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Rare Polish American 1930s Oil Painting Painting WPA Russian Babushka Jewish Art
By Abram Tromka
Located in Surfside, FL
became interested in art. Fascinated by a woman who was painting, he decided that he wanted to become an
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hanoucca World War II Era Rare Judaica Oil Painting Signed
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Judaica Art, A World War II era, German or French Judaic painting. A family lighting the
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blessing of the Tzadik (Rebbe) 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
Wisdom of King Solomon Rare Biblical 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
Important 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine quality early Dutch Old Master oil painting on wood panel, depicting a military
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Rare Israeli Modernist Oil Painting Exhibited 1951 Tel Aviv Museum
By Anatol Gurevitch
Located in Surfside, FL
mid-teens of the twentieth century. Studied painting in Berlin. Immigrated to Palestine from Germany
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare Modernist Oil Painting Line Drawing Nude Man Louis Stettner
By Louis Stettner
Located in Surfside, FL
Signed and Dated Modern Line Drawing Oil Painting of Nude Man.
Louis Stettner (November 7, 1922
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jewish Family Interior Scene (The Shadchan) Rare Judaica Oil Painting
By Albert Abramovitz
Located in Surfside, FL
The Matchmaker (The Shadchan) A rare Judaic Wedding Marriage Broker Scene.
Albert Abramovitz
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Michaele Vollbracht Rare Stylized Woman Oil Painting c 1980s w 30 x 35.75
By Michaele Vollbracht
Located in University City, MO
Michaele Vollbracht Rare elegant stylized woman oil painting c 1980s w 30 x 35.75 h
The bold
Category
Late 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Rare Jewish Yemenite Family Oil Painting Israeli Judaica Itamar Siani
By Itamar Siani
Located in Surfside, FL
a ten-meter long oil painting depicting the immigration of the Yemenite Jews, which he worked on for
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Jewish Yemenite Family Oil Painting Israeli Judaica Itamar Siani
By Itamar Siani
Located in Surfside, FL
a ten-meter long oil painting depicting the immigration of the Yemenite Jews, which he worked on for
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Early Antique American School Fauvist Woman Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Framed. Very
Category
1920s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Oil Well Derrick Signed Paintings
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Very rare subject matter and early for paintings of the oil industry. Pair of Folk Art paintings of
Category
1890s Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Rare Breed Dog, Antique English Oil Painting on canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Rat Catcher
English School, circa 1850
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 62cm x 75cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Rare Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting, "House of Mars 1964"
By Philip Wofford
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage abstract expressionist painting by Philip Wofford (Born 1935). Oil on canvas, circa 1964
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Judaica Jerusalem Shuk Market Scene Oil Painting. Famous Kabbalist Artist
By Rabbi Yehuda Leon Patilon
Located in Surfside, FL
19 X 27 inches without frame
Oil painting by the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Leon Patilon.
Oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jewish Family Interior Scene (The Shadchan) Rare Judaica Oil Painting WPA artist
By Albert Abramovitz
Located in Surfside, FL
The Matchmaker (The Shadchan) A rare Judaic Wedding Marriage Broker Scene.
This does not appear to
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Canvas
Rare Modernist Judaica Scholar Rabbi in Synagogue Oil Painting Signed Mora
Located in Surfside, FL
a mid century Judaica painting of a Rabbi wearing a Tallit prayer shawl. In the Modernist manner of
Category
20th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Judaica Rabbi Painting
By Abraham Straski
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Religious
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United States
Dimensions: 24
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chassidic Rabbi with Shtreimel, Rare Judaica Oil Painting Signed in Hebrew
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Judaica Art. Jewish genre scene. In the tradition of Moritz Oppenheim, Isidor Kauffman and
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Judaica Jerusalem Shuk Market Scene Oil Painting. Famous Kabbalist Artist
By Rabbi Yehuda Leon Patilon
Located in Surfside, FL
19 X 27 inches without frame
Oil painting by the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Leon Patilon.
Oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Israeli Modernist Judaica Oil Painting Rabbi with Angels Shabbat Scene
By Anatol Gurevitch
Located in Surfside, FL
-teens of the twentieth century. Studied painting in Berlin. Immigrated to Palestine from Germany in 1934
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rare Unique Oil Painting Silkscreen of Fabio Pop Art 80s Icon
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare one of a kind Pop Art portrait painting of 80s and 90s pop icon Fabio done in silkscreen
Category
20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FINE Original By CHARLES CATTERMOLE (1832-1900) British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Located in Ferndown, GB
VERY RARE Oil PAINTING Antique 19th Century By Listed artist CHARLES CATTERMOLE (1832-1900
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Hungarian Judaica Hasidic Rabbi with Shtreimel Pre War Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
14.25 X 12.5 with frame. 8.75 X 7.25 without frame
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare French, Paris 1935 Judaica Oil Painting Rabbis Studying S. Fleischman
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Judaica Art. Jewish genre scene. In the tradition of Moritz Oppenheim, Isidor Kauffman and
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
FINE Original By CHARLES CATTERMOLE (1832-1900) British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Located in Ferndown, GB
VERY RARE Oil PAINTING Antique 19th Century By Listed artist CHARLES CATTERMOLE (1832-1900
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Russian Judaica Oil Painting Jewish Pogrom Refugees Signed in Cyrillic
Located in Surfside, FL
In the tradition of the Jewish European artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Moritz Oppenheim, Max Liebermann, Lesser Ury, Jakob Steinhardt, Jehudo Epstein, Stanisl...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Signed Theodore Tihansky Oil Painting Rare Self Portrait
By Theodore Tihansky
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Theodore Tihansky signed original oil painting which turns out to be a self-portrait. It is
Category
Early 2000s American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare 1950s New York Modernist Judaica Rabbi Oil Painting signed A. Einstein
By A. Einstein
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Mid Century Judaic figure of a Jewish rabbi at prayer. signed A. Einstein.
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Judaica Rabbi Oil Painting (JEWISH MAN HOLDING A CANE AND BOOKS)
By Samuel Heller
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 20" x 16" x 3/4
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Self Portrait Oil Painting Polish, Ecole D
Paris, WPA, Bezalel School
By Jacques (Jakub) Zucker
Located in Surfside, FL
Jewish American artist mostly known for his expressionist figure paintings. In his young years he
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
oil on canvas Piano in landscape Rare painting by the French artist Brasilier
By André Brasilier
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Beautiful oil on canvas Piano in landscape Rare painting by the French artist Andre Brasilier .
The
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Self Portrait Oil Painting Polish, Ecole D
Paris, WPA, Bezalel School
By Jacques (Jakub) Zucker
Located in Surfside, FL
Jewish American artist mostly known for his expressionist figure paintings. In his young years he
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Attributed to Joza Uprka (Czech) "Slovakian Woman" A Rare Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to Joza Uprka (Czech 1861-1940) "Slovakian Woman" A Rare Oil on Canvas Painting
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats in Harbor Israeli Modernist Cubist Abstract Oil Painting Rare Kibbutz Art
By Joseph Weiss
Located in Surfside, FL
, Romania. Immigrated 1939 to Israel. Member of Kibbutz Evron.
Studies: Klug, Romania, painting and
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Ecole De Paris Judaica Rabbin avec Torah (Rabbi with Torah) OIl Painting
By Simon Claude (Vanier) Abramovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
without frame it is 31.5 X 15.75 inches.
It is quite rare to find good Judaic Paintings by School
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Signed
Dated 1714 Portrait of Lady with Vase of Flowers Oil painting
Located in London, GB
an extremely rare and important addition to the little-known oeuvre of the artist, and further still
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Israeli Naive Art Oil Painting Jerusalem Israel Old City Landscape Folk Art
Located in Surfside, FL
JERUSALEM, Vielle du David, (City of David)
Oil painting on canvas
Hand signed in Hebrew (Perlman
Category
20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rare Unique Oil Painting Silkscreen of Fabio Pop Art 80s Icon
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare one of a kind Pop Art portrait painting of 80s and 90s pop icon Fabio done in silkscreen
Category
20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Rare 19thc. Alfred Montgomery Oil Painting Of Corn In Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic folk oil painting on canvas is in the original painted 19thc frame. This well known
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Rare 1960s Vintage Oil on Canvas Reclining Nude Lounge Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s original oil on canvas painting depicting a high ranking military officers Vietnamese
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Large and Rare Olivier Debré "Pink" Oil Painting, circa 1970, France
By Olivier Debré 2
Located in Girona, Spain
Large and Rare Olivier Debré "Pink" Oil Painting
Oil on Canvas and Wooden Frame
Circa 1970
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Oil Well Derrick Signed Paintings
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Very rare subject matter and early for paintings of the oil industry. Pair of Folk Art paintings of
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Rare Original Abstract Geometric Oil On Canvas Painting by Leonardo Nierman
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare original oil on canvas framed painting by listed artist Leonardo Nierman
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Akko - Israel, Rare Early Modernist Impasto Painting
By Ruth Thomas
Located in Surfside, FL
Early modernist Israeli Judaica painting, by British mid-century artist.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare Judaica Portrait of European Hasidic Rabbi, Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Dimensions: 10" x 8" x 1/4"
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fish Oil Painting, Vintage still life fish
newspaper, sardines oil painting
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rare vintage oil painting of sardines on French newspaper by French artist Lucie Tullat (1895-1984
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antiques Paintings Oil Canvas, Rare Portraits of the Cigalini Family Italy, 1600
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique oil paintings on canvas, from the 17th century with specific dates on each portrait
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antiques Paintings Oil Canvas, Rare Portraits of the Cigalini Family Italy, 1600
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Set of 4 Ancient oil paintings on canvas, from the 17th century with specific dates on each
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rare French Louis XVI Period Trumeau Mirror, circa 1760 Romantic Oil Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
unrestored Trumeau mirror with romantic oil painting, circa 1760
In terms of condition this piece with a
Category
Antique 1760s French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Large Impressionist Nude, French Oil Painting, Signed
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
lovely.
A huge painting reaching 41 inches - a rare size for an oil painting. The colours used for this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare 16th Century Antique Oil Painting on Copper Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and rare antique oil painting on copper portrait of a young man. Excellent pictorial
Category
Antique 16th Century Dutch Paintings
Materials
Copper
Extremely Fine and Rare Islamic Qajar Portrait Painting of Prophet Mohammad
Located in Queens, NY
An extremely fine and rare Islamic Qajar dynasty portrait oil on canvas painting of Prophet
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Forest Interior with Woman Portrait Rare Painting
By Thomas P Anshutz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American forest interior by Thomas Pollack Anshutz (1851 - 1912). Oil on board, circa
Category
1880s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ORIGINAL OIL TRAIN PAINTING
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT INDIAN HILL IRON RANGE RAILWAY OIL PAINTING RARE SIZE / VERY LARGE OVERSIZE / WALTER L
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Materials
Wood
Rare Lynching Painting WPA artist Social Justice African American Americana
By Arthur Smith
Located in Surfside, FL
An intense yet honest painting of a Southern lynching scene of three men amongst a crowd within a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative 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.
- 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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