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James Hedley - Framed 20th Century Oil, In Full Sail
Located in Corsham, GB
An expansive maritime painting of a ship in open water. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"White on White" photorealist oil painting of folded white sail on exposed linen
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Tied and True" oil painting of a folded sail and bow in blue ocean behind
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a folded sail and bow with blue ocean behind.
Michel Brosseau was born in Nantes
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"At Rest in the Harbor" oil painting of a folded sail with lighthouse and beach
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed 20th Century Oil - Thames Barge in Full Sail
Located in Corsham, GB
Indistinctly signed to the lower right. Presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame with a decorative running motif. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
C1 Sail
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$9,500
"Full Sail" oil painting of a large sailboat with purple sky and and blue ocean
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of 19th Century French Oil Paintings with Sail Boats Signed "Granval"
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French oil on canvas paintings signed "Granval" (circa: 1870), depicting sail
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
American Painting, "Sail Boats" Signed Jean Kalisch
1960-1970
Oil on Canvas
Located in Southampton, NY
American painting
Titled: "Sail boats"
By: Jean Kalisch, American Postwar, Contemporary Painter
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
"Tall Sails (Diptych)" a pair of oil paintings depicting the bow of a ship
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Classic Race" horizontal oil painting of two sail boats and crew with blue sky
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Still Life with Sail Boat on Gold Leaf, Original Nautical Oil Painting on Panel
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
measuring 25h x 19w inches.
Helen Oh
Still Life with Sail Boat
oil on panel with gold leaf
24h x 18w in
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Below the Clouds" oil painting of rolled sail with oceans and cloudy sky behind
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"An Afternoon Sail" Painting by George Nemethy
Located in Wiscasset, ME
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Paint
Golden Sails at Sunrise
Located in Zofingen, AG
, oils, and oil pastels, I've created a symphony of color where the golden sails, symbolic of hope and
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Clipper at Full Sail
By John Bentham-Dinsdale
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Signed lower left. Oil on canvas. With frame measures 38" x 48".
(Born in Yorkshire, England in
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three Sails at Sea
By Rosanne Barr
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting "Three Sails at Sea " by Rosanne Barr is framed, stringed and ready to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Day Sail at Edgartown
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Attrib. Ernest Crofts RA (1847–1911) - 1908 Oil, Unfurling The Sails
Located in Corsham, GB
painter, Ernest Crofts RA. The scene shows a ship with its sails unfurling as it floats of calm waters
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Strange Storm Coming" Sail Boats, Mid Century Modern Texas Painting
By Michael Frary
Located in San Antonio, TX
a Master of Fine Arts in painting the following year. At the outbreak of World War II, Michael
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Afternoon Sail, Central Park
By Susan Jositas
Located in Westport, CT
serenity.
A Connecticut native, Susan Jositas began painting full-time in 2000. Jositas enjoys painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Setting Sail, Edgartown" Catboat with Maroon Sail, Yacht Club, Purple and Pink
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Setting Sail, Edgartown" Catboat with Maroon Sail, Yacht Club, Purple and Pink
“People sometimes
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Setting Sail, Camden Harbor
By Keith Oehmig
Located in Wiscasset, ME
beaches and French and Italian countryside.
Oehmig's paintings have won numerous awards such as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
A.F.L - Framed Early 20th Century Oil, All Sails Down
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil seascape from the early 20th century depicting military sailors rowing towards a
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Night Sail/Violet Distance
By Gigi Mills
Located in New York, NY
developed a style that is distinctly her own.
Gigi works in oil sometimes glazing to force the light to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
“Clipper under Full Sail”
Located in Southampton, NY
Very well executed oil on academy board by the well known American marine and portrait painter
Category
1930s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Sails In The Evening
By Penny Rumble
Located in Brecon, Powys
This great piece from Penny Rumble harks back to the days of sail; showing a lugger in full sail
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Night Sky/ Night Sail
By Gigi Mills
Located in New York, NY
Gigi Mills' work is born out of her desire to simplify and reduce each moment to its essence; she achieves this by omitting mundane details from life that can often obscure genuine e...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Oil
Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Sail Boats Under Moon, Signed Vilhelm Bille
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting by Vilhelm Bille (b. Copenhagen 1864, d. s.p. 1908) in wood frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Sid Willis "Sails" Model Ship Still Life Maritime Oil Painting on Board Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Sidney Willis (aka Sid, b.1930), still life oil painting featuring model stailboats
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Set Sail (Academic Figurative Painting of Male Models by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic, nautical style figurative oil painting of four young men at sea in fashionable clothing
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Afternoon Sail, Deuteronomy 32:4
By Thomas Kegler
Located in Greenwich, CT
Landscape oil painting of a sailboat on a river or lake.
Deuteronomy 32:4 - "He is the Rock
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Setting Sail by Marie Lefevre
By Marie Lefevre
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist painting of children playing with a sailboat by Marie Lefevre. Oil on canvas, circa
Category
1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Sail at Dering Harbor
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
inside the harbor just off the main street. One sailboat sticks out, with it's bright red sail, at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fill the Sails (Contemporary Abstract Painting in Dusty Blue, Green, Pale Pink)
By Jenny Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
48 x 48 x 1 inches
oil on linen canvas
not framed, but the sides of the canvas are clean white
It
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Clipper at Full Sail Under Moonlight
By Henry Scott
Located in Wiscasett, ME
The tea clipper Arctic Moon, an oil on canvas by British artist Henry Scott. Signed in the lower
Category
1980s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Cutty Sark at Full Sail
By John Bentham-Dinsdale
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Signed lower left and signed and inscribed on reverse. Oil on canvas. With frame measures 38.5" x
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Full Sail off the Eddystone Lighthouse
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Signed and dated in the lower right, oil on canvas. Measures 27.25" x 37" including the frame
Category
1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960s Hazel Rakestraw Art Oil on Canvas Sail Boats California Modern
By Hazel Rakestraw
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Midcentury Art
Oil on canvas by California artist Hazel Rakestraw. Signed on lower right
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
English Victorian sail and steam boats at sea
By Alfred Vickers
Located in Woodbury, CT
at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists. His paintings exhibited few
Category
1840s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Sail – Sunset Reflections by the Swedish Coast
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming marine painting by Swedish artist Ludvig Richarde captures a lone sailboat gliding
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Coldwater Spectators with Boats / colorful surf, sail, bike scene
By Peter Loftus
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Coldwater Spectators with Boats' depicted in this realist oil on canvas painting that bridges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sail and Nike - Still Life with Toy Boat and Winged Victory, Silver Leaf and Oil
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
in a simple rich walnut wood frame measuring 15.25h x 12.25w inches.
Helen Oh
Sail and Nike
oil and
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Silver
Night Sky/ Yellow Sail
By Gigi Mills
Located in New York, NY
Night Sky/Yellow Sail
2021
Oil, paper, crayon and graphite on paper
61 3/4" x 41 3/4"
$13,000
Gigi
Category
2010s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Graphite
"Puritan" Close up of a sail on the water
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
oil paintings have a distinct look—graphic and contemporary—that he uses to explore the philosophical
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Raw Linen, Oil
Poul Hansen 1918-1987, Oil on Board, Sail Boats at Sea, Signed Poul Hansen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Hansen 1918-1987. Oil on board. Sail boats at sea.
Signed Poul Hansen 75.
Measures: 36 cm x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Paintings
Johan Boström, Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Sail Boat at Sea, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Johan Boström, a Swedish artist. Oil on canvas.
Sail boat at sea. Early 20th century.
The canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
American Oil on Canvas of Two Masted Schooner Yacht under Full Sail, 20th C.
Located in Charleston, SC
American Nautical oil on canvas of two masted schooner yacht under full sail with American flag
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
American Oil on Canvas of Two Masted Schooner Yacht Under Full Sail 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical oil on canvas of two masted schooner yacht under full sail with American flag
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
With Full Sails Ahead, Michael Zeno Diemer, Munich 1867 – 1939, Signed
Located in Knokke, BE
Biography: Diemer Michael Zeno is known for his great marine paintings and worked in both oil and
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English merchant ship off the coast of England at full sail
By William Howard Yorke
Located in Woodbury, CT
he remained the rest of his career and life. Yorke’s earliest known painting, a ship portrait of
Category
1880s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Alabama" Vineyard sailboat with American flag and sail in the foreground
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Raw Linen, Oil
19th century English Yacht at sea by a lighthouse in full sail
Located in Woodbury, CT
compositional harmony makes this painting a quintessential example of English marine art in the age of sail
Category
1840s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
19th Century English Yacht in full sail racing on the high sea
Located in Woodbury, CT
In this luminous marine painting by Nicholas Matthew Condy, the English 19th-century artist once
Category
1840s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique Italian Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Italian oil painting, depicting sail boats in a harbour. This was most likely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Impressionist scene of sail boats off of the East Coast of America, Nantucket
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
paintings are held in many collections throughout the world including America, England, Japan and China.
Category
1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th century English Antique of a Yacht portrait at Sea, in full sail.
Located in Woodbury, CT
, painting shipping scenes off the English South coast. The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich has nine of
Category
1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting sail for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect oil painting sail may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil painting sail to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, blue, black and more. An oil painting sail from Vahe Yeremyan, Michel Brosseau, Michael Budden, Leonard Mizerek and Rosanne Barr — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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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, 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.