Cooper
Located in London, GB
Abraham COOPER RA (1787-1868)
Racehorse with Standing Jockey
c. 1830
Oil on canvas
Framed 15 ¾ x 19
Category
1830s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 19th Century Belgian Sporting Art Oil Painting Horse Racing with Jockeys
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Clearing the Hedge'
by Francois Duyk (Belgian, late 19th century)
oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Fauvist French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Arabian Race Horses Jockeys
Located in Surfside, FL
Bernard Taurelle (French 1931-)
Day at The Races (Thoroughbred Racing)
Oil paint on canvas
Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Oil Painting of Race Horse Jockey up on Newmarket Heath
By Thomas Spencer
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Thomas SPENCER (1700-1765, English)
Racehorse Jockey Up at Newmarket and with other
Category
Mid-18th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jockey and Horse Vintage Oil
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful traditional image of a horse and jockey, gorgeous gilded original frame, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Huge Painting with Racehorses and Young Jockeys 1920
By A. Bouillier
Located in Rome, IT
Large Painting oil on canvas with racehorses and young jockeys. Signed A .Bouillier.
Excellent
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The young jockey
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Tom Coates PPNEAC PS RBA RP RWA RWS (b. 1941)
The young jockey
Oil on canvas
24 x 30 in
61 x 76.2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Victorian Horse and Jockeys Painting Framed
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style (20th cent) burl walnut framed oil painting of 2 horses and jockeys.
Category
20th Century Victorian Paintings
Materials
Walnut, Paint, Burl
Racehorse with Jockey Up Parading at Racecourse Fine British Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jockey Up
by Jack Leyine, circa 1990
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 20
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
BRITISH SPORTING ART SIGNED LARGE OIL - HORSES
JOCKEYS RETURNING AT SUNSET
By Neil Cawthorne
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Sunset"
by Neil Cawthorne, British b. 1936
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
painting: 20 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Oil on Canvas 19th Century Jockey on Horseback
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A well painted 19th century oil on canvas study of a Jockey on horseback. Mounted in its original
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
19th Century Racing Jockey Oil on Canvas Painting, Firmado Por Jhon E. Ferneley
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century racing jockey oil on canvas painting, firmado por Jhon E. Ferneley y fechado en 1831
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Paintings
Materials
Wood
Training Day - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil Horse
Jockey by Kay Hinwood
By Kay Hinwood
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Kay Hinwood (1920 - 2006)
This piece titled Training Day was created using oil on board and is in
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Huge French Modernist Oil Horse Racing Jockeys on Horseback in the Paddock
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
horseback,
oil painting on canvas, unframed
very good condition
provenance: all the paintings we have for
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache
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Oil Painting Jockey For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting jockey for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Impressionist, Modern and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an oil painting jockey from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil painting jockey to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, beige and more. There have been many interesting oil painting jockey examples over the years, but those made by Clarence Hailey, Neil Cawthorne, Abraham Cooper, Henry H. Cross and François Gall are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Oil Painting Jockey?
An oil painting jockey can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,617, while the lowest priced sells for $1,276 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
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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, 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.
- 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, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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