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Michael Vincent Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Female Portrait Artwork
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Michael Vincent Oil Painting On Canvas Original Signed Children Portrait Artwork
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Francois Gerome Large Oil Painting On Canvas French Cityscape Female Portrait
By Francois Gerome
Located in Bloomington, MN
up for sale is a very rare and Authentic, Oil painting by Francois Gerome that retails for thousands
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Michael Vincent Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Children Boys Seascape
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Michael Vincent Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Children Portrait Artwork
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Michael Vincent Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Children Family Portrait
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
GUILLAUME AZOULAY Signed ORIGINAL STUDY DRAWING Cancer Zodiac painting oil Rare
By Guillaume Azoulay
Located in Bloomington, MN
OFFERS Now: The item up for sale is a very rare Original Ink Drawing, on Paper by Guillaume Azoulay done
Category
1990s Pop Art Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Florence Arven Original Oil Painting On Canvas Floral Landscape Signed Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
up for sale is a very rare and Authentic, Oil painting by Florence Arven that retails for
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gaston Sebire Original Landscape Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Framed Artwork
By Gaston Sebire
Located in Bloomington, MN
sale is a very rare and Authentic Original Oil painting by Gaston Sebire that retails for thousands
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harry McCormick Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas Modern Cityscape Signed
By Harry McCormick
Located in Bloomington, MN
Harry McCormick Authentic & Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Custom Framed and listed with
Category
20th Century Pop Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
NICOLA SIMBARI Original Painting Signed OIL on Canvas Female Portrait Artwork
By Nicola Simbari
Located in Bloomington, MN
Offer option
SUBMIT BEST OFFER: The item up for sale is a very rare Original Oil PAINTING on Canvas by
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jose Montanes Original Painting Oil on Canvas Signed Child Portrait Cubism Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
Option
Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a very rare and Authentic, Original Oil Painting by
Category
20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gustavo NOVOA Original Oil Painting on Board Animal Jungle Signed Artwork LARGE
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Bloomington, MN
Gustavo Novoa Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
1970s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Michael Vincent Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Child Portrait Beach Art Landscape
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
William E Baldwin Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Seascape Framed Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
William E. Baldwin Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Leonardo NIERMAN PAINTING Original Oil on Board Authentic Signed Cosmic Art HUGE
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Bloomington, MN
Leonardo Nierman 48x36" Original Oil Painting on Board, Custom Framed and listed with the Submit
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jim Daly Oil Painting On Board Original Signed Cowboy Portrait Male Illustration
By Jim Daly
Located in Bloomington, MN
Jim Daly Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with
Category
1970s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
JIM WARREN Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Figurative Surreal Artwork SBO
Located in Bloomington, MN
Jim Warren Authentic and Original Diptych Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leonardo Nierman HUGE Original Oil Painting On Board Authentic Signed Art 40x67
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Bloomington, MN
Leonardo Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Board, elaborately Custom Framed and listed
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Michael Vincent Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Child Sister Portrait Art
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Michael Vincent Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Child Boy Beach Artwork
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Michael Vincent Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Child Sister Portrait Art
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Robert SEABECK Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Buffalo Animal Art Large
Located in Bloomington, MN
Robert Seabeck Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Luis Sottil Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Leopard Animal Portrait Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
Luis Sottil Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dale Ratcliff Large Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Maine Harbor Artwork
By Dale Ratcliff
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dale Ratcliff Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dale Ratcliff Large Original Oil Painting On Boardd Signed Maine Landscape Art
By Dale Ratcliff
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dale Ratcliff Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bill Schenck Oil Painting On Canvas Original Signed Cowboy Portrait Billy Art
By Billy Schenck
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bill Schenck Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
1980s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yuri Gorbachev Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Modern Animal Portrait Art
By Yuri Gorbachev
Located in Bloomington, MN
Yuri Gorbachev Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
STEVE KAUFMAN Original OIL on CANVAS PAINTING Signed Campbells Soup Can Artwork
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Bloomington, MN
Steve Kaufman Original Campbell's Soup Oil painting on Canvas , Custom Framed and Listed with the
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Robert Philipp Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Female Portrait Framed Art
By Robert Philipp
Located in Bloomington, MN
gives the viewer fascinating incite into his remarkable vision, and rare talents. This oil painting
Category
20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Claudine à la lecture" Oil on Canvas 21 3/4 x 18 rare Claudine girl book
By Marcel Dyf
Located in Dallas, TX
This is one of the more rare and beautiful paintings that Marcel Dyf painted of his muse and wife
Category
1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Itzchak Tarkay Oil Painting On Canvas Large Original Signed Lady Portrait Art
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Bloomington, MN
Itzchak Tarkay Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Donald Purdy Oil Painting On Board River Landscape Signed New England Large
Located in Bloomington, MN
Donald Purdy Authentic and Original Large Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Donald Purdy Large Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Seascape Water Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
Donald Purdy Authentic and Original Large Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Michael Vincent Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Child Portrait Beach Art
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Michael Vincent Oil Painting On Canvas Original Signed Child Boys Landscape Art
By Michael Vincent
Located in Bloomington, MN
Michael Vincent Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Francois Gerome Original Oil Painting On Canvas Paris French Female Portrait Art
By Francois Gerome
Located in Bloomington, MN
Francois Gerome Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elyane Addari Huge Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Female Portrait Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
very rare and Authentic, Original Oil painting by Addari that retails for thousands more than our
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Americo Makk Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Female Portrait Large Art
By Americo Makk
Located in Bloomington, MN
Americo Makk Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gustavo Novoa Original Oil Painting on Board Lion Modern Animal Signed Artwork
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Bloomington, MN
Gustavo Novoa Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and listed
Category
1970s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Paul Grimm Large Original Western Landscape Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Art
By Paul Grimm
Located in Bloomington, MN
sale is a very rare and large Original Oil painting by Paul Grimm that retails for thousands more than
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
William E Baldwin Large Oil Painting On Board Fall Landscape Signed Framed Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
William E. Baldwin Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
William E Baldwin Oil Painting On Board Rural Landscape Signed New England Large
Located in Bloomington, MN
William E. Baldwin Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Randy Van Beek Original Oil Painting On Board Large Signed Seascape Framed Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
Randy Van Beek Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Rare 19th Century Ex-voto - Oil on Canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare late 19th century Mexican ex-voto on canvas - dedicated to 'Las Imagenes' (the various
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Roger Von Gunten Original OIL PAINTING on Canvas Large Nude Portrait Signed Art
By Roger Von Gunten
Located in Bloomington, MN
Roger Von Gunten Large and Authentic Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Custom Framed and listed with
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
BONNIE MARRIS Original OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS Signed Animal LION Art HUGE 36x50
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bonnie Marris Large and Authentic Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Custom Framed and listed with
Category
20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wai Ming Large Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Water Harbor Framed Art
By Ming Wai
Located in Bloomington, MN
very rare and wonderful, Oil painting by Wai Ming that was originally purchased from Newman Galleries
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
NOEL ROCKMORE Original OIL PAINTING On BOARD Signed Mother Child Art Sub OFFERS
By Noel Rockmore
Located in Bloomington, MN
Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Extremely Rare and Authentic Original Oil Painting by
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Itzchak Tarkay Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Female Lady Cafe Signed Art
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Bloomington, MN
Itzchak Tarkay Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Original Oil Abstract Cityscape Oil Painting by, Peter Hirsch
By Paul Hirsch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rare listed artist original oil painting is executed on cardboard with a burlap backing. Peter Hirsch
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Linen, Wood, Paint
Femmes Au Marche Original
By Jean Jansem
Located in Bloomington, MN
Jean Jansem Autentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and listed
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antoine Blanchard
French 1910-1988
Oil in Canvas, Signed, Rare Find!
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Firenze, FI
prices going up year after year. Rare find
Category
Vintage 1970s French Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Rare Double-Sided Venetian Painting by Bessie Gibson – Gondolier and Market
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
We are delighted to present an exceptional and rare double-sided oil painting by the acclaimed
Category
Vintage 1940s Australian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Steve KAUFMAN Oil PAINTING on Canvas Marilyn Monroe Original Signed Playboy
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Bloomington, MN
option
Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Extremely Rare oil painting on Canvas hand
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Canvas, Oil
JOHANN BERTHELSEN Original Oil PAINTING on CANVAS Signed Art Still Life FLOWERS
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in Bloomington, MN
Authentic Rare JOHANN BERTHELSEN Original Oil Painting on Canvas titled, "STILL LIFE With FLOWERS
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Important Estate French Paris Street Scene Rambert Painting, circa 1940s
By René Rambert
Located in New York, NY
A rare original oil on wood painting taken from an exclusive collection by Artist Rambert(French
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
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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.
How Much are Rare Oil Paintings?
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?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
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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