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FINE Original Antique By H. Carnier 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
By Henri Carnier
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD FINE Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Good Condition Canvas. With
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
FINE Original Antique By H. Carnier 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
By Henri Carnier
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD FINE Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Good Condition Canvas. With
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shoemaker at Work - Portrait in Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
Shoemaker at Work - Portrait in Oil on Masonite
Lovely portrait of a cobbler at work by Max
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
OIL PAINTING Antique 19thCentury By E.Horton British old master Gold Gilt Frame
By Etty Horton
Located in Ferndown, GB
Original Antique 19th Century British
OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Romantic Scene GOLD GILT FRAME
By Etty
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
OIL PAINTING Antique 19thCentury By E.Horton British old master Gold Gilt Frame
By Etty Horton
Located in Ferndown, GB
Original Antique 19th Century British
OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Romantic Scene GOLD GILT FRAME
By Etty
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mother and Child, Ecole de Paris, Large Oil on Canvas
By Guy Cambier
Located in Cotignac, FR
Ecole de Paris, mid century oil on canvas portrait of a mother and child by Guy Cambier. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flute tune. 2008. Oil on linen, 80x100 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Flute tune. 2008. Oil on linen, 80x100 cm
Category
Early 2000s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$7,810 Sale Price
20% Off
Pharaohs hunting. 2001. Oil on linen, 70x100 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Pharaohs hunting. 2001. Oil on linen, 70x100 cm
Category
Early 2000s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$7,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Venus with Putti Oil on Canvas with Gilt-wood Frame
Located in Rome, IT
French 19' century painting oil on canvas . Young Venus nude figure surrounded by delicious
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
Located in Ferndown, GB
Original Antique 18th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
Romantic Scene GOLD GILT FRAME
NEW
Category
Mid-18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Victorian coastal marine painting by Edward William Cooke, R.A.
By Edward William Cooke
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian coastal marine painting by Edward William Cooke, R.A.
English, 1842
Frame: height
Category
1840s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English Afternoon Pastoral Farm Scene Oil on Linen Painting Gold Leaf Wood Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century painting, oil on linen, showing an English pastoral farm scene, artist
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Romantic Paintings
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°16 by Swan Scalabre
By Swan Scalabre
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, carrying her penchant for design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°18 by Swan Scalabre
By Swan Scalabre
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, carrying her penchant for design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°17 by Swan Scalabre
By Swan Scalabre
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, carrying her penchant for design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°19 by Swan Scalabre
By Swan Scalabre
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, carrying her penchant for design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Mid 20th Century Portrait of a Young Woman oil
Located in Frome, Somerset
shoulder length portrait of a young woman circa 1940's-1950's Continental School.
oil on canvas 47cmx 37cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$709 Sale Price
20% Off
Children Landing a Catfish
, 19th Century American School, Large Nocturnal Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, mid-to-late 19th century, unsigned, American School nocturnal landscape showing a view of three children, accompanied by their terrier, fishing by lamp-light and start...
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Palatial and Opulent Belle Epoque Giltwood
Oil on Canvas Three-Panel Screen
Located in Queens, NY
A Palatial and Opulent Belle epoque giltwood
oil on canvas three-panel screen, circa 1890
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Young Courtesan
, 19th Century French School, French Romanticism, Large Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'P. Lagiere' (French, 19th century) and dated, '1868'. After 'La Jeune Courtisane', 1821, by Xavier Sigalon (French, 1787–1837), held in the permanent collection o...
Category
1860s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,300 Sale Price
25% Off
French Painting Interior Church Saint Germain Charonne in Paris Troubadour 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
de Charonne in Paris
Oil on panel
29 x 24 cm (50 x 48 cm with the frame)
Very beautiful period frame
Category
19th Century Romantic Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Within, 21st Century Contemporary Classical Portrait Painting of a woman
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tanvi Pathare
Within
Contemporary Florence Portrait painting
105 x 115 cm oil on linen (frame
Category
2010s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
A Lady from Seville, 21st Century Contemporary Classical Portrait Painting
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tanvi Pathare
Una Donna Sevillana (A Lady from Seville)
Contemporary Florence Portrait painting
95
Category
2010s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Standing Stones on Machrie Moor, Scotland, Solstice, 19th Century oil on canvas
By John Macwhirter
Located in Hillsborough, NC
, oil on canvas and framed.
The dusk skies seem to point to the Standing Stones in oranges, deep blue
Category
19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century Marine Seascape Coastal Maritime English Channel Painting
By James Webb
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique marine oil painting by James Webb (1825-1895), circa 1860, ex-Sothebys.
The
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fur Trapper in Winter - Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Fur Trapper in Winter - Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Majestic full length portrait of a fur trapper
Category
Late 20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
white mink, oil painting of urban scene, w snow, music reference in shadow
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Girl with horse. 2004. Oil on canvas, 65x75 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Girl with horse. 2004. Oil on canvas, 65x75 cm
Category
Early 2000s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$6,390 Sale Price
20% Off
The Flowers Bed. 1998. Oil on linen, 50x60.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
The Flowers Bed. 1998. Oil on linen, 50x60.5 cm
Category
1990s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$2,603 Sale Price
20% Off
Violet Melody (Accordion time). 2014. Oil on canvas, 50x60 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Violet Melody (Accordion time). 2014. Oil on canvas, 50x60 cm
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$5,207 Sale Price
20% Off
Mary Bryan,
Plein Air
Vermont Landscape Oil Painting, U.S.A., circa 1940
s
Located in Chatham, ON
MARY BRYAN (1907-1978) - 'Untitled' - 'Plein Air' Vermont landscape oil painting on canvas (mounted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Figurative Female Swimmer in Oil on Wood Shadow Box, Ambition n°24_Swan Scalabre
By Swan Scalabre
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood, her small-scale works
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$2,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare English Landscape Oil Painting - Harrow on the Hill, 1883 by E. E. Bradley
Located in Baltimore, MD
very good condition with no visible issues to report.
This romantic late 19th century oil painting of
Category
1880s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hans Zatzka, Austrian Oil on Canvas Titled "Spring Love" Maiden with Cherubs
By Hans Zatzka
Located in LA, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a superb quality oil on canvas titled "Spring Love" depicting a
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hans ZatzkaHans Zatzka, Austrian Oil on Canvas Titled "Spring Love" Maiden with Cherubs, Circa: 1885
$99,600 Sale Price
20% Off
"Ofreciendo una copa", 19th Century Oil on Canvas by Ángel María Cortellini
Located in Madrid, ES
ÁNGEL MARÍA CORTELLINI
Spanish, 1819 - 1887
OFRECIENDO UNA COPA
unsigned
oil on canvas
13-1/4 x 11
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Lady in a Golden Dress, Oil on Wood Panel, Signed, 1910
Located in Stockholm, SE
painting with a sense of introspection and quiet confidence.
Reusing’s masterful handling of light and
Category
1910s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Jean Philippe George-Julliard (1818 – 1888) Landscape with a traveler, oil
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Philippe George-Julliard (1818 – 1888)
A landscape with a traveler
Oil on paper
Signed HG
Category
1860s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Young Girl – Original Oil on Canvas by Guy Seradour
By Guy Seradour
Located in Stockholm, SE
In this exquisite original oil on canvas, French artist Guy Seradour portrays a young girl with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas Portrait Isabelle McCreery
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in LA, CA
Raimundo De Madrazo y Garreta (Spanish School, 1841-1920) an exceptional and palatial oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mother and Children”, Dutch interior family scene, oil on canvas, circa 1930
By Bernard Pothast
Located in Naples, Florida
This is an original unique oil painting by the artist. Bernard Pothast was born on 30th November
Category
20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Girl in the Cottage Garden”, Summer English country landscape, oil on canvas
Located in Naples, Florida
career by working for three years in a glassworks. King went on to study painting under William Bromley
Category
20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Sleeping Beauty", George Tsui, Original Oil on Canvas, 47x19 in., Figurative
By George Tsui
Located in Dallas, TX
20 authentic imperial dresses and posed in romantic, luxurious surroundings with a variety of
Category
Early 2000s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Mirror Mirror", George Tsui, Original Oil on Canvas, 47x19 in., Figurative
By George Tsui
Located in Dallas, TX
20 authentic imperial dresses and posed in romantic, luxurious surroundings with a variety of
Category
Early 2000s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Girls in the Orchard” , English country landscape in Summer, oil on canvas
Located in Naples, Florida
, although his real love was painting and he later studied art at The Board of Manufacturers School of Art
Category
20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Conversando", 19th Century Oil on Canvas by Artsit Ángel María Cortellini
Located in Madrid, ES
ÁNGEL MARÍA CORTELLINI
Spanish, 1819 - 1887
CONVERSANDO
signed "Cortellini" (lower right)
oil on
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ca. 1820 Portrait of a Woman with Kashmir shawl.
Located in Firenze, IT
, post Napoleonic wars. Stylistically the painting is found in the transition period from the late Empire
Category
1820s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,952 Sale Price
25% Off
"Neapolitan Coast", 19th Century Oil on Canvas by Artist William James Müller
By William James Muller
Located in Madrid, ES
quickly gained recognition for his landscape paintings. His early works were influenced by the Romantic
Category
1830s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geraniums and Flowers on a Cottage Staircase, French Mid Century Oil on Canvas
Located in Cotignac, FR
Geraniums and flowers. French Mid Century oil on canvas view of flowers and a cottage by Edouard Le
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Washerwomen", 19th Century Spanish School Oil on Canvas of Washerwomen at Work
Located in Madrid, ES
SPANISH SCHOOL, 19th CENTURY
ARTIST UNKNOWN
oil on canvas
10-1/2 x 7-5/8 inches (26.5 x 19.3 cm
Category
1890s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape View Richmond Hill British 18th Circle of REYNOLDS Oil on canvas
By (Circle of) Joshua Reynolds
Located in PARIS, FR
Early 19th century English school Oil on canvas 35x55cm (50x75cm with frame)
This view of the
Category
Early 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,745 Sale Price
20% Off
Mother with Child, Rose, Old Master, Figurative Painting, Love, Christmas Scene
Located in Greven, DE
L. Franssen
Mother and child with a rose
Oil on wood, 44,5 x 33,5 cm
signed
The artist of this
Category
18th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
At the Shore, Victor Huguet, 19th Century Orientalist Landscape , Oil on Canvas
By Victor Pierre Huguet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
With an expert command of light and movement, Victor Huguet’s At the Shore transports the viewer to a coastal expanse where a group of Arab horsemen and figures gather against a stun...
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dreamer (Mid-Century Impressionist European Nude Man Portrait Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful painting I acquired when I was buying things from Russia and Ukraine maybe 7 or 8 years
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Hudson River Region Painting “Natural Bridge”, listed artist Asa Warren, ca 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
paintings are considered to be rare. Warren died in 1904.
This painting is oil on canvas and measures 18
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
JUST BEFORE SUNSET, Original Signed Contemporary Realist Landscape Painting
By Jim Lamb
Located in Boston, MA
) Oil on Linen mounted on Gator Board
Hand-signed by the artist.
A lovely pastural scene, this painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Board
Pair of Oil on Canvas Early 19th Century Portraits of a Man and Woman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of early 19th century French oil on canvas paintings of a man and woman, probably husband
Category
19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Major. (from series Music) 2011. Oil on linen, 70 x 80 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Major. (from series Music) 2011. Oil on linen, 70 x 80 cm
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Linen
$9,112 Sale Price
20% Off
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- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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