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Signed American Illustration "Romeo and Juliette" Framed Rare Portrait Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American illustration painting. Signed. Framed. Measuring 20 by 24 inches overall and 16 by
Category
1960s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Modernist "Chow Line" Ashcan School Rare California Surreal Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
painted and unusual scene. A rare early work by Justin Murray (1912 - 1987). Signed. Another great
Category
1920s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$13,125 Sale Price
25% Off
The bamboos
rare bird -Timothy Archer, 21st Century painting, Figurative art
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and pastel on paper
Signed and dated by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Oil
18th Century Oil on Panel Italian Mythological Painting, 1760
Located in Vicoforte, IT
A rare 18th-century Italian painting. Oil on panel artwork depicting a captivating mythological
Category
1760s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Rare
Special Painting by Important Chicago Modernist Artist Davenport Griffen
Located in Chicago, IL
Griffen. His paintings tend to be rare. Image size: 18" x 20". Framed size: 22" x 24".
(William
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Historic and Rare 19th Century Arctic Iceberg Seascape Framed Winter Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American winter seascape with an iceberg by Carl Philipp Weber (1849 - 1922). Oil on
Category
1880s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist American Landscape Painting 1950 Mountain Shadow Rare Framed Tranquil
By Francis Kelly
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful modernist landscape painting.
Francis Kelly was born in 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He
Category
1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Twice told tale (23)" David Shapiro, Rare Oil on Canvas Symbolic Composition
By David Shapiro
Located in New York, NY
David Shapiro
Twice told tale (23), 1984
Signed and dated on verso
Oil on canvas
44 x 22 inches
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Frederick Rondel (American 1826-1892) A Large, Rare Painting of "Four Horses"
By Frederick Rondel
Located in Queens, NY
and rare oval painting of horses, oil on board, measuring 52" in diameter, with exceptional quality to
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
$75,000 Sale Price
40% Off
"Twice Told Tale (3)" David Shapiro, Rare Oil on Canvas Symbolic Composition
By David Shapiro
Located in New York, NY
David Shapiro
Twice Told Tale (3), 11/1983
Signed and dated on verso
Oil on canvas
44 x 22 inches
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare 19th Century Russian Oil Portrait Bearded Man with Staff Signed Gilt Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
RARE museum-quality example of a 19th‑century Russian plein‑air oil study on canvas, executed with
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil, Cardboard
Soldiers Flirting in the Park oil on canvas painting spanish modernism
By Ricard Opisso Sala
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
outstanding large-format oil painting by the celebrated Catalan master Ricard Opisso i Sala, one of the most
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$14,211 Sale Price
20% Off
"Colossi of Memnon, Egypt" Rare Orientalist Landscape Painting by F.A. Bridgman
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in Queens, NY
"Colossi of Memnon, Egypt" Rare Orientalist Landscape Painting by Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique Art Nouveau "Swan Amongst Lillies" Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
This lyrical 1935 oil painting by rare female American artist Eva L. Stephey captures a solitary
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rare Southern Painting of the French Broad River, North Carolina ca 1890
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an unsigned, but rare, late 19th century oil on canvas of a view of the French Broad River
Category
1880s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Trio, " Rare and Early Oil Painting of Three Nudes in Surreal Landscape by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
figures in statuesque poses, sometimes combined with female figures, as here. This is an early painting
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique English Elegant Moonlit Young Woman Portrait Framed 19th C Rare Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique English portrait painting. Watercolor and gouache on paper. Framed. Measuring 17 by 23
Category
1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century Norwegian Artists Oil Painting Pastoral Windmill Shepherd
Located in Stockholm, SE
significant contribution to Nordic artistic heritage. This rare antique oil painting represents sublime
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
"The Kiosk of Trajan", A Rare Orientalist Landscape Painting by F.A. Bridgman
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in Queens, NY
"The Kiosk of Trajan", A Rare Orientalist Landscape Painting by Frederick Arthur Bridgman (American
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare New York City Oil Portrait by Modernist Artist Lisa Mangor, ca 1940’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
, who owned one of her paintings and was guided by Mangor at the start of his pursuing a fine art
Category
1940s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1790 Antique Oil Painting Dutch Style Village Genrе Scene Djurgarden Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare 1790 oil painting depicts a village landscape in the Old Masters genre tradition. The
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Mid Century American Southwestern Tiki Abstract Oil Painting Original Frame 1960
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare and funky 1960's oil painting of abstract forms that are reminiscent of southwestern rock
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
11 Oil Painting Panels in a Majestic Fan Shape, Featuring Isidor Kaufmann
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare and Important Treasure: 11 Oil Painting Panels in a Majestic Fan Shape
Signed by
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Rare 19 Cent. American School Floral Painting, Lucinda Church, Pennsylvania
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a rare example of mid 19th century painting by a budding Pennsylvania artist associated
Category
1850s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Cecil Carter Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Oil Painting, 1950s
Located in Denver, CO
This rare 1950s oil painting by Colorado abstract expressionist George Cecil Carter presents an
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
I
m Rare
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
marital to societal. This brought about the agitation for freedom for the black women in his paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,119 Sale Price
31% Off
Waldemar Sjölander Untitled Oil on Canvas Painting
By Waldemar Sjölander
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare oil on canvas painting by Swedish-born Mexican artist Waldemar Sjölander. The painting
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Nocturne Round Oil Painting on Wood, Brittany, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare round oil painting on wood capturing a moody nocturnal scene in Brittany, France, from the
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood
$3,059 Sale Price
20% Off
Wakefield Cathedral Oil Painting, English Topographical, Circa 1810
Located in Seaford, GB
Presentation: Unframed; ready for museum-quality framing
This rare Yorkshire oil painting is an exceptional
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$2,731 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage fish still life oil painting by French artist Lucie Tullat (1895-1984)
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rare vintage oil painting of fish by French artist Lucie Tullat, signed in the bottom right and in
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
RARE Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas of Saint Matthew of Agrigento
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
outside of ecclesiastical contexts, making this canvas a rare survival of Italian devotional painting with
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Oil painting on board Listed Belorussian Artist Korobushkin (1932-2015)
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a rare original signed oil painting on board by Famous Belorussian Artist E.G. Korobushkin
Category
1990s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
c.1940/50s Norwegian Oil Painting "Winter Mood" by A. SCHREINER, Oil on Canvas
Located in Skien, NO
spaces needing a touch of classic character
A rare original oil painting that brings timeless Nordic
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Angelic Figure by Animator Fred Mogubgub
Located in New York, NY
Fred Mogubgub (American, 1928-1989)
Untitled, c. 1970s
Oil on canvas
18 1/4 x 14 x 1 in.
Signed
Category
1970s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Large Art Nouveau Young Girl with Peacock
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful young standing life size realist girl with peacock by Elias Delman (1898-unknown). Oil
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Snowy Forest Road at Sunset – A Rare Nordic Winter Scene
Located in Stockholm, SE
Johan (John Kindborg) (1861-1907) Sweden
Nordic Winter Twilight, 1901
oil on canvas
signed and
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Flood, Ockelbo – Rare Winter Landscape by Andreas Hanson, 1917
Located in Stockholm, SE
, likely set in the artist’s native Ockelbo region. The painting is a rare example of Andreas Hanson's
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Copper Painting of a Hawking Scene, Carel Van Falens
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare oil on copper painting of a hawking scene attributed to Carel Van Falens. Circa 1700.
A
Category
Antique 18th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Copper
50s Mid Century Modern Tscharfinger Picasso Homage Girl Pink Dress Oil Painting
By Pablo Picasso
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
50s Mid Century Modern Tscharfinger Picasso Homage Girl Pink Dress Oil Painting
Rare Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Yankel Ginzburg Oil Painting of Fish Featured on Book Binder
By Yankel Ginzburg
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Extremely rare original Yankel Ginzburg oil painting on canvas titled, "Fish" which is featured on
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR MARCUS AURELIUS STATUE CORINTHIAN PiLLAR ROMAN OIL PAINTING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
be small statues and on rare occasions, oil paintings like this. They are a window in to another time
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Wood
"AUTUMN PATH" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RARE G. DAY SIGNATURE
By Robert W. Wood
Located in San Antonio, TX
Robert Wood (G. Day)
(1889 -1979)
San Antonio Artist
Size: 12 x 16
Frame: 16 x 20
Medium: Oil
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Rare Winter Landscape With Clouds by Sam Uhrdin (1910)
By Sam Uhrdin
Located in Stockholm, SE
This atmospheric landscape from 1910 offers a rare glimpse into a lesser-known side of Sam Uhrdin’s
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish School (18th Century), A Rare Portrait of Juan Procopio de Bassecourt
Located in Queens, NY
/12/1820 Barcelona
A very high quality oil on canvas portrait painting in original frame, circa 1780
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Exceptional and rare depiction of the Black Madonna as Sancta Maria de Pace
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Sancta Maria de Pace
Oil on canvas, marouflaged on panel
Probably Germany, 18th century
Dimensions
Category
18th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A very Rare Specimen of Lopopulus - Paint by Alberto Gallerati - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Alberto Gallerati (b. 1945) in 1970s.
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gustaf Höglund: Self-Study (1939), a Rare and Striking Early Self-Portrait
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gustaf Höglund (1910-1994) Sweden
Självstudie (Self Study), 1939
signed and dated lower left
oil
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Ashcan School Modernist New York Street Scene Rare "Fire Hydrant Pool"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist street scene oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. In
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare Jacobean Portrait on Panel Lady Elizabeth Wheeler née Cole 1623 Historical
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
(1593–1661)
This remarkably rare early oil on panel, presented by Titan Fine Art, has emerged as far
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
c.1920/30s Oil painting "Fisherman with Pipe" by Øyvind Heggtveit (1884-1961)
Located in Skien, NO
needing a touch of classic character
A rare original oil painting that brings timeless Nordic artistry
Category
Vintage 1920s Norwegian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
A Rare Portrait Of Mrs. Sanford Robinson Gifford (Mary Cecelia Gifford), 1878
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in Queens, NY
Sanford Robinson Gifford (American 1823-1880)
A Rare Portrait Of Mrs. Sanford Robinson Gifford
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Manchester Abstract Expressionist Art by Contemporary Artist - a Rare Early Work
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Manchester Abstract Expressionist Art by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield - a rare
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Wood, Wood Panel
English School, A Rare Portrait of John Scott Russell and "The Great Eastern"
Located in Queens, NY
English School, A Rare Historical and Important Portrait Painting of John Scott Russell and "The
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$54,600 Sale Price
30% Off
Barbizon School Painting, Jules Dupré "Landscape by the River", Oil on Canvas
By Jules Dupré
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare, large and very beautiful oil painting by Jules Dupré (1811-1889), a French artist famous for
Category
Antique 19th Century French Barbizon School Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$118,400 Sale Price
20% Off
A Rare Orientalist Portrait of a Nubian Guard, by Edmund Walenta, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Orientalist Portrait of a Nubian Guard, by Edmund Walenta, 19th Century.
Oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow Guitar Signed 10x8" oil on canvas framed 13x11"
By Kim Simmonds
Located in Southampton, NY
, therefore most of Kim's paintings were acrylic which dry fairly fast, this is one of the rare oil on canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"On the Hopi Reservation" Rare Adobe Scene by Dawson Dawson-Watson circa 1927
By Dawson Dawson-Watson
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil on Board
Circa 1926
"On the Hopi Reservation"
Biography
Dawson Dawson-Watson (1864–1939) was
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Rare Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of rare oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. 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. Rare oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Steve Kaufman, Anton Peczely, Isaac Lichtenstein, Clyde Aspevig and Maurice Cockrill produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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The average selling price for rare oil paintings we offer is $3,000, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $139,052 for the highest priced.
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?
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Questions About Rare Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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