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The Lesson - Portrait Interior - British Victorian art oil painting reading
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Victorian oil painting is by noted artist John Eaton Walker. Painted circa 1855
Category
19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gabriella DeLamater
Located in Yardley, PA
Reading Oil, Stretched canvas 24"x30" There are times when I am wanting to create a painting that
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Poet Reading, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Seamus Corcoran
Located in Yardley, PA
WB Yeats reading one of his poems :: Painting :: Metaphysical :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Model Reading, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Model Reading, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, Kate Orr, late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$763 Sale Price
20% Off
Rabbi Reading, Oil Painting by Abraham Straski
By Abraham Straski
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r.
Image Size: 10 x 7.5 inches
Frame Size: 17.5 x 15 inches
Category
1950s Post-War Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reading Quietly. Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Reading Quietly,
oil on canvas, 76 x 100cm,
I am very fortunate to have a studio with lots of
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Studio Model Posing Whilst Reading, Nude Oil Painting
By J.B. Holmes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Life Model Posing Whilst Reading,
By J.B.Holmes, British artist, 20th Century
Oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Young Female Oil Painting Girl at Window Reading
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3909 Oil on board set in a gilt wood frame
Image size 14.5x10.5
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classical Guitarist Reading Notes in Concert French Oil Painting
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Guitarist
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 46 x 35
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$847 Sale Price
35% Off
Oil Painting by Arthur Joseph Woolmer "Reading in the Park"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Arthur Joseph Woolmer RBA "Reading in the Park" 1805 - 1892 Fine painter of
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady Reading - Early 20th Century French Figurative Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1930's French oil on canvas portrait of a seated lady reading in an interior.
Superb
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rhythm of Reading, Abstract library, textured oil painting, French artist
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Oil on canvas – 50 x 50 cm (19.68 x 19.68 in)
Framed: 57 x 57 cm (22.44 x 22.44 in)
Choice of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Man Reading Newspaper - Orientalist art 19th century portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
realist oil painting of an Oriental Turkish gentleman reading a French newspaper. The artist has finely
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Reading Room, Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Greg Kessler
By Greg Kessler
Located in Long Island City, NY
Reading Room
Greg Kessler, American (1966)
Date: 2024
Oil on Canvas
Size: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
LADY READING - French School - Figurative Italian Oil on canvas painting
By Giovanni Santaniello
Located in Napoli, IT
Lady Reading - Figurative oil on canvas painting cm.100x80, Giovanni Santaniell, Italy 2002
In
Category
Early 2000s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rabbi Reading by Candlelight, Oil Painting by Abraham Straski, 1959
By Abraham Straski
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rabbi Reading by Candlelight (6-F)
Abraham Straski, Polish (1903–1987)
Date: 1959
Oil on Canvas
Category
1950s Post-War Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
PRIVATE READINGS - Angelo Granati Italian Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
By Angelo Granati
Located in Napoli, IT
master painting "Comparisions"by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
Oil on wood cm. 15x25.
Frame with gilded
Category
2010s Old Masters Interior Paintings
Materials
Bronze
"Reading" contemporary oil painting of woman with book, painterly stylized
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Reading" is a painterly contemporary oil painting of woman with a book. A timeless image.
Framed
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Sailor and Reading Woman, Impressionist Oil Painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981)
Title: Sailor and Reading Woman
Year: circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed 1933 Oil - Female Nude Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking full-length study of a female figure reading on a long sofa, set against a richly
Category
Early 20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Antique Dutch Oil Painting Interior Scene Couple Reading Framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
painting portrays a noble couple engaged in reading within a luxurious interior scene. The young
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
A reading one - XXI century, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Colorful
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
MONIKA ROSSA
studied painting at the University of Arizona, in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The reading boy - figurative painting
By Jeroen Allart
Located in New York, NY
on the right track.
Landscape painting
figurative painting
acrylic painting
color painting
oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Girl Reading Card-American Realist Portrait-Mid-Century Original Oil Painting
Located in Marco Island, FL
painting, titled Girl Reading Card, 1948, is one of those perfect scenes that he documented during his
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
On the Beach. Woman Reading. Mid-Century Chicago Modernist Oil Painting.
Located in Marco Island, FL
Chicago Modernist, William Schwartz, painted this intimate painting of a woman reading titled On
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Interior with Lady Reading - Scottish Edwardian 1910 art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Scottish Edwardian Impressionist interior oil painting is by noted Scottish female
Category
1910s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Charles Gresham "Reading by the Window" Original Oil Painting c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Gresham "Reading by the Window" Original Oil Painting c.1970
Fine vintage oil painting by
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Model Reading a Book, French Impressionist 1930’s Nude Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model Reading a Book
French School, Early 20th Century
Oil painting on canvas, unframed
Canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,427 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Young Woman Reading in Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Woman Reading in Garden Seated on a Chair
by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Reading" Post-Impressionist Colorful Oil Painting on Panel Framed Figure Laying
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical scene of a figure reclining and reading. The figure is done in a
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Signed Large 1960
s British Original Oil Painting, Figures Reading
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Beryl Darton (British circa 1960's)
Period: mid 20th century/ 1960's
Medium: oil painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Large French/ Polish Modernist Oil Painting Interior Room Figures Reading
Dog
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Interior Scene
by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes below
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage 1950s Israeli Oil Painting, Signed in Hebrew Kibbutz Worker Reading
Located in Surfside, FL
Murray S. Greenfield Art Gallery (label on verso).
Genre: Modern
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Reading in the Study" Impressionist Portrait Oil Painting Woman in Pink Dress
Located in New York, NY
An Early 20th Century elegant portrait oil painting by Gordon Stevenson depicting a pensive young
Category
1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
English Impressionist Oil Painting Lady In White Dress Reading In Bright Room
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Reading
by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century)
signed initials oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,070 Sale Price
35% Off
Woman Reading, Oil on canvas circa 1896
Located in Gent, VOV
This exquisitely rendered painting captures a moment of serene introspection — a fleeting glimpse
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman reading, oil on canvas, circa 1896
Located in Gent, VOV
This exquisitely rendered painting captures a moment of serene introspection — a fleeting glimpse
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Serene Seago Landscape Oil Painting of Reclining Figure Reading by a Riverbank
By Edward Seago
Located in London, GB
Edward SEAGO (1910-1974, British)
Seated Figure Reading by a River
Oil on canvas
Stamped signature
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Portrait of Young Lady Reading a Book large oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Reading
by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes below
oil on board, unframed
board: 29
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,208 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century French Oil Painting Nude Lady on Bed Reading, signed
framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Lady in Interior Scene
French School, mid 20th century
signed oil on board , framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,301 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s French Portrait Man with Moustache Reading Paper Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Man with the Moustache
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Woman Reading - Painting by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Woman reading is an modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in the 1930s.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil
"Book club" oil painting on paper, woman reading book in living room, framed
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
traditional in subject and composition; however, she further transforms her skilled hand by painting a single
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
ROMANTIC READINGS- In the Manner of G. Boldini Figurative oil on Canvas Painting
By Ciro De Rosa
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic readings - Ciro de Rosa Italia 2002 Oil on canvas cm.70x55
The beautiful painting by Ciro
Category
Early 2000s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reading Girl, Framed Painting by Irving Amen
By Irving Amen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Irving Amen, American (1918 - 2011)
Title: Reading Girl
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Lover reading"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
reading while seated in an armchair. The composition unfolds through a highly expressive play of contrasts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sebastian Buff (1829-1880) - 1864 Oil, Man Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
This fine 19th century oil depicts a man reading with his hands clasped together as if in prayer
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$928 Sale Price
20% Off
Reading Woman - Painting by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Reading Woman is a beautiful and impressive oil on canvas by Antonio Feltrinelli.
It was realized
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil
A MAN READING IN HIS STUDY, oil painting, small, 14 K gold frame, French 19th C
By Isidore Alexandre Augustin Pils
Located in New York, NY
Isidore Pils
Paris 1813 – 1875 Douarnenez
Portrait of a Man in his Study
Oil on canvas
10 1/2 x
Category
Mid-19th Century French School Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pauline Plummer (b.1933) - 20th Century Oil, Nude Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate oil painting depicts a nude figure seated on rumpled white bedding, absorbed in
Category
20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Zodiac Reading - Oil Paint by Mino Meno - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed media plywood realized in 1970s.
Titled and signed on rear.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) - 1991 Oil, Reading the Newspaper
Located in Corsham, GB
This vibrant, colourful work by British artist Peter Samuelson (1912-1996) depicts a lady reading a
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elizabeth Reading
By François Gall
Located in Houston, TX
"Medaille D'Ore" at the Paris Salon of 1947.
“Elizabeth Reading”, c. 1960s
Oil on canvas, signed lower
Category
1960s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman in an Interior Reading a Book - Oil Painting Russian Ecole de Paris 1930
By Jacques Chapiro
Located in London, GB
This work is hand signed by the artist at the upper left corner "Jacques Chapiro"
It was probably painted in the 1930s or 1940s.
Provenance: The collection of Mr. Aharon Sacharov.
...
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
S. Sorensen - 20th Century Oil, Couple Reading a Letter
Located in Corsham, GB
An evocative genre scene, likely of Danish origin, portraying an elderly couple reading a letter
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Girls Reading the Paper
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Girls Reading the Paper
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boy Reading
By Franco Rispoli
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Boy Reading" c.1975 is an oil painting on canvas by Italian artist, Franco Rispoli
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting reading for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting reading among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil painting reading 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, blue and more. Finding an appealing oil painting reading — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jacques Zucker, Claude Benard, Flip Gaasendam, Angelo Granati and Abraham Straski each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oil painting reading in our inventory may begin at $315 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,725.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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