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Op Art 1971 Kinetic Oil Painting Pop Art Artist
By Josef Levi
Located in Surfside, FL
exotic materials such as light fixtures and metallic parts. By 1975, Levy had transitioned to painting
Category
1970s Op Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas, Mounted on Panel, Framed, Geometric, Dark
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas, Mounted on Panel, Framed, Geometric, Dark
Nancy Newman Rice
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, Mignard
By (circle of) Pierre Mignard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of
Category
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
$44,850 Sale Price
30% Off
Georgian Contemporary Art by Ramaz Chantladze - King
s Wish
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ramaz Chantladze is a Georgian artist was born in 1960 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape with window in D oil on canvas painting surrealist
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Felix Ferreras - Landscape with window in D - Oil on canvas
Oil measurements 73x100 cm.
Frameless
Category
1990s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Exotic - Scottish 1920
s exhibited
Glasgow Girl
art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$283,912 Sale Price
20% Off
16th Century Oil Painting of Emperor Frederic III by School of Hans Burgkmair
Located in London, GB
, Antique Royal King Oil Painting, Hans Burgkmair the older.
16th Century Oil Painting on board of the
Category
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Blue 1", Abstract Oil Painting on Panel, Framed, Dark Colors, Geometric
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Sheep Shearers, Tangiers - British 1920
s Orientalist figurative oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in Hagley, England
This superb vibrant Orientalist Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted British artist Gerald
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post Soviet Russian Jewish Oil Painting Marc Klionsky Jerusalem Angel
Shofar
Located in Surfside, FL
Marc Khonsky (American Russian, 1927-2017)
Untitled (Winged Prophet Playing Music)
1978
Oil on
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Festivities Buckingham Palace - British 1950
s figurative landscape oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British Post Impressionist figurative landscape oil painting is by war artist Gerald
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Portrait Painting Julius Caesar, 1630
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Great Italian painting from the first half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork, first canvas
Category
1630s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hotel d
Aligre, Rouen - Architectural France Normandy Impressionist Oil Painting
By Lord Paul Ayshford Methuen
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
This charming oil on board by Lord Paul Ayshford Methuen RA depicts the Hotel d'Aligre at 30 Rue
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Windows 02", Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Panel, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
"Abstract Composition" Oil painting 19" x 13" by Tahia Halim
Located in Culver City, CA
"Abstract Composition" Oil painting 19" x 13" by Tahia Halim
Oil on cartoon / signed & not dated
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Portrait of a Gentleman in a Blue Coat Standing by a Curtain c.1695, Netscher
Located in London, GB
James Il said to be painted by Lely - Given to Sir Richard Head by the King on his leaving England. He
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Portrait Of Ferdinand Berthoud, Famous King Louis XVI Watchmaker
Located in BARSAC, FR
watchmaker to King Louis XVI.
Oil on canvas, oval format.
French School, second half of the 18th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Paintings
Materials
Paint
Léon Frédéric (1856-1940) A Summer landscape, Oil on panel signed
By Léon Frédéric
Located in Paris, FR
Léon Frédéric (1856-1940)
A Summer landscape
signed at the lower left
Oil on canvas transfered on
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Venezuelan Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Machu Picchu Marius Sznajderman
By Marius Sznajderman
Located in Surfside, FL
inches
Oil or acrylic on canvas.
Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"He extended toward King Louis the precious memorial"
By Howard Pyle
Located in Fort Washington, PA
time he extended toward King Louis the precious memorial"
During the American Revolution in 1781
Category
1890s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The New Dress - British Victorian 1896 art figurative Interior oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This charming British Victorian oil painting is by noted artist Albert Chevalier Tayler. Painted in
Category
1890s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
For I have provided for myself a King among his sons by Lélia Pissarro
By Lelia Pissarro
Located in London, GB
art at the Moria School and study oil painting conservation under the guidance of a teacher from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glitter, Acrylic
Pauline - British 50s art Impressionist female portrait oil painting exhib. work
By Bernard Fleetwood Walker
Located in Hagley, England
transportation label verso.
Condition. Oil painting on panel, 20 inches by 16 inches and in excellent condition
Category
1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sundown - Sandvig - 1918 - Realist Landscape Oil Painting by Peder Mork Monsted
By Peder Mørk Mønsted
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed, titled and dated oil on canvas landscape by Danish realist painter Peder Mork Monsted. This
Category
1910s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
“Truck” American Modern realist oil painting, freight box-truck, clean lines
By Doug Reina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a box truck, parked on a sunny day. The bright natural light reflects onto the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
HolyRood Palace Scotland Royal Palace in Edinburgh Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
HolyRood Palace, Scotland
by Peter St. Clair Merriman, Scottish 20th century
signed and titled
oil
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rother Valley Landscape Kent - British 1950
s art harvest oil painting
By Laurence Henry Irving
Located in Hagley, England
This interesting British landscape oil painting is by noted artist Laurence Henry Irving. Painted
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 - Oil Painting on Wood with Chinese characters
By Martin Bradley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Martin Bradley 1931-2023
Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 circa
oil on wood
diameter, 182.9 cm (72
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Wooded Figurative River Landscape - Dutch 17thC Golden Age art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb 17th century Dutch Golden Age oil painting has been more recently reattributed to
Category
1640s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peruvian Expressionist Oil Painting Miguel Aybar Modernist Latin American Art
Located in Surfside, FL
,
And expressionist are these oil paintings with costumbrist motifs, trees with a spectral physiognomy
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Studio of Sir Peter Lely, Portrait of Lady Anne (later Queen Anne)
By Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in Oxford, GB
Studio of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)
Portrait of Lady Anne (1665–1714), later Queen
Oil on canvas
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alan Gussow Oil on Canvas, 1975 EarthToned Abstract American Landscape Painting
By Alan Gussow
Located in Buffalo, NY
A richly layered oil on canvas by renowned American painter Alan Gussow, dated 1975. This intimate
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life of Flowers in Jug - Post Impressionist 1940
s art floral oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Post Impressionist floral oil painting is by noted successful Russian born female
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$10,701 Sale Price
20% Off
Sephardic Jewish Men Vibrant Judaica Vintage Oil Painting Israeli Artist Goldman
By Albert Goldman
Located in Surfside, FL
.
ALBERT GOLDMAN Born in Alexandria, Egypt in 1922, Albert Goldman started drawing and painting at the age
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Mountain River Scene, original oil on canvas, 19thC German artist
Located in Naples, Florida
ordered a series of sketches to be used in their landscape painting classes and the Brera Academy in Milan
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Convent Boat - British Victorian Pre-Raphaelite art religious oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning British Victorian Pre-Raphaelite oil painting is by noted artist Arthur Hughes. It
Category
1880s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady Eleanor Dundas - Old Master 18C Scottish art oil painting female portrait
By Henry Raeburn (circle)
Located in Hagley, England
A fine large and stunning Scottish Old Master portrait oil painting on canvas portrait in good
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
16th Century Adoration of The Shepherds Painting Oil on Copper
Located in Milan, IT
the Shepherds
Oil on copper, 39 x 29.5 cm
Frame 47 x 39 cm
The refined taste, the refined
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Copper
French Vineyard Landscape - British Post Impressionist 1920
s art oil painting
By Bernard Fleetwood Walker
Located in Hagley, England
This vibrant Post Impressionist oil on canvas painting is by Bernard Fleetwood Walker circa 1925
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wachten Waiting Oil on Panel Painting Clowns Contemporary Figurative In Stock
By Kenne Grégoire
Located in Utrecht, NL
King Willem-Alexander for the municipality of Kampen. Grégoire's work continues to captivate audiences
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Tangiers Lemon Market - British 1920
s Oriental Figural art oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in Hagley, England
This superb vibrant Oriental Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted British artist Gerald
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Surrealist Oil Painting Magical Realism Lionel Kalish Italian Home Fantasy Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Lionel Kalish (American B.1931)
"A Villa on the Sea",
c. 1980
Oil on canvas
Hand signed lower
Category
1980s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Queen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Spencer Pryse
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Inside the Machine", Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood Panel
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
A group portrait of the Southwell family with a Negro Page and Macaw
By Charles Philips
Located in Taunton, GB
A group portrait of the Southwell family on the terrace with a negro page and Macaw.
Oil on canvas
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
LePoittevin Eugene - Italianate Landscape with a woman - oil on canvas - signed
Located in PARIS, FR
Ledoux. At 15, to prove his artistic vocation against his father's wishes, he made a copy of the painting
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Oil on Canvas French Battle Painting Alexander the Great and Porus
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Monumental 18th-century French battle. Oil painting on canvas depicting the Battle of Hydaspes, in
Category
1750s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealist Oil Painting Circus Horse Scene Lionel Kalish Fantasy Scene New York
Located in Surfside, FL
Lionel Kalish (American B.1931)
Hand signed lower right
Oil on canvas
Titled: "The Arrival
Category
1960s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil on Board, Gerald Norden, "A Packing Job"
Located in Mere, GB
Royal Academy, Catto Gallery and King Street Gallery, where he would show this fine picture.
Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare
s England
Located in London, GB
Lady Dormer, Mary Browne
c. 1592
oil on panel
35 x 29 inches, unframed;
41 x 34.75 inches, inc
Category
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Impressionist Oil Painting Girls
Dogs on Beach in Spring
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘A Breeze after a Bathe’ by Walter Duncan ARWS (1847-1932). The painting – which depicts three
Category
1870s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Prince William III the Son of King George II
By Joseph Highmore
Located in Southall, GB
Cumberland, son of King George II'
Oil on canvas painted by the Joseph Highmore. Depicting William as a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
”Wading at Sand St. Beach” oil painting, sunbathing swimmer, signed and framed
By Doug Reina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Square format oil painting, framed in natural wood floating frame.
Framed dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Village Path after the Rain. Antique painting. Oil on Canvas
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in St. Albans, GB
)
Oil on Canvas
A spectacular example of Sherrin's work in an English gold leaf swept frame.
Daniel
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,712 Sale Price
20% Off
Framed Belgian Luminist Oil Painting Le Petit Jardinier With Potted Geraniums
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
41.7 inches x 33.5 inches ( 106cm x 85cm ).
Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evening on a Surrey Common, original oil on canvas, British realist landscape
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in Naples, Florida
This is a lovely oil on canvas painting of a warm evening on a Surrey common. This original
Category
Early 1900s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Called "The Young Artist" by Swedish Johan Christoffer Boklund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Introducing a captivating oil painting by Johan Christoffer Boklund (1817-1880). The artwork
Category
19th Century Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
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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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With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.