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Fleur Cowles Oil Painting On Board Original Flower Signed Modern Artwork Diptych
Located in Bloomington, MN
Fleur Cowles Authentic and Very Rare Original Diptych Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare Modernist Abstract Jerusalem view C.1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this painting, the artists uses geometric shapes to convey a cityscape of Jerusalem, Israel in
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
RARE oil on canvas art nouveau bardey silk weaving paneling lyon manufacture
By Bardey
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
very big and large oil on canvas
representing the silk weaving
dimensions 2 m x 2,30 m
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Set of Four Antique Oil Paintings of Scottish Lochs
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Vancouver, BC
A wonderful and rare set of FOUR OIL PAINTINGS on canvas of Scottish Lochs by British landscape
Category
Early 20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$16,000 / set
Fleur Cowles Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Floral Still Life Artwork SBO
Located in Bloomington, MN
Fleur Cowles Authentic and Very Rare Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed
Category
20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fleur Cowles Oil Painting On Board Original Still Life Flower Signed Framed Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
Fleur Cowles Authentic and Very Rare Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed
Category
20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
20th Century Bernard Meninsky Rare Nude by Oil on Canvas British School
By Bernard Meninsky
Located in London, GB
An important oil on canvas with a gessoed frame. Portrait of Elise, property of Elsie Farliegh 1934
Category
Early 20th Century British Modern Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Gesso
Musical Oil Painting Woman Playing Cello by Oz El Hai
By Oz El Hai
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding rare original oil on canvas painting. Exclusively done by artist Oz El Hai (Israeli
Category
20th Century Israeli Paintings
Robert Whitmore Double-Sided Oil Painting Male Against Green Background
Located in Cookeville, TN
Featured is a rare, double-sided oil painting on unstretched canvas titled Male Against Green
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
RARE pair of two oil on canvas victor dubreuil one dollar notes trompe l
oeil
By Victor Dubreuil
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
RARE paire of two oil on canvas
by victor dubreuil
one dollar notes
trompe l'oeil
the chassis
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
RELIGIOUS MAN WITH HIS SON. Rare Pre War Polish Judaica
By Arthur Bryks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Portrait of a pre WWII religious Jewish man alongside his son with a somber gaze.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Steve Kaufman Largest 75"x71" Original Painting 1/1 Unique Marilyn Monroe
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
.
Edition size: There was no edition of this piece. This is a ultra rare 1/1 massive oil painting
Signed
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled (4) Oil on Paper, (Classically Romantic Woman)
By Walter Quirt
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare black & white oil on paper painting, one of the few painted in 1958-1959, which were
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Haul House Original Oil Painting On Board Relief Sculpture Signed Modern Artwork
By Haul Hous
Located in Bloomington, MN
spectacular and rare, oil painting and relief sculpture on board by Hous, that retails for significantly more
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oil, Board
Lida et Cupidon en attente le cigne Zeus - 18th Century, Master, Nude Painting
By Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Arles, FR
Cupidon en attente le cigne Zeus" is a rare antique oil painting. An unmatched opportunity to acquire a
Category
1760s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Guy Johnson ORIGINAL Painting Signed Art Charles Lindbergh Spirit of St. Louis
Located in Bloomington, MN
Guy Johnson Original Oil Painting of Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis, custom framed
Category
1970s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Steve Kaufman Largest 75"x71" Original Painting 1/1 Best Kaufman Piece Online
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
.
Edition size: There was no edition of this piece. This is a ultra rare 1/1 massive oil painting
Signed
Category
1980s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Framed Original Sasha Moldovan Russian Dancers Painting
By Sasha Moldovan
Located in New York, NY
A rare museum quality painting original oil painting by artist Sasha Moldovan (Russian, 1901-1982
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Paintings
New England Landscape Painting by Stephen Maxfield Parrish
By Stephen Parrish
Located in Honolulu, HI
A rare original oil painting of the New England (most likely New Hampshire) countryside by renowned
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings
Magnificent Large Original Painting Ocean Sunset Scene by Alexander Dzigurski
By Alexander Dzigurski
Located in New York, NY
A rare original oil on canvas painting from World Renown Serbian Artist Alexander Dzigurski Sr
Category
20th Century Serbian Paintings
STEVE KAUFMAN Oil PAINTING on Canvas Large Signed Sopranos Artwork Framed SBO
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Bloomington, MN
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Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Extremely Rare and Original 36" x 36" oil painting on
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art More Prints
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Important Original Painting New York City Felix Bar by Harry McCormick
By Harry McCormick
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent rare original oil on canvas painting. Signed by artist Harry McCormick. Painting
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Steve Kaufman Original Oil Painting On Canvas Rare Sculpture Signed Pop Artwork
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Bloomington, MN
option
Accepting Offers Now: Here we have something that is very rare to find, an Original Oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ludwig BEMELMANS ORIGINAL Painting Madeline Ceramic Signed Illustration oil Rare
By Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962
Located in Bloomington, MN
Historical Society in Manhattan
Accepting OFFERS Now: Here we have something that is very rare to find, an
Category
1950s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Rare Judaica Oil Painting "The Happy In-law" images from a bygone era
By Maurice Kish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brightly colored acidic portrait of a very happy mother-inlaw woman dancing and looking back inside an interior.
Category
Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Saint Jacques at Clavijo battle
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
private palaces. Altarpieces, on the other hand, are relatively rare at Corenzio, as are oil paintings
Category
17th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Matador Original
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Bloomington, MN
LeRoy Neiman Autentic and Original Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and listed
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Shepherd and Shepherdess after Alexis Grimou
Located in Vancouver, BC
A rare pair of paintings, each oil on canvas presented in an elaborately carved and gilded Italian
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Rare Mid-Century Modern Painting of Cubist Woman
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare 1950s cubist painting oil on artist's board of a woman. Having a composition much like the
Category
Vintage 1950s Decorative Art
19th Century Trumeau Mirror with Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
A 19th century, giltwood trumeau mirror with rare subject oil painting and original glass.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Musical Joyful Oil Painting by Oz El Hai
By Oz El Hai
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding rare original oil on canvas painting. Exclusively done by Artist Oz El Hai (Israeli
Category
20th Century Israeli Prints
Haul House Original Relief Sculpture Hand Painted On Board Signed Framed Artwork
By Haul Hous
Located in Bloomington, MN
spectacular and rare, oil painting and relief sculpture on board by Hous, that retails for significantly more
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Attributed to Edwin Landseer Rare Oil Painting on Slate ‘Fearful Horses’
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Attributed to Edwin Landseer Rare Oil Painting on Slate ‘Fearful Horses’
An unusual piece, this
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Slate
Vintage American Modernist Fire Scene Signed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist fire scene. Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 16L x 12H. Signed.
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Oil Painting Arab Man Bezalel School Jerusalem 1913, Judaica
By Isaac Lichtenstein 1
Located in Surfside, FL
Extremely rare work of art from the early Bezalel School of Boris Schatz in Ottoman Palestine. it
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Oil
Antique American Modernist Nude Woman Abstract Expressionist Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist nude abstract painting. Oil on board, circa 1950. Signed. Displayed in
Category
1950s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Tropical Beach Seascape Signed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist tropical seascape oil painting by Herman C. Thiem (Born 1870). Oil
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American New York Impressionist Landscape Cyril Ledoux Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist winter landscape painting by Cyril Joseph Ledoux (1894 - 1976). Oil on board, circa
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American School WPA Modernist Surreal Large Interior Portrait Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist surreal interior scene painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Signed on
Category
1930s Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American New York Impressionist Landscape Cyril Ledoux Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist winter landscape painting by Cyril Joseph Ledoux (1894 - 1976). Oil on board, circa
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Oil Painting Woman with Fruit Bezalel School Jerusalem Israeli Judaica
By Isaac Lichtenstein 1
Located in Surfside, FL
children who decided painting to be their passion Isaac moved to Paris where he was one of the co-founders
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Jute
A Rare Oil Painting Of Roger Williams And The Pequot Tribe, C. 1860
Located in Queens, NY
Preserving Heritage: Henry Brueckner's Rare Oil on Canvas Painting of Roger Williams and the Pequot
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Rare Oil Painting of Two Leopards at Play from The Royal Menagerie
By James Northcote b.1746
Located in London, GB
gilded frame 31 x 35.5 inches
Exhibited at the Royal Academy 1797
This incredibly rare painting depicts
Category
1790s Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original oil painting by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1982
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Rare oil painting by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011), Florence, Italy, circa 1982 Signed and dated
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
English early 20th century oil painting portrait of a Tabby Cat or Kitten
By Wilson Hepple
Located in Woodbury, CT
man because of his many high-quality cat paintings.
This is a rare oil painting example, as many of
Category
1920s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
English early 20th century oil painting portrait of a Tabby Cat or Kitten
By Wilson Hepple
Located in Woodbury, CT
man because of his many high-quality cat paintings.
This is a rare oil painting example, as many of
Category
1920s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare Judaica Jewish Rabbi Oil Painting
By Samuel Heller
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Dimensions: 14 1/2" x 19"
Dimensions w
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare Large Modernist Hungarian Oil Painting
By Emod Aurel
Located in Surfside, FL
EMŐD, AURÉL (Budapest 1897-1958) A pupil of János Vaszary at the Academy of Fine Arts, he then went to Italy, Germany and France on study trips. Not only his master but also the Ital...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Jack Ink Oil Painting
By Jack Ink Studios
Located in New York, NY
Rare and remarkable Jack Ink oil painting, 1995. Jack Ink American born 1944 Ohio, active and
Category
1990s Austrian Paintings
Rare Hungarian Jewish Rabbi Judaica Oil Painting Portrait
By Lajos Polczer
Located in Surfside, FL
exceedingly rare.
Polczer was an Hungarian artist, his foundations of painting were taught by a painter
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Republic of Dominican Street Market Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
country.
Here we have an oil painting on canvas of the people of Dominican Republic in a market street
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rare Modernist Judaica Scholar Rabbi Studying Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
a moody atmospheric Judaica painting of a Rabbi studying Jewish texts.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Constructivist Steelworker, Rare WPA oil painting, Manhattan NYC
By Irving George Lehman
Located in Surfside, FL
life in New York City. Part of the Abstract Expressionist school, he worked in oil and watercolor as a
Category
1940s Constructivist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Judaica Oil Painting. Bezalel School, Jerusalem Rabbi
By Isaac Lichtenstein 1
Located in Surfside, FL
children who decided painting to be their passion Isaac moved to Paris where he was one of the co-founders
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Frank Earle Schoonover The Four Witch Men Signed Illustrative Oil Painting 1924
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An early and rare oil painting on cotton canvas titled “The Four Witch Men” by Brandywine School
Category
Vintage 1920s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mothers Blessing, Shabbat Candles Rare Hungarian Judaica Oil Painting
By Anton Peczely
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Pre World War II (Pre Holocaust) Judaica Art. European Judaic art from this period is
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare French Modernist Country Abstract Landscape Oil Painting Pierre Bordenave
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract landscape painting by Pierre Bordenave (1900 - 1970). Oil on canvas, circa
Category
1940s Modern Landscape 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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In Denver, a major new retrospective reveals how the painter’s devotion to ordinary life — and his fearless shifts in style — shaped modern art.
The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
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