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"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
Cowboys on Horseback, Rodeo
By Denes de Holesch
Located in Surfside, FL
Holesch (1910-1983).this is the original rare oil painting.
Denes de Holesch was an international
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Italian Signed and Located Painting
By Eugenio Spreafico
Located in Roma, IT
19th Century Italian Signed and Located Painting
Beautiful and rare oil on canvas painting by the
Category
Late 19th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moonlit Houseboats at Greenbrae Lagoon- Rare Nocturnal L/S, Charles Rollo Peters
By Charles Rollo Peters
Located in Soquel, CA
"Houseboats in Moon Light", a rare early 20th century tonalist nocturnal harbor landscape scene at
Category
1910s Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Irina Roudakoff Belotelkin "Coastal Sunset" Original Painting c.1960s
By Irina Belotelkin Roublon
Located in San Francisco, CA
.1960s
Rare original oil painting by listed artist and fashion designer Irina Belotelkin.
Original oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Of A Gentleman By Frans Hals
Located in New Orleans, LA
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This masterful and rare oil painting by Frans Hals is a quintessential portrait of the Dutch Golden Age
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Price Upon Request
Rare 18th Century English Still Life of Grapes, Peaches and Strawberries
Located in Harkstead, GB
A rare and most attractive still life by William Jones of Bath. The sumptuous textures of the
Category
18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snow at Richmond Park Landscape Figurative Painting London, white, blue, yellow
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 27" x 27"
A rare and evocative oil painting Snow at Richmond Park by Alan Halliday
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist French Oil on Canvas Boats at Dock Laurent Marcel Salinas Picasso 1975
By Laurent Marcel Salinas
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & large oil on canvas painting by Picasso's lithographer, French artist Laurent Marcel
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Autumn Creek", W.A. Slaughter, Original, Oil on Canvas, 24x36 in., Landscape
By William A. Slaughter
Located in Dallas, TX
"Autumn Creek" by W.A. Slaughter is a rare original oil on canvas painting measuring 24x36 in. The
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Stone House
Windmill", W.A. Slaughter, Original, Oil on Canvas, 24x36 in.
By William A. Slaughter
Located in Dallas, TX
"Stone House and Windmill" by W.A. Slaughter is a rare original oil on canvas painting measuring
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original 1970 Moon Painting Commissioned by NASA for the Apollo Moon mission
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Southampton, NY
is one of those rare paintings.
This Large oil on Canvas commissioned by NASA to commemorate the
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Primitive Reformers - Oil on Canvas by English School Master 1600/1700
Located in Roma, IT
The primitive Reformers is an interesting, rare and original oil painting on canvas, realized by an
Category
Late 17th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brittany Coastal Painting France by Modern French Impressionist Landscape Artist
By George Charles Robin
Located in Preston, GB
, Brittany, France, is a rare original Oil Painting by Award Winning French Post-Impressionist Artist, George
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cotton, Linen
Original painting inspired by a museum painting by The artist, likely Jacques De
Located in Birmingham, AL
Original x large painting inspired by a museum painting from the -8th century, rare find displays
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$2,169 Sale Price
25% Off
“PigMaster” – Original Unique Acrylic/Oil on Board by Serg Graff, COA Included
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This rare, unique original acrylic and oil painting on board is created in a vibrant naïve
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Textured Painting on Canvas by Serg Graff Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a rare unique original acrylic/oil painting on canvas in a naive primitivism style
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Unique Large Painting on canvas by Serg Graff "Card Sharping".
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a rare unique original large acrylic/oil painting on canvas in a naive primitivism style
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Old Master Italian Painting, circa 1600
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare old master Italian painting, oil on wood, probably Venetian, circa 1500 - 1600
With frame:
H
Category
Antique 16th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Catching the Winner" Horse Racing Painting by Jenness Cortez
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An rare original equine oil on board painting by Jeness Cortez signed and dated 1984. Entitled
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Paint
One-Of-A-Kind painting on canvas "Crash Kennedy" by Serg Graff, Gold Frame, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a rare, unique original acrylic and oil painting on canvas by contemporary visionary artist
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Landscape
By Marcel Emile Cailliet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coast: Artists of the 1940s.
Landscape is a rare California Scene oil painting by the little-known, but
Category
1940s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lost in Thought", Large Painting of Young Man and Bathers, Felix Meseck, 1938
By Felix Meseck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
were destroyed during World War II, so this is a rare survivor. The painting is oil on canvas, and is
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Bay, Porthcurno - Large 19th Century English Landscape of Cornwall Coast
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
artist and dated 1862.
Samuel Phillips Jackson’s early oil paintings are rare and spectacular, and none
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Where Fire Sleeps: The Bay of Vesuvius
Located in Zofingen, AG
paintings — a rare but essential departure from my primary acrylic, cloisonné-style works. Oil was chosen
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harrison on the Hill
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original oil painting, "Harrison on the Hill", by American artist Robert
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
New York Morning
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early oil painting from the, “New York” period, c.1932, by American artist Ron
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian Afternoon
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered, a rare, original oil painting, "Italian Afternoon", by American artist Robert
Category
1950s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Malibu: Point Dune
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered, a rare, original oil painting, "Malibu: Point Dune", by American artist Robert
Category
1950s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Portrait Gentleman Armour, Blue Cloak, Diamond Brooch c.1700 French Carved Frame
By Joseph Vivien
Located in London, GB
Maximilian Emmanuel's brother at Bonn.
His oil paintings are rare, the most important being the allegory of
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Midnight in Paris
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered, a rare, original oil painting, "Midnight in Paris", by American artist Robert
Category
1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Animal Act
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
League.
"An imal Act", is a rare original oil painting on panel, c.1957; a period when the artist was
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Price Upon Request
The Guitarist
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
League.
"The Guitarist", is a rare original oil painting on panel, c.1957, when the artist was
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Price Upon Request
Stan Spohn
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original oil painting, "Stan Spohn", by American artist Robert McIntosh
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Trapeeze Act
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
.
"Trapeeze Act", is a rare original oil painting on panel, signed,, c.1957. During this series the artist was
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Camilla
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original oil painting, "Camilla", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916
Category
1930s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
The Farmer
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare early oil painting from the, "WPA" period, 1941, by American artist Ron Blumberg
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$14,500
"Family Life"
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a important, rare social realism oil painting by the WPA (Works
Category
1930s Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Original Signed Di Li Feng (1958 - ) Extra Large Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and rare original oil on canvas in gilt frame painting by the artist Di Li Feng. Feng is
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Historic Woodlawn Cemetery (early spring)
Located in Columbus, OH
"Historic Woodlawn Cemetery (early spring)" is a rare, plein air oil painting by award-winning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Oranges and Bottle
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original oil painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010)
Robert McIntosh
Category
1930s Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Lavender Vase, 1934
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original oil painting, "The Lavender Vase", by American artist Robert
Category
1930s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Oil
1993 "Spring Rhapsody-Horses, Flowers, Grassland" by Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004)
By Konrad Galaaen
Located in Skien, NO
back plate Signed & Dated 1993
This rare, large-scale oil painting by acclaimed Norwegian artist
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Enrico Embroli Mixed Media Sculptural Canvas Ceramic 1970
s Rare Framed Painting
By Enrico Embroli
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original unique mixed media painting and sculptural creation by well listed artist Enrico
Category
1970s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Animal Skin, Oil
Bertil Berntsson Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting and Pine Frame, Sweden, 1957
By Bertil Berntsson
Located in Prague, New Town
Abstract oil painting titled 'Woman IV' by Bertil Berntsson, Sweden, 1957.
A magnificent and rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Young Male Nudes At A Forest Waterfall" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting
A rare and unique oil
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Canvas
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
George SEHRING - Oil on canvas depicting an Art studio scene, circa 1930s–1940s.
Located in Encino, CA
vibrant colors and well-preserved details, some minor wrinkles and waves.
This exceptional oil painting by
Category
Vintage 1930s German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antal Berkes Rare Oil Painting On Board Original Female Portrait Signed Artwork
By Antal Berkes
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antal Berkes Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and listed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Leonardo Nierman
59 Massive Rare Oil Painting, Masonite board "Bird in Flight"
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Leonardo Nierman
Title: Bird in Flight
Medium: Oil on Masonite Board
Size: 40" x 48"
Framed
Category
1950s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pierre Bittar RARE Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Large French River Water Art
By Pierre Bittar
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pierre Bittar Authentic & Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed in
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Breton Bather
By Carl Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
his very rare oil paintings.
Lit.: cf Wilfried Kirschl, Carl Moser 1873-1939, Innsbruck 1989, ill. p
Category
1930s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Shoe
By Anton Solomoukha
Located in Bayonne, NJ
This is a rare oil painting by Anton Solomoukha from 1990s executed in realistic style. Yet
Category
1990s Post-Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Steve KAUFMAN Original Oil Painting On Canvas Cohiba Cigars Signed Artwork Rare
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Bloomington, MN
is a spectacular and very rare OIL PAINTING on Canvas titled, "Tres Cohibas" by forever remembered
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Surrealist 1948 Italian Oil Painting
By Frederico Bicci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bicci's painting style is rich in evocative mystery despite the straightforward character of the
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Robert Vickrey Oil Painting On Board Original Signed Female Portrait Realism Art
By Robert Vickrey
Located in Bloomington, MN
rare Oil Painting on Board by Vickrey, that was originally purchased from Midtown Gallery (New York
Category
1950s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dean Richardson Large Oil On Canvas Original Landscape Painting Signed Artwork
By Dean Richardson
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dean Richardson Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed
Category
1980s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Paul McCarthy Large Original Beatles John Lennon Oil Painting On Canvas Signed
By Paul McCarthy
Located in Bloomington, MN
Extremely Rare and Large Original oil painting on Canvas by Paul McCarthy titled, "Beatles-Lennon", that
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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.
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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.
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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
- 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. - 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 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, 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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