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Old Red Shutter
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945)
Old Red Shutter
2000
45.0 x 60.0 cm
Painting on unstretched canvas
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$492 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Table
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945)
Green Table
2000
50.7 x 67.3 cm
Collage on board, Unframed
Geoffrey
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$739 Sale Price
20% Off
Grey Wall
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945)
Grey Wall
2000
60.0 x 43.5 cm
Collage on unstretched canvas, Unframed
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$542 Sale Price
20% Off
Untitled
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945)
Untitled
52.0 x 66.0 cm
Collage on unstretched canvas, Unframed
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$602 Sale Price
20% Off
Untitled
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945)
Untitled
2000
50.0 x 60.5 cm
Collage on unstretched canvas, Unframed
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$602 Sale Price
20% Off
More Than You Know
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945)
More Than You Know
1996
41.8 x 29.5 cm
Unframed
Geoffrey Robinson
Category
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$602 Sale Price
20% Off
Jug Relief and Still Life Arrangement
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945)
Jug Relief and Still Life Arrangement
2000
48.0 x 59.5 cm
Collage on
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$602 Sale Price
20% Off
Still Life with Pear
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945)
Still Life with Pear
2000
28.0 x 38.0 cm
Unstretched and Unframed
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
True Indian Stories, Motor Magazine 1939, Saturday Evening Post, Native American
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
included with the painting)
Oil on Canvas
28" x 21"
Housed in its original 1 1/2" Pine Frame
Overall
Category
Early 20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rocks and Brook in the Catskills
Located in New York, NY
trees in his oil painting, “Rocks and Brook in the Catskills.”
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Riverside
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in New York, NY
The second-generation Hudson River School painter Sanford Robinson Gifford built a reputation as a
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Archival Paper
A Path in the Mountains
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in New York, NY
In his oil painting, “A Path in the Mountains,” Sanford Robinson Gifford paints a figure walking
Category
1860s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
19th century Harbor landscape of Berwick upon Tweed, England
Located in Woodbury, CT
a timeless sense of maritime tradition and community.
What sets this painting apart is Robinson
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Twin Cypress"
By Charles Dorman Robinson
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the American artist, Charles Dormon Robinson. Signed lower left with the
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On the Long Island Coast
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in New York, NY
Prominent Luminist Hudson River School painter
Category
19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
New York Street Scene, Collier
s Weekly Magazine Story
By William Robinson Leigh
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1898
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 21.00" x 34.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category
1890s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Sketch of Derwentwater
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in New York, NY
Estate stamp on verso; on stretcher bar: SEP 9th 1855
Category
Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Framed Abstract Oil Painting, "Man Finish House" by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
paintings which incorporate oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel and metallic paint framed in a white wood frame
Category
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic
[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Edgar Robinson, Physical Culturalist, c. 1931
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas
Signed in black, u.l.
This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Travel Books: Photorealistic Oil Painting by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
reflecting world travel and trade. The painting is in oil on paper, and is framed.
Ian Robinson’s work is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Paper Museum Folios: Photorealistic Oil Painting by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
This technically astounding, photorealistic oil painting is a study of some paper folios from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Roald Dahl Ideas Books: Photorealistic Oil Painting by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
This technically astounding, photorealistic oil painting of books is executed in oil on a wood
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Fog Sticks Around: Atmospheric Oil Painting, Robinson McMahon Collaboration
By Robinson
McMahon
Located in London, Hertfordshire
The Fog Sticks Around, 2018, Oil on board, 15 7/10 × 15 7/10 in; 40 × 40 cm, by Robinson & McMahon
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bergen: Contemporary minimalist oil painting on linen by Robinson
McMahon
By Robinson
McMahon
Located in London, Hertfordshire
Bergen, 2015, Oil on linen, 63 × 43 3/10 in; 160 × 110 cm by Robinson & McMahon
As a collaboration
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Richard Prince Photography Books: Photorealistic Oil Painting by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
This technically astounding, photorealistic oil painting is a study of Richard Prince photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Stretcher Bars, Cotton Canvas
Dawn: Oil painting on canvas by Robinson and McMahon Collaboration
By Robinson
McMahon
Located in London, Hertfordshire
Dawn, 2016, Oil and acrylic on canvas, 39 2/5 × 31 1/2 × 1 3/5 in, 100 × 80 × 4 cm by Robinson
Category
2010s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
The Feeling of Waking: Minimal Oil Painting, Robinson McMahon Collaboration
By Robinson
McMahon
Located in London, Hertfordshire
two artists painting on the same canvas, with very different methods of using paint, Jason Robinson
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Banksy Books: Photorealistic Oil Painting of Banksy Photobooks by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
Meticulously painted in oil on linen and framed in a simple black-edge frame, Ian Robinson created
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Raw Linen
Before Eon: Oil painting on canvas by Robinson and McMahon Collaboration
By Robinson
McMahon
Located in London, Hertfordshire
cm by Robinson & McMahon
As a collaboration of two artists painting on the same canvas, with very
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Sterne Books: Photorealistic Oil Painting of Old Book Spines by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
Meticulously painted in oil on plywood, this still-life painting was made in Shandy Hall in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plywood
Mou Os: Large minimal contemporary oil painting on linen, by Robinson McMahon
By Robinson
McMahon
Located in London, Hertfordshire
Mou Os, 2015, Oil on linen, 63 × 43 3/10 in; 160 × 110 cm by Robinson & McMahon
As a collaboration
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Presents Stack: Photorealistic Painting by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
This technically astounding, photorealistic a colourful stack of presents is executed in oil on a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
To Catch a King: Oil painting on canvas by Robinson and McMahon Collaboration
By Robinson
McMahon
Located in London, Hertfordshire
× 100 cm by Robinson & McMahon
As a collaboration of two artists painting on the same canvas, with very
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Stretcher Bars, Cotton Canvas
Medley: Photorealistic Painting of Medals by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
in oil on a wood panel. Ian Robinson’s work is concerned with obsessions and the back-stories of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Kaempfer
s Japanese Manuscripts: Photorealistic Painting by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
Ian Robinson’s work is concerned with obsessions and the back-stories of collections. Working
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Stretcher Bars
Roald Dahl
s Manuscripts: Photorealistic Book Painting by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
This technically astounding, photorealistic oil painting is a study of the author, Roald Dahl’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Stretcher Bars
Horniman Library Anthropology Books: Photorealistic Painting by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
Horniman Library Anthropology Books by Ian Robinson, 2016, Oil on wood panel, 48 x 64 cm (presented
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plywood
Schwitters in Exile: Photorealistic Painting of Books by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
This technically astounding, photorealistic oil painting of books is executed in oil on fine linen
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Cook Books: Colourful Painting made in the Mark Hix Library by Ian Robinson
By Ian Robinson
Located in London, Hertfordshire
This very colourful painting of a shelf of cook books is executed in oil on a wood panel and is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
French Composition: Minimal Oil Painting, Artist Collaboration
By Robinson
McMahon
Located in London, Hertfordshire
artists painting on the same canvas, with very different methods of using paint, Jason Robinson and Helen
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sheep in Meadow, Landscape by William S. Robinson (1861-1945, American)
By William S. Robinson
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist landscape with sheep by American artist, William S. Robinson
William S. Robinson
Category
19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
LeRoy Neiman Oil Painting on Board Signed Boxing Sugar Ray Robinson Sports Art
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Bloomington, MN
LeRoy Neiman Authentic & Original Oil Painting on Board of Sugar Ray Robinson, Professionally
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jackie Robinson
By Tanner Goldbeck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Jackie Robinson" is an example of Tanner Goldbeck's line art and an homage to the man who broke
Category
2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
View of Vernon, Normandy, France, Early American Impressionist painting
By Theodore Robinson
Located in Oakland, CA
Theodore Robinson
View of Vernon
Oil on panel
Size: 13.1 X 9.5 inches
Signed and dated on verso
Category
19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Framed oil of the ocean signed, “Ron Robinson”
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed oil of the ocean signed, “Ron Robinson”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW
Category
20th Century Paintings
Moon Rise: Rochers Brutees
By Theodore Robinson
Located in New York, NY
Signed and inscribed lower right.
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Midday in the Languedoc, France
Located in Cambridge, GB
Barbara Robinson trained at the Slade School of Art in London but left England to settle in the
Category
20th Century French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tree Lined Drive
By Hal Robinson
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Tocca Pravda
Located in New York, NY
acrylic, oil, silk, crayon, charcoal and collage on wood panel
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silk, Charcoal, Crayon, Oil, Acrylic
Women in shawls approaching a village. Title - Village of Green Towers
By Markey Robinson
Located in East Hampton, NY
Markey Robinson (1918-1999) was one of the foremost Irish artists of the twentieth century. The
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mather Brown (1761-1831) Portrait of Major-General John Robinson (1757-1819)
By Mather Brown
Located in London, GB
Mather Brown (1761-1831)
Portrait of Major-General John Robinson (1757-1819)
Oil on canvas; held
Category
Early 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Title - Jug of Flowers with Vase
By Markey Robinson
Located in East Hampton, NY
Markey Robinson was one of the most important Irish artists of the twentieth century. The
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Quintessential still life by Markey. Title - Still Life with Goblet and Fruit
By Markey Robinson
Located in East Hampton, NY
Markey Robinson (1918-1999) was one of the foremost Irish artists of the twentieth century. The
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mount Katahdin, Maine
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in New York, NY
bears artist’s estate stamp on the reverse
Category
1870s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marie Robinson, Godrevy Light, Original Landscape Painting, Oil Painting
By Marie Robinson
Located in Deddington, GB
Marie Robinson
Godrevy Light
Original Still Life Painting
Oil Paint on Board
Board Size: H 15cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Joan Robinson - 1934 Oil, Summer Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine impressionistic oil painting by Joan Robinson, depicting a bright landscape scene with trees
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carol Robinson - Contemporary Oil, Summer Vacation
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful summer scene depicting two beach chairs and an umbrella by the sea. Carol Robinson was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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