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A Magnificent and Rare Portrait Painting of William Shakespeare, Circa 1870
Located in Queens, NY
A Magnificent and Rare Portrait Painting of William Shakespeare, circa 1870, Possibly English
Oil
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Swiss River Landscape with Castle, oil painting on panel
By Johann Joseph Hartmann
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, framed
painting: 18 x 28.75 inches
framed: 21 x32 inches
Very fine and rare early 1800's oil painting
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Charles McGill Painting Black Gold African American Artist Imposto Rare
By Charles McGill
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on canvas painting by African American contemporary artist Charles McGill called
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare, 20th Century painting by Robert Colquhoun from his
transition
period
By Robert Colquhoun
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Robert Colquhoun (Scottish, 1914 – 1962)
The three graces
Oil on board
Signed ‘Colquhoun’ (lower
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Alexander Canedo (1902-1978) "Spring" Original Oil Painting c.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
drawings, this is a rare 1940s oil painting.
Titled "Spring" Signed lower right.
Dimensions 6 1/2" x 15 1
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peter Max Original Painting HEART Signed Rare Framed Vibrant Colors Red Pink
By Peter Max
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is a one of a kind large unique painting by Peter Max the Heart.
This is a fully finished
Category
1990s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Colosseum, Rome. Fine 19th Century Oil Painting - Grand Tour Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very rare and early oil painting depicting the Colosseum in Rome. The work is of Italian authorship
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Last Supper, circa 1500, Important Early Old Master Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
framed size: 32 x 35 inches
provenance: private collection, France
Very rare early Old Master oil
Category
16th Century Mannerist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Rare Breed
By Rocky Hawkins
Located in Bozeman, MT
. This realization led to his introduction into the world of fine art painting. His search to connect
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$21,000
Rare circa 1880 Chinese Ancestral Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Chinese ancestral oil on canvas family painting
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Fine Portrait of Gentleman in Blue Coat
Powdered Wig c.1775, Rare Oil on Panel
Located in London, GB
.
By 1771 he was living at Great Chandos Street, Covent Garden, painting portraits in oil and
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
Antique French Female Portrait oil painting 1800’s woman playing a mandolin
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique Portrait oil painting 1800’s French figurative original oil on canvas painting of a woman
Category
Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Rare Sultan Rooster
By Patricia Traub
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Linen
Rare 19th C. Original Folk Art Miniature Portrait Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC AND RARE ORIGINAL MINIATURE OIL PAINTINGS ON CANVIS IN ORIGINAL GESSO PAINTED FRAMES
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Antique still life fish oil painting by Leon-Giran Max
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rare antique French oil painting of fish, crabs and eggs, ideal for a kitchen or dining room in an
Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
South Indian Oil on Canvas Painting Late 19th Early 20th Century Festival Night
Located in Norfolk, GB
Authenticity will be provided by Art 1821
A rare, turn-of-the-century, oil painting of a South Indian festival
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
South Indian Oil on Canvas Painting Late 19th Early 20th Century Festival Night
Located in Norfolk, GB
Gallery
A rare, turn-of-the-century, oil painting of a South Indian festival, possibly Kerala. In the
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rare Heavy Rain Causes Ocotillo Bloom, Big Bend, Texas
By Jim Stoker
Located in Dallas, TX
Texas artist Jim Stoker began developing his confetti-splatter technique of painting in 2000 to
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
JUDITH BLEDSOE (1928-2013) American ORIGINAL Still Life Colourful OIL PAINTING
By Judith Bledsoe
Located in Cirencester, GB
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 133cm x 93cm inc frame
CONDITION: excellent
PRICE: £1200
DETAIL: Rare
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Seascape and Bouquet Oil on Cancas by Charles Levier, 1958
By Charles Levier
Located in Miami, FL
A large framed oil on canvas by Charles Levier, titled 'Bouquet Levier' circa 1958. The painting is
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage French Fish Oil Painting on Canvas Mid Century Fish Still Life
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rare mid-century Fish oil painting on canvas in its original frame dated 1943. Colourful fish lie
Category
1940s French School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rockport Massachusetts New England Signed Oil Painting Edward Tomasiewicz
By Edward Tomasiewicz
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Edward Tomasiewicz (1919-2006) oil painting of motif one, Rockport, Massachusetts. If you have
Category
Vintage 1980s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Antique French Oil Painting by Bernard Joseph Wampe, 1740
Located in Dallas, TX
extremely old and rare Flemish hunting oil painting by Wampe has been set into a gilded, arched frame with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings
Materials
Gold
Rare Bronze Painted Cast Study for Asia
By Maurice Cockrill
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a very heavy incised cast bronze hand painted and embellished. it is a lovely piece. Maurice Cockrill studied at Wrexham School of Art and the University of Reading between 1...
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Rare Bronze Painted Cast Study for Asia
By Maurice Cockrill
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a very heavy incised cast bronze hand painted and embellished. it is a lovely piece. Maurice Cockrill studied at Wrexham School of Art and the University of Reading between 1...
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
"Blooming Prickley Pear" RARE QUADRIPTYCH TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
By Dawson Dawson-Watson
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil on Board
Circa late 1920s
"Cactus Landscape" Quadriptych
Details
This rare Dawson Watson
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bluebonnets Texas Hill Country" Rare G. Day Signature
By Robert William Wood
Located in San Antonio, TX
, these Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine subjects are rare when compared to the hundreds of paintings done
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Signed Boris Kublanov Oil Painting Circa 1969 Still Life
Located in West Hartford, CT
This exquisite piece of art is a rare original Boris Kublanov oil painting still life from the year
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
17th Century Floris Van Schooten Flemisch Oil on Canvas Painting
By Floris Van Schooten
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important rare antique painting Oil on canvas with attribution documentation issued on 1986 by the
Category
Antique 17th Century European Paintings
17th Century Floris Van Schooten Flemisch Oil on Canvas Painting
By Floris Van Schooten
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important rare antique painting oil on canvas with attribution documentation issued on 1986 by the
Category
Antique 17th Century European Paintings
A Rare Large Chinese Export oil on canvas, att to Tingqua, China circa 1830
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chinese Export oil on canvas, att to Tingqua, circa 1830
Oil on canvas attributed to Tingqua
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Snow Scene" Texas Hill Country Landscape River Rare Winter Scene
By Porfirio Salinas
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
"Winter" Snow Scene Texas Hill Country
Porfirio Salinas was a self-taught artist who painted
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Bronze Sculpture Painted Cast Study for Antartica Abstract Expressionist
By Maurice Cockrill
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a very heavy incised cast bronze hand painted and embellished. it is a lovely piece. Maurice Cockrill studied at Wrexham School of Art and the University of Reading between 1...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
James Webb 19th Century Oil Painting on Board Ship at Sea Framed
By James Webb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare and historic 19th century oil painting on board depicting a ship at sea marked “37” on the
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paper
Rare Bronze Sculpture Painted Cast Study for Antartica Abstract Expressionist
By Maurice Cockrill
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a very heavy incised cast bronze hand painted and embellished. it is a lovely piece. Maurice Cockrill studied at Wrexham School of Art and the University of Reading between 1...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
"WEST TEXAS RANCHING" HEREFORD CATTLE. RARE SUBJECT BY LAZCANO (1909-1970) HERD
By Pedro Lazcano
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pedro Lazcano
(1909-1970)
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 20 x 24
Frame Size: 29 x 32
Medium: Oil on
Category
1960s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"THE IRISH FLATS" VERY RARE SUBJECT HISTORICAL SAN ANTONIO AREA DEVELOPED 1830
By Porfirio Salinas
Located in San Antonio, TX
Porfirio Salinas
(1910-1973)
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 24 x 30
Frame Size: 37 x 43
Medium: Oil
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Bernardo Canal Italian a View of Venice Oil on Canvas Painting
By Bernardo Canal
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important rare antique painting oil on canvas with attribution documentation issued on 03/02/2017
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
English School, A Rare Portrait of John Scott Russell and "The Great Eastern"
Located in Queens, NY
English School, A Rare Historical and Important Portrait Painting of John Scott Russell and "The
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Running Horses
By Denes de Holesch
Located in Surfside, FL
rare oil painting.
Denes de Holesch was an international equestrian artist. His works have been
Category
20th Century Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cowboys on Horseback, Rodeo
By Denes de Holesch
Located in Surfside, FL
Holesch (1910-1983).this is the original rare oil painting.
Denes de Holesch was an international
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Sir Henry Wotton in a Black Doublet
Ruff, Fine
Rare Carved Frame
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
A feature of this exquisitely rendered oil on panel portrait, presented by Titan FIne Art, is its
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Textured Orange Guitar Signed Oil on Canvas
By Kim Simmonds
Located in Southampton, NY
which dry fairly fast, this is one of the rare oil on canvas paintings which required a good amount of
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nasser Ovissi,
Iranian, Born 1934
"Girl with Arabian Horses" Oil on Canvas
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
very rare and interesting painting.
Oil on canvas, unframed.
Signed.
Size: 40" high x 30" wide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Porte St. Martin", Edouard Cortes, Oil on Canvas, French Impressionism c.1910
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare large original oil painting by Edouard Cortes is 1 of 13 paintings this size ever painted
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Robert Swain Gifford (American, 1840-1905) "The Rock of Gibraltar" Oil on Canvas
By Robert Swain Gifford
Located in Queens, NY
), 1872
A rare and important oil on canvas painting, most definitely the artist's best work.
Canvas 41
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cowboys on Horseback, Rodeo
By Denes de Holesch
Located in Surfside, FL
Holesch (1910-1983).this is the original rare oil painting.
Denes de Holesch was an international
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Still life with Sea Fish on Table - Isaac Van Duynen, Framed in Rare Ebony Wood
By Isaac Van Duynen
Located in Winterswijk, NL
settled in The Hague around 1650. We know from 17th century sources that his paintings were and still are
Category
17th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique impressionist still life painting of Herrings, wine and lemon
Located in AIGNAN, FR
RESERVED. Rare antique impressionist oil painting of herrings and wine, Large antique oil painting
Category
Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage still life painting of sardines and lemon on a French newspaper
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rare vintage oil painting of sardines and lemon by French artist Luc Tullat, ideal for a kitchen or
Category
1970s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Drysdale, "Camps on Lake Pontchartrain" (Framed Impressionist Landscape)
By Alexander Drysdale
Located in New Orleans, LA
course, the great majority of his paintings were scenes of oaks on a bayou, and are oil washes on paper
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil
Oile painting on panel 1960’s Sweden
Located in Valby, 84
Rare modernist abstract oil painting on panel made in Sweden in the 1960’s by an unknown talented
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Paintings of Headless Saints, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Rare pair of oil on canvas paintings. Original gold gilt frame.
Category
Antique 1870s Paintings
Mother and Daughter
By Maude Goodman
Located in Woodbury, CT
Go Round.
This is a very rare original oil painting by the artist and is museum quality.
Category
1880s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
4 19th century Fox Hunting in a landscape with horses, huntsman and hounds
By Henry Alken
Located in Woodbury, CT
Canvas, One Signed Lower Right
This superb and rare set of four oil paintings by renowned sporting
Category
1830s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fishing Boats, Honfleur"
By John Terrick Williams
Located in ludlow, GB
This is a rare large oil painting by Terrick Williams one of the absolute best British Post
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
By David Bustill Bowser
Located in New Orleans, LA
Boasting both historic and artistic import, this remarkably rare period oil painting depicts one of
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, 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?
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Questions About Rare Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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