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Pair of 19th Century Landscapes - Depicting Winter Scene and Depicting Children
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th Century Landscapes - one depicting a winter scene and one depicting children feeding a
Category
19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of lovely French mid 19th century Napoleon III period oil on canvas, dated 1870. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
END OF THE 17th CENTURY PAIR OF PAINTINGS WITH FLOWER VASES
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of oil paintings on canvas, mounted on panel and framed in ebonized and gilded wood
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
FIRST CLASS PAIR
By Thomas Stiltz
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Framed. Canvas size 36 x 24 in
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Two Landscapes in Pair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paul ARMANDI (19th Century)
Wood Landscapes by the river
Oils on canvas in pair signed low right
Category
1880s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of American Oil on Canvas Stills. Signed T. Maria. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American oil on canvas stills in gilt and painted frames. Each painting consist of fruit in
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Two Landscapes in Pair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
practicing drawing and painting, often on the banks of the Marne. Noted by landscape artist Louis Émile
Category
1890s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Impressionist Ballerina Shoes Oil on Canvas
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5003 Impressionist oil painting of a pair of ballerina's shoes
unframed signed Robert Yarmola
Category
1980s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
A pair of Classical landscapes
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
landscape with figures outside a thatched cottage
Both Signed Geo: Smith
A pair, Oil on canvas
Canvas Size
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Bavarian Couple (Pair)
By Carl Heuser
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on panel
Panel size: 6.5 x 5 inches each
Both signed upper right
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pair of Oil on Board Harbour Scenes Manner of Luigi Maria Galea
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The Grand Harbour, Valetta, at dusk
signed illegibly l.r.
oil on board
Measures: 4 1/2 x 10 in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of Country Life Scenes
By George Henry Durrie
Located in Wiscasett, ME
A pair of oil on panel paintings featuring the "Farm in Autumn" and "A Fisherman in the Mountains
Category
Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunt Slonem "Pair Offspring" Black and Blue Bunny
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Pair Offspring" Black and Blue Bunny
A single rabbit gestured in black on a blue
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Cherubs Musicians in pair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mathilde LEHAUT (1816- nc)
Cherubs Musicians in oval pair
Two Oils on wood signed low
Framed by
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of French 18th Century Oil on Canvas in Mahogany and Giltwood Frames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 18th century oil on canvas in mahogany and giltwood frames. Each painting
Category
Antique 18th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mahogany, Giltwood
Pair of American Figural Oil on Canvas Portraits in Original Gilt Frames, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American figural oil on canvas portraits in original gilt wood and gesso molded edge frames
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
A Pair of Indigenous Fillipino Portraits
Located in San Francisco, CA
indigenous people to maintain a connection to their ancestral traditions to this day. With this pair of
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
A Pair of Wrens
By Sally-Ann Johns
Located in Deddington, GB
religious icons tempting the viewer to witness them in a new light.
A Pair of Wrens is a unique pastel
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas within Molded Edge Giltwood Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb pair of Italian 18th century Oil on Canvas paintings in their original giltwood frames
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
1650s Pair of Mallorcan Still Lifes Painted in Oil on Canvas with Original Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
Exquisite pair of Mallorcan still lifes painted in oil on canvas with an original frame, each
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
19th century oil, view London, the Thames, houses parliament, Francis Maltino
Located in York, GB
A fine pair of oil paintings, oil on board depicting views of the Thames one showing houses of
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Pair of large Oils on Canvas Painting of Cherubs 18eme Century
By François Boucher
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an Pair of oil Paintings in the Style of François Boucher.
This is a charming 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paper
Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American oil on canvas portraits in the original floral gilt frames and stretchers. South
Category
Antique 1770s American American Colonial Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Of Seascapes (Oil On Canvas) In The Style Of The 17th-century Dutch Schools
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of paintings on canvas framed in the style of the 18th-century Dutch school, circa 1910. They
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
18th Century Pair of Original Oil on Canvas Portraits of Young Woman
Man Italy
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas, a pair of portraits of a young woman with pearl necklace and a young man in
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Landscapes with Characters in Pair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RIVES Antony (19th Century)
Landscapes with characters in pair
Two Oils on wood panels signed
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Pair of Oil on Canvas "Pompeian" Interior Scenes by Egisto Sarri of Florence
Located in London, GB
A Pair of "Pompeian" Interior Scenes
By Egisto Sarri of Florence
Executed in oil on canvas, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of 19th C. American Oval Portraits
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century American oval portraits of a couple, possibly husband & wife
Oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of French 19th Century Oval Oil on Canvas "Allegory of Fortune and Virtue"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Allegory of Fortune and Virtue". The old-master style
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood
Chickens in the Farmyard in pair
By Claude Guilleminet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GUILLEMINET Claude (1821-1860)
Chickens in the Farmyard
Oils on wood panels in pair signed low
New
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of English Nobel Figural Man
Woman Oval Oil on Canvas Portraits, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Nobel figural oil on canvas oval portraits of male posing with hunting canine
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960's British Modernist Drawing
by Irina Hale (British 1932
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile
by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022)
oil crayon drawings on brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960's British Modernist Drawing
by Irina Hale (British 1932
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960's British Modernist Drawing
by Irina Hale (British 1932
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960's British Modernist Drawing
by Irina Hale (British 1932
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960's British Modernist Drawing
by Irina Hale (British 1932
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960's British Modernist Drawing
by Irina Hale (British 1932
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960's British Modernist Drawing
by Irina Hale (British 1932
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960
s British Modernist Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paired Studies of Lions in Profile 1960's British Modernist Drawing
by Irina Hale (British 1932
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Pair of 18th Century Gilt-Wood Framed Oil on Canvas Landscapes, Signed J.Hall
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas paintings by the english artist John Hall, depicts an English country landscape with
Category
Antique 18th Century English Paintings
Materials
Paint
$5,462 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Three Pairs
By Robert Zappalorti
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hyper-realist painting of pears in a box
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Magnificent Pair of Canal Views, Venice. Pristine condition.
By Antoine Bouvard Snr.
Located in New York, NY
Pristine condition. No restorations. Both signed low right.
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Prix de Paris, 1933 - Le Prix De Diane 1937 (a pair)
By Eugene Pechaubes
Located in Lexington, KY
the summer racing calendar in France.
Together, these paintings capture not just the pageantry and
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Vintage Native American Portraits
Located in Soquel, CA
Pair of two vintage portraits of Native American figures, one older and one younger, in profile
Category
1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Hunt Slonem Bunny "Pair" in Blue, Gold and Silver
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem Bunny "Pair" in Blue, Gold and Silver
A rabbit couple gestured in black on a metallic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ron Gorchov Mid Century Modern Self Portrait Signed painting abstract figuration
By Ron Gorchov
Located in New York, NY
bridged sculpture and abstract painting.
Gorchov’s oil-on-linen paintings pair one or two biomorphic
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pair of hunting scenes, by Henry Barraud, 19th century
By Henry Barraud
Located in GB
Sold as a pair/Final price is for two paintings of 'Hunting scenes" by Henry Barraud (1811–1874), a
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,833 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of two Ocean Landscapes with Boat
By Clement Drew
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
of him in South America and San Francisco. This painting comes as a pair. It is in excellent
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Victorian Sailoat Painting
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian style (20th Century) oil painting on canvas depicting a pair of racing sailboats
Category
20th Century American Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Original Pair of Oils on Canvas by J. Langlois, "Rabbiting"
Located in Mere, GB
, of whom he may have been studio assistant.
Both oil on canvas
10 x 14 inches
Frame size 15 x 19
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Today
s Catch, Oil on Panel
Located in New York, NY
Today’s Catch. Oil on panel. Vintage oil painting of pair fish on deep green background in original
Category
20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Naive Portraits, Mrs. Marion White and Jake Clements
Located in Milford, NH
A pair of naive folk art portraits of Mrs. Marion White and Jake Clements by American artist Earle
Category
1960s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pair of Quinces
By Peter Poskas III
Located in Greenwich, CT
A native son of New England, Peter Poskas III—like many American artists before him—derives inspiration from the charming towns and tranquil landscapes of coastal Maine and Connectic...
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
20th Century Pair of Oil on Boards by Percy Wort of Natal South African Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of lovely little oil on boards by desirable South African artist, Percy Wort (Born 1900
Category
Early 20th Century South African Dutch Colonial Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Pair - Ornately framed Oval English River Flower Scenes with Swans, Cows, Sheep
Located in Preston, GB
ornate mouldings.
David Morgan
River Swans Diptych
Pair of oval paintings on board
Each approx 15.5 x 19
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of 18th Century Very Large Oil on Canvas Panels framed Wall mount Art LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of 18th Century Very Large Oil on Canvas Panels framed Wall mount Art LA CA . Very RARE 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$126,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Find the exact oil paintings paired you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find abstract examples as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil paintings paired may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paintings paired for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. Creating an oil paintings paired has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Hunt Slonem, Mark Beard, Yvette Dubois Habasque, Wolf Kahn and Cindy Shaoul are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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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.
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