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Moses B Russell 19th Century Still Life
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moses B Russell: 1810-1884. Well listed 19th century American artist. Most known for being a
Category
19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
Framed Parson Russell Terrier Pups Oil On Canvas By Frederick Thomas Daws
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century oil on canvas piece by Frederick Thomas Daws portraying a pair of Parson Russell
Category
20th Century British Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood, Paint
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$207,846 Sale Price
24% Off
Three Children Skating
By Russell Sambrook
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Two boys talking and skating, a girl skating in the background coming up behind them.
Signed lower right.
Original cover for National Home Monthly Magazine, published May 1938
Category
1930s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Catch the Turkey, Liberty Magazine Cover
By Russell Sambrook
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Cover of Liberty Magazine, November 23, 1940
Little boy trying to catch a turkey.
Magazine Included
Category
1940s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A March Hatter, Magazine Cover
By Russell Sambrook
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Cover illustration for This Week Sunday magazine. March 7, 1937
A young boy holding a bunch of hats handing an older man a hat.
Exhibited: The Triumph of Winter, National Arts...
Category
1930s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon
Untitled, 2013, red, color field, abstract
Located in New York, NY
24 x 24" Abstract oil painting by Russell Sharon done in 2013. Bright red and white separated by a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Queen of Outer Space - Original Sci- Fi Surrealist Composition On Board
By Russell Tripp
Located in Soquel, CA
Russell R. Tripp (American, 1942-2025). This sci-fi surrealist painting blends industrial and cosmic
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fishing and Sailing Boats at the Jetty
By Gyrth Russell
Located in St. Albans, GB
82cm)
Signed bottom left
Oil on canvas
The canvas is in very good condition and the painting has
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique 20thC Framed Jack Russell Terrier Oil On Canvas By Frederick Thomas Daws
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An antique 20th Century oil on canvas piece by Frederick Thomas Daws portraying a Jack Russell
Category
Vintage 1920s British Country Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Warrior and Pegasus Fight the Kraken - Original Surrealist On Board
By Russell Tripp
Located in Soquel, CA
scene by Russell R. Tripp (American, 1942-2025). This piece depicts a warrior atop a luminous, winged
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Ballerina And The Angel - Original Surrealist On Board
By Russell Tripp
Located in Soquel, CA
Russell R. Tripp (American, 1942-2025). This piece depicts a ballerina sitting in the bottom left corner
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Untitled, 2003, abstract, framed
Located in New York, NY
24 x 24" Abstract oil painting by Russell Sharon done in 2003. Bright blue and mostly white
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Brown Landscape), landscape, bold colors
Located in New York, NY
Oil painting of a landscape with painterly, expressive brush strokes representing trees are blowing
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hovering (Abstract, Vibrant, Drips, Neon, Gestural, Contemporary, Expressionism)
By Russell Shoemaker
Located in Kansas City, MO
Russell Shoemaker
Hovering
Oil on Panel
Year: 2010
Size: 24x18x1in
Signed and dated by hand on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled, abstract, color field, earthy
Located in New York, NY
Oil painting by Russell Sharon done with expressive brush strokes and complimentary colors, of
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled, color field, abstract, earthy
Located in New York, NY
Oil painting by Russell Sharon done with expressive brush strokes and complimentary colors, of
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Trees), landscape, serene
Located in New York, NY
Neo-Expressionist oil painting depicting a landscape with Birtch trees in a field of earth tones
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th century Portrait of a young girl, Miss Cator in a landscape, white dress
By John Russell
Located in Woodbury, CT
-century portrait of a young girl by English artist John Russell is an opportunity to own a captivating
Category
1780s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Green Landscape), landscape, bold colors
Located in New York, NY
Oil painting of a grassy landscape with deep greens and browns and a cloudy blue sky with pink
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marilyn Chanel Diamond. (Palm White)
By Russell Young
Located in Malmo, SE
.
Acquired directly from the artist.
Free shipment worldwide
Russell Young, born in 1959 in Yorkshire, is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Linen, Ink, Screen
Fluorescing (Abstract, Vibrant, Neon, Gestural, Contemporary, Expressionism)
By Russell Shoemaker
Located in Kansas City, MO
Russell Shoemaker
Fluorescing
Oil on Panel
Year: 2010
Size: 22x15.5x1in
Signed and dated by hand on
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Portrait Of A Black
White Jack Russell Terrier, 19th Century HENRY CROWTHER
Located in Blackwater, GB
Century Dog Painter
19th Century English portrait of a Black and White Jack Russell Terrier, oil on
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century English dog portrait, wire haired Jack Russell in original frame
Located in Woodbury, CT
Attributed to Richard Aistrop (British, active 1880–1910)
Portrait of a Wire-Haired Jack Russell
Category
1890s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
El Capitan and the Merced River - Yosemite - Mid Century Vertical Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene landscape of athe Merced river and El Capitan by California Artist Marjorie Russell (20th
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
“ Toll House on Back Bay Bridge, Boston, 1836”
Located in Warren, NJ
Original oil on canvas
signed R.S. to lower right, identifying information to verso
Provenance
Category
1830s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Capper
s Farmer, 1935
By Russell Sambrook
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Siganture: Signed Lower Right
Sight Size 31.75" x 24.75;" Framed 36.00" x
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
(Untitled)
By Russell Sambrook
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board
Dimensions: 28.00" x 20.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$24,000
Salmon On The Riverbank, 19th Century by JOHN BUCKNELL RUSSELL (1819-1893)
Located in Blackwater, GB
19th Century English study of salmon on the riverbank, oil on canvas by John Bicknell Russell. Large
Category
Early 18th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,974 Sale Price
25% Off
Cornwall Harbour View, circa 1930 by Sir Walter Westley Russell CVO RA
Located in Blackwater, GB
view of a Cornish harbour, oil on board by Sir Walter Westley Russell. Excellent and rare example of
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,538 Sale Price
25% Off
Abstract Oil Painting by Russell Christoffersen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Abstract oil painting by Listed Southhampton artist Russell Christoffersen.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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
$54,600 Sale Price
30% Off
“Still Life with Flowers and Fruit”
By John Russell
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautifully painted oil on canvas still life with vase of flowers and a glass bowl of fruit. In
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,200 Sale Price
21% Off
A Brace Of Salmon By The Rover Spey, Scotland 19th Century John Bucknell RUSSELL
Located in Blackwater, GB
A Brace Of Salmon By The Rover Spey, Scotland, 19th Century
John Bucknell RUSSELL (1819-1893
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$3,589 Sale Price
25% Off
Dusk, Venice
By Frank Russell Green
Located in New York, NY
At some point after 1897, when Frank Russell Green was elected as an associate of the National
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"COUNTRYSIDE WINDMILL" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY LANDSCAPE WINDMILL STOCK TANK
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Located in San Antonio, TX
Joe G. Russel
(1926-2008)
Kerrville Artist
Image Size: 24 x 36
Frame Size: 31.5 x 43.5
Medium: Oil
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
English portrait of a Fox Huntsman in Red with his Jack Russell in a landscape
By James Barenger
Located in Woodbury, CT
Attributed to James Barenger (British, 1780–1831)
Huntsman with Hound in a Parkland Landscape
Oil
Category
1830s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rancho El Camino in Summer
By James Russell Ford
Located in San Francisco, CA
area. The painting is composed of oil on board and measures 24 x 30 inches (30 x 36 inches framed). It
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid Century Rocky Stream Impressionist Landscape
By James Russell Ford
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid-century landscape painting of large boulders in a rushing stream by listed California
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard, Canvas
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
A Nineteenth Century American view of Craig Goch from the Colwin, Wales
By William Thompson Russell Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Russell Smith
(American, born Scotland, 1812-1896)
Craig Goch from the Colwin, Wales
Oil on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Visiting Day at the US Life Saving Service
By Xanthus Russell Smith
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Although suggesting a yacht or boating club due to its prime waterfront location, this panoramic view by Philadelphia artist Xanthus Smith, most likely shows a US Lifesaving Service ...
Category
1860s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Frank Russell Green American Pastoral Oil Painting
By Frank Russell Green
Located in Lenox, MA
This is a beautiful painting, oil on canvas, of a farmer plowing a field. It was painted by Frank
Category
20th Century American Paintings
G Russell Case Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Landscape Water Tree Art
By G. Russell Case
Located in Bloomington, MN
G. Russell Case Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Russell Patterson, "My Villa in Normandy", Oil on Canvas, 1920
s
By Russell Patterson
Located in Doylestown, PA
"My Villa in Normandy" by Russell Patterson is a 20 1/4" x 20" oil on canvas landscape/townscape
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mount Snowdon, Wales, Oil on Canvas, Russell Smith, American
By William Thompson Russell Smith
Located in NEW YORK, NY
RUSSELL SMITH
American, 1812–1896
Mount Snowdon, Wales
Signed with initials R.S.
Oil on canvas
12
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sporting Oil Painting - 19th century
By D. Russell-tully
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oil on canvas of fish on water's edge in landscape, Sporting painting signed D.Russell-Tully (1819
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Paintings
Monty (The Dog) - Interior oil painting, Jack Russell dog on a sofa
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire
Martin Yeoman was born in 1953, and studied with Peter Greenham at the Royal Academy Schools, London, from 1975 to 1979. He was awarded scholarships that allowed him to further study...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small Oil of Mother and Child, Jack Russell Terriers, on Lush Green Grass
By Henry Koehler
Located in Charleston, US
"A Pair of Jack Russells" a charming dog painting of two Jack Russell Terriers, a mother and her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Art Lover, After Caravaggio/Botero
By Russell Connor
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Art Lover, After Caravaggio/Koons
By Russell Connor
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
RgC
By Russell Tyler
Located in New York, NY
1960s and 1970s science fiction films, Russell Tyler's heavily impastoed, geometric oil paintings are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,600
PdL
By Russell Tyler
Located in New York, NY
1960s and 1970s science fiction films, Russell Tyler's heavily impastoed, geometric oil paintings are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,500
TDC
By Russell Tyler
Located in New York, NY
1960s and 1970s science fiction films, Russell Tyler's heavily impastoed, geometric oil paintings are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$3,700
G3JA
By Russell Tyler
Located in New York, NY
“G3JA” is an oil painting 32 by 28 inches in size. It is concentric rectangles influenced by
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,500
Y52
By Russell Tyler
Located in New York, NY
Russell Tyler creates geometric paintings redolent of both the history of abstract painting and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,200
3BF
By Russell Tyler
Located in New York, NY
“3BF” is a 72 by 60 inch oil painting. It has three distinct blocks of color in variations of blue
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$14,500
LBP
By Russell Tyler
Located in New York, NY
“LBP” is an oil painting 24 by 18 inches in size made in Tyler’s new gestural style. It has a blue
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,500
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An assortment of russell oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Contemporary, Impressionist or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 61 Contemporary, 19 Impressionist, 15 Abstract, 14 Modern and 3 Post-Impressionist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the russell oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, blue and black. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Russell Frampton, Russell Tyler, Darshan Russell, Lisa Gabrielle Russell and Katherine Russell produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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Russell oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $324 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.
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Questions About Russell Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024You can see Charles Russell paintings in many places. The C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana, has more than 1,000 of his pieces in its collection. Russell's work is also held by many other institutions, such as the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas; the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in Houston, Texas. Shop a selection of Charles Russell artwork 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. - 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 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.
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.
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