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French Distinguished Gentleman in Formal Attire Classical Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Portrait Oil Painting
signed oil on canvas, framed
French artist, indistinctly signed
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Father in Sunlight
by Chris Brizzard, Oil on Linen Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 11.125" x 9.25" oil on linen painting is by contemporary artist, Chris Brizzard. This portrait
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Original Mid 20th OIL PAINTING Century English Country Lady in A Summer Garden
Located in Cirencester, GB
painting appears unsigned but clearly a good hand. Held in its original heavy rough cut frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Princess in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. This piece is signed by the artist lower left and on verso. Painted oil on canvas and it
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1978 Modernist Expressive Figurative Portrait Oil Painting - Seated in Thought
Located in Bristol, GB
contrast.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by Stephen Samuel Lewin "The Armada in Sight"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Stephen Samuel Lewin "The Armada in Sight" 1848 - 1909 London painter of historical
Category
Early 1900s Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Girls with Ribbons in the Hairs - Original Handsigned Oil on Canvas #FRAMED
By Jean-Baptiste Valadie
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean-Baptiste VALADIE (French, 1933)
Girls with Ribbons in the Hairs, 1975
Oil on canvas
Signed
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Crossing" oil painting of waves in a deep blue ocean
By Whitney Knapp
Located in Edgartown, MA
relationship between sky and the attendant land or sea. She is interested in the physicality of oil paint and
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorful clown in blue (Turquoise) background oil on canvas painting
By Paul Aizpiri
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This captivating oil painting by renowned French artist Paul Aïzpiri presents one of his beloved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
COUNTRY LANE IN FRANCE French Village Oil Painting Women in the Arts
By Judy Elias
Located in Houston, TX
. Life is a painting! Country Lane in France is oil on panel and a complimentary gold leaf frame is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
EB with Orange Collar: Portrait of a girl in Oil on Canvas, Framed, 9x12"
By Amy Scherer
Located in SEATTLE, WA
vibrant blue background is an elegantly simple composition in oil paint on canvas. It's a classic example
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
‘Nancy’ oil painting of chestnut mare in bucolic landscape 1912
By Richard Newton
Located in Hillsborough, NC
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Professionally cleaned and presented in a dark stained wood frame, ready to hang! In very good order, no issues
Category
1910s Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Blackberry Picking Figures in Rural Cottage Lane Victorian Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
plaque to frame
oil painting on board, framed within ornate scrolled gilt frame
framed: 8.5 x 11 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil Painting by Charles Walter Oswald "Evening in the Glen"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Charles Walter Oswald "Evening in the Glen" Born1850, flourished in 1900. A
Category
Early 1900s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,437 Sale Price
20% Off
In the Bazaar II, Oil on Wood, Signed, 19th Century, Framed, 7x5"
By Charles Théodore Frère
Located in New York, NY
In the Bazaar II, 1834-1855, by Theodore Frere (1814-1888)
Oil on wood
7 x 5 inches unframed (17.78
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Follower of Jean Masson (1900-1988) - Framed Oil, Square in Sainte Eulalie
Located in Corsham, GB
This intriguing architectural painting depicts a view of a French mill house from across a quiet
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Transmission" - Oil Painting of Hiker Crossing Stream in Lush Forest
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer’s "Transmission" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting rendered on panel
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Decorative antique oil painting. Sailing ship in a stormy sea.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative antique oil painting. Sailing ship in a stormy sea.
Dimensions with frame in cm 71 x
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,898 Sale Price
20% Off
R. S. Wynne - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Figures in a Desert Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
the barren, sun-soaked land. The painting has been well presented in a decorative gilt-effect frame
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting Dead Game in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life with Dead Birds
18th Century Italian School, we cannot see a signature
oil painting on
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,075 Sale Price
20% Off
"Neve in Val Ceresio" Mid Century Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting in Snow
Located in New York, NY
is signed by the artist lower right and it comes housed in a gold tone wood frame and hanging wire on
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Oil Painting on Canvas Depicting the Port of Antwerp in Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th-century Belgian oil painting captures a dusky scene at the Antwerp port
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
I Feel So Small in the Mountains, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
painting that is framed and ready to hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Falling Meadows 72 x 34 in Waterfall Landscape Nature Oil on canvas Framed
Located in Houston, TX
.Falling Meadow 72” x 34” oil on canvas $13,500.00
“Falling Meadow” is a lovely soft abstraction
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960s Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting in Primary Colors
By Florence Graziano
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1960s oil on canvas by American artist Florence V. Mercolino Graziano exemplifies the
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Sunrise TONALIST Southern GULF IN TEXAS oil painting
Located in New York, NY
Lily Ayres (died 1936)
Circa 1910
“Sunrise Gulf in Texas”
Monogrammed
Oil on Board
8x10 inches
Category
Early 1900s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Still Life Oil Green Apples on Canvas Painting in Gilt Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive oil on canvas painting depicting a still life composition featuring green apples, a
Category
20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Framed 19th Century Oil - Bouquet of Flowers in a Porcelain Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
floral painting, and is well presented in a distressed gilt effect frame. Unsigned. On canvas on
Category
19th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Victorian British Oil Painting Elegant Figures in Sumptuous Interior Room
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed. Indistinctly Inscribed, and inscribed and dated 1861 on a label
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting depicting Metal Worker in his Workshop
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Metal Worker
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"In Repose" (2025) By Matt Talbert, Original Oil Painting, Portrait
By Matt Talbert
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert's "In Repose" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Oil Painting by Josiah Clinton Jones "In the Conway Valley"
By Josiah Clinton Jones
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Josiah Clinton Jones "In the Conway Valley"
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,300 Sale Price
24% Off
F. Gutmann, 19th Century, Oil Painting, Snow in the Forest.
Located in Berlin, DE
F. Gutmann, 19th Century,
Decorative Oil Painting, Snow in the Forest.
Dimensions including frame.
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Oil on Canvas Painting of Woman in Gilded Frame, Edwardian, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant oil portrait shows of a young woman in three-quarter profile, painted with careful
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Oil Painting by James Poole "A River in North Wales"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by James Poole "A River in North Wales" 1804 - 1886 Poole was a Sheffield painter of
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,120 Sale Price
32% Off
Traditional English Oil Painting Rural Workers by Lake in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Victorian style)
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 19 x 23 inches
canvas: 14 x 18 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,298 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge European Antique Oil Painting Merchants
Ships in Ancient Trading Port
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Century School, unsigned
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 39.5 x 36 inches
canvas: 34 x 30 inches
the
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arabian White Horse prancing in Landscape, huge original oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Arabian Horse in Landscape
British School, late 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
canvas: 25.5 x
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,026 Sale Price
80% Off
"AMAPOLA" (FRAMED) Figurative Portrait Painting 40" x 30" in by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"AMAPOLA" (FRAMED) Figurative Portrait Painting 40" x 30" in by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil stick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Paper, Oil Crayon
Subtle American in Italy Venice View Signed Framed Original Cityscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Signed. Framed. Image size, 16H x 25L.
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Subtle American in Italy Venice View Signed Framed Original Cityscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Signed. Framed. Image size, 16H x 25L.
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Hand Painted Framed Oil on Canvas Ladies in a Landscape Painting
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand-painted gilt wood framed oil on canvas landscape painting with three
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Magic Mushroom in a Landscape - Welsh Post Impressionist art oil painting
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted Welsh artist Glyn Morgan. Morgan
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Morning Notes" oil painting - figurative composition, woman writing in journal
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Kelly Carmody - of a seated woman writing notes in a journal.
Framed in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Cattle in Farm Landscape - American Impressionist art landscape oil painting
By William Samuel Horton
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning Impressionist farm landscape oil painting is by one of the leading American
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"In the Canadian Rockies" 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
By Albert Bierstadt, 1830-1902
Located in Jacksonville, FL
landscape painting, was born on January 7, 1830, in Solingen, Prussia (now Germany). Emigrating to the
Category
19th Century Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge French Arts
Crafts Painting Shepherd
Flock in Landscape, Ornate Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the paint.
oil painting on wood panel, presented within highly ornate carved wood ornate frame of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spectacle, year 2002, 26"x32" oil on canvas, framed size 36x42 in.
By Robert Elibekyan
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The painting sizes are 26x32 in. with framed sizes are 36x42 inches.
The composition from
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Highland Cattle in Majestic Mountain Landscape Victorian Oil Painting Glencoe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
lower corner
titled to label verso
Oil painting on canvas, framed
Framed: 24 x 18 inches
Canvas: 18 x 12
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,026 Sale Price
20% Off
Spring Blossoms in a Countryside Landscape Painting French Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Spring Blossom
Signed by André Couchet (French mid 20th century)
Oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil painting by Godwin Bennett “A Street in Salcombe, Devon”
By Godwin Bennett
Located in Mere, GB
Oil painting by Godwin Bennett “A Street in Salcombe, Devon”. Godwin Bennett 1888-1950. Brighton
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,643 Sale Price
25% Off
"Floating" surreal oil painting, figures underwater in a loving embrace
By Daniela Astone
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Floating is an impressionist oil on panel painting. It depicts two people floating naked in water
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Victorian English Oil Painting Horse
Rider in Rural Landscape with River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pausing for Refreshments
English School, circa 1870's
oil on canvas, framed, unsigned
framed: 18 x
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Signed R. Bevan Valley Landscape Oil Painting in Carved Giltwood Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful original abstract valley landscape oil painting in carved giltwood frame
Signed by
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
French Contemporary Abstract Portrait Oil Painting in Vibrant Color Blocks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Portrait
French School, early 21st century
signed with monogram
oil on canvas, framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,763 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Portrait in Period Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully painted Baroque style oil on board portrait of a lady wearing an embroidered top with
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
John McColvin (1864-1920) - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Lady in the Garden
By John McColvin
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming late 19th century oil by John McColvin (1864-1920), depicting a lady tending to a garden
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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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