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Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Blue Girl in Deckchair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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signed
oil painting on canvas, in wooden frame with the bottom part of frame missing
size: 40 x 29.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large French Surrealist Oil Painting Nude Woman Standing in Fantasy Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Surrealist Nude Woman in Landscape
French, mid 20th century
signed oil on board, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1978 Vintage Modernist Original Landscape Oil Painting - Solitude in Nature
Located in Bristol, GB
SOLITUDE IN NATURE
Size: 36.5 x 41.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
An excellent modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Nobleman in Armour, 17th Century Oil Painting
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas
Image size: 30 x 35 inches (76.25 x 89 cm)
Carved gilt frame
A half-length portrait
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Robert Alott, 1850-1910 Oasis in the Desert oil painting .
By Robert Alott
Located in New York, NY
strokes, Alott skillfully emulates the desert haze in oil paint. Formerly belonging to the Brooklyn
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Victorian Scottish Oil Painting Highland Loch Bathed in Sunlight
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunshine in the Scottish Highlands
British School, 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 26.5
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,409 Sale Price
20% Off
"Lago Maggiore" oil painting, seascape in Italy, en plein air
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lago Maggiore" is an impressionistic plein air painting depicting where the lake and shore meet at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Aspen in Vail
by Jim Cobb, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This oil on canvas painting by artist James Cobb depicts the scenic aspen groves found along the
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Figurative Interior Oil Painting - Lady in Yellow
Located in Bristol, GB
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This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Passegiato in Carrozza- 19th Century Italian Oil Painting Horse
Society Couple
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
fine quality gold leaf frame. Tominz frequently signed his paintings under the pseudonym “J. Harwey” as
Category
Late 19th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Diane in Red Oil on Panel Figurative Painting Contemporary Brushstrokes
By David Shevlino
Located in Houston, TX
Diane in Red is from 2015 and is 12 x 10 and comes to you framed in minimal hardwood. This oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Robert Ottokar Lindneux Oil Painting on Canvas of Walruses in an Arctic Setting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique oil painting on canvas depicting walruses in repose floating on ice patches
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Senza Titolo Oil Painting on Canvas Rome Architecture In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Senza Titolo Oil Painting on Canvas Rome Architecture In Stock - Size Canvas 48 x 32 cm, Size with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chestnut Horse Standing in English Landscape Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horse in a Landscape
by Henry Percy (British, first half 20th century)
signed oil on board
Category
20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Monumental Oil Landscape Painting in Ornate Gilded Frame Signed by John K.
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage monumental oil on canvas landscape painting in an ornate gilded wood frame signed
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
In the Courtyard, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Scottish Highland Landscape Signed Oil Painting Loch in Mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Loch
signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950)
oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,626 Sale Price
20% Off
La Source - Nude in Landscape - French Impressionist art Victorian oil painting
By Jean-Jacques Henner
Located in Hagley, England
This superb French 19th century oil painting, La Source, location previously unknown according to
Category
19th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pierre le Boeuff (fl. 1899-1920) - Framed Oil, A Busy Street in Ghent
Located in Corsham, GB
This realistic oil captures the vibrant atmosphere of a street in Ghent, Belgium. The composition
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
‘The Violinist in Spring’ Naïve British Oil Painting Musician Dora Holzhandler
By Dora Holzhandler
Located in London, GB
‘The Violinist in Spring’ Naïve British Oil Painting Musician Dora Holzhandler
British, 2000
Canvas
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ebony, Oil
Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Figure Walking in Mountain Glen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Glen
by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950), signed with artists pseudonym
oil on
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Child Jesus Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Baby Italian Religious
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Lombard painter active in the 17th century
Infant Jesus
Oil painting on canvas
70 x 82 cm. - In
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,307 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvest Time in Yorkshire - British art 19th century landscape oil painting
By John Horace Hooper
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Victorian landscape oil painting on canvas is by noted exhibited British artist John
Category
1880s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1600
s French Old Master Oil Painting Nude Figures in Landscape Oil on Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figures in Wooded Landscape
French School, 17th century
oil on wood panel, framed
framed: 25.5
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian 19th Century Still-Life Oil Painting Depicting Fruits, in Giltwood Frame
By Florentine
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian oil on canvas still-life painting from the 19th century in carved giltwood frame, signed
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Victorian Landscape Oil in West country boys chatting in country lane framed
By Walter Heath Williams
Located in ludlow, GB
original restored gilt frames.
"Meeting in the Lane" - Oil on Canvas by Walter Heath Williams. This is
Category
19th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Diana e la Cerva Oil Painting Contemporary Mythology In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Diana e la Cerva Oil Painting Contemporary Mythology In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni (1967, Rome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Atteone Acteon Mythology Greek Rome Oil Painting Contemporary In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Atteone Acteon Mythology Greek Rome Oil Painting Contemporary In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Pointer Dog Hunting in Landscape Oil Painting 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-3302 Dog Hunting oil on canvas applied to a board ,displayed in a wood frame ,signed by Geyer
Category
1940s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$200 Sale Price
52% Off
VERY LARGE SIGNED OIL PORTRAIT OF LADY IN VINTAGE COAT
HAT - DATED - FRAMED
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
clothing and hat.
Medium: oil painting on board, framed.
Size: painting: 36 x 24 inches, frame: 43 x 31
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Landscape in Earth Tones – Textured Oil Painting by Sophie Dumont
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont transports us to a peaceful realm through her painting "Abstract Silence." With soft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Monumental Oil Landscape Painting in Ornate Gilded Frame Signed by Henry Kim
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage monumental oil on canvas landscape painting in an ornate gilded wood frame
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Modern British oil painting "Farmhouse in English Landscape", Ralph Gillies
Located in London, GB
Gillies Cole' and dated 1964.
A handsome oil painting of the English countryside by well-listed painter
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georges Pacouil (1903-1996) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Dolls in an Armchair
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a simple gilt-effect frame. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Oil Painting of Cottages in the Mournes in Ireland by Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Small Vintage Oil Painting of Cottages in the Mournes in Ireland by Contemporary Artist, Derek
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dusk in the Scottish Highlands Antique Signed Oil Painting Boat in Loch Scene
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: F. E. Jamieson British, signed
Title: Dusk in the Highlands
Medium: Oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Figures in a Doorway - 19th Century Antique Dutch Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very interesting 19th century Dutch oil on canvas depicting two figures in a dooorway. Excellent
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Continental Oil Painting of Two Dogs in Courtyard, circa 1900 - Gilt Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Continental oil painting of two dogs, likely dating to the turn of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Oil Paintings in the Style of the 19th Century Fruits with Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil on canvas hand painting.
With gold frame.
Category
20th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Orientalist Oil Painting of Damascus Gate in Jerusalem by Macco
By Georg Macco
Located in London, GB
Orientalist oil painting of Damascus Gate in Jerusalem by Macco
German, Early 20th Century
Frame
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Dutch Oil Painting Figures outside Building in Ancient Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures in Landscape
Dutch School, 17th century
oil on wood panel, framed in antique wooden frame
Category
17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Women in Meadow, Impressionist Oil Painting on canvas by Lucien Neuquelman
By Lucien Neuquelman
Located in Long Island City, NY
painting is framed in a gold carved wood frame and is signed in the lower right corner.
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Israeli Abstract Pattern
Decoration Oil Painting Yuval Shaul Steel Frame
Located in Surfside, FL
Yuval Shaul, (Israeli, Born 1961)
Hand signed
Large Scale Mural Abstract Mixed Media Oil Painting
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Naive Interior Oil Painting, Cats in Interior Whimsical Wall Art
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vintage Naive Oil Painting on stretched canvas by French artist Berthine Marceau, signed on the
Category
1980s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Papaverveld Oil Painting on Panel Still Life Landscape In Stock
By Victor Muller
Located in Utrecht, NL
Papaverveld Oil Painting on Canvas Still Life Landscape In Stock
Born in Den Helder, The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Vintage American Small Shipwreck at Sea Oil Painting in a Giltwood Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Antique American seascape oil painting depicting a distant shipwreck, a rocky shore, and crashing
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Paintings
Materials
Paint
Bernard Corey White House in the Woods Oil Painting American Landscape
By Bernard Corey
Located in Rockport, MA
Painting Size (unframed): 10" x 15 1/4"
Framed Size: 16" x 21"
This intimate landscape by Bernard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
SIGNED FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - FISHING BOATS IN HONFLEUR HARBOUR
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting on canvas, framed.
Size: painting: 12 x 16 inches, frame: 17.5 x 21.75 inches
Provenance
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,369 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Venetian Canal Oil Painting in Gilt Frame Signed Georges Quintaine
Located in Dallas, TX
romantic landscapes and atmospheric waterfronts. Executed in oil on canvas, the composition captures the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Robin Darwin (1910-1974) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Playing in the Park
Located in Corsham, GB
This summer feeling, oil landscape depicts a group of spritely children playing in the park. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Temptations Oil On Panel Painting Post Modern Portrait In Stock
By Manuel Lopez Herrera
Located in Utrecht, NL
Temptations Oil On Panel Painting Post Modern Portrait In Stock
Manuel Lopez Herrera was born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Raras Avis Oil Painting on Panel Post Modern In Stock
By Manuel Lopez Herrera
Located in Utrecht, NL
Raras Avis Oil Painting on Panel Post Modern In Stock
Manuel Lopez Herrera was born in Madrid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Snow in NYC" Impressionist Oil Painting in Style of Guy Wiggins Snow Scene
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
New York in snow. This work is a following of Guy Wiggins. This painting is signed lower left and
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Self Portrait in Studio - British art 19th Century interior oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
A fine interior oil painting which dates to circa 1870 by listed artist Alfred Stevens. It is a
Category
19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$10,734 Sale Price
20% Off
Floral Vintage Oil Painting of Wild Red Poppies in Field in English Countryside
By Deborah Poynton
Located in Preston, GB
Floral Vintage Oil Painting of Wild Red Poppies in a Field in the English Countryside, by 20th
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bagnante Addirmentata Bathing Nude Woman Oil Painting Rome In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bagnante Addirmentata Bathing Nude Woman Oil Painting Rome In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni (1967
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
English 19th Century Oil Painting Depicting a Venetian Scene in Carved Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English framed oil painting from the 19th century captures the enchanting allure of Venice, one
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
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Oil Paintings In Frames For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of oil paintings in frames is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, contemporary and Post-Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the oil paintings in frames that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Cindy Shaoul, Hunt Slonem, Karina Gentinetta, Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni and Marc Dalessio are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much are Oil Paintings In Frames?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oil paintings in frames in our inventory begin at $0 and can go as high as $8,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,556.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Oil Paintings In Frames
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
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