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Good Read Oil Albert Gilbert Lady in Long Dress Reading Book in Bedroom Carved
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Albert Gilbert (1819-1880) was a fine quality Belgian painter of historical and domestic genre scenes, exhibited Brussels.
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Category
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Paintings
Lecture Sous la Lampe Prunellier (Under the Blackthorn Reading Lamp)
By Bernard Fouchet
Located in Red Bank, NJ
Fouchet uses vibrant and rich colors to create a unique still life. The way Fouchet uses oil paint
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tanja Ritterbex (self-portrait reading in bed)
By Tanja Ritterbex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A colorful self-portrait oil pastel drawing of the artist reading in bed.
Tanja Ritterbex has
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Edwardian Oil Painting Reading Lady Portrait English Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Edwardian style oil painting showing a lady reading
The lady is in elegant dress as she
Category
Vintage 1980s Edwardian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pieter Gerardus Sjamaar Oil Painting, "Reading by Candlelight"
By Pieter Gerardus Sjamaar 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Known for his finely detailed and technically perfect genre paintings of candlelight scenes, much
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Paintings
2000 Contemporary Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Reading by the Window
Located in Bristol, GB
READING BY THE WINDOW
Size: 78 x 67 cm (including frame)
Oil on Canvas
An emotive semi-abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mid Century Modern Expressive Figurative Oil Painting - Reading by the Mirror
Located in Bristol, GB
READING BY THE MIRROR
Size: 87 x 74 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A large and very well
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Woman reading a book, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woman Reading, Signed Oil Painting
By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016)
Signed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two girls reading Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-661 Signed " two girls reading": impressionist stile oil painting in a curved wood gilt frame.
Category
Vintage 1940s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
French Cubist Modernist Oil - Abstract Oil Painting of Woman Reading
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches
Provenance: private collection
Category
20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Nude Model Sat Reading, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Nude, of a Model Sat Reading, Signed Oil Painting
By French artist Claude Benard
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
George A Elcock, Reading For Grandma, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine late 19th-century oil painting by British artist George A Elcock (1856-1946) depicts a
Category
1890s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Otto Kirberg, Reading By The Window, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful late 19th-century oil painting by German artist Otto Kirberg (1850-1926) depicts a
Category
1890s Aesthetic Movement Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by Mark William Langlois "Reading to Grandma"
By Mark William Langlois
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Mark William Langlois "Reading to Grandma" Painter of figurative subjects with 14
Category
19th Century Victorian Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Young Man Reading, Impressionistic Oil Painting
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young man with blonde hair reading a book. The
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Axel Søeborg, Interior Scene With Priest Reading, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Axel Søeborg (1872-1939) depicts a priest
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reading - Nude Female Portrait Oil Painting, Realistic, Polish artist
By Janusz Szpyt
Located in Warsaw, PL
and painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. 1983 onward, he became the member of the « Group
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Reading - Abstract library, textured painting, Oil on canvas
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Abstract bookshelf oil painting by French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont, Fragments de Lecture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1959 Impasto Figure Painting "Reading"
Located in Arp, TX
decades, producing abstract and figurative work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media and collage.
The
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Biktop - 1962 Oil, Arabian Gentleman Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a simple vintage effect frame. Signed and dated. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Reading by Lamplight" - Contemporary still life oil painting, traditional style
By Tim McGuire
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of an interior soaked in hues of blue. A traditional wooden chair is pulled out
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th-Century French Oil Painting Cubist Portrait of Nude Lady Reading
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Reading
by Therese Hummel (French, 1911-1999)
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 10.75 x 14
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Reading in Style - Emma Roberts" Figure in Maison Valentino Gown Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Reading - 19th Century Oil, Man Reading by Lamp in Interior by Victor Lecomte
By Victor Lecomte
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on panel circa 1910 by Victor Lecomte depicting a gentleman reading at a desk strewn with books
Category
1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Reclining Mary Magdalena Reading Oil Painting After Pompeo Batoni
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a Victorian oil painting showing a Mary Magdalena reading a book
This is a version
Category
Antique Early 1700s Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
INCLINED READER - Textured Oil Painting w/ Scene of a Girl Reading a Book
By Eleanor Aldrich
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
INCLINED READER is an oil and canvas painting by Eleanor Aldrich created in 2022. This piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1963 Oil - Reading in the Yellow Room
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame. On board.
Category
Mid-20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading
By Blanche Paymal-Amouroux
Located in Naples, Florida
Blanche Paymal-Amouroux , born September 4, 1860in Paris where she died on February 14, 1944, is a French painter.
Blanche Paymal-Amouroux was a student of Benjamin...
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harry McCormick Reading Signed Contemporary Realism Oil Painting Canvas Framed
By Harry McCormick
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary oil painting on canvas titled “Reading” by American artist Harry McCormick. Hand
Category
Vintage 1980s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Black reading, Large Abstract, oil, Expressionism, Monochrome, Contemporary
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
abstraction of black works, created in oil on canvas, evoking a wordless library.
The dim lighting highlights
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
J. K. Pelham - 19th Century Oil, Morning Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
painting to around the mid 19th century. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a ribbed gilt frame with a
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading Music
By Maurice Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
first presentation of the paintings of Maurice Green since his death in 1993.
“Reading Music”, is an
Category
1970s Cubist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
PRIVATE READINGS
By Angelo Granati
Located in Napoli, IT
master painting by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Oil on wood cm. 15x25. Frame with gilded bronze from 1860
Category
2010s Old Masters Interior Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Woman Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a vintage effect frame. Signed. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading Room
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
imagination. “I prefer to begin my work from life. My landscape paintings usually follow me into the studio
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,800
Bernadette Kelly (b.1933) - 20th Century Oil, Gentle Reading
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Corsham, GB
A cool tone depiction of a figure quietly reading. Oil on panel. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman Reading
By Donald S. Vogel
Located in Dallas, TX
This miniature painting depicts a favorite subject of the artist - someone engaged in their own
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Shannon Reading
By Miranda Girard
Located in Westport, CT
, portrait, woman, girl, reading.
Miranda Girard is an exhibiting and commissioned Connecticut artist. Her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
G. Hemmerk - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Day Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
Portrait of a lady reading in an armchair, oil on panel. Indistinctly signed to the lower right
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
abstract reading , abstract, colored, oil on canvas, expressionism, geometric
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
. Crafted by a renowned artist, this oil painting offers a striking interpretation of the world of books
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading Lady
By François Gall
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionistic style. Primarily focused on the figure, his brushy oil paintings are largely inspired by the
Category
1950s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading French
By Margaret Evangeline
Located in New Orleans, LA
large-scale abstract oil paintings on canvas, layering crystallina, flocking, and other cultural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman Reading
By Ben Wilks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"WOMAN READING"
OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED, DATED 1986
16 X 20 INCHES
Ben Wilks
1914-2001
Category
1980s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Claudine Reading
By Marcel Dyf
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 18 x 21.5 inches
Framed size: 26 x 29.5 inches
Signed lower right
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$21,565
Man Reading
By Cecil Lang Casebier
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed "CL Casebier '61" at lower right
The overall dimensions including the frame are 61 3/8 x 49 3/8 inches
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of Girl Reading
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique Italian oil painting on canvas 1850s. Oval Portrait of a young girl reading. High
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Northern European painter. Oil painting on board. Attic chamber with reading man
Located in København, Copenhagen
Northern European painter. Oil painting on board.
Interior of the attic chamber with a reading man
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
19th Century Framed Cardinal Reading Oil on Canvas Painting Signed R. Figerio
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique portrait painting titled "Il Cardinale Che Legge Il Giornale" (the Cardinal reading
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Reading Room, Charmaine Chaudry, Original Interior Painting, Library Artwork
By Charmaine Chaudry
Located in Deddington, GB
Reading Room by Charmaine Chaudry [2021]
original
Oil on canvas board
Image size: H:23.5 cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Georges Pacouil (1903-1996) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Quiet Reading
By Ali Alışır
Located in Corsham, GB
Oil on canvas. Signed upper right and dated 1935.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The knight
s reading
By Hippolyte Pierre Delanoy
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippolyte-Pierre DELANOY
(Glasgow, 1849 - Paris, 1899)
The knight's reading
Oil on panel
Signed
Category
Late 19th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Man Reading
By Ben Wilks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ben Wilks was born in Toronto, Canada. He immigrated to Los Angeles, California as a child and became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
Mr. Wilks entered the U.S. Army R...
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Antique Oil Painting of Three Young Girls Reading by Jul Paulsen
Located in Round Top, TX
This endearing painting captures a simple yet intimate moment between three young girls, possibly
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Jean Dulac (1902-1968) - Mid 20th Century Oil, The Reading Corner
Located in Corsham, GB
A truly wonderful study of a woman reading in a comfy red lounge chair. Completed with expressive
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Oil Painting of a Girl Reading on a Bench by Robert Leepin
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage Oil Painting of a Girl Reading on a Bench. The canvas is mounted in a white painted frame
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
A. T. K. - Mid 20th Century Oil, Reading By The Window
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate portrait captures a woman absorbed in reading, seated in a dimly lit interior space
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Oil Painting Reading For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much is a Oil Painting Reading?
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
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.