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Saint Roch with Saint Jerome + Saint Sebastian - British Edwardian oil painting
By Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn
Located in Hagley, England
This superb religious figurative oil painting is by noted artist Wilfred de Glehn. Although some
Category
1910s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Louche, Cubist Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas by Saint-Maur
Located in Long Island City, NY
Saint-Maur, French (1906 - 1979) - La Louche, Year: circa 1950, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1950s Cubist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Saint Mark
s Basilica Interior Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Saint Mark's Basilica Venice Oil Painting
Signed, lower left dated, titled verso.
Romanesque
Category
1910s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Spanish Religious Oil Painting – Virgin Mary with Two Saints
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
19th Century Spanish Religious Oil Painting – Virgin Mary with Two Saints
Exceptional 19th-century
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
memory of Saint Peterburg, Nevskji Prospekrt, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
from the series “Houses on the waterâ€
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris, Saint Germain de Charonne Church - Oil Painting - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisée MACLET
Paris, Saint Germain de Charonne (20th century)
Oil on panel
Signed lower right
On
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Frederick Tully Lott "The saints procession, Bruges"
By Frederick Tully Lott
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Frederick Tully Lott "The saints procession, Bruges" 1828 - 1899 Jersey artist of
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Three Musicians" Midcentury Oil Painting by Maurice Saint-Lou
Located in Pasadena, CA
This painting is dated 1969 and signed by the artist Saint-Lou.
The painting depicts three
Category
1660s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$538 Sale Price
68% Off
Night in Saint Tropez Harbor - Original oil painting, Signed
By André Cottavoz
Located in Paris, IDF
André Cottavoz (1922-2012)
Night in Saint Tropez Harbor, c. 1960
Original oil painting
Signed in
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Neuilly Parc Paris, Park Saint-James impressionism, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
impressionist oil painting. It is painted on canvasboard, and comes signed and varnished. :: Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Saint Sebastian, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Sebastian, 15th Century Religious Oil Painting on Panel
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel
Image size: 16 x 13 1/4 inches (41 x 34 cm)
Early gilt frame
Saint Sebastian was a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Saint-Tropez Port" Harbor Scene Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
. He also favored rich texturized paintings used mainly with a highly impressionistic manor to execute
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Scene at Saint-Lunaire
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Scene at Saint-Lunaire
By Fanch Lel (French b
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
35% Off
Oil Painting of Saint Paul, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th-century oil painting on canvas adhered to a wooden panel, depicting Saint Paul in a classic
Category
Antique 1870s Paintings
Materials
Fruitwood
Saint Sophia, City, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Saint Sebastian
Located in Vicoforte, IT
A splendid 17th-century Italian painting. This painting oil on canvas depicts a dramatic scene, a
Category
1670s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Sebastian And Saint Roch, Flemish / German School - Oil On Panel
Located in Blackwater, GB
Saint Sebastian and Saint Roch, 16th century
Flemish / German school - oil on panel
Beautiful
Category
16th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$7,541 Sale Price
25% Off
Saint Malo Sky, Textured Original Oil Painting, Colourful French Landscape
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Saint Malo Sky is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Preliminary sketches we made in Saint
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Oil Painting of Ponte Saint Angelo, Signed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful oil on board painting of the Castelo and Ponte Saint Angelo. Beautifully rococo frame
Category
20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Saint Sebastian, Classic Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Sophia Seascape Original Oil Painting on Linen, Ready to Hang
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Path in the snow, Saint Julien du Pinet, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Landscape of Auvergne, in the very heart of France. The landscapes in the Velay mountains are an inexhaustible source of inspiration. I like to paint them in all seasons. This ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Saint Tropez - Oil on canvas, Figurative realist painting, Polish art
By Marek Okrassa
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil on canvas large painting representing a girl on a balcony in Saint Tropez.
ARTIST
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dripping Dots - Saint Barts" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. This piece is inspired by "Saint Barts" the colors create an emotion which is felt while viewing this
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, 1630
Located in Vicoforte, IT
An important 17th-century Italian painting. This artwork oil on canvas depicts the martyrdom of
Category
1630s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Chapelle Saint-Michel de Tremblade, Jegun" - Oil painting, Historic Chapel
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Orsolic Dalessio's sky seems to dance in this plein air painting. A line of healthy trees and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
De La Saint - Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Eglise Saint-Jean Baptiste" Oil painting, impressionist, plein air, France
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Orsolic Dalessio's plein air painting is a picturesque depiction of the French countryside. Her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
View of Saint Peter (Rome) - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s.
Hand signed lower right.
Very
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil Painting Large Saint Matthias the Apostle
Located in Buxton, GB
This Huge Unique French Oil Painting features a captivating scene of Saint Matthias in bold
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Genuine Saint, Pop Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Michael Knigin
By Michael Knigin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Genuine Saint
Michael Knigin, American (1942–2011)
Date: 1987
Oil on Canvas, signed, titled and
Category
1980s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
"Mont Saint Michel Abbey" (2024) By Christopher Clark, Oil
Acrylic Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Mont Saint Michel Abbey" is an original, handmade oil & acrylic painting that
Category
2010s Surrealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel
Saints Appearing to Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dressed in a white ruff collar.
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 22 x 26 inches
Painting: 17 x 25
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Saint Michel House Sunset" (2024) By Christopher Clark, Oil
Acrylic Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Saint Michel House Sunset" is an original, handmade oil & acrylic painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Evangelist and Apostle Saint Luke, 1602, Oil Painting
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 17th century German oil painting on chamfered oak panel by Maller Michael Nagel signed in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Oak
18th Century Oil - Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Located in Corsham, GB
An evocative 18th-century religious oil painting rich in symbolism, portraying Saint Aloysius
Category
Early 18th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
San Giorgo Oil Painting on Panel Dragon Boy Saint In Stock
By Tino Luciano
Located in Utrecht, NL
San Giorgo Oil Painting on Panel Dragon Boy Saint In Stock
Tino Luciano (1953, Sardinië) Like most
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Parisian Street Scene by Porte Saint-Denis" Impressionist Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Jack Prudnik. Prudnik was an American
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eglise Saint-Pierre - Mid 20th Century French Naif Naive Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 20th century French naive oil on canvas depicting the Eglise Saint-Pierre at Boussy
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Riverside View of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Riverside View of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Saint Francis. Oil figurative painting, Landscape, Colorful, Vibrant, Portrait
By Iszchan Nazarian
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil on canvas figurative painting by Iszchan Nazarian. Painting depicts figure of
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Saint Francis Oil figurative painting, Landscape, Colorful, Vibrant, Portrait
By Iszchan Nazarian
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil on canvas figurative painting by Iszchan Nazarian. Painting depicts figure of
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL OIL PAINTING WOOD PANEL STUDY OF A SAINT
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th Century Continental School
(unsigned, as one would expect)
A study of a saint
Medium ; oil on
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Mexican Saint Anthony Oil On Canvas Painting
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique Mexican oil on canvas painting of Saint Anthony with the infant Jesus. There are
Category
Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Stormy Weather - Honfleur - Post Impressionist Oil, Seascape by H de Saint-Delis
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful oil on canvas circa 1908 by French post impressionist painter Henri Liénard de Saint
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Saint Valentin - Oil Painting Red Pink Green White Blue Brown Black
By Florence Metge
Located in Sofia, BG
"Saint Valentin" is a painting by the French artist Maestro Florence Metge.
Through her art, she
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"Dripping Dots - Saint Tropez" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting
Gold on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Malkovich.
Her love of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil
"Le Port de Saint-Tropez" Harbor Scene Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
. He also favored rich texturized paintings used mainly with a highly impressionistic manor to execute
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Île Saint-Louis - River Seine Paris France Surrealist Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
the reverse.
Artist: English School, 20th century
Title: Île Saint-Louis
Medium: Oil on board
Size
Category
1950s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Sailboats in Regatta at Saint-Lunaire Bay
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Sailboats in Regatta at Saint-Lunaire Bay
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Saint” Figurative Oil Painting 53" x 27.5" inch by Katherine Bakhoum Tisné
By Katherine Bakhoum-Tisné
Located in Culver City, CA
"Saint” Figurative Oil Painting 53" x 27.5" inch by Katherine Bakhoum Tisné
Katherine Bakhoum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats in the Harbor at Saint-Malo
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats in the Harbor at Saint-Malo
By Fanch Lel (French
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$474 Sale Price
35% Off
Jardin Parc de Saint-Cloud - Large French Paris Naïf Garden Park Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
(French, 1895-1962)
Title: Jardin Parc de Saint-Cloud
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 26.5 x 29.5 inches (68 x
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rade de Saint-Milo - Post Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting by Gustave Cariot
By Gustave Camille Gaston Cariot
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated oil on panel seascape by French post impressionist painter Gustave Cariot. The
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Old Amiens - Saint Leu French Naïf River City Landscape France Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting Old Amiens, Saint-Leu quarter, by
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Saint Ignatius Loyola Basking In Light" (2024) by Delton Demarest, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Delton Demarest's "Saint Ignatius Loyola Basking in Light," completed in 2024, is an oil on panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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Saint Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate saint oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Old Masters style, while we also have 36 Old Masters versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a saint oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a saint oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many interesting saint oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Cindy Shaoul, Jan Kelderman, Edward Beale, Margaret Evangeline and Richard Gibbons are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Saint Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a saint oil painting in our inventory may begin at $370 and can go as high as $345,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,441.
Questions About Saint Oil Painting
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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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The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
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