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Peter Keil Expressionist Oil Painting of a Spanish Woman
By Peter Keil
Located in Astoria, NY
Abstract oil painting titled 'Spanish Woman', painted in 1978 by Peter Robert Keil in Palma. Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Expressionist Paintings
coast of majorca Mallorca Spain oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Carlos García Cuervas (1916-1988) - Majorca Coast - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 61x74 cm.
Frameless
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Josep Puigdengolas view of Sitges Spanish seascape oil painting
By Josep Puigdengolas
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Frame Sime 47x60 cm.
Josep Puigdengolas Barrella (Barcelona (1906 - 1987), was a Spanish landscape
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fishermen of Cadaques Spain original oil on canvas painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
in large groups such as the III Spanish-American Biennial, Space and Color in the Spanish Painting
Category
1990s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cathedral of Sevilla Spain oil on canvas painting landscape
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
traveler who knew how to capture his eyes to that world with his painting. After starting his artistic
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Spanish old man oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Pedro Soler Valero (1942) - Old Man - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 55x46 cm.
Frameless.
Pedro Soler
Category
1970s Post-War Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roofs of Cadaqués Spain oil on canvas painting seascape
By Jordi Pagans Montsalvatje
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Frame size 71x52 cm.
Jordi Pagans Montsalvatge began his artistic career in 1948. In 1956 he began to work in the studio of Josep Roca Sastre, an artist who decisively influenced h...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Field of flowers oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Frameless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spain, Aragon : Old Street of Ibdes - Original oil painting - Signed
By Louis Toffoli
Located in Paris, IDF
Louis Toffoli (1907-1999)
Spain, Aragon : Old Street of Ibdes
Original oil painting
Signed bottom
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peter Keil Expressionist Oil Painting of a
Spanish Torero
, Framed
By Peter Keil
Located in Astoria, NY
Expressionist framed oil painting titled 'Spanish Torero', painted in 1974 by Peter Robert Keil in
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
The Ramblas of Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting urbanscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Pascual Fresquet Almurin (1930) - Las Ramblas in Barcelona Spain - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 55x46
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Albufera of Valencia Spain seascape original oil on board painting
By José Luis Checa
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Frame size 22x29 cm.
About the artist:
He was born in 1950, Valencia (Spain) but his destiny did
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Port of Pollensa Majorca Spain seascape oil on canvas painting
By Beltran Bofill
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Joan Beltran Bofill (1934-2009) - Puerto de Pollensa Majorca - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 50x65 cm
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Labyrinth of Horta in Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting
By Jordi Freixas Cortes
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
legacy of Pierre Bonnard led his painting of gray landscapes towards color and colorful oils. Jordi
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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The Vision of Saint Felix of Cantalicio - Spanish Baroque Oil Painting
By (After) Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
A fine early 19th-century Baroque oil painting depicting the Virgin Mary, the infant Christ and
Category
Early 19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Spanish Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of Young Nobleman
By Continental School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School : Continental School (most likely Spanish), 17th century
Title: Portrait of a young
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hermitage of Alegria Tiana Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Figueres: the Municipal Hall of this town is the one that houses his oil paintings. As of this date, he
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea of olive trees mediterranean landscape Spain oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Ramon Lluis Monllao (1928) - Sea of olive trees - Oil canvas
Oil measurements 46x55 cm.
Frame
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Port of Mahón Menorca Spain oil on canvas painting mediterranean seascape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
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DESCRIPTION
This magnificent oil painting by Joan Vives Llull depicts the port of Mahón, the capital of
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Portrait of Spanish Dancer" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young Spanish Dancer with black hair against a deep
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting of Our Lady of Mercy
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by James Eddy
Early 19th century Spanish colonial oil painting of Our Lady of Mercy
Category
Antique Early 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Wood
Large landscape oil painting of houses by Spanish artist Julián Ugarte Munozabal
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Impressionist
A large, framed landscape oil painting by Spanish artist Julián Ugarte Munozabal (1929 – 2015
Category
1970s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Spanish Beauty -British Victorian art female portrait oil painting
By William Oliver
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Victorian portrait oil painting is by British exhibited artist William Oliver. Painted
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sun in the Albufera of Valencia Spain oil on canvas painting landscape
By Alberto Biesok
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
EXHIBITIONS (selection): 2016 Selection “XXXIV Painting Contest S. Soria Villa de Benissa”, (Alicante
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shellfish Harvester in the Albufera of Valencia Spain oil on canvas painting
By Juan Gonzalez Alacreu
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Shellfish Harvester in the Albufera of Valencia
Artist: Juan González Alacreu
Technique: Oil
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Maritime landscape of the Costa Brava Spain oil on canvas painting seascape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Ferran Ponsjoan (1916-1993) - Sant Feliu de Guixols - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 46x55 cm
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Spanish Old Master oil painting of St. Erasmus at the gates of heaven
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Spanish School, circa 1700
‘St. Erasmus at the gates of heaven with St. George, St. Eustace, St
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aperitif on the terrace of the bar spanish oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Illegible signature lower right.
Oil measures 38x46 cm.
Frameless.
Dated 1976.
Category
1970s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Oil on Canvas Spanish Antique Painting The Nativity of the Virgin
By (After) Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Antique Spanish painting from the late 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting the Nativity
Category
1780s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960
s French/ Spanish Portrait of Characterful Man with Hat Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man
French/ Spanish School, circa 1960's
indistinctly signed
oil on canvas, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Collection of 5 Paintings of South-American Angels - Spanish School End of 1800
Located in Roma, IT
group of five original oils paintings on canvas by a member of the Spanish Schooled of 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Lady in a Fur Lined Gown - Spanish Edwardian Realist oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This fine oil on canvas full length portrait painting is attributed to Spanish artist Raimundo de
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Architectural View of Seville, Spain. Oil on Board.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century Architectural View, oil on board by Italian artist Piero Monti. The painting is signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Spanish Oil on Wooden Panel of 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish oil on wooden panel of 19th century
oil on wood
Mesures: 25 x 18 cm
Good condition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint
Painting of a Spanish Church in Stormy Weather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original painting of a beautiful Spanish church with dramatic stormy skies.
This piece is
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Views of Spain
By Fernando Alcaraz
Located in Atlanta, GA
his career and passions in oil painting.
Alcaraz is an artist whose talents provide him to work in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fishermen on the beach of Valencia Spain oil on board
By Gabriel Casarrubios
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
stand out and, on the other hand, the acrylic paintings of geometric figures.
It has belonged to the
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Oil Painting on Tooled Leather of a Putti or Cherub Male Child from Spain 17th C
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautiful 17th century Tooled Leather Oil Painting mounted on board and our best hypothesis is that
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Miguel Ballesta (Spain, 20th C.) Oil Portrait of a Woman C.1966
Located in San Francisco, CA
Miguel Ballesta (Spain, 20th C.) Oil Portrait of a Woman C.1966
Original oil portrait of a woman
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Danseuse Espagnole by LUDOVIC RODO PISSARRO - Fauvist Painting of Spanish Dancer
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
production encompassed a wide range of media, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish Old Master Painting - The fall of Saint Paul - Christianity Religious
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Large 17th century Spanish Old Master painting "The conversion of Saint Paul"
Our painting shows
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish Colonial Style Madonna Oil on Canvas, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
A finely painted 19th century Spanish Colonial style oil on canvas depicting a crowned Madonna
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait of a Spanish Gentleman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Portrait painting done in oil by an Unknown artist.
Image Size: 17.5 x 15.5 inches
Frame Size
Category
18th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Streets of Barcelona 2 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 24x24
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
JUST ARRIVED January 2025
The Streets of Barcelona 2 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
{View of the Alcázar of Toledo, Spain}
By Elio Ferrara
Located in Plano, TX
Oil on canvas measures 16 5/8 x 23 5/8; frame dimensions are 20.5 x 27 3/8 x 2. Painting is signed
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peter Keil Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting of Pablo Picasso
By Peter Keil
Located in Astoria, NY
Expressionist framed oil portrait painting titled 'Portrait of My Friend Pablo Picasso', painted in
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Original Painting of Spanish Tapas Bar Interior Scene at Night by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Original painting of a Spanish Tapas Bar Interior Scene at Night by leading British Landscape
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Varnish, Board, Fiberboard
"Still Life of Fruit", 18th Century Oil on Canvas, Spanish, Period Gilt Frame
Located in Madrid, ES
SPANISH SCHOOL
18th CENTURY
STILL LIFE OF FRUITS ON A TABLE
unsigned
oil on canvas
24-1/8 X 32-1/4
Category
18th Century Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peter Keil Neo-Expressionist Oil Painting of an Abstract Face
By Peter Keil
Located in Astoria, NY
Abstract neo-expressionist portrait painting titled 'Abstract Face', painted by Peter Robert Keil
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait Of Elisabeth of France Queen Of Spain
Portugal (1602-1644)
By Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Elisabeth of France Queen Of Spain & Portugal (1602-1644)
School of Peter Paul Rubens
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish Street
By Yves Brayer
Located in London, GB
'Spanish Street', oil on canvas, by Yves Brayer (1955). A dedicated lover of Mediterranean
Category
1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Margaret of Austria, Queen Consort of Philip III of Spain (1584-1611)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Margaret of Austria, Queen Consort of Philip III of Spain (1584-1611), circa 1600
COURT PORTRAIT
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cuzco School Oil Painting of the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this oil-on-canvas painting from the end of 18th century representing the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait of a Spanish Woman by Marian Parkhurst Sloane
By Marian Parkhurst Sloane
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist portrait of Spanish woman by Marian Parkhurst Sloane (1876-1954). Oil on board
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Antique Signed Portrait Oil Painting on Wood Panel of a Moroccan Moor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This original antique oil painting on a wooden panel is signed illegibly, making it an unknown
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Edwardian Paintings
Materials
Wood
The Alhambra:The Court of the Myrtles/The Court of Lions Granada Spain
By Emily Burling Waite
Located in Plano, TX
right, dated 1912. Both paintings are oil on board, measuring 13 7/8 x 10 1/4, frame measures 16 5/8 x
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman Dancing
, Spanish Surrealist Figural, Geneva, Museum of Paris, Benezit
By Augustin Ubeda
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'A. Úbeda' for Augustin Úbeda (Spanish, 1925-2007) and painted circa 1965
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.