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17th Century Oil on Canvas Mythological Spanish Painting The Rape of Europe 1680
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Spanish painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas framework
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Diana and Actaeon Hernest Daret Mythological Oil on Canvas Green
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting oil on canvas measuring 80 x 62 cm without frame and 105 x 82 cm with a contemporary frame
Category

1690s Italian School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Mythological Subjects, XVIIth-XVIIIth century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. The two large canvases present the figures of two Greek divinities, Venus
Category

Late 17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mythological Scene Danae and the Shower of Gold 17th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. In the beautiful painting of private and laic commission, the artist Giovanni
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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bacchanale - 20th Century, Mythological Figures Dancing in Landscape by Roussel
By Ker Xavier Roussel
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Cézanne. In about 1900 he started painting mythological scenes full of nymphs and fauns and set in his
Category

Mid-20th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Leda and the Swan, Fortuny Marsal, 19th Century Spanish Romantic Mythological
By Mariano Fortuny Y Marsal
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A stunning impressionist oil on panel depicting the greek myth of Leda and the Swan. Brushed
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mythological Subject, Italy XVII Century, The Tale of Apollo and Marsyas
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Northern Italian school of the seventeenth century. The large canvas
Category

17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vulcan with Cherubs Painting 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. The mythological scene depicts the god mask maker Vulcan. He is depicted
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18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Polyphemus and Galatea Painting 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on elliptical board. The mythological scene depicts the cyclops Polyphemus who fell in
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18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Apollo That Dazzles Marsyas Painting, 1600
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from 17th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting a mythological subject
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of Grisaille Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century French Grisaille Oil Paintings of Mythological Scenes Surrounded by a Rich
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Paintings

Italian Neoclassic Painted Canvas Five Panel Folding Screen
Located in Bradenton, FL
giltwood carved dolphin crests over painted floral garland, inset with oil on canvas paintings of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas

17th Century French Classical Old Master Oil Painting Mythological Figures
By (Circle of) Nicolas Poussin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mythological Figures in Landscape circle of Nicolas Poussin (French 1594-1665) oil painting on
Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Classical Oil Painting - Mythological Male Nude Holding A Staff
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on canvas, framed. Size: painting: 20 x 16 inches, frame: 25.75 x 21.75 inches
Category

20th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge French 18th Century Rococo Oil Painting Mythological Diana the Huntress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Diana the Huntress" French School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 44” x 67
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique European Mythological Figurative oil Painting 1920
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3498 Oil on canvas applied to board of mythological scene circa 1940's Set in a vintage gilt wood
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th century Italian figure painting - Mythological scene - Oil on canvas Italy
Located in Varmo, IT
Roman master of the 18th century - "Mythological scene with a chained soldier". 74 x 101.5 cm
Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Offrande", Mythological Scene with Eagle Deity Leopard Blue Beige Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"Offrande" is an oil painting on canvas by Andrée Bars that evokes a mysterious and mythological
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hercules and Ompale - Old Master French oil painting nude mythological figures
Located in Hagley, England
An original very large French Old Master oil on canvas. It is attributed to circle of Francois
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leda and Swan - 18thC Old Master Continental School mythological oil painting
By Francisco Viera Portuense
Located in Hagley, England
This fine Old Master 18th century oil painting is attributed to the workshop or a follower of
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th century Italian Mythological painting, Figure Venetian Oil on canvas Venice
By Niccolò Bambini
Located in Varmo, IT
x 34 cm with frame. Oil on panel, in carved and gilded wood frame.
Category

Early 18th Century Rococo Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Neoclassic Mythological Painting Jupiter Seduce Callisto
Located in Rome, IT
Fine and very decorative painting , oil on canvas. It shows Jupiter disguised as Diana to seduce
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Mythological, Zodiac Oil Painting Gold Leafed Israeli Judaica Masterpiece
By Shlomo Katz
Located in Surfside, FL
work of different periods, Katz developed an original technique of oil painting on a gilded metal
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Mythological Oil Painting "The Greeting" Gold Leafed Israeli Masterpiece
By Shlomo Katz
Located in Surfside, FL
work of different periods, Katz developed an original technique of oil painting on a gilded metal
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

The Lament of Icarus Large Signed Oil Painting on Canvas Mythological Nudes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'The Lament of Icarus' Continental School, late 20th century, signed after the original painting by
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century Antique Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting, 1850
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the mid 19th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

A Mythological Scene, Early 1700s, Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite painting, attributed to the circle of Charles Antoine Coypel, presents a
Category

Early 18th Century French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Antique Italian Mythological Painting Danae, 1750
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting (central Italy) from the 18th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

ROBERT3. BOUILLE (1926-2021) SIGNED LARGE FRENCH MYTHOLOGICAL OIL
By Robert Bouille
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris in the sculpture section before turning to painting. He explores the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marco Curzio Venetian school 18th Century, Roma Mythological Oil Paint Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
century The painting, the work of an eighteenth-century Venetian painter close to the results of
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Toeletta Albani Mythological Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
mythological paintings, rather than those with a religious theme. The composition under scrutiny draws
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mythological Jupiter Canini Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
) ''I thank you for submitting to my attention this qualitative and interesting mythological scene (oil
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Putti Bacchus Sauvage Paint Oil on table 18th Century French school Mythologic
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Piat Joseph Sauvage (Tournai 1744-1818) - attributable Trompe l'oeil painting ''Putti at the Temple
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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Putti Bacchus Sauvage Paint Oil on table 18th Century French school Mythologic
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Piat Joseph Sauvage (Tournai 1744-1818) - attributable Trompe l'oeil painting ''Putti contending
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

ROBERT BOUILLE (1926-2021) LARGE FRENCH MYTHOLOGICAL OIL - PEGASUS ATHENA
By Robert Bouille
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: canvas: 19.5 x 24 inches. Provenance: all the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

ROBERT BOUILLE (1926-2021) LARGE FRENCH MYTHOLOGICAL OIL - HEAD PORTRAIT
By Robert Bouille
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris in the sculpture section before turning to painting. He explores the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of 18th Century Oil on Canvas French Antique Mythological Paintings, 1750s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant pair of French paintings from the 18th century. Oil on canvas artworks of notable pictorial
Category

Antique 1750s French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Diana Albani Mythological Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Italy Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
aspect of Albani's workshop is to be found in mythological paintings, rather than those with a religious
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ariadne Reni Mythological 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
) Attributable to Francesco Gessi (Bologna 1588 - 1649) Oil on canvas 114 x 86 in frame 128 x 105 cm. The
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

18 / 19th century French mythological oil sketch - Aenas and Dido - Love
Located in Aartselaar, BE
likely a sketch created in preparation for a painting. The board measures ca. 7.75"h x 6"w and with its
Category

18th Century French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

SPOOKY Antique PANDORAS BOX Female Academic Orientalist Mythological Nude Demons
Located in New York, NY
Here for sale is an extremely interesting Greek mythological painting by Ludwig Ernest Faber, a
Category

1890s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Male Nude, Young Warrior, Mythological Roman Symbolist French Art Deco
Located in Norwich, GB
silhouetted trees. The painting is an oil a wood/plywood panel, which was mounted later on a cross barred
Category

1910s Symbolist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Plywood

Nymph and Satyr, handcuffs! French 19th Century mythological scene in landscape
By Louis Priou
Located in Norwich, GB
has a dancing atmosphere. One can also imagine the young artist painting it with a wicked sense of fun
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large 1950s British Art Deco Mythological Male Nude Soldier Jason versus Spartoi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jason versus Spartoi *see notes below British School, mid 20th century oil on canvas, unframed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Oil on canvas mythological scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on canvas mythological scene
Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

The Three Graces- figurative, oil on canvas, mythological, women, Contemporary
Located in London, GB
. (Aglaea, Euphrosyne, and Thalia). In this painting, I wanted to bring an intimate view of the three graces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of French Grisaille Paintings
Located in Summerland, CA
Two French neoclassical oil paintings depicting mythological scenes with quotations in French. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

French Polish Expressionist Oil Painting Mythological Scene
By Walter Spitzer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this oil painting by Walter Spitzer, the artist renders a mythological scene reminiscent of
Materials

Oil, Canvas

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  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
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    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
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    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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.
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    Yes, 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.
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    To 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, 2022
    The 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.

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