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Impressionist Style Oil Painting of Sailboats Moored in a European Town
Located in Houston, TX
Charming oil painting in the serene colors of the sea. In the foreground are three sailboats
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Raymond Thibesart, "Foggy Morning on the Seine with Sailboat 1930" Oil on Canvas
By Raymond Thibesart
Located in Dallas, TX
Framed 30 x 34 1/2 This hazy and foggy depiction of a distant sailboat set across a picturesque
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailboats in the Harbour
By Richard Florsheim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/07 in New York, Sotheby's offered a large (44" x 60") painting by Florsheim entitled "Night City" in
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sailboats by the Shore
By John Adams Parker
Located in Concord, MA
JOHN ADAMS PARKER Oil on canvas 6 x 10 inches Monogrammed at lower right with conjoined initials
Category

1870s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sailboats on Peconic Bay Long Island
By Irving Ramsey Wiles
Located in Hudson, NY
Provenance : From the personal collection of amateur artist Lillian Redden, personal friend and next door neighbor of Irving Wiles. By descent.
Category

Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Sailboats on a Foggy Day, Rose Bay, Sydney Australia
By Rachel Newman
Located in New York, NY
Original oil painting of "Sailboats on a Foggy Day, Rose Bay, Sydney Australia" by Rachel Newman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seascape with Sailboats by George Herbert McCord (American, 1848-1909)
By George Herbert McCord
Located in New York, NY
lifetime. The painting, which depicts three stately sailboats set amidst cresting waves, underscores
Category

Late 19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fauv Impressionist harbor scene, "Sailboats at the Quai du Parti, Toulon"
By Achille-Émile Othon Friesz
Located in Washington, DC
One of the more well known Fauvists, Achille-Emile Othon Friesz was born in Le Havre in 1879 into a family with a long history with the sea. He began his formal artistic training at ...
Category

Early 20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Justus Lundegard, Moored Sailboats, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil on canvas by Swedish artist Justus Lundegard (1860-1924) depicts two
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of French Sailboats Oil Paintings
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of early 20th century French paintings of sailboats. Oil on canvas signed lower left: F
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Pair of original Maritime/Sailboat Oil Paintings
By Caroline Bell
Located in Denver, CO
Two original oil paintings, each measures 5 ½ x 6 ¾ x ¾ inches. Image size is 4 ½ x 5 ¾ inches
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Seascape with Sailboats Oil Painting Signed
Located in West Hartford, CT
Signed C.D. Bartlutte antique oil on canvas nautical seascape. The work of art is dark and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Carl Bille, Coastal Nocturne With Sailboats, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
sailboats bob near the shore. The sky is abundant with turbulence - offset by the hush of darkness. Bille
Category

1880s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matthew Jay Russell, "Daydreaming", Misty Blue Seascape Sailboat Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Daydreaming" is a 60x36 oil painting on canvas by artist Matthew Jay Russell, featuring multiple
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist New England Summer Coast Sailboat Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist coastal painting. Oil on board, circa 1890. Signed. Displayed in a
Category

1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Setauket Sailboats”oil painting plein-air sailboats at dock in wooden frame
By Doug Reina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Setauket Sailboats" is a realist oil on canvas painting by Doug Reina. This painting depicts two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Meyers, "Snake Hill", 24x24 Saratoga Summer Lake Sailboat Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Snake Hill", is a 24x24 oil painting on canvas by artist Robert Meyers. Featured is a
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matthew Jay Russell "In Between" 36x48 Misty Blue Seascape Sailboat Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"In Between" is a 36x48 oil painting on canvas by artist Matthew Jay Russell, featuring multiple
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matthew Jay Russell "Open Sea" 36x36 Misty Blue Seascape Sailboat Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Open Sea" is a 36x36 oil painting on canvas by artist Matthew Jay Russell, featuring multiple
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Sailboat by Swedish Artist Olof Thunman, Oil Painting, c. 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Olof Thunman (1879-1944) Swedish A Sailboat oil painting on masonite c. 1920 board dimensions 20
Category

1920s Pointillist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Sailboats in Saint Tropez French Oil Painting
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Sailboats in Saint Tropez. Yvonne Canu (1921-2008) was a French painter, consider part of Neo
Category

1980s Pointillist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Belgian Oil Painting of Sailboats
Located in Houston, TX
Newly framed. Painted on wood. Signed by J. Van Nieuwenhuyse. Wonderful for a beach or coastal home.
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Paintings

Sailboats (original painting)
By Igor Korotash
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Igor Korotash. Painting is stretched
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Midcentury Oil on Canvas Painting of Sailboats
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Delightful Mid-Century Modern painting of sailboats set in a thick giltwood frame. Oil on canvas in
Category

20th Century American Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Antique American Moonlit Modernist Arctic Alaskan Sailboat Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist moonlit winter seascape sailboat painting. Oil on board, circa 1925. Unsigned
Category

1920s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailboats at Dock, by Reba K., Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 20th c. oil on canvas realistic painting by artist Reba K., depicts several sailboats at dock
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Essex Harbor" Sailboat With Deep Blue Water Reflections Oil Painting
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful oil painting exhibits all of the bold
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sailboats
By Georges Maurice Cloud 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials

Oil, Canvas

1923 Oil - Sailboat at Dusk
Located in Corsham, GB
This serene landscape painting captures a tranquil waterside scene, with a lone figure on a path
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of Sailboat Race by Harold McNulty
By Harold Mcnulty
Located in Water Mill, NY
Oil Painting of Sailboat Race in Wood Frame
Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Sailors Creek , large oil painting with sailboat in blue water
By Daniel Pollera
Located in Westport, CT
young age gravitating toward drawing and painting the surrounding coastline of Long Island. After a
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

Vintage Ocean Sailboat Ship Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage sailboat ship oil on canvas painting Deep saturated colors of blues and greens in the
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Impressionist Original Oil Painting of Sailboat Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage coastal original oil painting on canvas. A chic monumental sailboat in deep
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Passing Schooners" oil painting of sailboats with teal water and sky
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of Sailboats with teal water and sky. “People sometimes ask me how I start a painting
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Visiting the Cove in Skopelos", oil painting, landscape, sailboat, blue, green
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Franklin, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's “Visiting the Cove in Skopelos" is a 16 x 16 x 1.5 inch landscape oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Edward Moran Impressionist Marine Oil Painting with Sailboats
By Edward Moran 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Impressionist painting by Edward Moran (1829-1901), brother of Thomas Moran. It represents the New
Category

Antique 1870s American Beaux Arts Paintings

Mid Century Modern Abstract Seascape Oil Painting - Sailboats in Still Waters
Located in Bristol, GB
SAILBOATS IN STILL WATERS Size: 44.5 x 74.5 cm (including frame) Oil on board A mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sailboats at Bay by Jim Cobb, Oil on Canvas Board Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
maintained a studio in Taos, New Mexico which he sold in 2019. His work is executed in oil when painting and
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shimmering Waters at Sunset oil painting of orange yellow sky, sailboats
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Craig Mooney, "Lake Clouds", Summer Sailboat Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Craig Mooney
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Lake Clouds", is a 24x24 oil painting on canvas by artist Craig Mooney featuring an expansive view
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American School Nautical Oil Painting Sailboat Racing New England Coast
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American School seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1870. Signed illegibly lower
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailboat
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Zofingen, AG
head. Realism, impressionism. The painting is painted in oil on 100% linen canvas. Covered with varnish
Category

2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Serene French Harbor Scene with Sailboats and Historic Buildings Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbor Scene signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) size: 13 x 16 inches oil painting on board
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rites of Passage" photorealist oil painting of sailboats on the ocean
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Antique American School New England Coastal Harbor Sailboat Beach Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist coastal landscape oil painting . Oil on board, circa 1920. No
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Craig Mooney, "Sky Aglow" 40x60 Sunset Sailboat Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Craig Mooney
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This contemporary landscape painting, "Sky Aglow", by artist Craig Mooney is a 40x60 oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Sunset" oil painting of sailboats on water with orange sunset behind
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailboat
By Karl Terry
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
globe. A winer of the Windsor and Newton Oil Painting Prize as well as the Red Rag Award of the Royal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Vintage Oil Painting of a Sailboat on a River
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage oil painting of a sailboat on a river.
Category

20th Century European Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Clew Bay Connemara original oil painting, seascape with sailboat, waves, gulls
By Thomas Rose Miles
Located in Milwaukee, WI
century gold-finish frame with Art Nouveau designs. Painting in good restored condition: recently cleaned
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailboats at Low Tide oil circa 1965
Located in Frome, Somerset
A good mid century Post Impressionist/ Modernist oil, 'Sailboats at Low Tide' circa 1965. oil on
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

G.R. Parks Sailboats at Sea Antique Oil Painting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning antique oil painting on canvas depicting a serene scene of
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Sailboat at Sea Oil Painting on Canvas, "Sea Quill"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jon Legere" Sea Quill" Sailboat, Portland Maine Artist Oil on Canvas, Framed , Signed Lower Right
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

SAILBOATS
By Igor Korotash
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Painting is stretched. Artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Leslie Berenson, "Hear the Calm", Misty Sailboat and Buoy Oil Painting, 2020
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This serene seascape "Hear the Calm" by artist Leslie Berenson is a 60x30 oil painting on canvas of
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Sailboats"
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
A beautiful small oil on canvas painting by the Russian/American artist Nahum Tschacbasov. Unframed
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1930 Oil Painting Sea Side Sailboats American Modernist WPA Artist Morris Kantor
By Morris Kantor
Located in Surfside, FL
right Oil on canvas 22 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches 24 1/2 x 21 (frame) Morris Kantor (Belarusian: Морыс Кантор
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Sailboat Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of sailboat oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, modern and abstract versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the sailboat oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, blue and black. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Fanch Lel, Larry Horowitz, Michel Brosseau, George Nemethy and Kelly Carmody are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Sailboat Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for sailboat oil paintings we offer is $2,291, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

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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.

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Questions About Sailboat Oil Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best way to know if a painting is valuable is to take it to a certified appraiser. Although you can estimate the value using trusted online resources, only a knowledgeable expert can take into consideration the specific characteristics of the work, such as its current condition. Shop a selection of paintings from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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, 2024
    Jan 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2021
    Any 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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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