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Vintage Signed Contemporary Surreal Conceptual Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Interesting and well executed contemporary portrait painting by Anna Heigh. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Harmonie Littéraire Oil Painting, Textured Abstract Bookshelf, Signed
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
This oil painting measures unframed: 100 x 100 cm 39.4 x 39.4 inches) and is presented in a black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
German school Landscape river scene Signed oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
➡️ Landscape river scene ⬅️
⏩It is signed Mindermann⏪
⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas
⭐Technique: ⭐
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$343 Sale Price
83% Off
French Mid Century Painting Signed Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984)
Medium: signed oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Adele Becker
(1929-2021). Oil on canvas
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Waiting I, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Waiting I
Paul Noiret
Date: 1983
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting III, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Waiting III
Paul Noiret
Date: 1983
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting II, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Waiting II
Paul Noiret
Date: 1983
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 30 in. x 24 in
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Weiguo Zhang Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Spring Sign"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Spring Sign
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 23 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Impressionist Waterfall Landscape Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist waterfall landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dappled Light, Impressionist City Scene, Signed Oil Painting
By Anthony Hedges
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dappled Light, Impressionist City Scene, Signed Oil Painting
By British artist, Anthony Hedges
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
American Large Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist abstract painting. Oil on canvas. Image size, 36L x 36H. Signed verso, "Larry
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Susan Grisell Signed Oil Painting
Located in Sheffield, MA
Susan Grisell, American artist, signed, oil on canvas, abstract art. Impressionist-esque depiction
Category
20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Impressionist Scene of a Cityscape, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Scene of a Cityscape, Signed Oil Painting
French School, signed 'Diana', 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$628 Sale Price
20% Off
French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Nude Figure Dressing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated verso
Title: Nude getting dressed
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
Autumn in Provence, signed French Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: signed by Guy Benard (French contemporary)
Title: 'Provence in Autumn'
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,037 Sale Price
20% Off
The Palace Guard, Oil on Panel Signed Painting
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel, signed bottom left
Image size: 6 x 11 inches (15.25 x 28 cm)
This painting depicts a
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary oil painting photorealism tire tracks mud dirt textured signed
By Leslie Parke
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Tracks" is an original oil painting on linen by Leslie Parke. The artist signed the piece in the
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Abstract Expressionist Oil French Modernist Landscape Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Landscape
by Gerard Guegueniat (French 1970's)
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,622 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Impressionist Signed Landscape Original Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance
Category
1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage French Impressionist Paris Street Scene Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist Paris street scene oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pace III" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the painting on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pace I" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the painting on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pace II" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the painting on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Parisian Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting - Neutrals. Signed.
By Yvette Dubois Habasque
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by the French abstract artist, Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
VINTAGE CORNISH FISHING HARBOR SCENE - SIGNED OIL PAINTING
By Lester Atack
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on board, framed.
Size: painting: 19.5 x 30 inches, frame: 21.5 x 32 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Vintage American Modernist Signed Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting Paul Henry Brach (1924 - 2007). Oil on canvas
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
LARGE SIGNED OIL PAINTING - TRANQUIL VENICE CANAL BACKWATER
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Louis del Bianco (French b.1925), signed
Title: The Tranquil Canal, Venice
Medium: oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Figures Fishing the Loch
Signed British Oil
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Loch
by Andrew Grant Kurtis (British contemporary)
signed oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,584 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental American Abstract Expressionist Signed Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A large and very impressive late 20th century painting by listed Ohio artist, James Massena (1953
Category
1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Modernist Framed Abstract Expressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Park Walk, Impressionist City Scene, Signed Oil Painting
By Anthony Hedges
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Park Walk, Impressionist City Scene, Signed Oil Painting
By British artist, Anthony Hedges, 20th
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gypsy Wind II" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gypsy Wind I" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"To Look Again #1" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"To Look Again #3" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lady on Venetian Balcony Signed Impressionist Oil Painting
By Innocenzo Melani
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Venezia"
Lovely Impressionist oil painting on canvas, depicting this elegant young lady standing
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,911 Sale Price
20% Off
Honfleur Harbour Vintage French Signed Oil Painting framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Honfleur Harbour
French School, 20th century
signed oil on canvas, framed
signed verso
framed: 20.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,311 Sale Price
20% Off
Mischievous Child French Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mischievous Child, Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By French artist Claude Benard
Category
1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Oil Painting of Amsterdam
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s oil painting of Amsterdam's red light district.
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Contemporary figurative textured oil painting hats colorful signed
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"El Baile" by Ernesto Gutierrez, 2005, oil on jute. Signed by the artist in the lower right
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Jute, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Landscape Signed Giltwood Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist winter landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Whimsical 80s Slumber Party Figurative Abstract Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 32 by
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Gypsy Encampment Signed Original Victorian Oil Painting
By Edward Robert Smythe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine original oil painting by the highly regarded Suffolk School artist, Edward Robert Smythe
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,004 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique California Impressionist Landscape Signed Modern Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 13 by
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Always Dancing" is an abstract oil on canvas painting by Alayna Rose. Like the works of abstract
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique British Oil Painting Angler in Mountainous River Landscape, signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed
Painting: 11.25 x 19.5 inches plus gilt frame
Provenance
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,087 Sale Price
20% Off
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Erotic Song II" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the piece
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stylised Derelict Landscape, Bright Colours, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stylised French Landscape, Bright Colours, Signed Oil Painting
By French artist Louis Lemaire, late
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,851 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary oil painting realism zebra grass landscape signed
By Lucre Chura
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Grévy's Zebra" is an original oil painting on canvas by Peruvian painter Lucre Chura. The artist
Category
Early 2000s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Landscape Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jam Session I" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. This painting features a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jam Session III" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. This painting features a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealist Modern Furniture Study Signed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modern surrealist ladnscape. Oil on canvas, circa 1987. Signed. Image size
Category
1980s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jam Session II" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. This painting features a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
" D
apres Delacroix" Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"D'apres Delacroix" Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By French artist Claude Benard
Category
1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,283 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Scottish Highlands Oil Painting, Majestic Highland Loch Scene, signed oil
By Douglas Falconer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: signed by Douglas Falconer (British, 1913-2004)
Title: North Scotland
Medium: oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,638 Sale Price
20% Off
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Oil Paintings Signed For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paintings signed for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect oil paintings signed among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paintings signed 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. An oil paintings signed from Reginald K. Gee, Robert Richter, Claude Benard, Alex Perez and Anne Raymond — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much is a Oil Paintings Signed?
An oil paintings signed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $42 and the highest can go for as much as $1,020,000.
Questions About Oil Paintings Signed
- Is a signed painting worth more?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, a signed painting is often worth more. A signature is one way authenticators determine whether a piece of art is genuine or a reproduction. As a result, paintings that bear an original signature may fetch more than those that do not at auctions. However, some artists never or rarely signed their work, such as Mark Rothko and Vincent van Gogh. To get an estimated fair market value for a signed painting that you own, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Find a large selection of paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.